Jamal El Ouahi is a visiting researcher at the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) of Leiden University. He holds a PhD in Quantitative Science Studies from CWTS, Leiden University. Jamal’s research interests include quantitative science studies as well as research evaluation.

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Jamal El Ouahi is a visiting researcher at the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) of Leiden University. He holds a PhD in Quantitative Science Studies from CWTS, Leiden University. Jamal’s research interests include quantitative science studies as well as research evaluation.

His PhD thesis examines the recent transformation of science systems in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). His research draws primarily on large-scale quantitative methods and includes studies of scientific collaboration and mobility, women’s participation in scientific research, and the Arabic Citation Index. His work highlights the need for more inclusive approaches to research evaluation in the MENA region. He has also conducted mixed-methods research using funding acknowledgments to investigate the actors involved in funding research, as well as qualitative research exploring how research managers use scientometric data and indicators. Beyond his academic research, Jamal shares practical insights on scientific research, academic writing, and publishing through Jamaleo.com, his website for researchers. 

Jamal also holds a General Engineering diploma and a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics. He works as a consultant at Clarivate.

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