Faculty Member
- Qualification
PhD (Economics), MPhil (Development Studies, MA Applied Economics, B.A. (Hons) Economics, National Eligibility Test for Assistant Professor (Economics)
- Designation
Assistant Professor (Contractual)
- Thrust Area
International Trade
- Address
Qr05, AMU Centre, Malappuram, Chelamala Hills, Cherukara, Perinthalmanna, Malappuram District, Kerala 679340, India,
- Mobile
9910932771 ,
- Email
emran7.eco@gmail.com , iahmad.mpm@amu.ac.in
- Time Table
Dr. Imran Ahmad is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Centre in Malappuram, Kerala. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Aligarh Muslim University (2019), an M.Phil. in Development Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia (2014), and an M.A. in Applied Economics from Pondicherry University (2012).
His professional background includes high-level policy and research consultancy, having served as a Consultant for the Office of the Economic Adviser (OEA), DPIIT, and as a Young Professional for the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) within the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Dr. Ahmad’s research expertise focuses on Free Trade Agreements, Global Value Chains, FDI, and Export Efficiency.
He has published in reputable journals including Applied Economics, Journal of Quantitative Economics, Economic and Political Weekly, and Foreign Trade Review. In addition to his academic and research contributions, he serves in several institutional capacities, including as an IQAC Facilitator and Timetable Incharge. He is a recipient of the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF) and is technically proficient in Stata, EViews, and SPSS.
- What Drives India’s Outward Foreign Direct Investment? A Country Level Analysis Download PDF
Kunroo, M. H., & Ahmad, I. (2023). ”What Drives India’s Outward Foreign Direct Investment? A Country Level Analysis”. Economic and Political Weekly, 58(39), 60–68. https://www.epw.in/journal/special-articles/ what-drives-indias-outward-foreign-direct.html
- Heterogeneous Impact of Non-Tariff Measures and Trade Agreements on Indian Coffee Exports Download PDF
Ahmad, I., & Ahmed, S. (2026). ”Heterogeneous Impact of Non-Tariff Measures and Trade Agreements on Indian Coffee Exports”. Indian Journal of Economics and Development, 22(1), 96–109. doi.org/10.35716/ IJED-25282
- India’s Trade Cost, Export Efficiency and Potential with South Asia. Download PDF
Ahmad, I., Kunroo, M. H., & Abdulla. (2026). ”India’s Trade Cost, Export Efficiency and Potential with South Asia.”Applied Economics. doi.org/10.1080/00036846.2026.2645229
- Heckscher-Ohlin Theory or the Modern Trade Theory: How the Overall Trade Characterizes at the Global Level Download PDF
- Export Performance of South Asia: Trade Potential, Supply Capacity, and Global Market Access Download PDF
- An RCA Analysis of India–China Trade Integration: Present, Potential and Prospects Download PDF