Mouna Abdelhamid

Mouna Abdelhamid

Independent Researcher

Mouna Abdelhamid holds a Ph.D. in Economic Sciences and conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of innovation systems, green transformation, artificial intelligence, digital twins, and knowledge-based economies. Her work applies advanced quantitative methods, including dynamic panel data models, system GMM, and multicriteria decision-making techniques, to investigate the institutional and structural determinants of innovation and sustainable growth. Her research has been published in international peer-reviewed journals and focuses on evidence-based policy recommendations to support economic diversification, green innovation, and digital transformation. She is committed to fostering high-quality academic research and international collaboration that contribute to inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development.

Areas of Interest:

  • Innovation Economics
  • Sustainable Development
  • Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence
  • Economic Growth and Development Economics

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Economic Sciences, 2020
  • Master's Degree in Finance and Banking, 2013
  • Bachelor's Degree in Taxation, 2008

Experience:

  • Independent Researcher, Tunisia (Present)
  • Research in innovation economics, sustainable development, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and economic growth.
  • Preparation and publication of peer-reviewed scientific articles in international journals.

Latest Publications:

  • Abdelhamid, M. (2026). From resource curse to green transformation: innovation failures and the role of AI and digital twins in MENA economies. Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
  • Abdelhamid, M. (2026). The fragile nexus: innovation, structural heterogeneity, and economic growth in MENA economies. Innovation and Development, 1-19.
  • Abdelhamid, M. (2026). An entropy-weighted index of national competitiveness in Latin America: structural insights and policy lessons. Academia Revista Latinoamericana de Administración, 39(1), 42-64.
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