Ayman Fouda

Ayman Fouda is an Associate Professor of Health Economics at MCI | The Entrepreneurial School, with a multidisciplinary background in medicine, law, and economics. He holds a European Doctorate in Law and Economics (EDLE) from Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Bologna, and University of Hamburg. His research focuses on health economics, healthcare regulation, and green healthcare, with notable contributions to understanding regulatory tools in healthcare and pandemic response strategies.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Medicine & Surgery from Suez Canal University (2001–2007)
• Master's in International Health & Social Management from Management Center Innsbruck (2012–2014)
• PhD in Law & Economics (EDLE) from Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Bologna, and University of Hamburg (2016–2022)

Research Interests:

• Healthcare policy and regulatory frameworks
• Global health strategies during pandemics
• Soft law mechanisms in healthcare governance
• Sustainability in healthcare systems (green healthcare)

Recent Contributions:

• Lead researcher on studies about overprescription in Austrian healthcare and prescribing behavior of physicians
• Edited special issues on global health policies and vaccination strategies
• Contributed to analyses of pandemic responses in countries like Singapore, New Zealand, and Australia

Awards and Grants:

• Winner of MCI Teaching Awards 2024
• Recipient of EU-H2020 funding (ORTHOUNION project, 2018)

Advising and Mentorship:

• Supervised over 30 master's theses on topics like telemedicine effectiveness, palliative care access, and antimicrobial resistance
• Active member of the Austrian Health Economics Association (ATHEA)

Labs and Collaborations:

• Member of Discover Health Systems editorial board (Springer Nature)
• Contributions to cross-European research on healthcare sustainability and innovation