Leadership & Faculty

ADSM Leadership

Dr. Marc Poulin

President (Acting)
Associate Professor of Operations Management

Dr. Marc Poulin

Dr. Poulin is Acting President, Associate Professor of Operations Management at Abu Dhabi School of Management. He was previously Acting Dean at the Canadian University Dubai from 2018 to 2019, MBA Director in 2016, and Assistant professor since 2014. He was Assistant professor in Operations and Supply Chain Management at Zayed University from 2010 to 2013. Prior to arriving to the UAE in 2010, Dr. Poulin was a Management Consultant for West Monroe Partners Consultancy from Chicago and he had his own private consultancy in Quebec specialized in Mass Customization. Dr. Poulin has a PhD in Operations and Supply Chain Management from University Laval in Canada. His thesis focused on the optimization of supply chains in a context of personalized offers. At University Laval, he was highly involved in the CENTOR research center, which spread between Quebec, Montreal, France and Switzerland. His research and teaching interest includes: operations management, supply chain management, business strategy, entrepreneurship, and mass customization. He has over thirty scientific publications in international journals and conferences. Dr. Poulin has also consulted companies in the UAE, Canada, and Europe regarding management strategy, operations and supply chain strategy, and financing. He has a special interest in start-up companies.

EDUCATION
Ph.D. – University Laval – Quebec, Canada; MBA - University Laval – Quebec, Canada; B.Ed – McGill University - Quebec, Canada

Phone:+971 2 691 7778
Email:m.poulin@adsm.ac.ae

Prof. Marc Aoudi

Provost
Full Professor of Management and Economics

Prof. Marc Aoudi

Dr. Marc Aoudi is a Professor of Management and Economics at the Abu Dhabi School of Management. He holds a PhD in 2011 from the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne. Dr. Aoudi has over two decades of experience in the field of higher education. In 2021, he achieved recognition as one of the 100 most active members at AACSB, a testament to his commitment to academic excellence. Additionally, his academic prowess has been acknowledged on a global scale. After graduating with his PhD, Dr. Aoudi spent five years at the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne teaching and conducting research. He continues to contribute as an associate researcher specializing in International Economics and financial studies, particularly focusing on Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) and Clusters. Dr. Aoudi has held many academic and administrative positions in France, Lebanon and Belgium. His dedication to the academic community is further reflected in his roles as an editorial board member and head manager in France at the IABE (International Academy of Business and Economics) and as a senior board of director member and general manager (France) of IBERA (International Business Education and Research Association). His leadership extends to administrative positions, including provost/director of academic affairs and vice president, held in both French and Belgian institutions. Dr. Aoudi's is committed to the pursuit of knowledge and the advancement of higher education with teaching, learning, and research at their core. His contributions as a scholar, educator, and administrator continue to evolve and develop.

EDUCATION
PhD – Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, 2011. Masters in business administration-Lebanese American University/State University of New York, 2007. Bachelor of Science- Lebanese American University/State University of New York, 2005.

Phone:+971 2691 7743
Email:m.aoudi@adsm.ac.ae

Prof. Valerie Lindsay

Academic Dean (Acting)
Full Professor of Management

Prof. Valerie Lindsay

Professor Valerie Lindsay earned her PhD in International Strategy (thesis title: A Strategic View of Export Performance: A New Zealand Perspective) from the University of Warwick, UK. Prior to this, she obtained an MSc in Clinical Biochemistry at the University of Otago, New Zealand, and an MBA from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Dr Lindsay moved to the UAE in 2012, and has held appointments as Professor, Head of School, Dean of Business, and Associate Dean (Graduate Programs). She has held several academic positions at the University of Auckland and Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand, as well as at the University of Warwick in the UK. Professor Lindsay's research interests lie in the areas of international strategy, strategic management and entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on SMEs, and business in Asia. More recently, Professor Lindsay has engaged in UAE-based research in areas, such as Emiritization, multiculturalism, and women in leadership. Her work has been published in leading journals, including Management International Review, Organizational Dynamics, Industrial Marketing Management, and Journal of World Business. Professor Lindsay’s current areas of teaching include Strategic Management, International Business, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership. She has many years’ experience teaching at the undergraduate, Masters, and Doctoral levels, as well as supervision of Masters and Doctoral theses. Before joining academia, Professor Lindsay was a research scientist in immunology and biochemistry, and then moved to the area of business. Among various roles in the latter, she was the New Zealand Marketing Manager for ICI Pharmaceuticals. Dr Lindsay also worked in two New Zealand government departments in the areas of trade and tertiary education. She has consulted widely in strategy and international business in industry and in government over many years.

