🎓 Education
Ph.D. (2005): Development Economics, Universiti Putra Malaysia, studying pollutant emissions’ impacts on productivity. M.Sc. (1998): Development Economics, Universiti Putra Malaysia, focused on Malaysian food manufacturing performance. B.Sc. (1992): Agricultural Economics, University of Alazhar, Egypt. High School Certificate: Sudan.
💼 Experience
Professor: Multimedia University (2015–present), teaching economics, supervising Ph.D. projects. Associate Professor: Multimedia University (2010–2015). Senior Lecturer: Multimedia University (2008–2010). Lecturer: Multimedia University (2004–2008). Research Assistant: Universiti Putra Malaysia (1998).
🏆 Awards and Honors
Included in Stanford’s World’s Top 2% Scientists list (2024). Best Paper Award, CEDIMS Conference, Canada (2010). Multimedia University Academic Excellence Awards. Reviewer for Economic Modelling, Journal of Productivity Analysis, and others.
🔬 Research Focus
Productivity Analysis: Technological progress, green productivity. Islamic Finance: Microfinance for poverty alleviation. Environmental Economics: Economic growth and sustainability. Digital Economy: ICT and development. Entrepreneurship: Economic impacts of commercialization.
Conclusion
Dr. Elsadig Musa Ahmed’s prolific research output, mentorship, and dedication to advancing economic and environmental knowledge firmly position him as an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With minor enhancements in interdisciplinary collaborations and focus on emerging global issues, his contributions can further redefine excellence in academia and research.