WILMETTE, IL, October 16, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Monzurul Hoque, PhD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Dr. Hoque has established a distinguished career spanning more than three decades in finance and academia, marked by a commitment to bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Since 2004, he has served as a professor of finance and manager of hedge fund investment since 2017 at Saint Xavier University in Chicago, where he is recognized for his expertise in teaching and curriculum development. In this capacity, Dr. Hoque conducts research that informs his classroom instruction, designs innovative curricula and guides students in real-world investment strategies. His leadership as lead manager of the Cougar Student Managed Hedge Fund since 2017 exemplifies his dedication to experiential learning, providing students with hands-on opportunities to apply financial theories in a dynamic market environment.

Dr. Hoque's most notable achievement lies in his role as an innovative educator who forges strategic corporate alliances to connect academia with the broader industry. Driven by a deep commitment to societal betterment, he continually refines his teaching methods and creative initiatives, ensuring his influence extends well beyond the classroom. His efforts have been recognized through several honors, including a nomination for teaching excellence at Saint Xavier University in 2022 and the Teaching Excellence Award from the Academy of Finance in 2019, and importantly, Saint Xavier has bestowed the highest institutional award, Saint Xavier Award on him in 2004 for his accomplishments.

In addition to his current responsibilities, Dr. Hoque received a certificate in AI roadmap designer at the MIT Sloan School of Management in 2022, where he contributed to shaping artificial intelligence strategies for business applications. From 2009 to 2017, he held the roles of professor and founding chair at Saint Xavier University, where he played a pivotal part in developing academic programs and fostering institutional growth. Dr. Hoque's editorial leadership is evident from his tenure as the founding editor of the Journal of Finance Insurance for MBAA International from 2007 to 2021. In this role, he advanced scholarly discourse within the finance community by overseeing publication standards and promoting research excellence.

Dr. Hoque's international experience includes serving as chair and professor of finance at Abu Dhabi University from 2006 to 2007, where he contributed to curriculum development and academic leadership in a global context. Throughout his career, Dr. Hoque has actively engaged with professional organizations including as the President of the Academy of Finance in 2005 He has been a member of the program committee for the Global Finance Conference since 2021, contributing to thought leadership and industry collaboration.

Dr. Hoque's academic foundation is rooted in rigorous scholarship. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy in economics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 1987, followed by a Master of Science in finance in 1988. His undergraduate studies culminated in a Bachelor and Master of Science from Dhaka University in Bangladesh in 1979. He has also pursued specialized certifications to remain at the forefront of emerging trends. In addition to completing a certificate in artificial intelligence and implications for business strategy at the MIT Sloan School of Management in 2022, he obtained certificate in fintech from the University of Oxford. These credentials have enabled him to integrate cutting-edge topics such as artificial intelligence and financial technology into his teaching and research.

Dr. Hoque attributes his accomplishments to the enthusiasm and dedication of his students, whose eagerness inspires his ongoing contributions. He also credits supportive institutions, vital corporate partnerships and Chicago's dynamic environment for providing unique opportunities that have shaped his professional journey. Beyond academia, Dr. Hoque launched FinTech Hub in Bangladesh in 2023. The initiative is designed to help young entrepreneurs and professionals develop innovative and sustainable financial technology solutions for underserved communities. Dr. Hoque is committed to civic engagement as a volunteer with Chi-Care initiatives for unhoused. He also enjoys volunteering and distributing warm meals within his community. He was the founder of Bangladesh Cultural Alliance of the Midwest in 1980 to promote solidarity and cultural bonding among the Bangladeshi expatriates.

Looking ahead, Dr. Hoque aims to advance educational innovation by developing new curricula, strengthening corporate partnerships and enhancing societal impact through student achievement. Currently, he has undertaken a pioneering initiative integrating micro-credentials and certificates alongside traditional degrees emphasizing emerging fields such as artificial intelligence within financial technology. Dedicated to ethical artificial intelligence use and continuous self-improvement, he envisions education as a means to elevate human dignity and common good. The Financial Times of London names Saint Xavier among the greats for innovative impact investments in 2020 (https://www.ft.com/content/44d2227a-4852-43ef-b123-94ef138ab843)

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