Dr. Shahid Q. Manalundong serves as Associate Professor III in the Islamic Studies Department at the King Faisal Center for Islamic, Arabic and Asian Studies (KFCIAAS), Mindanao State University (MSU), Marawi City. His academic career at MSU spans over eight years, progressing from Teacher I (2016-2018) to Assistant Professor III (2018-2022) before his current promotion in June 2022. He concurrently holds administrative roles including Chairperson of Islamic Banking and Finance at KFCIAAS and Special Assistant to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. His academic qualifications include: Doctor of Philosophy in Philippine Studies major in Society and Culture (2022), Graduate School, MSU Master of Arts in Islamic Studies major in Muslim Law (2018), KFCIAAS, MSU Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies Major in Islamic Law and Jurisprudence (2009), KFCIAAS, MSU High School (2005), MSU-Balindong Community College Elementary (2001), Marawi City Elementary Pilot School Dr. Manalundong's research centers on Islamic jurisprudence within the Philippine context, particularly Mindanao's Muslim communities. His doctoral work in Philippine Society and Culture intersects with his master's specialization in Muslim Law, enabling analysis of Islamic legal frameworks in contemporary Philippine society. He actively develops Islamic finance curricula through his chairmanship of KFCIAAS's Islamic Banking and Finance program, reflecting dual expertise in religious scholarship and financial systems. His research demonstrates strong regional focus on Lanao del Sur's religious leadership structures. His sole documented publication analyzes Ulama leadership in Lanao del Sur, representing interdisciplinary work bridging Islamic studies, sociology, and Philippine regional studies. The research examines traditional religious authority through leadership style analysis, contributing to understanding how Islamic scholarly traditions operate within specific Philippine Muslim communities. This work establishes his scholarly focus on the practical application of Islamic principles in local governance contexts. No scientific awards or fellowships were documented in the provided materials. While student advisement details are absent from the records, his faculty position and administrative leadership in Islamic Banking and Finance suggest active mentorship in Islamic studies and finance programs. His LET certification (2022) further supports his role in academic training. Dr. Manalundong operates within KFCIAAS as both faculty member and program chair for Islamic Banking and Finance, positioning him at the intersection of academic research and practical Islamic finance implementation. The center serves as MSU's primary hub for Islamic, Arabic, and Asian scholarship with particular emphasis on Mindanao's Muslim communities.
