Siham Matallah
Associate Professor, Department of Economics, University of Oran 2
Siham Matallah is an associate professor of economics at the University of Oran 2 in Algeria and a research fellow at the Economic Research Forum in Egypt; she received her M.S. and PhD in economics from the University of Tlemcen in 2013 and 2017, respectively. Her extensive experience in undergraduate education spans a variety of academic courses. Dr. Matallah is equally dedicated to her research endeavors, boasting an impressive portfolio of published articles in esteemed peer-reviewed international journals. Her research interests encompass a broad spectrum, including energy security, renewable energy development, governance and development issues, and geopolitical tensions. Throughout her academic journey, Dr. MATALLAH has secured several travel grants from prestigious organizations like the Economic Research Forum (ERF), the World Bank, UN-ESCWA, Chatham House, the Hillary Clinton Center for Women’s Empowerment, and the Doha Institute.
Areas of Interest:
- Energy security
- Renewable energy development
- Governance and development issues
- Geopolitical tensions
Education:
- Ph.D., Economics, Tlemcen University, Algeria, 2017
- MS, Institutional Analysis and Development, Tlemcen University, Algeria, 2013
- BS, Commerce and Finance, Tlemcen University, Algeria, 2010
Experience:
- Associate Professor, Department of Economics, University of Oran 2, Algeria, 2018-present
- Research Fellow at the Economic Research Forum (ERF), Egypt, 2025-present
- Research Associate at the Economic Research Forum (ERF), Egypt, 2021- 2025
- Part-Time Teaching Assistant, Department of Economics, Tlemcen University, Algeria, 2013-2017
- Part-Time Teaching Assistant, Department of Economics, Ain Temouchent University, Algeria, 2012-2013
Latest Publications:
- Matallah, A., & Matallah, S. (2025). Swapping Fossil Fuel Subsidies for Renewable Energy in Saudi Arabia. International Journal of the Economics of Business, 1-32.
- Matallah, S. (2025). Dynamics of military spending in the GCC countries: A deeper insight into the role of oil revenues, geopolitical risks, enmities, and alliances. Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 16(3), 11096-11116.
- Matallah, S., Matallah, A., Sarwar, S., & Abdmoulah, W. (2024). Surprising renewable energy boom in war‐ravaged Syria: Evidence from structural break analysis. Natural Resources Forum: A United Nations Sustainable Development Journal. https://doi.org/10.1111/1477-8947.12550
MENA Oil Exporters Need A Renewable Energy Transition Before the Oil Wells Run Dry: A Special Focus on Innovation, Financial Development and Governance
Areas of Interest: Energy security Renewable energy development Governance and development issues Geopolitical tensions Education: Ph.D., Economics, Tlemcen... Read More
May, 2023
Conference PaperCorruption: A Brutal Enemy of Economic Diversification in MENA Oil Exporters
Areas of Interest: Energy security Renewable energy development Governance and development issues Geopolitical tensions Education: Ph.D., Economics, Tlemcen... Read More
October, 2021
Working PapersCorruption: A Brutal Enemy of Economic Diversification in MENA Oil Exporters
Areas of Interest: Energy security Renewable energy development Governance and development issues Geopolitical tensions Education: Ph.D., Economics, Tlemcen... Read More
May, 2021
ERF 27th Annual ConferenceEconomic Diversification and Governance Challenges in MENA Oil Exporters: A Comparative Study
Areas of Interest: Energy security Renewable energy development Governance and development issues Geopolitical tensions Education: Ph.D., Economics, Tlemcen... Read More
June, 2020
ERF 26th Annual ConferenceERF 29th Annual Conference – Parallel Sessions
Areas of Interest: Energy security Renewable energy development Governance and development issues Geopolitical tensions Education: Ph.D., Economics, Tlemcen... Read More
May 04, 2023
ERF 27th Annual Conference: SDGs and External Shocks in the MENA Region: From Resilience to Change in the Wake of COVID-19
Areas of Interest: Energy security Renewable energy development Governance and development issues Geopolitical tensions Education: Ph.D., Economics, Tlemcen... Read More
May 17, 2021
ERF 26th Annual Conference: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a Framework for MENA’s Development Policy
Areas of Interest: Energy security Renewable energy development Governance and development issues Geopolitical tensions Education: Ph.D., Economics, Tlemcen... Read More
Jun 23, 2020