Saturday, September 22, 2007
Education Profile:
November 2006- Till Date. Monash University Malaysia, (www.monash.edu.my)
Papers of curriculum: - Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics, English, General Studies. Represented School in General Knowledge Quiz at State & National level. Winner of 3rd Prize in Inter College Quiz Festival in Vernacular Youth Festival (1997).
1996 ST. Michael High School, Patna, India
Papers of curriculum: - Mathematics, Science, English, Social Science, Hindi. Winner for 4 consecutive years (1994-1997) in Inter House Computer Quiz & Inter House General Knowledge Quiz. Certificate Holder of 43rd Annual All India General Knowledge Test conducted by USO (Chapter of UNESCO INDIA) securing 84%. Certificate Holder of 16th Annual All India UNESCO Information Test conducted by UNESCO INDIA securing 65%. Represented School in Computer quiz in Computer Society of India (Patna Chapter, 1991).
- Pursuing PhD in Islamic Banking and Finance under supervision of Prof. Bala Shanmugam
- Research Title, “ AN EMPERICAL INVESTIGATION OF THE ADOPTION OF ISLAMIC FINANCE IN MALAYSIA: A CONSUMER BEHAVIOR APPROACH”
- Committee Member for 5th / 6th International Islamic Finance Conference.
- Higher Degree by Research Scholarship recipient
- Founding President of Monash University Postgraduate Association (MUPA), Malaysian
Campus
- M.B.A., Master in Business Administration (Specialization in Multimedia Finance with CGPA 3.98)
- Final year thesis on “ECONOMIC CRISIS IN MALAYSIA: THE STUDY OF CONTAGION EFFECT AND ITS IMPLICATION”.
- Stood first in the 2002-2004 MBA Batch.
- Vice President (Activities), MMU MBA Club. Member of the RCS, MMU Chapter.
- Bachelor in Arts (Specializing in Economics) with 1st Division.
- Papers of curriculum: - Micro Economics, Macro Economics, Public Finance, Economic Growth, Development Economics, Statistics, English
- Project Undertaken: - “CHILD LABOR PROBLEM IN BIHAR, INDIA (2001) under UNICEF, Patna Chapter.
- Stood first in all three years of University examination.
- Winner of 1st Prize in Inter University Quiz Festival in Vernacular Youth Festival (1999).
- Winner of 2nd Prize in Inter College Quiz Festival (1999)
- Diploma in Network Centered Computing scoring 90% (Grade A.)
- Computer Languages: - Java programming with JDK1.2 using UML Standards, Visual Basic 6.0 Desktop & Distributed., C++ Programming, Linux/Unix Fundamentals, HTML.
- Worked on SQL Server 7.0, Sybase, DOS, Windows NT, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP.
- Proficiency in MS-Office 2000, MS-Office XP, Multimedia Application.
- Software Engineering, SEI CMM & ISO Concepts.
- Client/ server Application Development and Object Oriented Programming Using C++ (Airways Reservation System using C++ as front-end and SQL Server as back-end.)
- Application Development using MS-Access (Payroll System)
- Concepts and Tools of Quality Management.
Research Area
Journal Papers:
- “Promoting Halal Islamic Technologies Through Islamic Finance”, Islamic Finance Today (with Prof. Bala Shanmugam, Ananda Samudhram), Special Issue, September 2008.
- “Information Technology in Malaysia: E-Service Quality and Uptake of Internet Banking, Journal of Internet Banking and Commerce (with R.Stephanaus, M.Raman and M.Kuppusamy) Vol. 13, No.2, Aug, 2008 (http://www.arraydev.com/commerce/jibc/2008-08/JIBCArticle_MuraliRaman.pdf)
- “Financial Transparency of Selected Islamic Banks: Applying Bank Disclosure Index” Review of Islamic Economics (with Prof. Bala Shanmugam) Vol. 12, No.1, June 2008.
