Wael Abdallah is an assistant professor of finance at The American University in Cairo (AUC) Onsi Sawiris School of Business, where he teaches at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His research focus areas include corporate finance, investment analysis, international finance, bank financial strength rating, credit risk management in financial institutions, and derivatives.

Abdallah is very active in delivering training modules and providing technical consultation services for senior corporate managers and associate investment bankers in many local and multinational firms and banks, including CIB, CI Capital, and the Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunication (CIT).

He is a prolific writer and regularly participates in international conferences, seminars, and workshops. Abdallah is an expert in applying non-parametric modeling techniques, such as neural networks, CHAID, and CART. His publications have utilized highly sophisticated econometrics techniques, including instrumental variables regression using two-stage least- squares, First Difference Generalized Method of Moments (GMM), level GMM, and system GMM.

Abdallah is also a non-executive board member and Head of the Governance and Audit Committee at Beltone Financial Holding, Egypt. Additionally, he serves as a member of the supervisory committee of two mutual funds operated by the Azimut portfolio management team, the Opportunity Equity Fund and the Menthum Money Market Fund. He earned his PhD from the University of Salford, United Kingdom.

Enter the captivating realm of the CFA Research Challenge 2024, where Abdallah assumed the esteemed role of faculty advisor for the AUC team. Amidst fierce competition from 25 prominent Egyptian universities, they embarked on an arduous journey of meticulous financial analysis and valuation. Under the expert tutelage of Abdallah, the AUC team achieved an exceptional milestone, securing an impressive 1st place among their Egyptian counterparts.

Notably, the AUC team's participation in the MENA Regional Societies Research Challenge marked a significant milestone. It was the first time in AUC's esteemed history that they had the privilege of attending this prestigious regional competition. The MENA Regional Societies Research Challenge, held in Abu Dhabi, in April 2024, brought together universities from 9 countries (Oman, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Lebanon, Kuwait, Cyprus, Jordan, and Russia) in a testament to the region's academic prowess. Despite the formidable competition, the AUC team's exceptional skills and unwavering determination propelled them to secure another resounding first place victory. This momentous accomplishment further cemented their reputation as leaders in the finance domain. Abdallah's active participation and invaluable mentorship played an instrumental role in the team's extraordinary accomplishments, underscoring his profound expertise and unwavering commitment to fostering excellence in finance.

Abdallah is also a co-founder of Finomics, a competition designed to provide students with practical experience in the stock market and regulatory framework. His visionary leadership was pivotal in establishing partnerships with six corporate entities to support and enhance the competition's impact. Additionally, he spearheaded the implementation of a comprehensive prize structure that recognized and rewarded the top performers across various categories, fostering a competitive and rewarding environment for the participants.