DEAN, FACULTY OF EDUCATION
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Professional Academic Profile
Abdikarim Mohamed Ahmed
Dean faculty of Education
Educational Background
Qualification
- Master’s degree in economics, Omdurman Islamic University (2008)
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, International Islamic University of Africa (2005)
Research Interests
- Development Economics
- Education Policy and Reform
- Public Sector Governance
- Post-Conflict Economic Reconstruction
- Human Capital Development
- Institutional Capacity Building
- Economic Policy Analysis
Teaching Areas
- Political Economy
- Islamic Economics
- Macroeconomics
Publications
Abdikarim Mohamed Ahmed, & Mohamed Ali Osman. Mentorship and Graduate Employability: A Systematic Review of Empirical Evidence. Manuscript submitted for review to Discover Education.
Abdikarim Mohamed Ahmed, & Mohamed Ali Osman.(2025) The Impact of Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing on Somali Coastal Communities: A Systematic Review Unpublished manuscript.
Bio (Short Biography)
Mr. Abdikarim – Professional Biography
Mr. Abdikarim possesses over fifteen years of experience in higher education, serving both as a seasoned scholar and a dedicated administrator. He obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from reputable Sudanese institutions, establishing a strong academic foundation in the field. He currently holds the position of Dean of the Faculty of Education at SIMAD University, where he plays a central role in shaping academic programs and influencing educational policy.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Abdikarim has assumed several key leadership roles, including Head of the Economics Department at SIMAD University and Director of the SIMAD Adado Learning Center. His leadership is characterized by a sustained commitment to student achievement, institutional development, and academic excellence.
In addition to his administrative responsibilities, Mr. Abdikarim remains actively engaged in teaching and mentoring. He promotes evidence-based instruction and encourages critical thinking, reinforcing a student-centered academic environment. His interdisciplinary expertise in economics and education policy contributes meaningfully to the advancement of higher education in the region.
Mr. Abdikarim is also an active researcher with interests in development economics, education policy, and institutional governance. He has supervised numerous undergraduate research projects and contributed to empirical studies addressing economic challenges in post-conflict societies. His research skills include quantitative analysis, policy evaluation, and data-driven decision-making, all of which he integrates into his teaching and strategic leadership.