Josua Ojo Oluwafemi Akinyemi | Economics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Josua Ojo Oluwafemi Akinyemi | Economics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Pan-Atlantic University | Nigeria

Mr. Josua Ojo Oluwafemi Akinyemi is a distinguished Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and finance professional with over eighteen years of experience spanning energy, banking, auditing, and advisory services in Nigeria. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Finance at Pan Atlantic University, building on his MSc in Accounting and BSc in Accounting from the University of Lagos. Throughout his career, he has excelled in corporate finance, strategic financial planning, financial modeling, risk management, tax, treasury, and corporate reporting, holding leadership positions at Newcross Exploration and Production Limited, Hamilton Technologies, Atlantic Energy, Newcross Petroleum, KPMG, and Zenith Bank. He has facilitated capital raising, debt restructuring, and financial strategy development, notably contributing to multi-million-dollar projects in the oil and gas sector. A fellow of ICAN and CITN and an Advanced Financial Modeler, Mr. Josua Ojo Oluwafemi Akinyemi has published academic research, facilitated professional training, and received numerous awards for academic and professional excellence.

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Akinyemi, O. J. O. (2025). The dynamism of global economic power of leading economies: What role have economic globalization forces and financial sector development played? Cogent Economics & Finance, 13, Article 2551159.

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 🏦📊

Hayet Soltani | Finance Award | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hayet Soltani | Finance Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hayet Soltani, University of Sfax, Tunisia

Dr. Hayet Soltani is a Tunisian academic with a Ph.D. in Finance from the Faculty of Economics and Management of Sfax, Tunisia. She holds a Master’s in Business Engineering and Digitalization, enhancing her expertise in finance and technology integration. Dr. Soltani has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and presented at international conferences, focusing on financial stress, investor sentiment, and market dynamics, particularly in the context of the GCC and COVID-19. Proficient in Arabic, French, and English, she is skilled in various statistical software and values teamwork and communication. Her interests include sports and traveling. 🌍📊📚

 

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Education

Dr. Hayet Soltani has a robust educational background, having earned her Ph.D. in Finance from the Faculty of Economics and Management of Sfax, Tunisia, in 2020. She completed her Master’s Degree in Finance in 2016, followed by a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance in 2013, both from the same institution. Most recently, in 2023, she obtained a Master’s Degree in Business Engineering and Digitalization of Companies from the Higher Institute of Business Administration of Sfax, Tunisia. Dr. Soltani’s academic journey reflects her commitment to advancing knowledge in finance and digital business. 📚💼

 

Training Courses

Dr. Hayet Soltani has enhanced her expertise through various training courses and internships. In May 2024, she completed a 2-day course on Bibliometric Analysis at the Faculty of Economics and Management of Sfax. During March to May 2023, she interned at Zitouna Bank for three months. She also participated in a three-month doctoral internship at Sorbonne New University, Paris III, from April to June 2019. Additionally, she attended a 1-month English course at the Yes You Can Training Center in April-May 2018, and completed a 6-day certification program at the Career Center and Skills of the University of Sfax. 📈🌍

 

Professional Experience

Dr. Hayet Soltani has garnered significant professional experience in higher education. From October 2021 to July 2024, she served as a Contracting Assistant for Higher Education at the Higher Institute of Management of Gabes, Tunisia. Earlier, she held a position as a Temporary Assistant for Higher Education at the Faculty of Economics and Management of Sfax from March to June 2021. Additionally, she worked as a Contracting Assistant for Higher Education at the Higher Institute of Business Administration of Gafsa, Tunisia, from October 2019 to July 2020. Her roles reflect her dedication to academic excellence and administration. 🎓✨

 

Publication Top Notes

  • The Impact of Political Instability on Investor Sentiment and Market Performance: Evidence from Tunisian Revolution | Cited by: 12 | Year: 2017 📊
  • The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nexus between the investor’s sentiment and the financial market dynamics: Evidence from the Chinese market | Cited by: 9 | Year: 2023 📈
  • The predictive power of financial stress on the financial markets dynamics: hidden Markov model | Cited by: 8 | Year: 2023 🔍
  • The directional spillover effects and time-frequency nexus between stock markets, cryptocurrency, and investor sentiment during the COVID-19 pandemic | Cited by: 6 | Year: 2023 📉
  • Investigating the Relationship Between Financial Stress Index and MENA Stock Markets Performance | Cited by: 6 | Year: 2021 📊
  • Managerial overconfidence and investment decision: empirical validation in the Tunisian context | Cited by: 3 | Year: 2021 💼
  • Regime-Specific Spillover Effects Between Financial Stress, GCC Stock Markets, Brent Crude Oil, and the Gold Market | Cited by: 0 | Year: 2024 💹
  • The Impact of Political Instability on Investor Sentiment and Market Performance: Evidence from Tunisian Revolution | Cited by: 0 | Year: 2017 📊