EDUCATION
Ph.D. in International Strategy from the University of Warwick, UK; MSc in Clinical Biochemistry, University of Otago, New Zealand; MBA, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.

Phone:+971 2 691 7720
Email:v.lindsay@adsm.ac.ae

Mrs. Alia Tamer

Director of Student Affairs

Dr. Ahmad Bin Jaffar

Director of Industry Engagement Center
Associate Professor of Information Systems

Dr. Constance Van Horne

Director of International Affairs
Associate Professor of Management

Dr. Constance Van Horne

Dr. Constance Van Horne is the Director of International Affairs and Executive Development and an Associate Professor of Management at the Abu Dhabi School of Management. She holds a PhD in Management and an MBA from Laval University in Quebec City, Canada.
Since 2009, Dr. Van Horne has taught management, communications, and strategy at leading institutions, including Zayed University in the UAE and Guangdong Technion Israel Institute of Technology in China. She served as the UAE country team leader for the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Report from 2011 to 2013 and co-authored the first book on Emirati entrepreneurship. Additionally, she co-developed the Summer@INSEAD mini-MBA program for high-achieving senior high school students in Paris, France.
A passionate educator, Dr. Van Horne has received multiple awards for her teaching excellence, including the 2020 Teaching Reform Project award from the Guangdong Provincial Government. With over 50 peer-reviewed publications and conference proceedings, her research focuses on innovation management, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She continues to work with researchers across the UAE, China, France, Malaysia, and Canada to drive impactful academic contributions.

EDUCATION
PhD – Laval University
MBA – Laval University
BA – University of Victoria

Phone:+971 2 691 7747
Email:c.horne@adsm.ac.ae

Prof. Naveed Yasin

Head of CMI Center
Director of ADSM Management Incubator
Full Professor of Entrepreneurship

Prof. Naveed Yasin

With a diverse international background, Professor Naveed Yasin is distinguished academic and practitioner in entrepreneurship and higher education. He has successfully launched three startups in the UK across various sectors, including health and fitness, gold trading, and cosmetics. This extensive entrepreneurial experience is enhanced by his consultancy practice, where he advises startups and educational institutions throughout Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia. Additionally, Professor Yasin has taken on significant academic leadership roles, serving as Dean of Business and Head of Entrepreneurship and Creative Industries, as well as Programme Director for Management and Entrepreneurship programs in the UK, Oman and the UAE. His contributions to leading professional organizations in the UK, USA, and Canada are noteworthy. Recently, he was recognized as an EntreComp Champion by the European Union Commission for his work in translating policy into practice and was also awarded First Place in the Outstanding All Round Academic Award from the Teaching and Learning Institute UK. Professor Yasin is also a Chartered Manager with the Institute of Certified Professional Managers (USA) and holds the title of Chartered Companion with the Chartered Management Institute (UK), along with being a Chartered Manager in Canada. As a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, he has championed excellence in teaching and learning through innovative strategies such as gamification and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Professor Yasin's scholarly contributions include internationally recognized works published in leading case centers, edited titles with major publishers (Palgrave Macmillan and Routledge), and high-ranking international journals with Scopus Q1, ABDC: A, and ABS 3* indexes in entrepreneurship, small business, and higher education. He is committed to advancing academic excellence and fostering innovative teaching methodologies by bridging connected between academia, industry and practice through local, regional and interntional partnerships.

