Dr. Fatma Alahouel research portfolio advances contemporary finance scholarship through interdisciplinary and innovative investigations spanning sustainable finance, climate finance, Islamic finance, cryptocurrency markets, investor behavior, and broader financial market dynamics. A core contribution lies in linking environmental risk to financial market behavior by empirically examining how physical climate risk affects volatility across multiple asset classes, including cryptocurrencies, conventional and Islamic equities and bonds, and listed private equity. This research introduces a novel behavioral and cyclical dimension by demonstrating the moderating role of lunar phases (moon days), providing a unique conceptual extension to climate finance and behavioral finance literature. Methodologically, the work combines advanced econometric techniques with behavioral insights to explain heterogeneous market responses to environmental and psychological drivers. The research output is reflected in 10 peer-reviewed journal publications and 11 completed research projects, achieving measurable scholarly impact with 69 citations, an h-index of 3, and an i10-index of 3 (Google Scholar). In addition, contributions to the academic ecosystem include rigorous peer review for international journals published by Emerald and Wiley, supporting research quality and dissemination. Collectively, this body of work deepens understanding of the interactions between sustainability, behavioral factors, and financial systems, offering valuable insights for future academic research, evidence-based policymaking, and the development of resilient and responsible financial markets.
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