Elias Boukrami

Dr Elias Boukrami is an Associate Professor in Banking and Finance and Director (Content) of Business, Finance and Entrepreneurship at Regent’s University London. He specializes in post-Keynesian financial economics, focusing on demand-driven economic output and Business Models Innovation, particularly in financial services. As a leader in curriculum design, he integrated advanced financial technology, simulations, and experiential learning into Regent’s Finance programs.

• Education: PhD in Empirical Finance (Manchester Graduate Business School), MSc in Financial Services Management (University of Surrey), PGCHE (University of Westminster), BSc in Business and Finance (Ecole Supérieure de Commerce).

His research spans Financial Technology, ESG Investment, and Ethical Finance, with over 30 publications including peer-reviewed journals, books, and conference papers. Recent work examines blockchain in Sukuk markets, dual financial systems regulation, and digital transformation in SMEs. He has supervised over 15 PhD theses and serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Islamic Marketing.

Scientific Awards:

• 2014 Trustees’ Prize for Outstanding Service to Regent’s University London
• 2018 Double Award: Excellence in Teaching and Learning & Leadership and Management

Dr Boukrami acts as external examiner for institutions like Cranfield Business School and University of Bradford, and is a Visiting Professor at University of Lyon 3 IAE France. He has secured grants such as £14,750 from the Algerian Department of Higher Education for research on financial bubbles' impact on the global economy and holds professional affiliations including Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Chartered Management Institute.