Areas of Expertise
Finance, Banking, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Management
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Banking and Finance) - University of Salford, UK
- Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting) - Griffith University, Australia
- Bachelor of Commerce in Banking, Finance, and Risk Management - Griffith University, Australia
Biography
- Dr. Mesfer Al-Muhanadi is an accomplished academic and Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics and Finance at the College of Business Administration, University of Bahrain. He holds a Ph.D. in Banking and Finance from the University of Salford, UK, where his research focused on the determinants of bank profitability. He also holds a Master of Commerce in Professional Accounting and a Bachelor of Commerce in Banking, Finance, and Risk Management, both from Griffith University in Queensland, Australia.
- Dr. Al-Muhanadi has extensive experience in higher education and academic leadership. He has served as Director of the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Office and as Chairperson of the Management and Marketing Department at the College of Business Administration, University of Bahrain. His areas of expertise span banking and finance, strategic management, innovation and entrepreneurship, economic policy, global economic trends, and the economic dynamics of the GCC region.
- He is an active researcher, having contributed to scholarly publications and presented at international conferences. Dr. Al-Muhanadi teaches a wide array of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Corporate Finance, Financial Markets and Institutions, Financial Analysis and Credit Evaluation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Commercial Banking, Risk Management and Insurance, and Personal Finance. At the MBA level, he teaches courses such as Global Banking and Financial Markets, and Innovation and Entrepreneurial Strategies.
- Passionate about pedagogy, Dr. Al-Muhanadi emphasizes experiential learning through case studies, research, and interactive class discussions. He is committed to creating engaging, real-world learning environments that equip students with the tools to advance their careers.
- In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Al-Muhanadi is an experienced professional trainer. He has delivered numerous workshops for adult learners and holds a Train-the-Trainer (TTT) certification from the Unit of Teaching Excellence and Leadership at the University of Bahrain.
Achievements
- Honorary award for delivering a workshop to Media Professionals jointly between BIBF and the Ministry of Information Affairs in celebration of Manama as the Arab Capital of Media during the month of Economic Journalism (30 April 2024)
- Honorary award for my participation in the Scientific Committee of the Youth Entrepreneurship Forum (Micro Shabab) in its fifth edition, from the Initiatives Office of H.H. Sh. Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the University of Bahrain ""Initiatives"", the Youth Future Association, and the University of Bahrain (May 2023).
- Participation in national consultations in preparation for the United Nations Education Transformation Summit 2022 (June 2022).
- Honorary award for my participation in the Scientific Committee of the Youth Entrepreneurship Forum (Micro Shabab) in its fourth edition, from the Initiatives Office of H.H. Sh. Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the University of Bahrain ""Initiatives"", the Youth Future Association, and the University of Bahrain (March 2022).
- Pearson Leadership Certification, RUW (Mar - Apr 2021).
- H.R.H. Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister's Government Innovation Competition Program (FIKRA) – Qualified among the best forty public sector innovative ideas, Certificate of Attendance from Babson College Executive Education (December 2019).
- Bronze Award Blackboard LMS, Zain e-Learning Center - University of Bahrain (2012-2013).
- Education Day Ministry of Education (February 2011 -Postponed).
- H.R.H. Crown Prince Court Outstanding Students Program (May 2005 – July 2005)
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Publications & Presentations
- Al-Muhanadi, M., Al-Fadhel, H., Al-Jalahma, A., ""How the Accounting Profession can contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions in the GCC countries?"", 2020 2nd International Sustainability and Resilience Conference: Technology and Innovation in Building Designs, 2020, 9319946
- Al Fadhel, H., AlJalahma, A., AlMuhanadi, M., Asad, M., and Sheikh, U., ""Management of Higher Education Institutions in the GCC Countries during the Emergence of COVID-19: A Review of Opportunities, Challenges, and a Way Forward."", 2022, The International Journal of Learning in Higher Education 29 (1): 83-97. doi:10.18848/2327-7955/CGP/v29i01/83-97
- Al-Jalahma, A., Al-Fadhel, H., Al-Muhanadi, M., Al-Zaimoor, N., ""Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosure and firm performance: Evidence from GCC Banking sector"", 2020 International Conference on Decision Aid Sciences and Application, DASA 2020, 2020, pp. 54–58, 9317210
- Al-Fadhel, H., Al-Jalahma, A., Al-Muhanadi, M., ""The Reporting of Technological Readiness of Higher Education Institutions in the GCC: An
analysis of COVID-19 Crisis"", Proceedings of the International Conference on e-Learning, ICEL, 2020, 2020-December, pp. 296–301
- Asad, M., Tabash, M.I., Sheikh, U.A., Al-Muhanadi, M.M., Ahmad, Z. “Gold- oil-exchange rate volatility, Bombay stock exchange and global financial contagion 2008: Application of NARDL model with dynamic multipliers for evidences beyond symmetry” Cogent Business and Management, 2020, 7(1), 1849889
- Guest Lecturer at Bahrain Defence Force Royal Command and Staff and National Defence College: The Knowledge Economy (In Arabic) المعرفي الإقتصاد
- Contributing Speaker and Presenter at Idea Lab for Improving Business and Entrepreneurship Education in MENA Countries and the U.S.” Working forum, Dubai, U.A.E. Leaders Lead On-Demand Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by World Learning®
Collaboration vs. Competition: How can business schools in the MENA region collaborate with the U.S. and compete regionally?
- Contributing Speaker and Presenter at the Academic Departments Restructuring Workshop - Colleges of Administrative Sciences Deans’ Committee in the Universities of the Arabian Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Circular Organisational Structure and the Future of Business Education (In Arabic)
- Presented a workshop to the University of Bahrain Senior Students on adopting successful strategies to ace a job interview, including using the STAR technique in responding to behavioral questions.
- Presented a workshop to the University of Bahrain's Academic and Administrative staff on using Walt Disney’s brainstorming method to boost productivity in the workplace.
- Presented a workshop to Media Professionals jointly between BIBF and the Ministry of Information Affairs in celebration of Manama as the Arab Capital of Media during the month of Economic Journalism
- Presented a workshop during the 2nd Joint Consultative Meeting of Their Excellencies the Ministers of Commerce and Industry of GCC States and GCC Entrepreneurs
