Yara Ibrahim

Assistant Professor of Finance and Investment | Sustainable Development Ambassador | CertFintech
yara.magdy@ejust.edu.eg

Personal Info

B26- F2.04

Investment and Finance

Dr. Yara Ibrahim is an Assistant Professor of Finance and Investment with over 14 years of academic experience in national and international programs. She is widely recognized for delivering interactive, transformative learning experiences to undergraduate and postgraduate students. Her student-focused philosophy has driven successful participation in experiential initiatives such as the CFA Research Challenge, PRIMA Risk Management Challenge, Finyology, and Enactus, fostering hands-on engagement and practical skill development. Dr. Ibrahim plays a critical role in quality assurance and accreditation, with experience in AACSB and NAQAAE processes and validation of academic programs in collaboration with international universities such as Technological University Dublin. As Program Coordinator for Investment and Finance, she leads curriculum development aligned with global standards. She is currently the Head of the Sustainability and AI Research Center and spearheads interdisciplinary projects bridging finance, sustainability, and emerging technologies. Dr. Ibrahim holds a Professional Diploma in the Industrial Application of Artificial Intelligence—with specialization in Python, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning—which complements her academic work and supports the integration of AI in financial and investment research. Her research is widely published in reputable academic outlets, including the Journal of Financial Reporting and Analysis and the Asian Journal of Business and Accounting, reflecting her expertise in Islamic finance and bank performance analysis. Her scholarly contributions span sustainability practices, financial performance, Islamic banking, AI and machine learning in finance, and data analytics in healthcare. Dr. Ibrahim is also a Sustainable Development Ambassador with Egypt’s Ministry of Planning and Economic Development and holds multiple certifications in FinTech, AI, and online education.

My research lies at the intersection of sustainable finance, financial innovation, and data-driven decision-making. I am particularly interested in examining how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digitalization reshape financial behavior, governance, and performance—especially in the context of ESG disclosure, and corporate sustainability.

Awards

 Ibrahim, Y., & Yehia, S. (2020). Determinants of banks' profitability in the Middle East and North Africa: A comparative study between Islamic and conventional banking. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Business Sustainability and Innovation, 7-8 October 2020. (Best Paper Award).

Impacted Journal

• Khamis, S., Ibrahim, Y., & Moubarak, H. (2025). Sustainability practices and financial performance: A meta-analysis approach. Journal of Financial Reporting and Analysis (Q1). (Accepted, in press).

• Ibrahim, Y., & Yehia, S. (2021). The determinants of Islamic and conventional banks profitability: A contingency approach. Asian Journal of Business and Accounting (Q3), 14(3), 45-67.

International Conference

 Attended the Global Forum for Higher Education and Scientific Research, 2nd Edition – Egypt, December 2021.

 Participated in the 2nd International Conference on Business Sustainability and Innovation, October 2020.

Funded Research Grants

JICA-Type A Project

Non Impacted Journal

 • Alkhatbah, H., & Ibrahim, Y. (2025). Data analytics usage in improving hospitals quality in health care management: Case study of public hospitals in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research, 7(1). •

 Sabry, S. H., & Ibrahim, Y. (2024). Machine learning on Trial: Assessing its Efficacy in Detecting Financial Statement Fraud. International Journal of Auditing and Accounting Studies. 6(2), 159-186.

• Ibrahim, Y., & Yehia, S. (2020). Determinants of banks' profitability in the Middle East and North Africa: A comparative study between Islamic and conventional banking. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Business Sustainability and Innovation, 7-8 October 2020. (Best Paper Award).

• Torieh, A. M., Youssef, N. A., Moharam, O. M., & Ibrahim, Y. (2020). Business panic: Efforts during and post pandemic era: Scholars’ perspectives – The case of Egypt. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 8(6), 275-292.

 • Papadopoulos, N., Ibrahim, Y., De Nisco, A., & Napolitano, M. R. (2018). The role of country branding in attracting foreign investment: Country characteristics and country image. Journal of the Italian Marketing Association, 24(2), 123-142.

 • Papadopoulos, N., Ibrahim, Y., De Nisco, A., & Napolitano, M. R. (2017). Attracting foreign investment: Country characteristics and the role of country branding. Proceedings of the National Conference of Italian Academy of Economia Aziendale (AIDEA).

 • Ibrahim, Y. (2014). Mutual fund performance: Measuring the effects of funds' characteristics on the performance of Egyptian mutual funds. Proceedings of the Pharos International Conference of Business Development, Innovation & Challenges, October 2014.

• Ibrahim, Y. (2014). Toward a sophisticated financial market in Egypt: Developing a financial derivatives market from an Islamic perspective. Proceedings of the Pharos International Conference of Business Development, Innovation & Challenges, October 2014.

National Conference

Attended Pharos Fourth International Conference of Business Development, Innovation & Challenges, April 2018.

 Attended Pharos Third International Conference of Business Development, Innovation & Challenges, April 2017.

