Dr Jothee Sinnakkannu

Dr Jothee Sinnakkannu

  • Senior Lecturer
Department of Economics & Finance

Biography

Dr. Jothee brings a wealth of experience, having spent three decades teaching and conducting research in Economics and Finance. A dedicated academic, Dr. Jothee boasts a proven track record of research contributions published in esteemed scholarly journals indexed in ABDC, ERA, and Scopus. Dr. Jothee has demonstrably fostered the academic development of numerous students, successfully guiding 8 PhDs, 1 PGDip, and 7 Honors theses to completion within the designated timeframe. Renowned for innovative teaching methods, Dr. Jothee has garnered prestigious recognition for excellence in education. Additionally, Dr. Jothee has actively contributed through leadership roles in the educational sphere.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

PhD, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia (2006)
Master, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia (1999)
Bachelor, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia (1987)

Research Interests

  • Capital Market Behavior
  • Green-Tech Business Financing
  • Crypto Currency and Moral Hazard
  • Central Bank Governance and Liquidity
  • Shariah-based Finance

Teaching Areas

  • Financial Derivatives
  • International Finance
  • Bank Management
  • Investment and Portfolio Analysis

Courses Taught

  • Financial Economics
  • Financial Institutions and Markets
  • Investment Risk Management
  • International Financial Management

Notable Publications

  1. Alex Lee, J. Sinnakkannu & R. Sockalingam. (2020). “Housing bubble, affordability and credit risk to banks: A Malaysian perspective” Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy, Volume 26 Issue 4, pp. 619 -652 (ABDC rank B; Scopus: Q2).
  2. C.C.Lee, W.C.Poon & J.Sinnakkannu. (2017). “Selection Bias and the Underwriter Certification of the Largest Shareholders in Seasoned Equity Offerings” International Review of Finance, Volume 18, Issue 2, pp: 217 - 251 (ABDC rank A; Scopus: Q2).
  3. W.H.Cheong, J. Sinnakkannu & R. Sockalingam (2017)., “Reactive or proactive? Investor sentiment as a driver of corporate social responsibility” Research in International Business and Finance, Vol.42, December 2017, pp: 572 – 582 (ABDC rank B; Scopus: Q1).
  4. W.H. Cheong, J. Sinnakkannu & R. Sockalingam (2017)., “On the predictability of carry trade returns: The case of the Chinese Yuan” Research in International Business and Finance, Volume 39, January 2017, pp:358 – 376. (ABDC rank B; Scopus: Q1).
  5. A. Samudhram, E.G. Siew, J. Sinnakkannu, P. H. P. Yeow. (2016). “Towards a new paradigm: Activity level balanced sustainability reporting”, Applied Ergonomics, Volume 57, November 2016, pp: 94-104 (ERA ranked A*; Scopus: Q1).
  6. A. Samudhram, E. Stewart, J. Wickramanayake, and J. Sinnakkannu. (2014) "Value Relevance of Human Capital Based Disclosures: Moderating Effects of Labor Productivity, Investor Sentiment, Analyst Coverage and Audit Quality” Advances in Accounting, Incorporating Advances in International Accounting, Volume 30, Issue 2, December 2014, pp: 338 – 353. (ERA rank A; Scopus: Q2).
  7. W.H.Cheong and J. Sinnakkannu, (2014), “Ethnic Diversity and Firm Financial Performance: Evidence from Malaysia” Journal of Asia-Pacific Business, Volume 15 Issue 1, February 2014, pp: 73 – 100. [ERA rank B; Scopus: Q3]
  8. C.C. Lee, W.C. Poon and J. Sinnakkannu. (2014), “Why are rights offers in Hong Kong so different?” Pacific – Basin Finance Journal, 26, January 2014, pp: 176 – 197. [ABDC rank A; Scopus: Q2].
  9. A. Samudhram and J. Sinnakkannu, (2011), “Building Human Capital in Developing Nations through SMEs: A Strategic and Complementary Role for Universities and Small-scale Accounting and Consulting Firms” Journal of Corporate Ownership and Control, Volume 8, 2011 [ABDC rank B].
  10. M.K.V Nair and J. Sinnakkannu. (2010), “De-pegging of the Chinese Renminbi against US Dollar: Analysis on its Effects on China’s International Trade Competitiveness” Journal of The Asia Pacific Economy, Volume 15, Issue 4, pp: 470 - 489 (2010) [ABDC rank B; Scopus: Q2].

Achievements & Accolades

Projects:

1. E-science Research Fund (2013 to 2016)
Project Title: “Unifying Green Financing and ISO 14000 (Environmental Management) Global Standards: Frontiers in Transforming Malaysian SMEs into Environmentally Sustainable Entities”. 
Total Fund Awarded: RM 95,000.


2. Monash University Halal Ecosystem (HE), Research Grants Scheme (2014 to 2015) 
Project Title: "Does Islamic finance offer compatible derivative products? Total Project Fund Awarded: RM 10,000.


3. Monash University Research Grants Scheme (2009 to 2010) 
Project Title: “Full moon and new moon effects on stock returns in Muslim and non-Muslim Countries”. 
Total Fund Awarded: RM 15,800.


4. Monash University Research Grants Scheme (2007 to 2008) 
Project Title: “Stock Price Reaction to Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) Exemption Announcement: Evidence from a Malaysia”. 
Total Fund Awarded: RM 5,600.

 

Awards Received:

1.    PVC’s Award for Excellence in Academic Services,2012
2.    Monash University Malaysia (MUM) 
3.    PVC’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2012, MUM 
4.    PVC’s Award for Excellence in Administration,2010, MUM 
5.    PVC’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2010, MUM 
6.    Bronze Medal,2009 Exhibition of Invention, Research & Innovation, UPM. 
7.    PVC’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2008, MUM 
8.    Bronze Medal,2008 Exhibition of Invention, Research & Innovation, UPM. 
9.    Bronze Medal,2006 Exhibition of Invention, Research & Innovation, UPM.