Farouk Abdul-Salam

Research Fields: Financial Economics, Applied Econometrics, Experimental & Computational Economics.
Citizenship: Canadian & Ghanaian CitizenUAE Skilled Golden Visa
Address: Maple Ridge, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Email: fasnab46@gmail.com
Telephone: +12045996126
Download: CV and Teaching Profile
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FaroukAbdul-Salam

About me

I am a research program manager working at the intersection of AI, economics, and sustainable development, leading major initiatives at the Center for Technology and Economic Development (CTED) and AIM for Scale. My work focuses on digital agriculture, financial inclusion, and data-driven policy design, with active collaborations across Africa, the Middle East, and global academic partners.

I am also a Term Assistant Professor of Practice at Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business, where I teach in the MBA and other business programs. My teaching connects economic reasoning with business strategy, data, and AI, helping students move from understanding concepts to making informed managerial decisions. I draw on my research and industry experience to bring practical questions into the classroom—from how firms compete to how emerging technologies reshape markets.

Previously, I served as a Senior Economist & Data Scientist at Liquidity Capital Group (Venture Capital) and an Economist at Amazon, specializing in econometrics, machine learning, causal inference, and experimental design.

I hold a PhD in Economics from Simon Fraser University, where my dissertation examined bounded rationality and money illusion in currency redenomination. I am a recipient of the SFU President’s PhD Scholarship and the Terry Heaps Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award.

My teaching experience spans four universities, where I have taught and supported courses in macroeconomics, microeconomics, econometrics, and experimental design. I also design and lead hands-on workshops in data science, AI applications, and economic experimentation, helping students and early-career researchers translate analytical knowledge into practical, industry-relevant skills.

Beyond research and teaching, I mentor young economists and data scientists, support African students pursuing graduate studies, and contribute to educational outreach across multiple regions. I speak Arabic and several West African languages, bringing a globally informed perspective to my work in research, policy, technology, and education.