Dr. Hamad Al-Ajmi – PhD

About

  • Associate Professor of Economics and Public Finance – Faculty of Legal Studies and International Relations, Pharos University in Alexandria.

  • Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs – Faculty of Legal Studies and International Relations, Pharos University in Alexandria (2022 – Present).

  • Head of the Department of Economics and Public Finance – Faculty of Legal Studies and International Relations, Pharos University in Alexandria (2018 – 2022).

  • Cassation Lawyer – Since March 11, 2010.

  • Ph.D. in Philosophy of Economics – Faculty of Law, Helwan University, 2010 – with Distinction.
    Thesis Title: Contemporary Technological Developments in Electronic Payment Systems and Their Implications for Central Bank Authority.

  • Master’s Degree in Economics – Faculty of Law, Helwan University, 2003 – with Distinction with Honors.
    Thesis Title: Regional Monetary Integration.

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Financial and Economic Sciences – Faculty of Law, Alexandria University, 1995.

  • Studies in E-Commerce – Faculty of Law, Alexandria University.

  • Studies in the Preparation of Arbitrators – Faculty of Law, Alexandria University.

    • Teaching Political Economy.

    • Teaching Money and Banking.

    • Teaching International Economic Relations.

    • Teaching Public Finance.

    • Teaching Tax Legislation.

    • Teaching International Trade System and the World Trade Organization (WTO).

    • Teaching Legal Skills 1.

    • Teaching Legal Skills 2.

    • Teaching International Banking Transactions.

    • Teaching Business Economics.

    • Teaching Managerial Economics.

    • French: Very good.

      • Holder of a Diploma from the French Alliance (Alliance Française).

      • English – Good.

  • Excellent proficiency in computer use.
    Holder of two diplomas: Basic and ICDL.

    • The Myth of International Specialization (Research Paper, 1994 – Faculty of Law, Alexandria University – Unpublished).

    • The Theory of Value According to Marx (Research Paper, 1995 – Faculty of Law, Alexandria University – Unpublished).

    • Judicial Jurisdiction of the Public Prosecution (Research Paper, 1996 – Faculty of Law, Alexandria University – Unpublished).

    • Liability for Train Accidents (Article – Al-Ahram Newspaper – 20/11/1998).

    • Regional Monetary Integration (Dar Al-Nahda Al-Arabia – Cairo – 2003).

    • Labor Law and How to Regulate Business Entities (Al-Alamiya Library – Alexandria – 2003).

    • The Experience of the European Central Bank as a Model for a Unified Arab Central Bank (Conference on Contemporary Banking and Credit Developments in Egypt and the Arab World – Third Annual Scientific Conference – Faculty of Law, Helwan University – Cairo, 12–13 May 2004).

    • Electronic Money (Working Paper presented at the Electronic Payment Systems Conference – Egyptian Society for Internet Law – Hilton Ramses, Cairo – 2007).

    • Electronic Payment Systems and Their Implications for the Authority of the Central Bank (Dar Al-Nahda Al-Arabia – Cairo – 2010).

    • The Role of Civil Society in Supporting and Funding Higher Education and Scientific Research – An Applied Study on Egypt (Scientific Journal “Commerce and Finance” – Faculty of Commerce, Tanta University – Issue No. 2, June 2012).

    • The IMF and the Hidden Truth (Article – Suq Al-Qanoun Newspaper – Alexandria Bar Association – October 2012).

    • Electronic Payment Systems and Their Implications for the Authority of the Central Bank – Second Edition (New University Publishing House – Alexandria – 2013).

    • Towards an Islamic Central Bank (Al-Masrah Al-Masriya – Issue No. 515 – July 2014).

    • The Role of Sukuk in Supporting Economic Development (Journal of Commercial and Administrative Studies – Faculty of Commerce, Damanhour University – Issue No. 7 – July 2014).

    • The Economic Impacts of Sustainable Development (Fourth Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Arts – Menoufia University – “Egypt’s Identity: The Starting Point Towards Sustainable Development” – 4–6 November 2014).

    • Economic Regulations for Determining the Minimum Wage with Application to Egypt (Modern Egypt – Issue 523 – July 2016).

    • Renewable Energy: Reality – Challenges – Policies (Modern Egypt – Issue 525 – January 2017).

    • Redirecting Globalization: A Study of Capital, Trade, and Global Labor Movements in the 21st Century (Modern Egypt – Issue 527 – July 2017).

    • Terrorism Between Tourism and the Economy: Crisis – Implications – Policies (Conference on “Arab Cooperation in Confronting Terrorism and Achieving Economic Development” – Cairo, 19–20 November 2017 – Arab Economic Unity Council).

    • The Role of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Promoting Financial Inclusion in Egypt (Modern Egypt – Issue 542 – April 2021).

    • Development of Egyptian Exports: Opportunities and Challenges (Contemporary Economic Horizons Journal – Information and Decision Support Center – Egyptian Cabinet – Issue 15 – February 2022).

    • Egypt and the Green Transition (Industrial Horizons Journal – Information and Decision Support Center – Egyptian Cabinet – Issue 1 – October 2022).

    • The Globalization Crisis and the Shift Toward Regionalism (Contemporary Economic Horizons Journal – Information and Decision Support Center – Egyptian Cabinet – Issue 24 – November 2022).

