Prof. Philip Molyneux

Prof. Philip Molyneux is an internationally recognized scholar and former Head of the College of Business at both Bangor University and the University of Sharjah, UAE.

Prof. Philip Molyneux is an internationally recognized scholar and former Head of the College of Business at both Bangor University and the University of Sharjah, UAE. He holds the Chair in Banking & Finance in the Accounting and Finance Department and has a stellar reputation as a leading researcher in banking. With numerous high-quality publications and extensive citations, his empirical research focuses on various aspects of bank behavior and performance. Prof. Molyneux has co-edited special editions of esteemed journals, including the Journal of Banking & Finance and the European Journal of Finance, and has contributed to policy discussions through publications by organizations like the European Central Bank and the Bank for International Settlements. He boasts an impressive h-index of 65 with over 28,000 citations on Google Scholar and has co-authored/edited over 30 books, including influential titles such as "Efficiency in European Banking" and "Financial Innovation." Additionally, he initiated the Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions book series, which now features over 140 texts. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with policymakers from various prestigious organizations, including central banks, the European Union, and the World Bank.