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 analyses the recent transformation of the science systems of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). His dissertation draws predominantly on large-scale quantitative methods. Individual studies include an analysis of collaboration and mobility in the MENA region, the changing levels of participation of women in scientific research in the MENA region, and the first detailed analysis of the Arabic Citation Index. The latter study urges stakeholders to consider developing a more inclusive research evaluation framework within the MENA region. In addition to studies drawing on large-scale quantitative methods, the dissertation includes a mixed-method study drawing on funding acknowledgments to understand who is involved in funding research in the MENA region. Moreover, his dissertation includes a qualitative study that explores how research managers in the MENA region use scientometric data and indicators.

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