A passionate educator with 20+ years of teaching experience in Higher Education Institutions. Finds immense joy in knowledge-sharing in a student-centred environment while serving as a facilitator of critical thinking. Adept in curriculum development, quality assurance, and accreditations as well in administrative responsibilities. Independently and collaboratively handled scholarly research and published in peer-reviewed journals. Member of the prestigious Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and serving as Consultant, Strategic HRM to an ISO-27001 certified international Information Technology Company.
Assistant Professor, College of Business & Finance
- Taught Human Resources Management, Organisational Behaviour, and other Management courses in the Dept. of Management, Marketing & Information Systems.
- Successfully implemented innovative teaching methods such as gaming, Peer teaching, and flipped classroom.
- Supervised MBA, and Bachelor level research projects as well served as a Panel member of progression review for Brunel Ahlia PhD program.
- Provided academic advising for student academic progression and timely graduation.
- Supervised Internships as part of academia-industry collaboration.
- Developed courses and assessments for online and hybrid mode of teaching.
- As part of Curriculum development, drafted and submitted proposals to launch Master and Bachelor degree programs to the regulator, Higher Education Council.
- Held position as Chairperson of Special Needs Committee, Secretary of Teaching Learning and Assessment committee, Policy and Procedures Committee, Professional development Committee, and member of various University and Department level Committees.
- Actively contributed to the success of Quality assurance activities by Quality Assurance Authority, NQF and AACSB accreditation.
- Actively engaged with community activities in collaboration with Science Forum, NGOs, the Embassy, and others.
Consultant for Strategic Human Resources Management
- Providing advice and support to the senior management in strategic HRM as a Consultant to an ISO-27001 certified Information Technology Managed Services Company that operates internationally and employs 150+ member team.
- Implemented several successful projects in various aspects of people management and especially in the field of ‘Talent Management’ which helped the company to build its reputation as a 'Company that Care’ for the employee wellbeing and performance.
Coordinator, Center for Teaching and Learning
- As Coordinator of Centre for Teaching & Learning, involved in strategic planning and implementation of activities for students enriching their university experience.
- Served as guide for a student team achieved first prize in an international competition by World Technology Universities Network in Digital creativity and a team won first prize in an international debate event.
- Have contributed to the design and implementation of the Strategic plan for smooth and rapid transition to an Online mode during the pandemic.
- As part of our strategy to develop student leaders, supported the establishment of the Model United Nations and Debate Club in the University and continue to mentor the young leaders through faculty advisor role in various activities of the clubs.
- As part of the centres activities, designed implemented and analysed surveys to assess the Online Teaching and learning experience of students, faculty, and staff in the university during Covid 19 pandemic that measured the impact of the university governance at uncertain times.
Coordinator at Ahlia University for World Technology Universities Network (WTUN) & Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP)
- Serving as a coordinator at the university, supported the activities of the prestigious HEI networks namely World Technology Universities Network (WTUN) and Association of Universities of Asia And The Pacific (AUAP) that includes organising webinars, conferences, work groups, networking, student competitions etc.
Lecturer, College of Medical & Health Sciences
- Taught various courses including Human Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Ethics etc. for a Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy program.
- 2004 September – 2008 Supervised the Clinical placement of students in various Public and private healthcare facilities, capstone Research projects as well mentored Graduate Assistant and Lab assistants.
- Conducted independent academic research and being a member of multidisciplinary research groups.
- Administrative tasks included Quality assurance activities, Committees, Conferences, webinars, professional development activities etc.
- Community engagement activities in collaboration with World Health Organisation, Physical Therapy Association, NGOs, and other agencies.
PhD. in Business Management
Masters in Hospital Administration
Bachelor of Physiotherapy