Dr. Mahmood Shubbak is a researcher and faculty member in the College of Economics and Political Science at Sultan Qaboos University. He holds a PhD in Business Studies and Economics (Dr. rer. pol.) with Distinction from the University of Bremen, Germany, alongside master’s degrees in Automation Engineering and Information & Communications Technology Management. His interdisciplinary background bridges technical engineering, economic theory, and management strategy. By combining practical industry experience in mechatronics and advanced automotive systems with rigorous business and economic research, he offers a comprehensive perspective on complex industrial challenges.

His research operates at the intersection of innovation management, technological systems, economic and environmental sustainability, digital transformation, and business analytics. His scholarly work explores how organizations and industrial systems build capabilities, adapt to technological shifts, and adopt sustainable practices in rapidly evolving environments.

In recognition of his contributions to technology policy and evolutionary economics, Dr. Shubbak was awarded the prestigious Herbert Simon Prize by the European Association for Evolutionary Political Economy (EAEPE). His research has been widely published in leading international journals, including Research Policy, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, and Energy Research & Social Science.