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Dr. Shamsudheen Arumathadathil
Dr. Shamsudheen Arumathadathil
Lecturer
Department of Economics and Finance .............
College of Economics, Management and Information Systems
  • Telephone: (+968)25446200
  • Extension: 571
  • eMail: shamsudheen@unizwa.edu.om
  • Office Location: 11-H-5..
  • Time at UoN: Since 2013
  • Marital Status: ..........

  • Dr. Shamsudheen Arumathadathil joined the Department of Economics and Finance, University of Nizwa, in 2013 as Lecturer. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the School of Studies in Economics, Vikram University, Madhya Pradesh, India, with doctoral research focused on Trade Between India and Africa. He has collaborated with faculty at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, USA, to establish virtual classrooms linking the University of Nizwa with international partners. His primary academic interests lie in international economics. With over 17 years of teaching experience, Dr. Arumathadathil has served in reputed institutions, including Debre Markos University (Ministry of Education, Ethiopia), the Department of Economics at Calicut University Centre (UT of Lakshadweep, India), the School of Distance Education at the University of Calicut, and Government College Kodenchery (affiliated with Calicut University, India). He also held the position of Head of the Department of Economics at the Calicut University Centre, UT of Lakshadweep, India. He has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, being a first-class student throughout his studies. He earned his Master’s degree in Economics from the Department of Economics (Dr. John Matthai Centre), University of Calicut, and his BA and B.Ed. in Economics from the same university. In addition, he qualified the State Eligibility Test (SET) conducted by the Government of Kerala.

