INTRODUCING

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kinan Salim

Country of Origin
Syria

Qualification
Ph.D.in Islamic Finance, INCEIF University (2017)

Phone Number
+603 7651 4160

A Brief Introduction

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kinan Salim is an Associate Professor at INCEIF University. He has been engaged in a variety of projects and provided services to leading institutions in finance and Islamic finance.

Early in his career, Dr. Salim served as Head of Corporate Finance at an Islamic Bank. His transition from the Islamic banking industry to academia was motivated by the aspiration to bridge the gap between theory and practice in this emerging field and to contribute to preparing its most valuable asset: Islamic finance talents. Dr. Salim uses a data-driven approach in fostering innovative policies, products, and platforms that align with Islamic finance principles. Recently, he served as the SC-OCIS Visiting Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Oxford, UK, where he explored the intersection of sustainable finance, innovation, and AI in Islamic finance. Dr. Salim leads the AI Impact Fintech Lab, which develops and nurtures AI-based impact projects, further advancing the integration of AI in the Islamic digital economy.

Publications

Title Journal Year
The Impact of Sustainable Banking Practices on Bank Stability Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 2023
Switching costs and its impact on market power and competition in dual banking systems Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions & Money 2021
In Search of Safe Haven Assets During the COVID-19 Pandemic Research in International Business and Finance 2021
How Does Microfinance Prosper? An Analysis of Environmental, Social, and Governance Context Sustainable Development 2019
Structural Changes, Competition And Bank Stability In Malaysia’s Dual Banking System Economic Systems 2019

Applied Research / Achievement

    Applied Research / Achievement

  • i-Connect fintech in Islamic Finance: managing an innovation R&D fund for Islamic fintech startups.
  • Ethical Banking Framework
  • Developing the Tayyib Framework for Islamic Financial Institutions in Malaysia
  • Developing fintech platform for beneficiary-donors concept for Islamic philanthropy
  • Zakat-based urban farming: A tool for poverty alleviation, community empowerment, financial inclusion, and food security

Teaching Courses

MBA (Sustainable Business)

Data Analytics for Business

Masters in Islamic Finance Practice (MIFP)

  • Portfolio Management
  • Data Analytisc for Business