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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 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. Waqar Ahmad

Associate Provost
Prof. Philip Hamill

Vice Chancellor for Administrative and Financial Affairs
Dr. Hamad Odhabi

Director for Al Ain, Dubai Campuses, and The Al Dhafra Centre and Director of the Centre for Smart Learning
Dr. Mohammad A. Fteiha

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Sreethi Nair

Dean, College of Business
Prof. Barry O'Mahony

Dean, College of Engineering
Dr. Hamdi Sheibani

Acting Dean, College of Law
Dr. Ahmed Shaaban

Dean, Academic Programs for Military
Dr. Adel Salem Al-Louzi

Director of Academic Quality and Accreditation
Dr. Mohammed Parakandi

Director, Innovation
Dr. Alberto Peralta Bellmont

Executive Director of Community Relations
H.E. Salem Aldhaheri

Executive Director, Organizational Planning and Strategy
Dr. Heather Friesen

Director, Business Support and Facilities
Mr. Mohammed Abdul Hai

Director, Finance
Mr. Ibrahim Charles Louka

Director, Human Resources
Mr. Paul Sills

Director, Information Management and Technology Services
Mr. Joseph Aninias

Director Marketing, Enrollment and Registration