Mohamed is an experienced event organizer, responsible for every aspect of an event, from choosing venues to evaluating success afterward. He is well-organized and competent in vendor management; skilled in communication and attention to all details; and enthusiastic and passionate about the job.
Wadhha is an award-winning communications and media-relations expert with more than 15 years of experience. In previous roles at leading national entities including Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation and Critical National Infrastructure Authority, Wadhha developed integrated marketing and communications campaigns, supported corporate communications and events, and led media-relations function.
In her current role at Khalifa University, she is responsible for media relations and cross-functional coordination within the Marketing and Communications Department. Wadhha holds a bachelor of communications and media sciences degree with a focus on public relations and advertising from Zayed University, Dubai, UAE.
Jacob George is the production officer (Marketing) at KUST Review. With his successful track-record spanning more than two decades at some of the UAE’s top brands such as TECOM Group (part of Dubai Holding), and multi-diversified conglomerate Wafi Group’s Marketing Division, he initiates and supports in the production of marketing collaterals, including events-related materials for Khalifa University.
He specializes in successfully translating concept-driven ideas to product forms and accepting challenges that could usher in innovative ways for a smoother communication process.
Zeina is a communications and social media specialist that currently manages the social media channels at Khalifa University, where she works along-side her colleagues in the Marketing and Communications department.
Prior to joining Khalifa University, Zeina has worked in social and digital roles in reputable companies in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Zeina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication/Media Studies from the Canadian University in Dubai, UAE.
Dr. Arif Sultan Al Hammadi is currently serving in Khalifa University of Science Technology (KU) as the Executive Vice President.
He has been at KU since its inception in 2007 where he was the founding interim president from 2007 to 2010. Prior to that he was the President of Etisalat University College that was merged with KU in 2007. He is a member of the board for a number of organizations such as the Emirates Scientists Council, Sheik Shakhbout Medical City, ADNOC schools, Sanad Group, the Armed Forces Award for Excellence and Innovation council, Minister of Interiors Award for Scientific Research council, UAE Water Aid Foundation and the Chess and Mind Games Club in Abu Dhabi.
He currently chairs the UAE graduate research conference (UAE_GRC), Khalifa Innovation Center (KIC) and the scientific committee at the UAE Thinkers initiative. He has chaired a number of scientific conferences and competitions and has a number of publications in scientific conferences and journals, and has experience in teaching and research in several fields, including artificial intelligence and computer networks.
During his tenure at KU he has led the establishment of a number of initiatives such as the UAE first Research and Education Network (ANKABUT), the UAE first PhD program in Engineering (Buhooth), the first UAE Smart applications contest, the MBZ International Robotic Challenge (MBZIRC), the first UAE research center in Information and Communication Technology (EBTIC), UAE graduate research conference (UAE_GRC) and the Khalifa Innovation Center (KIC).
He has a PhD degree in Telecommunications which he obtained from Queen Mary University of London (2000) and a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering (with Honors) from Khalifa University (Etisalat College of Engineering) – UAE (1994). A cycling and skiing enthusiast, he is a golden member of UAE Skiers Club and a board member of Abu Dhabi Cycling Club.
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