Mohamed Al Guindy named Canada Research Chair in Financial Systems and Business Analytics

Sprott School of Business finance professor Mohamed Al Guindy has been recognized for research excellence and named Carleton University’s Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Financial Systems and Business Analytics.

Al Guindy’s work uses Business Analytics techniques, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, to extract business insights from large financial datasets such as social media, business media, and the Bitcoin blockchain to understand the intersecting relationship of businesses, media and the economy. 

Modeling the economy as a network of connected entities, his research uncovers the underlying network structure of the economy and its evolution over time. It examines what factors affect network formation and evolution, as well as how information and noise are transmitted within the economy. His research program will also model the network structure of the Bitcoin blockchain, offering unprecedented insights into the Bitcoin network and its interactions with social, economic and technical trends. Additionally, he studies the prevalence and impact of robo-generated media content in financial markets. 

Looking forward, his goal is to transform how economic interconnections are understood, experienced, and used. The research will not only advance academic frontiers but also reshape policy conversations and industry by making the invisible structure of the economy visible, tangible, and actionable – for scholars, regulators, and citizens alike. 

The Canada Research Chairs Program invests up to $311 million annually to attract and retain some of the world’s most promising and accomplished researchers. The program aims to advance research that leads to groundbreaking discoveries and innovations across health, engineering, sciences, social sciences and humanities.

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