Research Highlights

Financial technology (fintech) is a rapidly growing and dynamic area that is characterized by a strong focus on innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Fintech encompasses a wide range of technologies, platforms, and services that are aimed at transforming and improving the financial industry. It covers areas such as digital payments, cryptocurrencies, financial data management, and financial literacy, and has the potential to disrupt traditional financial services and create new opportunities for growth and innovation.

The projects we aim to undertake in the fintech space fall under the following fields:

  • Development of new digital payment and banking platforms, such as mobile payment systems and peer-to-peer lending platforms.
  • Design and implementation of new financial products, such as cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms.
  • Exploration of new approaches to financial inclusion and access, including the use of blockchain technology to enable financial services for underserved populations.
  • Development of new technologies for financial risk management, such as machine learning algorithms for fraud detection and risk assessment.
  • Design and implementation of new financial marketplaces, such as robo-advisors and algorithmic trading platforms.
  • Investigation of new technologies for financial data management and analysis, including big data and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
  • Development of new financial literacy and education platforms, aimed at increasing financial literacy and empowering consumers with the knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions.
  • Investigation of new business models for fintech companies, including the use of blockchain and other decentralized technologies.

By working on fintech projects, we aim to play a critical role in driving technological advancements and shaping the future of the financial industry. We understand that fintech is an interdisciplinary field that often draws on expertise from computer science, engineering, economics, and other related fields. We strive to build a collaborative, cross-functional team.

Focus Area

  • Principal Investigator Dr. Mohamed Smaoui