- “Disclosure Level Amongst Selected Islamic Banks”, International Journal of Business Research (IJBR) (with Prof. Bala Shanmugam) Vol. 7, No.41, Oct 2007
- “Mauritius: A New Avenue for Islamic Banking and Finance” Islamic Business and Finance, September 2007. (www.cpifinancial.net)
- “Twenty Five Years On: The Growth of Islamic Banking in Malaysia” Islamic Finance Today (with Prof. Bala Shanmugam), Special Issue, May 2007.
- “Promoting Transparency in Islamic Banks” Halal Journal (with Prof. Bala Shanmugam), Special Issue, February 2007.
- “Islamic Finance: A Contrarian View” Islamic Finance News (with Prof. Bala Shanmugam) Vol 4, Issue 6, February 2007.
- “Strong Regulatory Framework: A Vital Tool for Islamic Banking” Islamic Finance News (with Prof. Bala Shanmugam) Vol 4, Issue 5, February 2007. (http://www.islamicfinancenews.com)
- “Surmounting Standardisation in Islamic Finance” Islamic Business and Finance (with Prof. Bala Shanmugam) Issue 15, January 2007. (www.cpifinancial.net)
- “Islamic Finance: A Foray into India” INCEIF Bulletin (with Prof. Bala Shanmugam), Vol. 1, Issue 6 December 2006. (www.inceif.org)
- “An Evaluation of Internet Banking Sites in Islamic Countries”, Journal of Internet Banking and Commerce (with Dr. Balachandher, Prof. Bala Shanmugam and Corrine J.P), Vol. 8, No.2, Nov, 2003. (http://www.arraydev.com/commerce/JIBC/0311-01.htm)
Books:
- Risk Management From Islamic Banking Perspective (with Prof. Bala Shanmugam, Lokesh Gupta) (Forthcoming).
- Issues and Development in Islamic Capital Market (Edited with Prof. Bala Shanmugam) UPM Press. (Forthcoming).
- Encyclopedia of Islamic Finance (with Prof. Bala Shanmugam).
- Islamic Financial System: A Complete Guide (with Sudin Haron, Bala Shanmugam). Pelanduk publication.
- Islamic Banking: The Challenges Ahead (Edited with Prof. Bala Shanmugam) UPM Press.
Conference Papers:
- “Challenges Faced by Sudanese Islamic Banks in Implementing Online Banking”, 6th International Islamic Banking Conference, Kuala Lumpur 13-14 October 2008.
- “Foreign Direct investment in Islamic Banking: Evidences from Malaysia”, 6th International Islamic Banking Conference, Kuala Lumpur 13-14 October 2008.
- “IT and E- Readiness Assessment of MSME in India: An Overview”, SME– Entrepreneurship Global Conference 2008 3rd – 4th July 2008, Melbourne. Australia.
- “Barriers for Implementing ICT on Higher Education in Underdeveloped Countries: Sudan Case Study, 2008 International Conference on Information Resource Management (Conf IRM) 18th – 20th May 2008, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
- “Islamic Venture Philanthropy: A tool for Sustainable Community Development”, Eighth Harvard University Forum on Islamic Finance, 2008 Annual Conference, Harvard Law School Cambridge, MA, USA,17-21 April 2008 .
- “Knowledge Management and Emergency Preparedness: A Case Study”, International Conference on “Business, Environment, International Competitiveness and Sustainable Development of the Asia Pacific Economies” Conference, Kuala Lumpur 3-4 December 2007.
- “Disclosure Level Amongst Selected Islamic Banks”, (with Prof. Bala Shanmugam) International Academy of Business and Economics (IABE) 2007 Annual Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 14-17 October 2007.
- “Transparency level Amongst Selected Islamic Banks: Applying Bank Disclosure Index”, 5th International Islamic Banking Conference, Kuala Lumpur 3-4 September 2007.
- “Electronic Payment System for Islamic Banks: Application of FEDI” 5th International Islamic Banking Conference, Kuala Lumpur 3-4 September, 2007.