ADSM Faculty

Prof. Marc Aoudi

Provost
Full Professor of Management and Economics

Prof. Marc Aoudi

Phone:+971 2691 7743
Email:m.aoudi@adsm.ac.ae

Prof. Valerie Lindsay

Academic Dean (Acting)
Full Professor of Management

Prof. Valerie Lindsay

Phone:+971 2 691 7720
Email:v.lindsay@adsm.ac.ae

Prof. Ishtiaq Rasool Khan

Director of Research
Full Professor of Business Analytics

Prof. Ishtiaq Rasool Khan

Dr. Ishtiaq Rasool Khan is a Professor of Business Analytics at the Abu Dhabi School of Management. With a extensive experience spanning across multiple countries, Dr. Khan has previously held positions at institutions such as the University of Jeddah and King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia, the Institute for Infocomm Research at A*STAR in Singapore, and both Kyushu Institute of Technology and the University of Kitakyushu in Japan. He has numerous R&D partnerships with industry leaders across Japan, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia. A prolific researcher, Dr. Khan has over 120 publications in international journals and conference proceedings. His dedication to research has garnered him several competitive grants, with one notable project culminating in the launch of a successful spin-off company in Singapore. Dr. Khan's contributions to academia and research has been widely recognized. He has been honored with several accolades, including the Young Investigator Award from the Acoustical Society of America, the I2R Best Project Award, and the coveted JSPS postdoctoral fellowship. Furthermore, his team's groundbreaking work in mixed reality home entertainment was recognized as a finalist at the World Technology Summit and Awards in 2010. Dr. Rasool is passionate about education and believes in an interactive teaching approach. He ensures that students actively participate in discussions and often include them into his research projects. This hands-on experience allows them to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios, enriching their understanding and preparing them for future challenges in the field.

EDUCATION
Ph.D. – Digital Data Filters, Hokkaido University, Japan. MS – Information Systems, Hokkaido University, Japan.

Phone:+971 2691 7725
Email:i.khan@adsm.ac.ae

Prof. Deepanjana Varshney

Chair of MSLOD Program
Full Professor of Management

Prof. Deepanjana Varshney

Dr Deepanjana Varshney, Professor of Management, has over two decades of experience and has been previously associated with King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia, and other UAE and Indian institutions. She has been involved in different committees related to accreditation, research, alumni engagement, student development and research over the years. She is extensively involved in research publications, training, and academic-related administration work. Her research areas include employee performance, DEI, workforce agility, resilience, and student psychology.

EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration, University of Lucknow, India

Phone:+971 2691 7716
Email:d.varshney@adsm.ac.ae

Prof. McMillan C. Durugbo

Head of DBA Program
Professor of Quality Management

Prof. McMillan C. Durugbo

Prof. McMillan C. Durugbo is a Professor of Quality Management at the Abu Dhabi School of Management. He earned his PhD from Cranfield University in the United Kingdom, specializing in Operations Excellence, with a thesis focused on modeling information flow for organizations delivering microsystems technology. He also holds a BEng (Hons) in Interactive Systems from the University of Birmingham, UK.
Prior to joining ADSM, Prof. Durugbo held academic positions at the Arabian Gulf University in Bahrain and the University of Bristol and University of Liverpool in the UK. His research and teaching expertise encompass supply chain and operations management, quality management, management information systems, and innovation and technology management.
Prof. Durugbo has published 111 scientific works in leading international journals, books, and conference proceedings, with outlets including Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, Sage, Emerald, and IEEE. He is ranked among the top 2% of global research scientists in a report by Stanford University researchers. His work has earned significant recognition, including the National Research Award in the “Culture, Social and Basic Sciences Sector” by the Ministry of Higher Education in Oman (2021), as well as finalist positions for the Best Paper Award at the 21st International EurOMA Conference (2014) and the 2nd CIRP IPS² Conference (2010).
Over his career, Prof. Durugbo has supervised 31 PhD and EngD theses, 36 MSc dissertations, and 11 BSc projects. He is an active member of IPSIM, CIPS, INFORMS, EurOMA, and IET, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and has chaired special sessions at CIRP and IEEE international conferences. He also serves on the editorial board of Management Review Quarterly.

EDUCATION
PhD – Cranfield University, United Kingdom
BEng (Hons) – University of Birmingham, United Kingdom

Phone:+971 2 691 7777
Email:m.durugbo@adsm.ac.ae

Prof. Naveed Yasin

Head of CMI Center
Director of ADSM Management Incubator
Full Professor of Entrepreneurship

Prof. Naveed Yasin

Prof. Martin Spraggon

Executive Director of Industry Engagement Center
Professor of Corporate Strategy and Innovation Management

Prof. Martin Spraggon

Prof. Robert Karaszewski

Professor of Leadership and Management.

Prof. Robert Karaszewski

Professor of Leadership and Management.

Dr. Fadi Abdel Jaber

Professor of Business Analytics

Dr. Fadi Abdel Jaber

Dr. Fadi is a Professor of Business Analytics at the Abu Dhabi School of Management. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Bradford, UK, awarded in 2005. With over 20 years of experience in academia and industry, Dr. Fadi specializes in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Dr. Fadi has contributed significantly to AI-driven healthcare applications, including dementia and autism diagnostics. He has secured major research grants, including a recent project funded by Dubai Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) for early dementia diagnosis using AI. His research has led to multiple high-impact publications, and he has played a key role in quality assurance and curriculum development in higher education institutions.

