About

I am a Machine Learning Engineer at Mark Cuban Companies. My work focuses on developing statistics, AI, and machine learning methods for high-dimensional data, with a focus on extracting insights from pose estimation in sports. Prior to joining MCC, I helped develop ML models for crisis prediction and macro risk management at the International Monetary Fund.

I have a Master’s in Applied Economics from Georgetown University, and a BA in Economics from the American University of Beirut. I am an ex-basketball player and member of Lebanon’s Under-18 national team in FIBA Asia 2010.

Publications

1. R.Al-Amine, T.Willems: Investor Sentiment, Sovereign Debt Mispricing, and Economic Outcomes); The Economic Journal (10 Septmber 2022)

2. R.Al-Amine, M.Griffiths, P.De Imus, K.Ismail, R.Tchaidze, G.Ramirez Macroeconomic Policy Challenges in Conflict and Post-Conflict Countries: Experience and Lessons from the Middle East, Book Chapter

3. R.Al-Amine, A.Auclair, Y.Cai, J.Dauphin, A.Kireyev, B.Nandwa, L.Ocampos, B.Sarr Economic Integration in the Maghreb, IMF Policy Paper, 2019

Writing

1. Counting The Cost: How Much Is Lebanon’s Economy Being Hurt By Syria’s Crisis; Magazine Article, Executive Magazine, 2013

2. Expanding Trade Across the Maghreb; Magazine Article, Executive Magazine, 2014

3. Quantifying the Contribution of NBA Coaches Using Fixed Effects; Medium, 2020