- “ICT for Higher Education in Sudan: Issues and Perspectives”, 18th Annual IRMA International Conference 19th - 23rd May 2007, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- “Differences in Islamic Banking Practices in Selected Countries”, 4th International Islamic Banking Conference, Kuala Lumpur 13-14 November 2006
- “A Study of The Web Presence of Islamic Banks”, (with Prof. Bala Shanmugam, Dr K.G Balachandher & Corrine Jacqueline Perera), International Islamic Banking Conference, Italy, 9-10 September 2003
Seminars and Workshops:
- Workshop on “What is a Good Thesis” Led by Prof. Amrik Sohal, Associate Dean, Research Development, Faculty of Business & Economics, Monash University Hosted by Monash University Malaysia, 12 June 2007.
- Research Seminar on International Business. Led by Prof. J. Buckley, Professor of International Business, University of Leeds, United Kingdom. Hosted by Monash University Malaysia, 23 November 2006.
- Doctoral Workshop. Led by Prof. J. Buckley, Professor of International Business, University of Leeds, United Kingdom. Hosted by Monash University Malaysia, 24 November 2006.
- Research Quality Framework Seminar. Led by Prof. J. Buckley, Professor of International Business, University of Leeds, United Kingdom. Hosted by Monash University Malaysia, 24 November 2006.
- Islamic Banking Seminar on Labuan IOFC - The Investment Route to Asia. Hosted by The Labuan Offshore Financial Services Authority (LOFSA), Kuala Lumpur, 12 December 2006
International Certification: Primavera Certified Project Manager: www.primavera.com
- Successfully completed Training Programme on “PRIMAVERA ENTERPRISE
EDITION “Version 4.1, from 07-11-05 to 11-11-05.
Professional Experience:
Research & Consultancy:
- Islamic Banking & Finance ( Product development, Risk management issues)
Nature of work includes:
# Feasibility study for setting up Islamic banking division for Bank of Nova Scotia, Malaysia, Nov, 2007.
# Preparation of Budgets and Financial forecast for Islamic Bank, Sudan, Nov 2005.
# Performance of research on Islamic banking and development of detailed manual and working papers for Shariah Compliance of Islamic banks in accordance with the Accounting and Shariah Standards by Bank of Sudan. This project was funded by Bank of Sudan, June 2005.
# Developed Product Programs and Process Manuals for Islamic Bank, Sudan, Jan 2005 - E-commerce
- Feasibility Studies (Finance, Economics)
- Lecturer under School of Business.
- Papers taught: Islamic Finance, Financial Management, Money and Capital Market.
- Recipient of VC Award for Excellence in Islamic Finance Research, 2008.
- External collaborative work in Islamic finance with International & National organizations.
Nov 2006- Sept 2007. Monash University Malaysia, (www.monash.edu.my)
- Research Assistant with Islamic Banking and Finance Resource Centre.
- Published extensively in the area of Islamic finance.
April 2007: Turning point Business School, (www.turningpoint.edu.sg)
- Course content designer (syllabus, schedule, assignments, evaluation criteria & tutorials) for MBA programme (Islamic Bnaking Major) from University of Wales offered through Turning Point Business School, Singapore.
- Lecturer for MBA program (Islamic Banking major)
Nov 2004- June2006. Computer Man College for Computer Studies (CMC), Khartoum, Sudan. (www.cmc-web.net)
- MBA Coordinator for International MBA Program of Multimedia University, Malaysia.
- Lecturing in Economics, Finance and Quantitative papers at Bachelor Level Degree Programmes and MBA Programme.
- Financial Analyst.
- Member of Research Committee and Technical Committee.
- Handling various International Educational Projects for College.
- Research areas include ICT, National Development themes and Islamic Banking.
July 2003-Oct 2004.Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Malaysia (www.mmu.edu.my)
- Research Officer, IRPA Project: “A Study of the Impact of Regulatory Framework and Banks’ Initiatives on the Adoption of Internet Banking in Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong.” Funded by Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment, Malaysia.
- Tutoring in Economics, Finance and Quantitative papers at bachelor level programmes.
- Assistant for various Banking Projects at Centre for Multimedia Investment & Banking.
- Research Committee member for Islamic Banking & Finance and Internet Banking research projects.
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