Dr. Sherzad Ahmed Shahab is an economist specializing in financial economics, macro-finance, and applied econometrics, with a strong focus on policy-oriented research in emerging and developing economies, particularly the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. He holds a PhD in Economics (Financial Economics) from Universiti Utara Malaysia, in addition to a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Economics. He has been with the department of Economics and Finance since 15 Feb 2026.
Education
- Ph.D. in Economics (Financial Economics), Northern University of Malaysia, 2025
- MS in Economics, Salahaddin University-Erbil, 2010
- BS in Economics, Salahaddin University-Erbil, 2007
Research
Dr. Sherzad Ahmed Shahab is an active researcher in financial economics, with a strong portfolio of academic publications, policy papers, and conference contributions. His research focuses on key areas including financial development and economic growth, financial markets and institutions, econometric modeling, and the application of artificial intelligence in banking and finance. His work also extends to public policy, ESG frameworks, digital banking transformation, and economic development in the MENA region, particularly the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
