Layal Mansour | Financial crisis | Women Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Layal Mansour | Financial crisis | Women Researcher Award

dr at Kuwait International Law School, Kuwait

📚 Assoc. Prof. Dr. Layal Mansour-Ichrakieh is an economist specializing in macroeconomics, monetary policy, and financial stability across MENA, GCC, and emerging markets. She holds a PhD in Financial & Monetary Economics from Université Lumière Lyon 2, France, and a Postdoctoral Fellowship from the American University of Beirut. With 13+ years of teaching experience, she has lectured in France, Lebanon, USA, and Kuwait, currently serving at Kuwait International Law School. Her research explores financial crises, dollarization, inflation, and geopolitical risks. A Scopus-indexed author, she has published in high-impact journals. She is trilingual in French, English, and Arabic. 🌍📊

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🎓 Educational Background

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Layal Mansour-Ichrakieh holds a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2018-19) in Monetary Policy and Financial Economics from the American University of Beirut (AUB), Lebanon. She earned her PhD in Financial and Monetary Economics (2014) from Université Lumière Lyon 2, France, with research at CNRS-GATE-Lyon, focusing on international reserves in dollarized economies. She also holds a Master’s in Finance (2008) from University Saint Joseph, Beirut, and a Master’s in Agricultural Economics (2007) from University Montpellier 1 & ENSAM, France, specializing in tradable agricultural commodities. Her academic journey began with a B.A. in Economics (2004) from University Montpellier 1, France. 📊📈

📚 Academic Experience

With over 13 years of experience in lecturing Economics and Finance across France, Lebanon, the USA, and Kuwait, Dr. [Name] has taught in English, French, and Arabic. Currently, an Associate Professor-to-be at Kuwait International Law School (KILAW), he delivers graduate and undergraduate courses and supervises master’s theses. He has been a guest speaker at George Washington University and previously lectured at Lebanese American University, Lebanese University, and the American University of Beirut. His teaching career spans prestigious institutions like University Lumière Lyon 2, Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Ecole Centrale de Lyon, and University Jean Moulin Lyon 3. 🎓📖

💼 Non-Academic Experience

Dr. [Name] has extensive experience in economic consulting and research. He collaborated with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and USAID on economic integration projects, conducting research and analyzing key indicators. As an economic consultant for UN-ESCWA, he built macro-econometric models for GDP growth, unemployment, and inflation. He also worked with the World Bank and the Lebanese Ministry of Labor on labor market policies and social protection programs. Representing Lebanon at the European Commission, he addressed social security and employment strategies. Earlier, he served as a trader at Byblos Bank, handling forex and treasury operations. 📊🌍💰

📊 Research Focus

Dr. L. Mansour Ichrakieh specializes in financial economics, focusing on financial stress indices, dollarization, international reserves, and macroeconomic stability. His research explores the impact of geopolitical risks, monetary policy in highly dollarized economies, and debt sustainability in developing countries. He has contributed significantly to understanding financial crises, foreign exchange reserves, and central banking policies, particularly in Lebanon and other emerging markets. His work also evaluates the role of structural macroeconomic models in shaping fiscal strategies. His expertise spans financial risk management, sovereign debt policies, and currency peg dynamics. 💰📉🌍

Publication Top Notes

  • A financial stress index for a highly dollarized developing country: The case of Lebanon – 72 citations (2020) 📊💰
  • The role of geopolitical risks on the Turkish economy: Opportunity or threat – 67 citations (2019) 🌍⚠️
  • Not the usual suspects: Critical indicators in a dollarized country’s Financial Stress Index – 25 citations (2020) 📈💸
  • International Reserves versus External Debts: Can international reserves avoid future financial crisis in indebted countries? – 10 citations (2013) 💵🔍
  • Targeting debt in Lebanon: A structural macro-econometric model – 9 citations (2019) 📉🇱🇧
  • Hoarding of international reserves and sterilization in dollarized and indebted countries: An effective monetary policy? – 9 citations (2012) 🏦💲
  • The Power of International Reserves: The impossible trinity becomes possible – 6 citations (2014) ⚖️💹
  • The Institute of Financial Economics Financial Stress Index (IFEFSI) for Lebanon – 4 citations (2018) 📊🇱🇧
  • The Impact of Israeli and Saudi Arabian Geopolitical Risks on the Lebanese Financial Market – 1 citation (2021) 🌏📉
  • The Dollarization Curse: Hard Peg Choices to Cure the Currency – Published in 2022 💵🔗
  • IMAGINE THE LEBANESE ECONOMY UNDER – Published in 2018 🇱🇧📖
  • To what extent can the policy of hoarding international reserves in indebted and dollarized countries be efficient? – Published in 2014 🏛️💰
  • Insurance of International Reserves vs. Debt Risk: Probability Measures of Future Financial Crisis in Insured (International Reserves) and Risky (Debt) Countries – Published in 2011 🔮📉
  • Is International Reserves and Sterilization in Indebted Dollarized Countries an Effective Policy? – Published in 2011 🏦📊

