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Dr. SAKIB B. AMIN, Assistant Professor President, Bangladesh Association for Energy Economics (BDAEE) October 2018 Dr. SAKIB B. AMIN, Assistant Professor President, Bangladesh Association for Energy Economics (BDAEE) School of Business and Economics Institutional Email : [email protected] North South University Alternative Email : [email protected] Plot # 15, Block #B Phone: +880-2-55668200; Ext-1818 Bashundhara R/A, Fax: +880-2-55668202 Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh Nationality: Bangladeshi EDUCATION 1. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Economics at the University of Durham, UK, 2015. Thesis Topic: The Macroeconomics of Energy Price Shocks and Electricity Market Reforms: The Case of Bangladesh. Supervisors: Dr. Laura Marsiliani and Dr. Thomas Renström Examiners: Professor Tooraj Jamasb (Durham University) and Professor Peter Sinclair (Birmingham University) 2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in International Economics at the University of Essex, UK, 2008. 3. Master of Social Science (M.S.S.) in Economics at the University of Dhaka, 2003. 4. Bachelor of Social Science (B.S.S.) in Economics at the University of Dhaka, 2002. ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT 1. Commonwealth Rutherford Fellow in the Durham University Business School, Durham, United Kingdom (March 2018-To Date). 2. Assistant Professor in the School of Business and Economics at North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (September 2015-To Date). 3. Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Economics and Finance at Durham University Business School, United Kingdom (October 2012-May 2015). 4. Senior Lecturer (On Study Leave) in the Department of Economics at North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (September 2011- September 2015). 5. Lecturer in the Department of Economics at North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh (November 2008-August 2011). Page 1 of 21 6. Lecturer in the Department of Economics at Stamford University, Dhaka, Bangladesh from February 2006-August 2007. 7. Teaching Assistant in the Department of Economics at East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh in Summer and Fall semester 2004. 8. Teaching Assistant in the Department of Economics at BRAC University, Dhaka, Bangladesh in Fall 2003. 9. Lead Consultant of a Research on Rate of Return in Education, Action Aid International, Bangladesh, 2008. RESEARCH INTEREST Macroeconomics, Energy Economics and Tourism Economics TEACHING INTEREST Macroeconomics, Energy Economics and Mathematical Economics. PUBLICATIONS Authored Book 1. Amin, S.B., and Rahman, S., 2018, “Energy Resources in Bangladesh-Trends and Contemporary Issues”, Springer International Publishing AG (Forthcoming). Book Chapter 2. Amin, S.B., and Murshed, M., 2016, “Economies of Cross-Border Electricity Trading in Bangladesh” in the book titled “Prospects and Challenges of Connectivity and Trading in Power and Energy: A Regional and International Perspective”, jointly published by the Institute for Policy, Advocacy and Governance (IPAG) and Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI). Selected Peer Reviewed Journal Articles 3. Amin, S.B., and Khan, F., 2019, “Modelling Energy Demand in Bangladesh: An Empirical Analysis”, Journal of Developing Areas, Volume 53, No. 3, Summer 2019 (Forthcoming). 4. Alamgir, F., and Amin, S.B., 2018, “Effect of Corruption on Socio-economic Development: Evidence from South Asia”, International Review of Business Research Papers, Volume 14, Number 2, pp. 149-160. 5. Amin, S.B., and Tasnim, A., 2018, “Electricity Generation, Output, Trade Openness & Foreign Direct Investment nexus in Bangladesh: An Empirical Analysis”, Journal of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Volume 8, No. 3, pp. 1-16. Page 2 of 21 6. Amin, S.B., Porna, A.K., and Morshed, A, M., 2018, “The Causal Relationship between Government Spending and Environmental Quality: The Case for Bangladesh”, Journal of Business and Policy Research, Volume 13, No. 1, pp. 104- 118. 7. Amin, S.B., and Karim, A., 2018, “The Impact of Population Growth on the Economic Growth of Selected South Asian Countries: A Panel Cointegration Analysis”, Journal of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Volume 8, No. 3, pp. 17- 34. 8. Amin, S.B., and Guhathakurata, M., 2018, “Can Economic Openness Improve the Health Status of Bangladesh Economy: An Empirical Analysis”, International Review of Business Research Papers, Volume 14, Number 3, pp. 161-177. 9. Amin, S.B., Khan, F., and Rahman, S., 2018, “Oil Price and the Renewable Energy Consumption in Bangladesh: An Empirical Analysis”, Journal of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Volume 8, No. 2, pp. 71-84. 10. Ali, T.I., and Amin, S.B., 2018, “Can Tourism Growth Have an Impact on Environment in Bangladesh Economy? An Empirical Analysis”, World Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 8, No. 2, pp. 70-83. 11. Amin, S.B., and Marzana, U., 2018, “Relationship between Aggregate and Disaggregate Energy with Socio-Economic Development of Bangladesh: An Examination”, Journal of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Volume 8, No. 2, pp. 85-97. 12. Ali, A., and Amin, S.B., 2018, “An Empirical Relationship between Trade Liberalization and Industrial Growth in Bangladesh”, Journal of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Volume 8, No. 2, pp. 98-110. 