Research Interests
-Crowdfunding
-Corporate Finance
-China–Morocco relations
-International Management
-Entrepreneurship
Educational Background
PhD in Management Science, Hassan First University, Morocco (ENCG SETTAT)
Master’s Degree in Management Science, Hassan First University, Morocco (ENCG SETTAT)
Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Management, Hassan Second University, Morocco (FSJES CASABLANCA)
Work Experience
-Since December 2025: Postdoctoral Researcher, Sun Yat-sen University, China
-03/ 2024 – 10/2025: Lecturer Researcher & Head of International Relations, HEM Business School, Morocco
-10/2023 – 03/2024: Lecturer Researcher, HECI Business School, Morocco
- Study Officer & Copy Writer, BCA Company, Morocco
-09/ 2021 – 03/2024 Adjunct Lecturer, ENCG Settat, Morocco
- 09/2019 – 07/2022 Adjunct Lecturer, Private Business Schools, Morocco
-02/2019 – 05/2019 Adjunct Lecturer, Hassan Second University, Morocco (FSJES CASABLANCA)
Academic Activities
- Presenter at international conferences in crowdfunding, entrepreneurship, and management
- Organizer and trainer in academic workshops and doctoral activities
- Reviewer for the International Journal of Innovation Science
Representative Publications
- Meghouar, H., Ezzahid, H. A., & Shneor, R. (2023). What drives the use of crowdfunding by micro-entrepreneurs in Morocco? Exploring fundraiser motives and characteristics. Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies.
- Ezzahid, H. A., & Meghouar, H. (2023). Motifs du choix de crowdfunding par les TPE au Maroc. Revue d’économie financière.
- Ezzahid, H. A. (2024). Towards a Collaborative Approach: Crowdfunding to Foster Innovation in AI for Education and Research. World Scientific Francophonie Week (AUF), Toulouse, France.
Awards & Honors
- Karen Legge Bursary Scheme Recipient (SAMS, 2026)
- Selected Participant, World Scientific Francophonie Week (AUF), Toulouse, France (2024)
- Best Paper Award, 2nd International Conference on Alternative Finance, Gdansk, Poland (2023)
Languages
* Arabic (Fluent)
* French (Fluent)
* English (Proficient)
* Chinese (Beginner – HSK1)
