Professor at Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University Deanship of Scientific Research, Saudi Arabia.
Hichem Saidi is an Associate Professor of Economics and Quantitative Methods at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics with High Distinction and is a laureate of the Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education’s Agregation in Quantitative Methods 🎓. With extensive teaching and research experience, he leads programs in data science, risk management, and quantitative analysis 📊. His research explores financial economics, energy economics, and economic growth, focusing on advanced econometric methods 📈. Hichem actively contributes to international journals and conferences, fostering knowledge exchange in economics and finance globally 🌍.
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Suitability for Best Academic Researcher Award – Hichem Saidi
Dr. Hichem Saidi is a highly qualified academic with an outstanding research and teaching profile in economics and quantitative methods. His strong educational background—including a Ph.D. with High Distinction and prestigious Agregation award—reflects his academic excellence. As an Associate Professor, he leads advanced programs in data science, risk management, and quantitative analysis, positioning him as a key academic leader. His focused research on financial and energy economics, employing sophisticated econometric techniques, has contributed significantly to understanding economic growth and banking stability, particularly in the MENA region. His consistent publication record in top-tier journals and active participation in global conferences further underline his suitability for this award.
Education and Experience
Education:
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🎓 2021: Agregation in Quantitative Methods (Laureate), Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education
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🎓 2019: Habilitation for Supervising Doctoral Research, University of Manouba, Tunisia
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🎓 2013: Ph.D. in Economics (High Distinction), University of Tunis El Manar
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🎓 2008: M.Sc. in Mathematical Economics and Econometrics, University of Tunis El Manar
Experience:
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👨🏫 Since 2021: Associate Professor of Quantitative Methods, University of Manouba
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👨🏫 2015–2021: Assistant Professor of Quantitative Methods, University of Manouba
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🎓 Since 2017: Head of M.Sc in Data Science & MBA in Risk and Insurance Management, ESCT Manouba
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🔬 Since 2015: Responsible for Research Cell, ESCT, Tunisia
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📚 2011–2015: Research & Teaching Assistant, Universities of Manouba and Tunis El Manar
Professional Development
Hichem Saidi has developed a strong academic and professional profile through leadership roles in quantitative economics and data science programs 🎓. He heads graduate programs including MSc in Banking and Finance, MBA in Insurance, and Data Science, ensuring the integration of advanced econometric methods and practical applications 📊. He manages a dedicated research cell fostering interdisciplinary projects and collaborations 🔬. Hichem actively participates in international symposiums and conferences, presenting innovative research on finance, energy, and growth economics 🌍. His continuous efforts enhance educational quality and research impact in the MENA region and beyond.
Research Focus Category
Hichem Saidi’s research centers on Financial Economics 💰, exploring the dynamics between finance and economic growth 🌱. He investigates the impact of energy economics, particularly renewable energy, on regional development ⚡️. His expertise includes advanced panel econometrics with structural breaks and cointegration methods 📈, focusing on financial market openness, institutional quality, and their effects on banking stability and non-performing loans 🏦. Saidi also examines corporate social responsibility in relation to climate risk and bank performance 🌍. His interdisciplinary approach combines quantitative methods with policy implications, addressing challenges in the MENA and GCC regions.
Awards and Honors
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🏅 Laureate of the Agregation in Quantitative Methods, Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education (2021)
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🎖 Habilitation for Supervising Doctoral Research, University of Manouba (2019)
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🏆 Ph.D. with High Distinction, University of Tunis El Manar (2013)
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📜 Multiple peer-reviewed publications in ABDC and Q-ranked journals
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🌐 Recognized speaker at international conferences on finance, energy, and econometrics
Publication Top Notes
📘 1. Natural Resource Rent and Bank Stability in the MENA Region: Does Institutional Quality Matter?
Journal: Risks
Publication Date: May 22, 2025
DOI: 10.3390/risks13060101
Authors: Abdelaziz Hakimi, Hichem Saidi, Mohamed Ali Khemiri
Summary: This paper investigates the role of institutional quality in moderating the relationship between natural resource rents and bank stability in MENA countries. It provides empirical evidence that better governance can mitigate the adverse effects of resource dependence on banking systems.
📗 2. Does Financial Inclusion Affect Non-Performing Loans and Liquidity Risk in the MENA Region? A Comparative Analysis Between GCC and Non-GCC Countries
Journal: Economies
Publication Date: May 21, 2025
DOI: 10.3390/economies13050143
Authors: Abdelaziz Hakimi, Hichem Saidi, Lamia Adili
Summary: This study assesses the impact of financial inclusion on non-performing loans and liquidity risk, highlighting regional disparities between GCC and non-GCC countries and offering policy insights.
📄 3. Exploring the Relationship Between Board Composition and Non-Performing Loans: A Comparative Analysis Across GCC and Non-GCC Countries
Type: Preprint
Date: March 13, 2025
DOI: 10.20944/preprints202503.0914.v1
Authors: Abdelaziz Hakimi, Hichem Saidi, Soumaya Saidi
Summary: This preprint explores how board structure influences credit risk management across Gulf and non-Gulf countries, focusing on board diversity and independence.
📙 4. Do Financial Market Openness and Stock Market Returns Drive Economic Growth in GCC Countries? New Investigation from Panel Structural Breaks
Journal: International Journal of Financial Studies
Publication Date: March 4, 2025
DOI: 10.3390/ijfs13010040
Authors: Hichem Saidi, Houssem Rachdi, Abdelaziz Hakimi, Khalil Alnabulsi
Summary: This paper explores how financial openness and market performance influence economic growth in GCC economies, incorporating structural break analysis.
📕 5. On the Technology-Growth Relationship: Does the Institutional Quality Matter? A Panel Simultaneous Equation Framework
Journal: Journal of the Knowledge Economy
Year: 2024
DOI: 10.1007/s13132-023-01228-6
Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85150516567
Authors: Saidi, H.; Hakimi, A.; Rachdi, H.
Summary: Using a panel simultaneous equations approach, this study analyzes the conditional relationship between technology diffusion and economic growth, emphasizing the role of institutions.
⚡ 6. The Interplay Between Financial Development, Electricity Consumption and Foreign Direct Investment in the GCC Countries: New Insights from GMM Panel VAR
Journal: Energy Sources, Part B: Economics, Planning and Policy
Year: 2022
DOI: 10.1080/15567249.2022.2136875
Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85140403499
Authors: Saidi, H.; Montasser, G.E.; Doytch, N.
Summary: This article presents dynamic interactions between financial development, energy usage, and FDI in GCC nations using GMM Panel VAR methodology.
Conclusion
Dr. Hichem Saidi exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding academic researcher through his rigorous scholarship, leadership in education, and impactful research addressing real-world economic issues. His commitment to advancing quantitative economics and fostering research excellence makes him a strong candidate for the Best Academic Researcher Award.