EDUCATION
PhD – University of Bradford, 2005
BSc – Philadelphia University, 1997

Phone:+971 2 691 7777
Email:f.fayez@adsm.ac.ae

Dr. Marc Poulin

President (Acting)
Associate Professor of Operations Management

Dr. Marc Poulin

Phone:+971 2 691 7778
Email:m.poulin@adsm.ac.ae

Dr. Ahmad Bin Jaffar

Director of Industry Engagement Center
Associate Professor of Information Systems

Dr. Ahmad Bin Jaffar

Dr. Ahmad Bin Jaffar is the Director of Institutional Effectiveness and an Associate Professor of Information Systems at the Abu Dhabi School of Management. He holds a PhD, Master’s (Distinction), and Bachelor’s (Hons) degree in Information Systems from Staffordshire University, UK.
With over 21 years of experience in teaching innovation management and information systems. Dr. Jaffar has held leadership roles, including serving as a Acting Dean, Director of Programs and Program Chair for the past 10 years. He has taught at multiple universities in the UAE and the University of Wales, College Newport, UK. Recognized for his contributions to education and research, he received the Education Leadership Award from the World Education Congress and the Best Oral Presentation award at the International Conference on Business Education, Engineering & Science for his research on commuter behavior
Dr. Jaffar’s research expertise includes business process modeling, cognitive psychology in human interpretation of representation, and human-computer interaction, with a particular focus on implied symbolic representation. His current work explores the optimization of positive psychology and predictive analytics to influence individual behavior in crowded environments. His most recent collaborative research with a Middle Eastern transportation authority, is in analyzing commuters' behavior using train services.

EDUCATION
PhD – Staffordshire University, UK
MSc (Distinction) – Staffordshire University, UK
BSc (Hons) – Staffordshire University, UK

Phone:+971 2 691 7722
Email:a.jaffar@adsm.ac.ae

Dr. Neda Abdelhamid

Chair of MSBA Program
Associate Professor of Business Analytics

Dr. Neda Abdelhamid

Dr Neda Abdelhamid is an Associate Professor at the Abu Dhabi School of Management under the Business Analytics master program. She holds a PhD in Computer Science – Data Mining from De Montfort University, Leicester, UK. She was previously awarded her BEng degree in Software Engineering from the University of Bradford, UK. Dr Neda has over 7 years of teaching experience with both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the UAE and New Zealand. She has worked closely with industry leaders in New Zealand resulting in over 100 placements for the students. Dr Neda has a passion for Data Mining, Business Intelligence Analytics. She commonly employs secondary data analysis and the application of Machine Learning algorithms to derive and evaluate models that could contribute to the Information Science field. In 2017 she won the Best Paper award at CITRENZ for the article “intelligently derived features that influence students’ perceptions on e-textbooks”. Her research interests include data analytics and machine learning with over 20 publications and over 700 citations in reputable international journals and conferences.

EDUCATION
PhD – De Montfort University, UK; BEng (Hons.) – University of Bradford, UK

Phone:+971 2 691 7727
Email:n.abdelhamid@adsm.ac.ae

Dr. Evi Indriasari Mansor

Associate Professor of Business Analytics

Dr. Evi Indriasari Mansor

Dr. Evi Indriasari Mansor is an Associate Professor at the Abu Dhabi School of Management under the Business Analytics master program. She holds a PhD in Informatics from Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester, UK. She was previously awarded her MSc. degree in Multimedia Application & Virtual Environments (with Distinction) from the University of Sussex, UK, and a BSc. in IT from Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), Malaysia. Dr. Evi has 10 years of teaching experience with both undergraduate and postgraduate students and an extensive background in supervising Master and PhD research work. She was the founder and head of the HCI Research Groups at Universiti Putra Malaysia and Prince Sultan University, KSA. She also has several years of experience working in the IT industry. Her work is interdisciplinary, combining research areas from Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Education, E-Commerce, Managing Technology & Innovation, Healthcare, Gamification, and Multimodal Interactive Technologies. Her research interests are in data visualisation, personalised learning, learning analytics, user experience, mobile application development, chatbots, augmented reality, virtual reality, holographic applications, robots, tangible/wearable devices, and qualitative analysis.

