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Hassan Sharaf Uddin

Hassan Sharaf Uddin

Faculty of Business Studies
Faculty of Business Studies
Assistant Professor
Contact Information
4323
sharafha@aou.edu.kw
Office FW649

Professional Biography

Dr. Hassan Sharafuddin is an Assistant Professor of Economics, specializing in the Department of Economics at the Business Studies section of the Arab Open University – Kuwait, affiliated with the Open University – UK. He earned his B.A. in Economics from Sana'a University, Yemen, and completed his Master’s degree (M.A.) in Economic Development from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, then his PHD in Economics from Cairo University, Egypt, 1990. With over 25 years of experience in both industry and academia, he has published approximately 20 articles in various local and international indexed journals.

In addition to his academic and research pursuits, he founded the Computer and Information Center at Sanaá University. This center is dedicated to equipping students with the essential skills required to apply computer applications in business and management studies effectively. His primary research interests lie in the fields of Economic Development and the Digital Economy, where he focuses on integrating digital tools and technologies to enhance economic growth and development.

 

Courses Taught

Teaching courses such as Micro and Macroeconomics (ECO101), Understanding Business Functions (B207B), Understanding Economic Behavior (DD309). Running the Economy (DD209), Business Math (BUS101), Statistics for Business (BUS102), Economic Development (ECO340), Managerial Economics (ECO341). 

Professional Experience

Course Coordinator for Economic courses ECO340, ECO341,

ECO101, ECO102, DD209, DD309 courses

 ؛Program Coordinator, Business Administration Program. 

Course Chair for ECO340, ECO341, DD209A&B, DD309A&B.

Member of the University Council at the Headquarters.

Member of the Academic recruitment committee.

CChairman of the Examination Committee.

 Assistant Director for Academic Affairs for two years.

 Acting Dean for Business Studies Program

 

 

Research Publications

-     Making TMAs Meaningful: An Evaluation of the Online Assessment Within a Blended Learning System,  International Journal of Economic Research, IJER 157, January, 2024. (ISSN: 2835-6764), 6


-       Economic Diversification in Kuwait; Macroeconomic Implications,

Journal of Sustainable Development; Vol. 16, No. 6; 2023 ISSN 1913-9063 E-ISSN 1913-9071.  

-     The Macroeconomic Impact of the Recent Decline in Oil Prices on Kuwait’s Economy, International Journal of Economic Research, IJER, Serial Publications 13(2), 2016. ISSN: 0972-9380 al Journal of Economic Research

-     Motivating the Independent Learner at the Arab Open University, Kuwait, International Journal of Educational and Pedagogical Sciences Vol:9, No:8, 2015.

-     Success Factors for the Implementation of Build Operate Transfer (BOT) Projects in Kuwait, International Journal of Business and Management; Vol. 10, No. 9; 2015, ISSN 1833-3850 E-ISSN 1833-8119, Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education

 -     Mobile Learning: A comparative Study for the Future of Blended Learning, A paper presented at the Second International Conference On Advances in Economics, Management and Social Study - EMS 2014. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 20-21 December, 2014. Published at the International Journal of Business and Management Study – IJBMS, volume 2: issue 1 [ISSN: 2372-3955]. 30 April, 2015.

-     The Demand and Supply Imbalances In Blended Learning at Arab Open University – Kuwait, International Journal of Information and Education Technology, Vol. 4, No. 2, April 2014.

-     Evaluation of the Blended Learning System in Higher Education: AOU – Kuwait, International Journal of Information and Education Technology, Vol. 2, No. 4, August 2012

 -     Measuring Students’ Satisfaction in Blended Learning at the Arab Open University – Kuwait, in V.Snaser, J. Platos, and E. El-Quasmeh (Eds.): ICDIPC 2011, Part 1, CCIS 188, pp. 333-341, 2011. Springer-verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2011.

 -     The Efficiency of E-Learning System, Case Study: Arab Open University – Kuwait, International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, July 5th-7th, 2010 Barcelona, SPAIN. EDULEARN10 Proceedings, ISBN: 978-84-613-9386-2, pp. 2854-2860.