Developing highly competitive research
The Research Office, created with support from Qatar Foundation, will source potential funding from the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF), Qatar Foundation Research & Development (QF R&D) as well as local and regional companies.
The Research Office will focus on the development of pedagogical content such as writing case studies on local companies, innovative academic research that will be published in prestigious journals, the facilitation of post doctorate and PhD student grants and fellowships, collaboration with academic and business communities in Qatar, and the organization of ‘Focus on Research’ events, workshops and conferences.
“The creation of the Research Office in Qatar by HEC Paris is another significant milestone in developing local and regional content in terms of best practices, knowledge, and expertise to help business and government leaders meet the demands and challenges of today’s highly globalized economies ,” said Professor Laoucine Kerbache, Chief Executive Officer and Academic Dean of HEC Paris in Qatar." He added:
Cutting-edge research projects
| One of the ambitious research projects recently funded by QNRF is that of Andrea Masini – an Associate Professor in the Operations Management & Information Technology department of HEC Paris. Professor Masini’s first research project is a collaboration between HEC Paris and FIKRA Research and Policy – a Doha based consultancy firm. It studies incentive mechanisms to support the diffusion of sustainable energy solutions such as renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency initiatives. The project combines empirical and modelling work to examine the supply and demand side of the renewable energy industry. |
The second research project, which is being undertaken by HEC Paris, the Swiss research lab Ordecsys and FIKRA Research and Policy, focuses on smart grids and their potential applications in Qatar to reduce the country’s carbon footprint. The goal of the project is to apply optimization models to determine the optimal country energy mix while at the same time taking into account local specificities and consumer behavior. |
Insights from Andrea Masini
“Such projects are undoubtedly a testament to HEC Paris’ ability to conduct cutting-edge research with important strategic and managerial implications for Qatar’s economy. They also represent a fantastic opportunity for our research team – which includes Sam Aflaki and Joseph Nehmé and several of HEC Paris’ PhD students – to become regular visitors to the country and appreciate its research-friendly environment and impressive facilities.” Andrea Masini, Associate Professor at the Operations Management & Information Technology of HEC Paris
HEC Paris recently held an information session at its campus with its leading researchers to develop research proposals that will be of value to Qatar and will support the Qatar National Vision 2030.