EDUCATION
PhD - The University of Manchester, UK; MSc - University of Sussex, UK; BTech (Hons.) - Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia

Phone:+971 2 691 7739
Email:e.mansor@adsm.ac.ae

Dr. Mahima Mishra

Chair of MBA Program
Associate Professor of Management

Dr. Mahima Mishra

Dr. Mahima Mishra is an Associate Professor at the Abu Dhabi School of Management. She was previously at Symbiosis Institute of Business Management of Pune (SIBM) from 2011 to 2022, one of India’s top ranked Business schools, where she managed their flagship MBA program. She has over eighteen years of academic experience in teaching, research, and corporate training. Dr. Mishra holds a Doctorate in Management from Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth University in India. Dr. Mishra conducted trainings to over thirty companies including John Deere, IBM, Amdocs, McDonalds, Wipro, Credit Suisse, L&T, Godrej Industries, Hindustan Petroleum, TACO etc. She published two cases with IVEY and marketed by Harvard Business School Publishing. She has over twenty-five publications with over fifty citations in international journals. Her notable papers were published in Technological Forecasting and Social Change (Scopus Q1, ABDC A Category), Thunderbird International Business Review (Scopus Q1, ABDC B Category), and Economic and Political Weekly (Scopus Q1, ABDC B Category). Her teaching interests includes Managerial Economics, Macroeconomics, International Marketing, International Business Management, Business Ethics and Sustainability and Creativity. Her research interest lies in Governance and Public Policy, Small and Medium Enterprises, Internationalization and Entrepreneurship.

EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Management from Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth University in India

Phone:+971 2 691 7729
Email:m.mishra@adsm.ac.ae

Dr. Constance Van Horne

Director of International Affairs and Executive Development & Associate Professor of Management

Dr. Constance Van Horne

Phone:+971 2 691 7747
Email:c.horne@adsm.ac.ae

Dr. Golam Mostafa Khan

Associate Professor of Management

Dr. Golam Mostafa Khan

Dr. Golam Mostafa Khan is an Associate Professor of Management at the Abu Dhabi School of Management. He holds a Ph.D. in Management and Administration from University of Bradford, UK. Dr. Khan also completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Bradford. Dr. Khan has fulltime teaching experience for over 33 years. He gained teaching and research experience in several international universities including University of Bahrain, University of Brunei Darussalam, United Arab Emirates University, and Sultan Qaboos University. Dr. Khan has served as an Assistant Dean of Postgraduate Studies as well as Head of Department in some of the above universities. In terms of research and teaching, primary focus is in areas of strategic management, entrepreneurship, family business and international business. Dr. Khan has over 80 publications in numerous reputable journals, books and conferences. His current focus is in developing case studies based on companies in the GCC region in order to prepare relevant teaching material that are related to current and emerging themes in management and entrepreneurship. Dr. Khan has been a keynote speaker in multiple international conferences and has received numerous accolades in teaching and contribution in leadership to academic programs. His has published in reputed journals and has been a reviewer of papers for Thunderbird International Business Review, Emerald Emerging Market Cases Studies, The Case Focus, and Asian Case Research Journal.

EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Management and Administration, and M.B.A. from School of Management, University of Bradford, United Kingdom.

Phone:+971 2 691 7723
Email:g.khan@adsm.ac.ae

Dr. Rachid Alami

Digital Education Creator
Associate Professor of Management

Dr. Rachid Alami

Dr. Rachid Alami is an Associate Professor of Management at the Abu Dhabi School of Management. He earned his PhD in Business Administration from Paris Dauphine University in 2009. With over 27 years of experience in higher education and executive training, Dr. Alami specializes in leadership development, human resource management, and strategic management.
Dr. Alami has held key academic leadership positions, including Dean of the School of Health & Director of Master Programs at the University of Abu Al Cassis, as well as Director of MBA programs at Canadian University Dubai. His expertise extends to program accreditation, having chaired committees for both CAA and AACSB accreditation processes. Dr. Alami is also a certified executive coach and has worked extensively in organizational psychology, talent development, and career counseling. His dedication to education and research continues to shape business management practices and leadership development.

