SALOMOV AZAMAT SAIDMUROD O'G'LI

I am an economics and finance educator and researcher specializing in quantitative courses in economics and finance. I have taught Statistics with Data Science, Research Methods with Econometrics, and finance-related subjects across undergraduate programs, and I supervise bachelor's thesis students in academic research. My research focuses on digitalization, the shadow economy, financial development, and sustainability outcomes across CIS, European, and Central Asian economies.

Key focus areas:

1. Statistics & Research Methods (Econometrics)

2. Principles of Finance & Business Mathematics

3. Data Analytics

4. Shadow Economy & Tax Evasion

5. Sustainability & Financial Development (incl. CO2 Emissions)

Universiti Putra Malaysia (Putra Business School), Malaysia — PhD Candidate in Finance (03.2025 – current)

University of Tübingen, Germany — MSc in Management and Economics (10.2021 – 05.2023)

Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT), Uzbekistan — BSc in Economics with Finance (09.2017 – 06.2021)

Academic Appointments

Central Asian University — CAU Business School (Senior Lecturer, Full-time | 08.2025 – 08.2026; previously Lecturer, 08.2023 – 08.2025)

1. Teaching undergraduate modules in Statistics, Research Methods, Principles of Finance, Business Mathematics, and Math for Economists

2. Supervising bachelor's thesis students, providing academic guidance and research support

3. Preparing course materials, assessments, and syllabi; contributing to faculty administrative duties

4. Served as Module Leader for Statistics, Business Mathematics, Principles of Finance, and Research Methods

Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT) (Associate Lecturer, Full-time | 09.2022 – 06.2023)

1. Member of the module team "Introduction to Statistics and Data Science"

2. Helped students gain theoretical and practical knowledge of statistical techniques and data science tools

University of Tübingen — Economic History Department, Germany (Research Assistant | 03.2022 – 06.2022)

1. Conducted research on topics in International Economic History

2. Applied statistical analysis techniques executed in STATA

1. Guest and Keynote Speaker — International Conference on Science, Technology and Management (ICSTM), organized by IASTEM. Vienna, Austria (25–26 May 2026)

2. 9th International Conference on Future Networks & Distributed Systems (ICFNDS), Dubai, UAE (2025)

3. 8th International Conference on Future Networks & Distributed Systems (ICFNDS), Marrakesh, Morocco (2024) — two co-authored papers presented

4. International IAMO DAAD Research Workshop on Rural Development, Halle, Germany (2023)

1. DAAD-funded participation — International IAMO DAAD Research Workshop on Rural Development, Halle, Germany (2023)

1. Azam, S., Salomov, A. (2025). Examining the Role of Digital Engagement in Circular Economy Practices and Sustainability Outcomes: Insights from Firms in Europe and Central Asia. In: Internet of Things, Smart Spaces, and Next Generation Networks and Systems, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 15555. Springer, Cham.

2. Azam, S., Salomov, A. (2025). Digital Penetration and Its Role in Reducing the Shadow Economy in Europe and Central Asia. Proceedings of the 8th ICFNDS, Marrakesh, Morocco. ACM, New York, NY, USA, 770–775.

3. Azam, S., Salomov, A. (2025). Financial Digital Synergy in OECD Economies: Panel PMG ARDL Analysis. Proceedings of the 8th ICFNDS, Marrakesh, Morocco. ACM, New York, NY, USA, 974–980.

4. Salomov, A. (2025). Exploring the Nexus Between Digitalization and Sustainable Development: Evidence from CIS Countries. Proceedings of the 9th ICFNDS, Dubai, UAE.

5. Salomov, A., Fayzullaev, K. (2026). Digital Technology and Financial Development in Post-Soviet Economies: A Cross-Sectionally Augmented ARDL Approach. ICFNDS, Izmir, Türkiye. (accepted)

6. Azam, S., Salomov, A. (2026). Digital Transformation, Firm Behavior, and Environmental Outcomes: Evidence from Europe and Central Asia. Management of Environmental Quality (Emerald). (under review)

7. Azam, S., Salomov, A. (2026). Shadow Economies and Environmental Sustainability in Developing Countries: A Long-Run Panel Analysis Across Income Groups. Journal of Economics and Development. (under review)

1. TESOL Certificate — World TESOL Academy (08.2021)

2. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) — Overall Band Score: 8.5 (C2)