Prof. Dr. Elsadig Musa Ahmed, Multimedia University, Malaysia
Dr. Elsadig Musa Ahmed Mohammed is a distinguished Professor of Economics and Technology Management at Multimedia University (MMU), Malaysia, recognized among the 2024 World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University. With over two decades of academic experience, he has published extensively in the world’s top 1% and 10% journals, authored the book Green Productivity: Applications in Malaysia’s Manufacturing, and contributed more than 150 peer-reviewed articles indexed in Scopus and Web of Science. Dr. Ahmed’s expertise spans development economics, green productivity, digital and knowledge-based economies, bioeconomy, microfinance, and the interface of economic growth with environment and technology. He has successfully supervised over 30 postgraduate theses, received multiple international research grants—including from the Malaysian Government and the Islamic Development Bank—and served as a reviewer and editorial board member for high-impact journals. His accolades include the 2024 Econometric Best Researcher Award, 2023 Sustainability Pioneers Award (WASD), and Outstanding Reviewer in the Emerald Literati Awards (2021). Dr. Ahmed is also an active contributor to global academic networks and policy think tanks, notably as a member of the Council for Sudanese Experts and Scientists Abroad.
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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award – Dr. Elsadig Musa Ahmed
Dr. Elsadig Musa Ahmed is highly suitable for the Research for Best Researcher Award based on a distinguished academic and professional track record that spans over two decades. His recognition as a member of the 2024 World’s Top 2% Scientists (Stanford List) and his publications in the Top 1% and Top 10% globally ranked journals demonstrate not only academic excellence but also a sustained global research impact.
🎓 Education
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Ph.D. in Development Economics – Universiti Putra Malaysia, 2005
Thesis: Impact of Air and Water Pollutant Emissions on Malaysia’s Manufacturing Sector Productivity Growth
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M.Sc. in Development Economics – Universiti Putra Malaysia, 1998
Thesis: Productivity and Performance of Malaysian Food Manufacturing Industry
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B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics – Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt, 1992
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High School Certificate – Sudan
👨🏫 Work Experience (20+ years)
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Professor, Multimedia University, Malaysia (2015–Present)
Teaching postgraduate and undergraduate economics & business subjects. Supervising PhD, DBA, MPhil, MBA students.
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Associate Professor, MMU (2010–2015)
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Senior Lecturer, MMU (2008–2010)
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Lecturer, MMU (2004–2008)
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Research Assistant, Universiti Putra Malaysia (1998)
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Storekeeper, Kenana Sugar Company, Sudan (1985–1988)
🏆 Achievements
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Published in Top 1% and 10% international journals
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Featured in 2024 Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientists List
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Authored 150+ international journal papers (Scopus, WoS)
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Supervised 1 Postdoc, 14 PhDs, 4 DBAs, 3 Masters, 8 MBAs
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Book author: Green Productivity: Applications in Malaysia’s Manufacturing (2012)
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Reviewer/editor for top journals: Economic Modelling, Applied Economics, Emerald Publishing, etc.
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Leader of national & international research initiatives, grant recipient, and consultant for global development and sustainability projects
🏅 Awards & Honors
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🥇 2024 Best Researcher Award – Young Scientist Awards
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🌱 2023 Sustainability Pioneers Award – World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD)
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🌍 Outstanding Presentation & Panelist – 2024
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📘 Outstanding Reviewer – Emerald Literati Awards, UK (2021)
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📄 Best Paper Award – XXth CEDIMS Conference, Laval University, Canada (2010)
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🎖️ Excellent Research Awards & Long Service Award – Multimedia University, Malaysia
Publication Top Notes:
A cyber physical sustainable smart city framework toward society 5.0: Explainable AI for enhanced SDGs monitoring
The Assessment of Sustainable Development Goals Through the Impact of Exploring Digital Technology Innovation and Climate Change Integration, Conflicts and Natural Disasters
Digitalization and Climate Change Spillover Effects on Saudi Digital Economy Sustainable Economic Growth
Palestinian small and medium enterprises digital technology adoption intention
Enhancing environmental quality and economic growth through potential effects of energy efficiency and renewable energy in Asian economies
Testing technological Kuznets curve implications on achieving sustainable development goal 10 in seven Asian countries
Globalization and financial development contributions toward economic growth in Sudan