Nouri is an economist working in the areas of environmental economics, trade, and political economy. Much of his research examines the relationship between firms’ actions and the environment, often in the context of environmental and climate policy. His work has appeared in outlets such as the Review of Economics and Statistics and the American Economic Journal: Economic Policy. 

His research has received several awards, including the Canadian Economics Association's 2022 Purvis Prize for a highly significant work in Canadian economic policy (for the paper "Environmental Regulations and the Cleanup of Manufacturing: Plant-Level Evidence" with Jevan Cherniwchan) and the Ivey Business School's Early Career Impact Award. 

He completed a PhD in economics at UBC, and is currently an assistant professor of  Business, Economics and Public Policy & Sustainability in the Ivey Business School at Western University.

Nouri was formerly a member of the SPI Student Network. An overview of his research activities during this time can be found here.

Nouri Najjar is a Research Partner in The Economics & Environmental Policy Research Network project.