Dr. Nasrin Azar

Dr. Nasrin Azar

Assistant Professor of Accounting and Auditing

Dr. Nasrin Azar has been an Assistant Professor of Accounting at the Business School of the University of Southampton Malaysia since 2023. She currently has the role of Academic Lead of Student Experience and Success at the Business School. She is also an academician and industry expert and holds a Doctorate in Financial Accounting and Auditing from the University of Malaya, the premier institution of higher learning in Malaysia, notable for its prestigious accreditations, including AACSB and AMBA. It is also ranked 58th in the world according to QS University World Ranking 2026. She completed a Master of Accounting at Islamic Azad University of Tehran. This academic environment nurtured her expertise in business and accounting. 

Dr. Nasrin has had a diverse career. Her experience covers distinct roles such as lecturer, supervisor of postgraduates' dissertations, academic administrator, researcher, and leadership as Managing Director in both an industrial company and an insurance agency company in Iran. With over 24 years of experience, she has blended teaching and research with practical industry knowledge. 

In a prior academic engagement, Dr. Nasrin served as an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Accounting and Financial Management at a university in Iran. Her academic journey has been enriched by active participation in workships, seminars, and conferences, wherein she has actively contributed to the academic discourse and knowledge dissemination through her published works in certain journals. She is also a reviewer of peer-reviewed international Journals. 

Her professional aspirations converge on securing a position as a lecturer, where she endeavors to combine her theoretical insights with her practical knowledge in business and accounting. This combination of academic and real-world knowledge reflects her dedication to preparing for future challenges and enriching her teaching with a wealth of experience. 

Research Interests

Dr. Nasrin's research interests span accounting, auditing, corporate governance, firm performance, and financial reporting quality, with particular attention to the reliability and relevance of accounting information. She has also developed an interest in sustainability reporting and ESG practices and is expanding her studies to examine their role in enhancing transparency and accountability in organisations. 

She is further interested in corporate social responsibility and executive development, especially in relation to financial and environmental outcomes. With a multidisciplinary orientation, she is keen to engage in research at the intersection of accounting, finance, and emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain, where scholars increasingly require financial data and accounting knowledge to address complex global challenges. 

Nasrin has been the main author and Co-author of several articles in certain journals. A complete list of Nasrin's publications can be found on  ‪Nasrin Azar - ‪Google Scholar  ‪

  • IFYP0034 Introduction to Accounting
  • MANG2041 Management Ethics
  • MANG3015 Advanced Auditing
  • MANG2003 Financial Accounting 2
  • MANG1046/1055 Introduction to Accounting & Finance
  • MANG2098 Contemporary Issue in Accounting
  • MANG2015 Financial Management
  • MANG2066 Principle of Auditing & Taxation

Dr Nasrin Azar

Assistant Professor, University of Southampton Malaysia

C0302, Blok C Eko Galleria,

Jalan Eko Botani 3,

Taman Eko Botani, 79200

Iskandar Puteri, Johor

Malaysia

Email: N.Azar@soton.ac.uk

Room Number: Academic Suite, 3L029