Mazin A. M. Al Janabi has more than three decades of multifaceted experience across science, technology, finance, and academia. Holding a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from the University of London, UK, Prof. Al Janabi's journey has been marked by roles within top-tier international financial institutions, including ING-Barings and BBVA, where he held senior management positions like Director of Global Market Risk Management, Head of Trading Risk Management, Head of Derivative Products, and Head of Fixed Income Research. He also served as a Full Research Professor at institutions such as EGADE Business School, Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in Abu Dhabi, and Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (AUI), Morocco. A research fellow at the Economic Research Forum (ERF), Prof. Al Janabi's scholarly pursuits delve into the dynamics of emerging and developed economies.