Dr Issam Khelfaoui Shantou university, China
He holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Insurance and Risk Management (Finance) from the University International of Business and Economics (UIBE) in Beijing, China, conferred in June 2022. His doctoral research, supervised by Xie YuanTao, encompasses four essays on Health Economics. Currently, he is engaged in postdoctoral research at the Department of Mathematics, Shantou University, Guandong, focusing on Health Economics, Econometrics, and Panel Data. His primary research interests lie in Econometrics and Finance, with a specialization in Financial Economics. Additionally, he delves into secondary areas such as Health Economics, Digital Economy, Statistics and Probabilities, and Behavioral Economics. His tertiary interests encompass Financial Development, Public Health, Business, and Leadership. With a diverse range of expertise, he continues to contribute to the fields of economics, finance, and health with his research and academic pursuits.
Education:
He is a highly accomplished individual with a strong academic background, holding a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Insurance and Risk Management (Finance) from the University International of Business and Economics (UIBE) in Beijing, China, conferred in June 2022. His doctoral research, supervised by Xie YuanTao, focused on the intriguing intersection of Finance and Health Economics, resulting in four impactful essays. Prior to his Ph.D., he earned a Master of Science in Stochastic Modeling and Predictions in Operational Researches, specializing in Statistics and Mathematics, from the University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB) in Algiers, Algeria, in 2016. His master’s thesis, “Estimation Maximization Stochastic Mixed Models with Outliers,” showcased his expertise in advanced statistical modeling. In his earlier academic journey, he achieved a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, specializing in Statistics and Mathematics, from the University Abderahmane Mira (UAMB) in Bejaia, Algeria, in 2016, where he ranked among the top 5% of students. His academic achievements reflect his dedication to excellence and proficiency in both finance-related and statistical disciplines.
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Experience:
He is currently undertaking a Postdoctoral position in the Department of Mathematics at Shantou University, Guandong, starting from 2023. In this role, he is immersed in research focusing on Health Economics, Econometrics, and Panel Data analysis. Simultaneously, he serves as a Research Assistant in the Mathematics Faculty at USTHB, Algiers, where his responsibilities include Actuaries and Financial Mathematics, Time Series Analysis, and Panel Data research from 2023 to the present. His academic journey also includes a role as a Research Assistant in the Department of Insurance and Economics at the University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, spanning from 2017 to 2022. During this period, he completed his PhD thesis, titled “Four essays on health economics,” and delved into research on the Chinese Pension scheme. His multifaceted research experiences highlight his commitment to advancing knowledge in various domains within mathematics, economics, and health.
Publications:
- Evaluating the energy consumption inequalities in the one belt and one road region: implications for the environment Cited By: 73, Published By: 2019
- A review on CNTs-based electrochemical sensors and biosensors: unique properties and potential applicationsĀ Cited By: 38, Published By: 2023
- Effects of health shocks, insurance, and education on income: fresh analysis using CHNS panel data Cited By: 10, Published By: 2022
- Information communication technology and infant mortality in low-income countries: empirical study using panel data models Cited By: 9, Published By: 2022
- Investor confidence and life insurance demand: can economic condition limit life insurance business?Ā Cited By: 8, Published By: 2023
- A review about COVID-19 in the MENA region: environmental concerns and machine learning applications Cited By: 3, Published By: 2022
- Education impact on health shocks: Evidence from CHNS dataĀ Cited By: 3, Published By: 2020
- Nexus between information and communication technologies and life expectancies of low-income countries: Does technological advancement increase their life span? Published By: 2024
- Open-SBS: Smart Building Simulator Published By: 2022