Hatem Mabrouk

Hatem Mabrouk is a distinguished full-time Professor of International Business at Tecnológico de Monterrey and a leading figure in blockchain education and application.

Early Life and Education

Hatem Mabrouk was born in Egypt. He earned his bachelor's degree in Law from Alexandria University and later obtained his first Master's degree from Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis. He also holds an LL.M. by research from the University of Dundee, where his studies focused on international trade law and its applications in global markets.

Academic Career

Mabrouk's career spans significant contributions to legal practice and academia. He has represented clients, advised firms, and collaborated with both local and international companies and startups. He is affiliated with prestigious organizations such as the Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center, Digital Evolution Center of EGADE Business School, and the Egyptian Bar Association.

Teaching and Recognition

Mabrouk is highly regarded for his innovative teaching methods and has been honored multiple times by Tecnológico de Monterrey with Academic Excellence Awards. He was named an Outstanding Professor and included in the distinguished circle of professors, and awarded the title of “Excellent Professor”.

Publications

Mabrouk, H. (2024). The urgent call for harmonizing preferential rules of origin. Dialética.
Mabrouk, H. (2023). Beyond speculation: The Transformative Power of Blockchain Technology in Various Industries. European Journal of Law Reform, 25(1-2), 3-26.
Mabrouk, H. (2014). Would Harmonizing Preferential Rules of Origin Aid Trade Liberalization? (Master's thesis). The University of Dundee.
Mabrouk, H. (2010). Rules of Origin as International Trade Hindrances. Entrepreneurial Business Law Journal, 5(1), 97-176.

Blockchain and Digital Initiatives

In addition to his academic roles, Mabrouk is the founder of FMTO.com, a platform providing public blockchain-based data for research purposes. He holds pivotal roles in the blockchain community, including Blockchain Leader at EGADE Business School's Center of Digital Evolution and founder of the first high school Blockchain for Business course at the American Institute of Monterrey Preparatory School.

Public Speaking and Conferences

Mabrouk has delivered presentations and served as a guest speaker at numerous venues, including Tecnologico de Monterrey, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, University of Dundee, Arab Blockchain Week, and Crypto Palooza Conference. His engagements have spanned institutions such as St. Albert's College (Autonomous), ArabEmTech & Startups Conference, the Mexican Institute of Finance Executives (IMEF), Westhill Institute, the Network for International Business and Economics Schools (NIBES), University of Illinois Chicago, and Cracow University of Economics.