Attended Pharos Second International Conference of Business Development, Innovation & Challenges, November 2015. 

 Participated in Pharos International Conference of Business Development, Innovation & Challenges, October 2014.

 

Courses Teaching

Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST)

  • Master’s Program (MSc & MBA):

    • Foundation Research Seminar in Investment and Finance

    • Research Methods for Social Sciences

    • Corporate Finance

  • Undergraduate Program:

    • IT Applications in Finance

    • Advanced Corporate Finance

    • Investment Management

    • Financial Risk Management

    • International Finance

National Egyptian E-Learning University (EELU)

  • Feasibility Study

  • Financial Statement Analysis

  • Investment Management

  • Foundations of Finance

  • Economics for Engineering

Pharos University in Alexandria (PUA) – Joint Program with Technological University Dublin

  • Corporate Finance

  • Financial Strategy

  • Commercial Bank Management

  • Feasibility Study

  • Financial Statement Analysis

  • Research Methodology

  • Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management

  • Financial Derivatives

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (UAE) – Joint Program with Alexandria University

  • Business Process Management

  • Financial Management

  • Corporate Performance Management

International American University, Los Angeles, USA

  • Fundamentals of Finance (Undergraduate)

  • Managerial Economics (MBA)

  • Money and Banking (MBA)

  • Thesis Supervision

Non Regular Seminars

Academic and Scientific Activities

·      Delegated to participate in Sakura Science Exchange Program for Case Method Teaching and Data Analyticsrepresenting Egypt Japan University for Science and Technology, (EJUST) at Nagoya University of Commerce and Business ( NUCB) in Feb 2025.

·      Participant in Sustainability Management Research in Egypt workshop program funded by the British Academy.

·      Reviewer at Journal of Comprehensive Business Administration Research.

·      Faculty advisor to the Egypt-Japan University for Science and technology in Finyology Challenge team in 2024/ 2025.

·      Faculty advisor to the Egypt-Japan University for Science and technology in PRMIA Challenge team in 2024 and won the regional round.

·      Faculty advisor to the Egypt-Japan University for Science and technology in IMA Challenge team in 2024.

·      Participating in the Digital Higher Education: Innovation, Research, Employability & Future Skills Roundtable, organized by Coursera - March 2022

·      Faculty advisor to the National Egyptian Electronic Learning University CFA Research Challenge team in 2021 and 2022.

·      Participating in the judging committee at the Dragons Camp at the Egyptian Japanese University of Science and Technology (EJUST) – October 2021

·      Attended the Dragons Summit at The Egyptian Japanese University of Science and Technology (EJUST) – October 2021

·      Member of the Scientific Committee of the Global Conference on Services and Retail Management – GLOSERV -2021

·      Participated in the webinar series – Frozen World and Melting Economies: Egypt Panel discussing the Egyptian Business Environment in the era of Covid-19 and beyond  https://lnkd.in/eryCyC3.

Workshops and Training

·      Strategic Management

National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education in Egypt, 2024

·      Program and Course Specification

National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education in Egypt, 2024

·      Learning Strategies

National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education in Egypt, 2024

·      Exams and Learning Outcomes Assessment

National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education in Egypt, 2024

·      Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) Training Webinar

World Intellectual Property Organization, October 2022

·      Developing Methodologies in Higher Education in the Arab World and its Future Prospects

Association of Arab Universities, June 2022

·      Foresight for Entrepreneurship: The Future Opportunities of Your Business

EELU E-Club, National Egyptian Electronic Learning University, 2021

·      Classroom Management

Education Development Center (EDC), Pharos University in Alexandria, 2020

·      Exams and Students Evaluation Systems

Education Development Center (EDC), Pharos University in Alexandria, 2020

·      Take Your Classroom Online

DAAD Kairo Akademie, 2020

 ·      Be an Online Tutor in 24 Hours

Hamdan Bin Mohamed Smart University (UAE), 2020

·      Design an Online Course in 24 Hours

Hamdan Bin Mohamed Smart University (UAE), 2020

·      Plagiarism and Research Integrity

Education Development Center (EDC), Pharos University in Alexandria, 2020

·      SciVal: A Tool for Evidence-based Research Planning

The Egyptian Knowledge Bank, Pharos University in Alexandria, 2020

·      Constructing an Interactive Online Course

Education Development Center (EDC), Pharos University in Alexandria, 2019

·      Statistical Analysis using STATA

DAAD Kairo Akademie, 2017

·      Proposal Writing for Master and PhD

DAAD Kairo Akademie, 2017

·      Conceptualization of Research Framework

Graduate School of Business, University of Science in Malaysia, 2017

·      International Scientific Publication

Education Development Center (EDC), Pharos University in Alexandria, 2017

·      Testing and Assessments

Pharos University in Alexandria, 2017

·      Hands-on Proper Word Formatting

Education Development Center (EDC), Pharos University in Alexandria, 2016

·      Positive Thinking

Education Development Center (EDC), Pharos University in Alexandria, 2016