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Our Leadership Team
Abu Dhabi University is committed to student success, to excellence in scholarship, research, creativity and interdisciplinary teaching. The ADU Leadership Team ensures that these principles govern our priorities and influence our strategic allocation of resources. Our executive team of leaders are experts in both education and their fields of specialization. Together, they work closely with ADU’s students, faculty and staff to fulfill ADU’s mission, uphold our core values, ensure high quality academic delivery and efficiently manage operations.
Chancellor
Prof. Ghassan Aouad
Vice Chancellor for AI and Operational Excellence
Dr. Hamad Odhabi
Assistant Chancellor for Global Partnerships and Impact
Prof. Sherine Farouk
Dean of Student Affairs
Dr. Shakib Farhat
Director of Al Ain Campus, and Director of the Center for Faculty Development and Learning Innovation
Dr. Mohammad Fteiha
Director of Dubai Campus
Dr. Anas Najdawi
Associate Provost for Research, Innovation, and Academic Development
Prof. Montasir Qasymeh
Dean, College of Arts, Education and Social Sciences
Dr. Sreethi Nair
Dean, College of Business
Prof. Jean-Paul Arnaout
Dean, College of Engineering
Dr. Hamdi Sheibani
Dean, College of Health Sciences
Prof. Achraf Al Faraj
Dean, College of Law
Prof. Dr. Raphael J. Heffron
Dean, Academic Programs for Military
Dr. Adel Salem Al-Louzi
Director of Academic Quality and Accreditation
Dr. Mohammed Parakandi
Director, Research Institute for Sustainable Futures
Prof. Sharul Sham Dol
Director, Research Institute for AI and Emerging Technology, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Prof. Mohammed Asaad Ghazal
Director, Abu Dhabi University Cancer Research Institute, Associate Professor of Molecular Biology
Dr. Afsheen Raza
Executive Director of Community Relations
H.E. Salem Aldhaheri
Executive Director Marketing, Enrollment and Registration
Mr. Bassam Mura
Director Sustainability Advancement and Integrated Facilities (SAIF)
Mr. Mohammed Abdul Hai
Group Director of IT and Digital Transformation
Mr. Tarek El Araby
Director of Talent Empowerment and Growth Department
Mrs. Allison Hamilton
Director, Organizational Planning and Strategy
Mr. Steven D'Cunha
Assistant Chancellor for Global Partnerships and Impact
Prof. Sherine Farouk
Dean, College of Arts, Education and Social Sciences
Dr. Sreethi Nair
Director of Talent Empowerment and Growth Department
Mrs. Allison Hamilton
Associate Director for Admissions and Recruitment
Ms. Laila Kroma
Associate Director of Marketing and Communication
Mrs. Noor Al Masri
Associate Director of University Development Office
Dr. Sarah AlSakkaf
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Senior Manager of Employability and Alumni Relations
Dr. Nada Heggy
Senior Manager, Student Engagement Office
Ms. Roula Al Qasem
Assistant Manager, Talent Empowerment and Growth
Ms. Dana AlAdra
Executive Office Operations Manager, Office of the Chancellor
Ms. Khulud Abdallah
Director of Chairman's office
Ms. Kristina Turner
Manager of Planning and Strategy
Ms. Merlyn Kulapurath
Director, Abu Dhabi University Cancer Research Institute, Associate Professor of Molecular Biology
Dr. Afsheen Raza
Chair of the Public Law and Assistant Professor of Public Law
Dr. Dina Imad
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Chair of Department of Mathematics and Associate Professor of Mathematics
Dr. Madeleine Al Tahan
Chair of Department of Biomedical Sciences and Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Nermin Abdelzaher
Chair of Department of Public Health and Assistant Professor of Public Health