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Dr. Ghufran Ahmad serves as a Lecturer at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, having joined in January 2023. Previously, he held academic positions at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Business School in Pakistan from September 2017 to January 2023, where he progressed from Assistant Professor (2017-2022) to Associate Professor (2022-2023). His academic career bridges Pakistani and international institutions, demonstrating strong expertise in economic research and education.
Dr. Ahmad's educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Economics from Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Economics from Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
His research focuses on systemic risk, spillovers, and interconnectedness in financial systems, with particular attention to how these phenomena affect macroeconomic stability during crises. His work in behavioral economics examines decision-making processes and preference consistency in contexts like food consumption and housing markets. He also investigates microeconomic theory applications to real-world problems, including market design and incentive compatibility. His interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical economics with practical policy implications across finance, public health, and social policy domains.
Dr. Ahmad's recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on systemic risk across multiple contexts including pandemics, geopolitical conflicts, and digital currency innovations. His work spans finance, economics, and public health, showing significant interdisciplinary reach. The publications reveal increasing attention to contemporary global challenges like the Russia-Ukraine war's financial impacts, central bank digital currencies, and pandemic-related economic disruptions. His research combines theoretical modeling with empirical analysis to address pressing economic issues with policy relevance.
Dr. Ahmad's scholarly contributions have been published in well-reputed international journals including:
- Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization
- Games and Economic Behavior
- Journal of Forecasting
- Pacific-Basin Finance Journal
- Emerging Markets Review
- Finance Research Letters
As a Lecturer at Cardiff Business School, Dr. Ahmad teaches Financial Economics, the British Economy, and Introductory Econometrics. He is available for postgraduate supervision, indicating his active role in mentoring graduate students. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available text, his diverse research portfolio spanning financial systems, behavioral economics, and public health suggests successful engagement with various funding mechanisms. His collaborative work with researchers across disciplines and countries demonstrates strong networking capabilities essential for academic research.
Though specific laboratory affiliations aren't mentioned, Dr. Ahmad's research involves significant collaboration across disciplines and institutions. His work connects economics with public health, particularly in studies related to pandemic responses and sexuality education in Pakistan. These collaborations suggest involvement in interdisciplinary research teams addressing complex societal challenges through combined expertise in economic modeling, public health, and policy analysis.