    • Banking Crises – Theoretical Framework (Contemporary Economic Horizons Journal – Information and Decision Support Center – Egyptian Cabinet – Issue 29 – April 2023).

    • Economic Impacts of Artificial Intelligence (Contemporary Economic Horizons Journal – Information and Decision Support Center – Egyptian Cabinet – Issue 37 – December 2023).

First: Faculty Development Center – Alexandria University:

    • International Publication of Scientific Research.

    • Effective Presentation Skills.

    • Financial and Legal Aspects.

    • Preparing a Research Project.

    • Multi-tasking Systems.

Second: Center for Educational Development – Pharos University in Alexandria

EDC – CPD Workshops:

  • Learning Styles and Strategies
  • Motivation and Feedback
  • Syllabus Design and Construction
  • Managing Lectures
  • Student’s Assessment 1
  • Student’s Assessment 2
  • Interactive Modalities
  • Academic Integrity

EDC – Additional Workshops:

  • Stress and Anger Management
  • Design your Academic Poster
  • International Scientific Publication
  • Writing scientific Papers
  • Differentiated Learning; Students’ Involvement
  • Research Project; Proposal, Planning and Management
  • Effective Leadership Skills
  • Design and Production of Digital Content
  • Research Ethics
  • Crisis Management
  • Course Design and Syllabus Construction
  • Discovering and Nurturing Talented Students

Third: Quality Assurance Center – Pharos University in Alexandria:

Tasks of Academic Department Coordinators

  • Requirements of Quality Management and Development Standards

  • Internal Review

  • How to Solve Problems and Make Decisions

  • Leadership and Strategic Thinking

  • Preparing Exams

  • Contents of the Decision File

  • Exam Setting and Assessment

  • Innovative Problem Solving and Decision Making

  • Technical Aspects of Preparing the Decision File

  • Interactive Learning

Fourth: National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education – Cabinet of Ministers:

  • External Auditor Training Course (November 17-19, 2022).

    • Awarded the Best Scientific Thesis in the Field of Legal and Economic Sciences, Helwan University, 2003/2004.

    • Nominated for the Best Scientific Thesis Award in the Field of Legal and Economic Sciences, Helwan University, 2010/2011.

      • Member of the Disciplinary Council at the University level – Pharos University in Alexandria.

      • Member of the Disciplinary Council for Faculty Members and Teaching Assistants – Pharos University in Alexandria.

      • Member of the High Elections Committee – Pharos University in Alexandria.

      • Former Director of the Quality Unit at the Faculty of Law and International Relations – Pharos University in Alexandria.

      • Coordinator of the Quality Accreditation Visit at the Faculty of Law and International Relations – Pharos University in Alexandria.

      • Director of the Field Training Unit at the Faculty of Law and International Relations – Pharos University in Alexandria.

        1. Scientific Department Coordinators’ Tasks – November 2016

        2. Quality and Development Standard Requirements – November 2016

        3. Internal Auditing – March 2017

        4. Problem Solving and Decision Making – March 2017

        5. Leadership and Strategic Thinking – October 2018

        6. Exam Setting – April 2019

        7. Decision File Content – July 2019

        8. Exam Setting and Assessment – April 2019

        9. Innovative Problem Solving and Decision Making – March 2020

        10. Decision File Preparation Techniques – March 2022

        11. Interactive Education – October 2022

        • Member of the Internal Auditing Committee for Monitoring Faculty Performance and Reviewing Course Files at Pharos University in Alexandria (2012–2019).

        • Member of the Interactive Education Monitoring Committee for Faculty Performance and Reviewing Course Files at Pharos University in Alexandria (2016–2020).

        • External Reviewer at the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education – Egyptian Cabinet.

        • Economic Advisor to the Chamber of Commerce in Beheira.

        • Participant in the Community Dialogue Committee of the 2014 Constituent Assembly.

        • Participated in the General Union of Chambers of Commerce in Egypt’s discussions of economic articles.

        • Participated in the First Economic Investment Conference of Beheira Governorate – January 20, 2015.

        • Participated in the Sixth Annual Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Law, Alexandria University (Law and Social Justice) – December 19-20, 2013.

        • Seconded for teaching at the Open Education Unit, Faculty of Law, Alexandria University (Economics Course).

        • Seconded for teaching at the Open Education Unit, Faculty of Commerce, Damanhour University (Public Finance Course).

        • Seconded for teaching at the Graduate School of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport (Managerial Economics Course in both Arabic and English).

        • Seconded for teaching at the International Transport and Logistics Institute, Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport (International Banking Operations, International Tax Law, Contemporary International Economics Courses).

        • Lecturer in training courses organized by the Central Administration of Educational Leadership, Ministry of Education – Main Training Center in Beheira.

        • Lecturer in training courses organized by the Alexandria Bar Association.

        • Responsible for organizing field visits at the Faculty of Law and International Relations – Pharos University in Alexandria.

        • Participated in several radio programs on Alexandria Radio.

        • Participated in several TV programs on Alexandria Channel.

  • Member of the Egyptian Society for Political Economy, Statistics, and Legislation.

  • Member of the Egyptian Society for International Law.
    Associations:

  • Member of the Arab Lawyers Union.

  • Member of the Egyptian Society of Friends of the Alexandria Library.

  • Member of Damanhour Public Library.

  • Secretary-General of the Alexandria Future Association.