Assist Prof Dr. Jamil J. Jaber | Predictive Modeling Award | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Jamil J. Jaber , Applied Science Private University, Jordan

Dr. Jamil J. Jaber is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Finance at The University of Jordan, Aqaba branch. Born on July 19, 1985, in Jordan, he holds a Ph.D. in Statistics with a specialization in Actuarial Statistics and Credit Risk from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), where he earned the Central Bank of Jordan & Hussein Fund for Excellence award for the best Ph.D. dissertation in the Finance and Banking Sector. Dr. Jaber also holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Investment from Hashemite University and a Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Jordan. With extensive experience in academia, Dr. Jaber has served as an Assistant Professor at the Applied Science Private University since September 2023, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Banking, Finance, FinTech, and Risk Management. He has also held instructor positions at The University of Jordan and Hashemite University, where he taught various courses related to financial risk management and insurance.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award:

Dr. Jamil J. Jaber demonstrates exceptional qualifications and achievements that make him a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His extensive academic and research background, particularly in the areas of actuarial statistics and financial risk management, underscores his expertise and impact in the field.

Education:

PhD in Statistics (Actuarial Statistics and Credit Risk)
- Institution: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia
- Completion Date: August 2021
- CGPA: Excellence
- Dissertation Title: “Modeling of Corporate Credit Risks using Actuarial Techniques”
- Note: UKM is ranked 129th in QS World University Rankings 2022/2023 and 141st in 2021/2022.
Master in Finance and Investment
- Institution: Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan
- Completion Date: August 2010
- CGPA: Excellence
Bachelor in Actuarial Science
- Institution: University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
- Completion Date: June 2007
- CGPA: Very Good

Work Experience:

Assistant Professor in Actuarial Statistics and Financial Risk
- Institution: Division of Banking and Finance, The Applied Science Private University, Jordan
- Duration: September 2023 – Present
- Responsibilities:
  - Teaching undergraduate programs such as BA in Banking and Finance Management, BA in Financial Technology (FinTech), and risk management.
  - Teaching graduate programs such as MA in Finance and Risk Management.
Instructor in Risk Management and Insurance / Finance
- Institution: Department of Finance, The University of Jordan, Jordan
- Duration: September 2012 – Present
- Courses Taught:
  - Financial Risk Management
  - Credit Management
  - Financial Derivatives
  - Portfolio Management
  - Investment Management
  - Risk Assessment
  - Computer Applications for Finance and Risk Management
  - Essentials of Actuarial Sciences
  - Special Topics in Risk Management and Insurance
  - Insurance Companies Management
  - Property and Liability Insurance
  - Life and Health Insurance
  - Principle of Insurance
  - Sampling Theory and its Application

Actuarial Consultation
- Actuarial and Financial Study for various associations and councils, including the Jordan Nurses and Midwives Council, Jordanian Geology Association, and Jordanian Dental Association.
- Consultation on Actuarial Statistics, including comprehensive evaluations in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Investment in Jordan.
Academic Experience:
- Member of the proceedings and scientific committee for the 5th International Conference on Mathematical Sciences (ICMS5 2023) at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia.
- Contributor to the planning and scientific committees for undergraduate programs at the Department of Finance, The University of Jordan, Jordan (2013 – Present).