Amman, Jordan – December 2024:
The University of Jordan is proud to announce that Dr. Munir Maher Al-Shater, a faculty member in the Department of Islamic Banking, has been included in the list of the top 100 young economists globally, according to the Research Papers in Economics (RePEc) ranking. This achievement is a testament to Dr. Al-Shater’s outstanding research impact through his pioneering research and academic contributions in the fields of economics and finance.
Dr. Al-Shater ranked 48th globally in this ranking, which focuses on evaluating economists who began publishing research within the last five years. The ranking was based on an analysis of the research output of 4,834 economists worldwide, using criteria including the number of published papers, the number of citations, abstract views, and downloads.
Dr. Al-Shater's career has been distinguished by his receipt of several prestigious awards, including the Abdul Hameed Shoman Award for Arab Researchers in the Economics sector – Financial Technology field, and the Emerald Award for Outstanding Participation in 2023.
Dr. Al-Shater's research focuses on Islamic finance, financial technology, and risk management, fields experiencing significant global development. This achievement also reflects the University of Jordan's ongoing efforts to enhance its research environment and its role as a leading academic institution striving to cultivate scholars with global impact. Commenting on this achievement, Dr. Al-Shater expressed his gratitude for the University of Jordan's support, affirming his commitment to continuing scientific research that contributes to addressing global economic challenges. He added, "This recognition motivates me to continue producing high-quality research and collaborating with international researchers to achieve a positive impact on both the academic and societal levels."
The University of Jordan extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Munir Maher Al-Shater on this outstanding achievement and reaffirms its continued support for its academic community in achieving excellence and innovation.
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