We are a private, multi-campus university committed to providing an engaging learning environment, quality education and qualifications that are respected world-wide.
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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