Mouyad Alsamara
Associate Professor of Economics, College of Business and Economics , Qatar University
Mouyad Alsamara, an associate professor of economics at Qatar University, earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and the Paris School of Economics. Teaching has been a cornerstone of his career, with significant roles at institutions including Paris Descartes University, ESCE International Business School, Paris-Est University, and Damascus University. Dr. Alsamara is dedicated to research and has authored over 35 articles published in peer-reviewed international journals such as Empirical Economics, Economic Modelling, Energy Economics, International Review of Economics and Finance, Applied Economics, and Quarterly Review of Economics and Finance. He has received numerous research grants, including the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship (EGIDE Scholarships), QNRF UREP-30 grant, Qatar University internal grants, QNRF NPRP-12S grant, QNRF UREP-19 grant, IRCC-2022-580 grant, and Economic Research Forum (ERF) grants. Dr. Alsamara's professional experiences have significantly shaped his profile. He began his career at the Central Bank of Syria (CBS) in 2005, working as an economist in the Research Department. This role provided him with the opportunity to collaborate with international experts from the IMF, World Bank, and European Central Bank. Additionally, he has engaged in community and professional activities, collaborating with entities such as the Ministry of Trade Economics, Ministry of Labor, Community College of Qatar, and Al Jazeera Media Network. He also serves as an expert for the National Agenda for the Future of Syria (NAFS) program, initiated by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).
Areas of Interest:
- Monetary Economics
- International Economics
- Growth
- Energy and Environmental Economics
Education:
- Ph.D. in Economics, University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne (Paris School of Economics), France, 2012
- Master degree in in Banking and Monetary Policy, Damascus University, Syria, 2008
- Higher Diploma in Financial and Monetary Economics, Damascus University, Syria, 2006
- Bachelor degree in Economics, Damascus University, Syria, 2004
Experience:
- Associate Professor of Economics, College of Business and Economics, Qatar University, 2020 – Present
- Assistant Professor of Economics, College of Business and Economics, Qatar University, 2014 – 2019
- Assistant Professor at the ESCE International Business School in Paris, France, 2014
- Lecturer, Paris Descartes University, Paris – France, 2013– 2014
- Teaching Assistant, College of Economics, University of Paris-Est, 2011 – 2012
Latest Publications:
- Alsamara, M., Mrabet, Z., & Mimouni, K. (2024). The threshold effects of public debt on economic growth in MENA countries: Do energy endowments matter? International Review of Economics & Finance, 89, 458-470. (Impact Factor: 4.8; ABS: 3; ABDC: A; Scopus Quartile: Q1)
- Barkat, K., Alsamara, M., Al Kwifi, O. S., & Jarallah, S. (2024, February). Does trade openness mitigate environmental degradation in Organisation for Economic Co‐operation and Development (OECD) countries? Implications for achieving sustainable development. In Natural Resources Forum. Oxford, UK: Blackwell Publishing Ltd. (Impact Factor: 3.3; ABS: 2; ABDC: B; Scopus Quartile: Q1)
- Barkat, K., Jarallah, S., & Alsamara, M. (2024). Do exchange rate changes improve the trade balance in GCC countries: Evidence from Nonlinear Panel Cointegration. The International Trade Journal, 38(2), 184-200. (ABDC: B; Scopus Quartile: Q2)
- Barkat, K., Alsamara, M., & Mimouni, K. (2023). Can remittances alleviate energy poverty in developing countries? New evidence from panel data, Energy Economics, 2023, vol. 119, p. 106527. (Impact Factor: 12.8; ABS: 3; ABDC: A*; Scopus Quartile: Q1)
The Impact of Socio-economic Development and Political Instability on the Ecological Footprint in the MENA Region: Evidence from Panel VAR Estimations
Areas of Interest: Monetary Economics International Economics Growth Energy and Environmental Economics Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of... Read More
July, 2020
ERF 26th Annual ConferenceScenario-Based Forecast for Post-Conflict’s Growth in Syria
Areas of Interest: Monetary Economics International Economics Growth Energy and Environmental Economics Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of... Read More
April, 2020
Working PapersFiscal Sustainability in the MENA Region in Light of COVID-19 Crisis
Areas of Interest: Monetary Economics International Economics Growth Energy and Environmental Economics Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of... Read More
2020-01-01
GCC Economies in an Era of Energy Transition – Third ERF GCC Conference
Areas of Interest: Monetary Economics International Economics Growth Energy and Environmental Economics Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of... Read More
Oct 30, 2023
The Impact of Covid-19 on Households and Firms in the MENA Region
Areas of Interest: Monetary Economics International Economics Growth Energy and Environmental Economics Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of... Read More
May 23, 2022
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: Monetary Economics International Economics Growth Energy and Environmental Economics Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of... Read More
May 17, 2021