Reem Hashad | Food Systems | Best Researcher Award

Dr Reem Hashad |  Food Systems |  Best Researcher Award

Collaborator at  International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI),  Egypt

Reem Nabil Hashad is a dual U.S. and Egyptian citizen and an economist specializing in development economics, food policy, and public finance. She earned her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) in 2021, with a dissertation on public policy’s impact on nutrition, childhood stunting, and corruption. She holds two master’s degrees in economics from UIC and the American University in Cairo (AUC), where she graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in Economics.

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🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Economics – University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), 2021
    Dissertation: “The Role of Public Policy in Nutrition, Childhood Stunting, and Corruption”
  • M.A. in Economics – UIC, 2017
  • M.A. in Economics – American University in Cairo (AUC), 2014
    Dissertation: “Repayment Determinants for Egyptian Microfinance Institutions”
  • B.A. in Economics – AUC, Magna Cum Laude, 2012

🔬 Research Fields:

  • Development Economics
  • Food Policy
  • Public Finance
  • Applied Microeconomics

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Consultant – International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) & World Bank, 2023-24
    Designed and implemented projects related to smallholder farmers, gender equality, and entrepreneurship.
  • Research Economist – USDA, 2021-22
    Focused on food security research, policy evaluation, and nutrition assistance programs.
  • Financial, Market, and Economic Analyst – HLB Egypt Makary Consulting, 2014-15
    Conducted feasibility studies and market research for national projects.

📊 Research & Teaching Experience:

  • Research Assistant – UIC, 2018-19
    Collaborated on economic and health research projects.
  • Instructor – Econometrics, UIC, 2017-18
    Taught graduate and undergraduate courses in econometrics, microeconomics, and statistics.

🏅 Awards & Honors:

  • Team Recognition – CIA’s Center for the Study of Intelligence, 2022
  • Graduate Student Excellence in Teaching Award – UIC, Honorable Mention, 2021
  • Top GPA – Master’s in Economics, AUC, 2014

Publication Top Notes:

  • Global food value chains and obesity in low- and middle-income countries

 

Mohamed Fathy Agina | Food Waste | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr Mohamed Fathy Agina | Food Waste |  Best Researcher Award

Associate professor at  Higher institute for specific studies, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Beni-Suef University, Egypt

Dr. Mohamed Fathy Abd El Rahman Agina holds a BSc, MSc, and PhD, and is currently serving as a Delegated Associate Professor at the Hotel Management Department of Beni Suef University, Egypt. He is also the Head of the Hotel Management Department at the Higher Institute for Specific Studies, Future Academy, Cairo, Egypt. Additionally, he holds Associate Professor positions at Stardom University, Turkey, and Midocean University, UAE, conducting online courses.

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Current Positions:

  • Delegated Associate Professor, Hotel Management Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels Management, Beni Suef University, Egypt.
  • Associate Professor & Head of Hotel Management Department, Higher Institute for Specific Studies, Future Academy, Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt (Ministry of Higher Education).
  • Associate Professor, Business Administration Department, Faculty of Business Administration, Stardom University, Turkey (Online).
  • Associate Professor, Faculty of Business, Midocean University, United Arab Emirates (Online).

Previous Academic Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, Hotel Management Department, Higher Institute for Specific Studies (2018–2023).
  • Assistant Lecturer, Hotel Management Department, Higher Institute for Specific Studies (2013–2017).
  • Demonstrator, Hotel Management Department, Higher Institute for Specific Studies (2011–2013).

Editorial & Professional Experience:

  • Editor in Chief of the Journal of Business Administration, Stardom University.
  • External Reviewer for various Q2 and Q1 journals, including:
    • Consumer Behavior in Hospitality and Tourism (Emerald)
    • Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality & Tourism (Taylor & Francis)
    • International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration (Taylor & Francis)
    • Discover Sustainability (Springer)
  • Expert in online education, curriculum development, and management in hospitality-related fields.

Teaching Experience:

Courses taught include:

    • Introduction to Hospitality Industry
    • Front Office Management
    • Hotel Equipment
    • Food and Beverage Management
    • Hospitality Marketing
    • Principles of Marketing
    • Housekeeping Management
    • Information Systems for Hotels and Tourism
    • And more.

Certifications:

  • Human Resource Management Certificate, American University in Cairo (In Progress).
  • HACCP – American Hotel and Lodging Association (2009).
  • Front Office Workshop and Qualified Hospitality Manager courses from the Egyptian Tourism Federation.

Citations:

  • Total Citations: 147 (all citations occurred since 2019)
  • h-index: 8 (meaning the scholar has 8 papers with at least 8 citations each)
  • i10-index: 6 (indicating the scholar has 6 papers with at least 10 citations each)

Publication Top Notes:

  • The effect of electronic human resource management systems on sustainable competitive advantages: the roles of sustainable innovation and organizational agility
    K Alqarni, MF Agina, HA Khairy, BS Al-Romeedy, DA Farrag, …
    Sustainability, 2023
  • Internal branding in hotels: interaction effects of employee engagement, workplace friendship, and organizational citizenship behavior
    HA Khairy, MF Agina, N Aliane, ME Hashad
    Sustainability, 2023
  • How humble leadership affects voluntary green behavior and green performance? The roles of job autonomy and green supporting climate in hotels
    O Alsetoohy, MHA Al-Abyadh, ES Döngül, MF Agina, A Elshaer
    Problemy Ekorozwoju, 2022
  • Tackling food waste in all-inclusive resort hotels in Egypt
    AEA Elnasr, N Aliane, MF Agina
    Processes, 2021
  • Eco-innovation drivers and their impact on tourism and the hospitality business in Egypt
    M Ahmed, N Aliane, N Khababa, MYK Abdou, MF Agina
    Administrative Sciences, 2023
  • Perceived Environmental Corporate Social Responsibility Effect on Green Perceived Value and Green Attitude in Hospitality and Tourism Industry: The Mediating Role of…
    HA Khairy, Y Elzek, N Aliane, MF Agina
    Sustainability, 2023
  • The impact of organizational politics on employee turnover intentions in hotels and travel agencies in Egypt
    M Agina, H Abdelhakim
    Journal of Association of Arab Universities for Tourism and Hospitality, 2021
  • Role of leader-member exchange and impression management in employee performance at hotels
    M Agina, MA Mohammed, A Omar
    Journal of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels-University of Sadat City, 2017
  • How job insecurity affects innovative work behavior in the hospitality and tourism industry? The roles of knowledge hiding behavior and team anti-citizenship behavior
    N Aliane, BS Al-Romeedy, MF Agina, PAM Salah, RM Abdallah, …
    Sustainability, 2023
  • Presenteeism of restaurants employees: Interaction effects of responsible leadership, organizational commitment and turnover intentions
    M Agina, A Abuelnasr
    Journal of Association of Arab Universities for Tourism and Hospitality, 2021