About me

My research focuses on developing statistics and machine learning methods for high-dimensional data, with a focus on extracting insights on biomechanics from pose estimation in sports. I have a Master’s in Applied Economics from Georgetown University, and a BA in Economics from the American University of Beirut.

I currently work for Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks. I have previously worked at the International Monetary Fund, developing machine learning models for crisis prediction and macro risk management. I am an ex-basketball player and a 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. A metric for the degree to which NBA players are playing up to their talent (Part I); Blog post, 2021

2. Coaching can make or break a team; Medium, 2021

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

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

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