Dr.Mardin M.Faraj- Assistant Professor of Economics
University of Sulaimani β College of Administration and Economics
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Dynamic and results-oriented Assistant Professor with a PhD in Macroeconomics and over 10 years of academic experience in research, teaching, and editorial leadership. Specialized in trade liberalization, sustainable development, exchange rate policy, and economic growth in fragile and oil-dependent economies. A recognized contributor to regional economic research with strong engagement in international development forums. Experienced in capacity building, editorial collaboration, and applied policy researchβready to contribute to international development and policy initiatives at global institutions such as the United Nations or INGOsΒ
University of Sulaimani β Sulaimani, Iraq
Assistant Professor | June 2021 β Present
Lecturer | June 2017 β June 2021
Assistant Lecturer | July 2012 β May 2017
- Delivered courses in macroeconomics, econometrics, and development economics.
- Supervised graduate theses and mentored early-career researchers.
- Participated in curriculum development and university planning initiatives.
Editorial Board Memberships
- American Journal of Economics and Business Administration β since Jan 2022
- Journal of Kurdistani for Strategic Studies (JKSS) β since Feb 2021
- International Journal of Accounting, Finance and Education (IJAFE) β since Jan 2021
- Journal of Economics and Management Sciences (Ideas Spread, New York) β since Apr 2020
Memberships
- Arab Union for Sustainable Development and the Environment
- Arab Planning Institute
PhD in Economics | Mansoura University, Egypt | 2013β2017
Thesis: The Impact of Trade Liberalization on Sustainable Development in Iraq: A Regional Perspective on Kurdistan
Masterβs in Economics | University of Sulaimani, Iraq | 2009β2012
Thesis: Voluntary Internal Migration and Labor Market Instability in Sulaymaniyah (2000β2010)
Bachelorβs in Economics | University of Sulaimani, Iraq | 2003β2007
Research Project: Exchange Rate Systems in Iraq (1990β2007)
- Macroeconomic Policy Analysis
- Sustainable Development
- Econometrics & Data Analysis
- Editorial & Academic Publishing
- Economic Diversification Strategies
- Exchange Rate & Fiscal Policy
- Research Management
- Conference & Public Speaking
- Academic Curriculum Design
- Arabic β Native
- English β Intermediate to Advanced
- Kurdish β Native/Fluent
- The Impact of Oil Price Change on Public Budget and Balance of Payments in Iraq (1990β2021) β JKSS
- Exchange Rate Fluctuations and Investments in Iraq (2003β2023) β Iraqi Journal of Economic Sciences
- Analyzing the Relationship between Human Capital and Economic Growth in Iraq (1990β2018) β Tikrit Journal
- Impact of Trade Liberalization on Air Pollution in Iraq (2000β2014) β Arab Union Conference, Cairo
- Monetary Policy and Economic Stability in Iraq using Kaldorβs Magic Square β Journal of Duhok University
Over 15 peer-reviewed publications in indexed journals
- Arab Union for Sustainable Development & Environment, Cairo, 2017
- University of Human Development, Iraq, 2018
- Multiple participations in regional economic forums
- Scientific committee member in more than 3 academic conferences hosted by the College of Administration and Economics, University of Sulaimani