Sugandh Arora | Business Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Sugandh Arora | Business Economics | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Sugandh Arora, Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune, India

Assist. Prof. Dr. Sugandh Arora is a PhD graduate in Management from Lovely Professional University (2018-2022), with a thesis titled “A Study on Effectiveness of Household Food Security in Punjab.” She holds a Masters in Business Economics from GGDSD College, Chandigarh, and a Bachelors in Business Administration from DAV College, Jalandhar. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Ajeenkya DY Patil University (since March 2024), Dr. Arora provides academic insights in economics and entrepreneurship. Her research focuses on food security, remittances, and productivity growth, with papers under review in Scopus-indexed journals.

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Research Focus and Expertise

Dr. Sugandh Arora specializes in Development Economics, Household Food Security, Public Distribution Systems, and Policy Framing. Her research addresses critical issues such as food security and economic vulnerability, with significant contributions to understanding the impacts of blockchain technology on sustainable food security and the effectiveness of household food security systems in Punjab. These areas of focus demonstrate her expertise in addressing contemporary challenges in economic policy and development.

Education and Academic Qualifications

Dr. Arora holds a Ph.D. in Management from Lovely Professional University, with a thesis on the effectiveness of household food security. Her educational background includes a Master’s in Business Economics and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. This solid academic foundation supports her advanced research in economics and policy.

Professional Experience

Dr. Arora’s professional journey includes roles as an Assistant Professor at Ajeenkya DY Patil University and Sharda University, where she has been involved in teaching, academic events, and research committees. Her previous experience as a Guest Lecturer and Assistant Professor further underscores her dedication to academia and research.

Conferences and Seminars

Dr. Arora has presented her research at various international conferences and seminars, receiving recognition for her work on blockchain technology and sustainable food security. Her active participation in academic events reflects her commitment to advancing her field and engaging with the broader research community.

Skills and Review Contributions

Dr. Arora possesses skills in data analysis, academic writing, and public speaking, supported by her experience in reviewing for international journals such as International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management and Journal of Public Affairs. Her ability to conduct high-quality scientific research and her proficiency with statistical and qualitative tools are notable.

Publication Top Notes  

  • Blockchain Adoption in Banking Systems: A Boon or Bane? (S Arora, T Nabi) 📊 – Cited by 12 (2022)
  • Determinants affecting household food security in India: a critical review (S Arora, T Nabi) 📉 – Cited by 4 (2022)
  • Blockchain Technology: A Double-Edged Sword when it Comes to Sustainable Food Security (S Arora, T Nabi, M Bhardwaj) 🍽️ – Cited by 2* (2023)
  • A Systematic Review on Indian Food Security Systems and Food Assistance Programmes (FAPs) in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic (S Arora, T Nabi, V Sarin) 🦠 – Cited by 1 (2023)
  • An examination of the pricing of IPOs: The Indian perspective (R Raut, A Deshpande, S Arora, A Mittal, R Alandikar) 📈 – Cited by 1 (2022)
  • Inchoate disaster of COVID-19: A systematic review on risk factors triggering morbidity and fatality progression (S Oberoi, P Kansra, V Awasthi, S Arora) 🦠 – Cited by 1 (2021)
  • How does blockchain impact sustainable food security? Insights from literature review (S Arora, S Oberoi, T Nabi, B Verma) 🔗(2024)
  • Prevalence of Household Food Security and Health-related Quality of Life: Special Consideration on the Expectant Mothers in Punjab (S Arora, T Nabi, S Oberoi, V Awasthi) 🤰  (2024)
  • What Do We Know About Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Technology Integration in the Healthcare Industry? (S Oberoi, S Arora, B Verma, KK Roy) 🤖 (2024)
  • A study on effectiveness of household food security in Punjab (S Arora) 🏡 (2022)


Conclusion

Dr. Sugandh Arora’s impressive academic qualifications, extensive research contributions, and active engagement in conferences and seminars position her as a strong candidate for the “Best Researcher Award.” Her work in development economics and food security, combined with her professional experience and skills, aligns well with the criteria for recognizing outstanding research achievements.