Professor Esameldin Agamy is the Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. With over four decades of academic and leadership experience, he has played a pivotal role in driving institutional development, academic quality assurance, and strategic planning within the region’s higher education landscape. Professor Agamy holds a Ph.D. in embryology from the University of Reading, UK (1988) and has a distinguished academic background with tenure at several regional and international universities.
Education
- Ph.D. Embryology, University of Reading, UK
- M.Sc. Embryology, Tanta University, Egypt
- B.Sc. Zoology, Tanta University, Egypt
Key Leadership Roles
- Chancellor, University of Sharjah (May 2025)
- Vice Chancellor for Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation, University of Sharjah (2022–2025)
- Acting Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, University of Sharjah (2020-2021)
- Dean and Executive Director of Quality Assurance, Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation, University of Sharjah (2003–2022)
Research Interests
Prof. Agamy’s research focuses on developmental biology and embryotoxicology, with particular interest in the effects of environmental pollutants and herbal compounds on embryonic development. He also explores gene expression and histopathological analysis in animal models.
Recognitions and Memberships
- Excellence in Teaching & Learning, University of Sharjah (2008)
- Excellence in Community Service, University of Sharjah (2009)
- Founding Member, MENA AIR
- Member, British Society of Developmental Biology