13. Amin, S.B., and Proma, P.M., 2018, “Trade Liberalisation and Electricity Consumption: The Case of Bangladesh”, World Review of Business Research, Volume 8, No. 2, pp. 26-41. 14. Amin, S.B., and Alam, T., 2018, “The Relationship between Energy Consumption and Sectoral Output in Bangladesh: An Empirical Analysis”, Journal of Developing Areas, Volume 52, No. 3, Summer 2018, pp. 39-54. 15. Amin, S.B., and Murshed, M., 2018, “An Empirical Investigation of Foreign Aid and Dutch Disease in Bangladesh”, Journal of Developing Areas, Volume 52, No. 2, Spring 2018, pp. 187-200. Page 3 of 21 16. Amin, S.B., and Jannat, F.T., 2017, “Relationship between Government Expenditure and National Income: The Case of Bangladesh”, Journal of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Volume 7, No. 1, September 2017, pp. 27-41. 17. Amin, S.B., and Khandker, L.L., 2017, “Causal Nexus among Export, External Debt and Economic Growth in Bangladesh: An Empirical Analysis”, Global Review of Accounting and Finance, Volume 8, No. 2, September 2017, pp. 100-113. 18. Amin, S.B., and Murshed, M., 2017, “Remittance, Exchange Rate and Dutch Disease: The Case of Bangladesh”, International Review of Business Research Papers, Volume 13, No. 2, September 2017, pp. 100-117. 19. Amin, S.B., and Mahmud, S., 2017, “Energy Use and Fertility Rate: A Developing Country Perspective”, Journal of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Volume 7, No. 1, September 2017, pp. 118-134. 20. Amin, S.B., and Murshed, M., 2017, “International Fund Inflows, Economic Growth and Health Care Development: The Case of Bangladesh”, Journal of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Volume 7, No. 1, September 2017, pp. 103-117. 21. Ali, T.I., Amin, S.B., Marzana, U., 2017, “The Dynamics of Good Governance in Promoting Energy Security: The Case of Bangladesh”, Acta Universitatis Danubius. Relationes Internationales, Volume 10, No. 1/2017, pp. 84-101. 22. Amin, S.B., and Murshed, M., 2017, “Causal Relationship between Government Size and Trade Openness in Bangladesh: An Empirical Analysis”, Journal of Business Studies, Special International Edition 2016, Volume 1, Issue 1, June 2017, pp. 105-126. 23. Amin, S.B., and Nazmul, M.N., 2017, “Foreign Aid and Female Education: The Case of Bangladesh”, Journal of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Volume 7, No. 1, September 2017, pp. 72-85. 24. Amin, S.B., and Murshed, M., 2017, “An Empirical Analysis of Multivariate Causality Between Electricity Consumption, Economic Growth and Foreign Aid: Evidence from Bangladesh”, Journal of Developing Areas, Volume 51, No. 2, Spring 2017, pp. 369-380. 25. Amin, S.B., and Hossain, R.M., 2016, “Finance-Growth Nexus in Bangladesh: An Empirical Analysis”, Asian Economic and Financial Review, Volume 7, No. 2, November 2016, pp. 152-163. Page 4 of 21 26. Amin, S.B., Porna, A.K., and Morshed, A, M., 2016, “Energy Consumption, Economic Growth and Environmental Quality: A Causal Relationship Revisited for the Bangladesh Economy”, International Review of Business Research Papers, Volume 12, No. 2, September 2016, pp. 183-203. 27. Amin, S.B., Annoor, Q.S.Z., Khandker, L.L., and Nakagawa, H., 2016, “The Impact of Electrification on Economic Development towards Bangladesh Economy: An Empirical Analysis”, Global Review of Accounting and Finance, Volume 7, No. 2, September 2016, pp. 15-31. 28. Amin, S.B., Islam, S.L., Kamal, T.Z., and Mithila, N.M., 2016, “Prospects and Constraints of Renewable Energy Sector in Bangladesh: An Analytical Exercise”, World Journal of Social Science, Volume 6, No. 2, July 2016, pp. 1-12. 29. Amin, S.B., and Marsiliani, L., 2015, “Energy Price Shocks in Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium: The Case of Bangladesh”, Review of Business and Economics Studies, Volume 30, No.3, November 2015, pp. 12-21. 30. Amin, S.B., 2015, “Impact of Gas Price Hikes on Bangladesh Economy: A Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium Analysis”, Bangladesh Journal of Political Economy, Volume 31, No.1, June 2015, pp. 369-395. 31. Amin, S.B., 2014, “Sustainable Green Banking: The Case of Bangladesh”, Janata Bank Journal of Money, Finance and Development, Volume 1, No.1, June 2014, pp. 91-98. 32. Amin, S.B., Porna, A.K., and Morshed, A, M., 2012, “Causal Relationship among Energy Use, CO2 Emissions and Economic Growth in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study”, World Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 2, No. 4, July 2012, pp. 273-290. 33. Amin, S.B., 2011, “Quantity Theory of Money and Its Applicability: The Case of Bangladesh”, World Review of Business Research, Volume 1, No. 4, September 2011, pp. 33-43. 34. Amin, S.B., 2011, “Causal Relationship between Consumption Expenditure and Economic Growth in Bangladesh”, World Journal of Social Sciences, Volume 1, No. 2, May 2011, pp. 158-169. 35. Amin, S.B., and Rahman A.F.M. Ataur, 2010, “Energy-Growth Nexus in Bangladesh: An Empirical Study”, International Review of Business Research Papers, Volume 7, No. 2, March 2010, pp. 182-195. Page 5 of 21 36. Amin, S.B., 2010, “Causality between Economic Growth and Electricity Consumption in Bangladesh”, Journal of the Institute of Bankers, Bangladesh, Volume 54 and 55, No.
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