In 2009, he studied as a U.S. Fulbright scholar in bangladesh. His research work has appeared in several major finance journals and he recently published a book entitled, “Mutual Funds - Fifty Years of Research Findings.” In addition, Dr. Ahmed has written editorials about Islam and the American Muslim experience, which have been published in several leading newspapers across America and the world. Currently, he serves as a board member for OneJax, (formerly the National Conference on Community and Justice) and on the Human Rights Commission in Jacksonville.