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    Academic Qualifications
    • Ph.D. degree in Economics, School of Studies in Economics,Vikram University, MP, India, 2019, Thesis focuses on Indo-Africa Trade
    • State Eligibility Test(SET,Kerala), Kerala State, 2008
    • M.Phil in Economics, School of Studies in Economics,Vikram University,MP,India, 2007
    • MA in Economics, Department of Economics(Dr.John Mathai Centre),University of Calicut,India, 2004
    • Bachelor of Education in Social Science(Teacher Training Degree) , Government College of Teacher Education,University of Calicut,India, 2002
    • Bachelor in Economics, Government College Kodenchery,University of Calicut,India, 2001
    Teaching Activities
    • Handled the courses like Advanced International Trade, International Finance, International Business Management, International Free Trade Zones, Global Business Strategy, Personal Finance, Graduation project in Economics and Finance, Internship Training in Economics and Finance , Principles of investment, Inter-Mediate Microeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics ,Development Economics, Business Finance, Introduction to Economics, Fundamentals of Management, Introduction to Business, Technical writing for business, Global business Strategy and Management of Tour Operators, University of Nizwa, 2013 onwards
    • Guiding Students for Internship Training Course in Economics Department (University of Nizwa ) , 2016 onwards
    • Econometrics,Environmental Economics,Macroeconomics,Industrial Economics( Debre Markoz University,Ethiopia), 2009-2012
    • Global News in the Age of Social Media, Virtual Exchange Course Instructor, conducted by University of Nebrasaka,USA and University of Nizwa, Fall 2019 and Spring 2020
    • Macroeconomics,Mathematical Economics, International Economics(University of Calicut), 2005-2006,2008-2009
    Research Activities
    - Research Interests
    • International Economics
    • International Finance
    • Asia and Africa Trade
    - Conference Presentations
    • Values of Virtual Classroom Exchanges Effects of the Pandemic, The Global Pandemic : Impacts, Issues and Opportunities 2020 and Beyond, Jointly organized by University of Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and University of Nebraska Lincoln, USA., 01/09/2020
    • The Emerging Demand of Expansionary Measures for Foreign Trade and Emergency of Social Distancing in Sultanate of Oman’, International Webinar conference - ‘Impact of COVID-19 on Global Socio-Economic Development’ -, Madya Pradesh India , 24/05/2020
    • Determinants of Manufacturing Exports from India to Ethiopia: Empirical Analysis, CEMIS Faculty Seminar Series , University of Nizwa, 20/02/2019
    - Conference Attendance
    • MENA Region Entrepreneurship Conference 2024 (MENAREC 2024) , organized by the College of Economics, Management, and Information Systems (CEMIS) in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Center (UoNEC) at University of Nizwa ,Oman, October 30 and 31,2025.
    • Islamic Finance Forum (IFN)2023, It was the 8th annual forum hosted by The REDmoney Events at Grant Millenium Hotel, Muscat., September 12, 20223
    - Publications
      Article:
    • 1. 2025 Examining the impact of exchange rates on India’s manufacturing exports to Ethiopia, Rajagiri Management Journal. Advance online publication. Link: https://www.emerald.com/ramj/article/doi/10.1108/RAMJ-06-2024-0152/1276401/Examining-the-impact-of-exchange-rates-on-India-s
    • 2. 2025 Export diversification and economic growth in Oman., New Applied Studies in Management, Economics & Accounting, Volume8(3), Article 31. https://www.nasme-journal.ir/article_217746.html
    • 3. 2022 Influence of Different Factors on Economic Happiness, Borneo Journal of Social Science & Humanities,Volume 4,Issue 1,June 2022,Page 40-53
    • 4. 2019 Shamsudheen A.T.(2019), ‘Trade Liberalization and Manufacturing Trade Specialisation between India and Africa:.. ’, International Journal of Social Science & Management Studies ISSN : 2454 - 4655, Vol. - 5, No. – 6 July 2019.
    • 5. 2017 Shamsudheen A.T. & Tapan Chore(2019), ‘A Study of Trade Relation Between India and Ethiopia’ Since Liberalization`, International Journal of Social Science & Management Studies ISSN : 2454 - 4655, Aug 2017
    Faculty Administrative Experience
    • 2024 - Present: Program Coordinator for B.Sc. Economics and Finance - Department of Economics and Finance, University of Nizwa
    • 2024 - Present: CEMIS Curriculum Committee (CCC)Chair and Convenor - Department of Economics and Finance, University of Nizwa
    • 2024 - Present: Students Academic Advising and Success Committee - Department of Economics and Finance, University of Nizwa,Oman
    • 2023 - 2024: Programme Coordinator for International Trade and Finance - University of Nizwa,Oman
    • 2021 - 2023: Cultural Week Season Organizing Committee ,Representative Member - Economics and Finance Department, University of Nizwa Oman
    • 2020 - 2024: E-Learning Officer for Department of Economics and Finance - Department of Economics and Finance, University of Nizwa, Sultanate of Oman
    • 2018 - 2018: Member of Department Programme Accreditation Committee - Department of Economics and Finance ,Unizwa
    • 2017 - 2018: Member of College Quality Assurance and/ Accreditation Committee - CEMIS,Unizwa
    • 2017 - 2018: Department Board Convener - Department of Economics and Finance-Unizwa
    • 2016 - Present: Internship Training Adviser for Department of Economics and Finance - Unizwa
    • 2016 - 2024: Department Convener for students Economics Group - Department of Economics and Finance,Unizwa
    • 2016 - Present: Field Trip Adviser for Department of Economics and Finance - Unizwa
    • 2015 - 2023: Course Coordinator for Principles of Investment, Business Finance, Introduction to Economics and Technical Writing for Business (Various Semesters)
    • 2008 - 2009: Head of The Department of Economics ,Calicut University Centre-Kadmath, UT of Lakshadweep
    Community Services
    • 25th December 2024: Presented poster on University Nizwa Research Day held 25th December 2024(Topic: Trade and Industrial Development Prospects in Oman)
    • October 30 and 31,2025: Reviewed 4 papers for MENA Region Entrepreneurship Conference 2024 (MENAREC 2024) is organized by the College of Economics, Management, and Information Systems (CEMIS) in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Center (UoNEC) at University of Nizwa
    • July 2024 and continuing: Scientific partner for Oman for the Journal, New Applied Studies in Management, Economics & Accounting
    Consultancy Activities
    • Virtual Exchange Program , Between University of Nizwa and University of Nebraska,USA, Fall 2019- Spring 2020

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