Dr. Anup Kumar Saha, PhD, FCMA, SFHEA, is a distinguished scholar and educator with over 15 years of international academic experience. Recognised for bridging the gap between academia and practice, he makes significant contributions to impactful research, innovative teaching, and academic leadership at Keele University, UK. Dr. Saha earned his PhD from Durham University, UK, funded by the prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship. His doctoral research focused on the determinants and outcomes of carbon disclosures by UK higher education institutions, providing actionable insights for institutional leaders and policymakers. He further honed his expertise during a postdoctoral fellowship at Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia, where he contributed to EU-funded projects on sustainability assurance and corporate governance. At Keele University, Dr. Saha serves as a Lecturer (Grade 8) in Accounting. He has held several leadership roles, including Research Cluster Lead for the Accounting and Finance Group, JUAS (Jiangxi University of Applied Science) Partnership Lead, and Attendance Lead for the Business School. His responsibilities encompass teaching, academic mentorship, and contributions to staff recruitment panels, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence. Dr. Saha’s research specialises in corporate governance, sustainability reporting, and regulatory frameworks, with a focus on both developed and emerging economies. His work has been published in leading journals such as Corporate Governance, European Business Review, and the Journal of Applied Accounting Research. He is a qualified cost and management accountant (FCMA) and holds teaching credentials as a Senior Fellow of Advance HE (SFHEA) and a Chartered Management and Business Educator (CMBE). A key figure in sustainability accounting, Dr. Saha holds editorial positions in leading journals, including the Journal of Accounting & Organizational Change (CABS2, 2023–Present), International Journal of Auditing and Accounting Studies (2018–Present), Journal of Management Accounting, Governance and Performance (2024–Present), International Journal of Accounting & Finance Review (2020–Present), Bangladesh Journal of Multidisciplinary Scientific Research (2024–Present), and The Cost and Management (2015–2017). In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Saha actively contributes to community and professional service. He mentors scholars through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, fostering international collaboration and guiding emerging talent. He has also served as a Governor at Co-op Academy Friarswood, supporting local education and community development. Dr. Saha’s expertise aligns with global and UK priorities in sustainability, ESG integration, and regulatory governance, underscoring his commitment to addressing critical challenges and advancing sustainable transformation on a global scale.