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Hideki Kitamura

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Qualitative researcher on Malaysian financial services and Islamic finance, with seven peer-reviewed publications and expertise in stakeholder interviews.

Malaysia
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At the National University of Singapore, I designed and carried out qualitative research on Malaysian financial services and Islamic finance. I brought together fieldwork, expert interviews, documentary research, and analysis to produce structured findings and seven peer-reviewed publications.

As a Visiting Researcher at the Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance, International Islamic University Malaysia, I conducted field research among financial-sector professionals and maintained relationships with academic and industry contacts. I also facilitated discussion groups as a University Tutor at the National University of Singapore, making complex social-science and market-related concepts clear to participants.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Visiting Researcher

International Islamic University Malaysia

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 11 months)

Conducted field research among financial-sector professionals, coordinating interviews and maintaining relationships with academic and industry contacts in Malaysia. Monitored regulatory, governance, professional-practice, and market developments and incorporated new evidence into ongoing research outputs.

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Doctoral Researcher

National University of Singapore

Jan 2021 - Dec 2025 (4 years 11 months)

Designed and executed a multi-year qualitative research project on Malaysian financial services and Islamic finance, integrating fieldwork, interviews, documentary research, analysis, and publication outputs. Conducted extensive expert interviews with senior policymakers, regulators, and business actors, and produced seven peer-reviewed publications.

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University Tutor

National University of Singapore

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Led discussion groups and individual consultations, facilitated structured conversations, and translated complex social-science and market-related concepts into clear explanations for diverse participants.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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National University of Singapore

PhD, Sociology

2021 - 2025

Completed a PhD in Sociology with a dissertation on the historical ethnography of Islamic finance in multi-ethnic Malaysia.

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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

MPhil, Ethnic Studies

Completed an MPhil in Ethnic Studies with Malaysia-focused training in ethnicity, state policy, economy, and society.

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Sophia University

BA, Sociology

Completed a BA in Sociology.

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