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.
