Dr. Alanoud Al-Maadid is the Head of Qatar University's Economics and Finance Department, where she heads with the goal of increasing the department's academic reputation and research influence both regionally and internationally. Dr. Al-Maadid, a widely known expert in GCC stock markets, holds a PhD in Economics and Finance from Brunel University London. Her research focuses on critical issues such as energy economics, climate change, behavioral finance, and the complex linkages between food and energy pricing. Under her guidance, the department has developed into a hub of innovation and critical thought, integrating academic quality with cutting-edge research. Dr. Al-Maadid has acquired significant research funding, including a project that examines the effect of Climate Change on Qatar Economy through behavioural perspective.

She has received international acclaim, including the Emir of Qatar Award for Doctoral Excellence in 2016 as well and the Brunel University Prize for Impact and Innovation in Doctoral Research. Aside from her academic and research endeavours, Dr. Al-Maadid is an active mentor to both staff and students, supporting professional development and contributing to the worldwide debate on economic sustainability and diversity.

Her efforts are fostering a vibrant academic climate that promotes both creativity and the quest of knowledge. Google Scholar provides a complete overview of her research.

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