Nadia is a Professor of Finance at Melbourne Business School, University of Melbourne, with a distinguished academic career spanning over two decades at world-class institutions including York University, and University of Alberta. She is internationally recognized for her expertise in disruptive technology and finance, corporate governance, and financial intermediation. Her research explores the impact of technologies like blockchain, digital currencies, and AI on corporate behaviour and financial markets, and has been published in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Finance and Review of Financial Studies. Nadia also brings deep industry engagement, having advised central banks, financial institutions, and served as an expert witness for the Canadian government. She is a sought-after speaker at major conferences and has received multiple prestigious research awards and grants.