Muhammad Islam

Muhammad Islam, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business, Saint Louis University. His research spans development economics, sports economics, financial crime, and the socioeconomic impacts of climate change.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Business, Indiana University
• B.A. in Economics and Mathematics, Franklin College

Research Focus:
Dr. Islam's work addresses pressing global and regional issues, including the impact of climate change on child nutrition in Bangladesh, the economic consequences of sports infrastructure, and the policy implications of financial crime and illegal wealth accumulation. His methodological toolkit includes natural experiments and synthetic control techniques, applied to both micro and macroeconomic questions.

Scientific Awards:

• Highly Commended Paper Award, Journal of Financial Crime (2016)
• Thomas Knapp Outstanding Faculty Member Award, Chaifetz School of Business Alumni Association (2008)
• Equal Justice Award, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (2005)
• Beta Gamma Sigma Outstanding Graduate Teacher Award (2004)

Professional and Community Roles:
Dr. Islam serves on the editorial board of Review of Middle East Economics and Finance and contributes to legal and educational governance through appointments such as the Missouri Supreme Court’s Region X Disciplinary Committee and the Board of Directors of The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis.

Contact & Affiliation:
He is based at Davis-Shaughnessy Hall, 3674 Lindell Blvd, Room 357, St. Louis, MO 63108.