Arif Al-Mahmood

Arif Al-Mahmood serves as Senior Tutor in the Economist Masters Apprenticeship Programme (EMAP) at Queen Mary University of London's School of Economics and Finance. He has held diverse roles including Economic Advisor in the UK Civil Service, Policy Advisor at UNDP for Kuwait's national economic planning, and Senior Economist in a USAID-funded agribusiness project in Bangladesh. With a PhD in Economics from Royal Holloway University of London, he also holds an MA in International Development from the International University of Japan and degrees from the University of Dhaka.

• Education:
  • PhD in Economics, Royal Holloway University of London
  • MA in International Development, International University of Japan
  • Bachelor's and Master's in Economics, University of Dhaka

His research focuses on economic policy formulation, international development strategies, and agricultural sector development. Past work includes advising Kuwait's five-year economic plans, designing MIS systems for agribusiness projects, and lecturing at institutions like Shahjalal University of Science & Technology and Independent University, Bangladesh.

Professional contributions include multi-stakeholder collaboration in USAID projects and policy analysis for governments. He currently oversees student development in EMAP, blending academic rigor with workplace training.