EDUCATION
PhD – Paris Dauphine University, 2009
MBA – University of Quebec / Paris Dauphine University, 2006
Master of Applied Positive Psychology – Anglia Ruskin University, 2014

Phone:+971 2 691 7777
Email:r.aroussi@adsm.ac.ae

Dr. Turki Fahed Al Masaeid

Academic Support Manager
Assistant Professor in Leadership

Dr. Turki Fahed Al Masaeid

Dr. Turki Fahed Al Masaeid graduated from Yarmouk University with a Ph.D. in Education. He has consulted for several local and international organizations in the fields of Education and evaluation. In addition to that, he worked for several years in academia, including Ajman University, Canadian University in Dubai, Aldar university college, and the University of Sharjah. Before joining ADSM, Turki worked for six years at the Ministry of Education as a senior curriculum specialist. Before that, Turki managed for nine years in monitoring and evaluation of the programs of the academic and career counseling department at the Ministry of Education in Dubai. As well as, Turki worked as a training consultant for many institutions, such as the Canadian University in Dubai and the Ministry of Education.

EDUCATION
Ph.D. – Yarmouk University/Jordan, MSc – Curriculum and Research, Yarmouk University, BSc Yarmouk University/Jordan.

Phone:+971 2 691 7776
Email:t.almasaeid@adsm.ac.ae

Dr. Divya Upadhyay

Assistant Professor of Management

Dr. Divya Upadhyay

Dr. Divya Upadhyay is an Assistant Professor of management at the Abu Dhabi School of Management. Dr. Divya has over 5 years of teaching experience with both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the UAE. She has completed her doctorate in the Conflict Management area and one of the essays from her dissertation work received a best paper award (Advanced Consortium on Cooperation, Conflict, and Complexity (AC4) scholarship by Columbia University, Earth Institute) in International Association of Conflict Management Conference. Her research papers have been published in International Journal of Conflict Management (ABDC, A Category journal) and IIMB Management Review (ABDC, B Category). During the course of her teaching stints, she has taught courses such as Organizational Behavior, Managerial Leadership, Human Resource Management and, Talent Management. Her research interest lies in exploring psychological processes in explaining human behavior in organizational context with over 20 publications and over 60 citations in reputable international journals and conferences. In last few years, she has been working on having deeper research of the psychological processes involved in cooperative and competitive behaviors. Recently, she has worked on a research project that examined the motivational factors that lead choices of teaching career among expatriate teachers in the UAE.

EDUCATION
Ph.D. Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, India.

Phone:+971 2 691 7717
Email:d.upadhyay@adsm.ac.ae

Dr. Mohamed Akoum

Chair of (MSQBE) Program
Assistant Professor in Quality and Business Excellence

Dr. Mohamed Akoum

Dr. Mohamed AKOUM, an Assistant Professor of Quality & Business Excellence at Abu Dhabi School of Management since 2020, boasts a decade-long career in International Management and Technology Consultancy, initially in Montreal and later in the UAE's Petroleum and Consultancy sectors. Notably a CIO and Vice President, he's advised global leaders like Oracle and Gartner, also guiding UAE educational institutions. Awards include Best CIO in MENA by IDC, SAP Quality Award, and Oracle Oil & Gas Industry Award. A recognized keynote speaker, Dr. Akoum champions best practices in Technology, Management, Petroleum, Quality, Strategy, and Leadership at renowned global conferences.

EDUCATION
Doctorate (Petroleum Management) from Grenoble Ecole de Management (France), Masters in Project Management from George Washington University (USA), Bachelor in Computer Science from Université de Moncton (Canada).

Phone:+971 2 691 7777
Email:m.akoum@adsm.ac.ae

Dr. Zainab Rawshdeh

Chair of BScM Program
Assistant Professor in Management

Dr. Zainab Rawshdeh

Dr. Zainab Rawshdeh is an Assistant Professor at the Abu Dhabi School of Management. Before joining our institution, she held a prominent position at the College of Business Administration, Prince Sultan University, a premier institution in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Zainab’s academic prowess is evident through her Ph.D. in Business Administration, with a specialization in Human Resources Management, from University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Notably, UKM is an AACSB accredited Graduate School of Business, standing tall at #129 in the QS World University Ranking. Her dedication to research is evident in the numerous papers she has published in Scopus-indexed journals. Dr. Zainab is has a unique lecturing style, skillfully breaking down intricate concepts to foster active learning among both undergraduate and graduate students. Her areas of expertise encompass Business Ethics, Organizational Behaviors, Human Resources Management, and Management Information Systems. With Dr. Zainab’s strong academic background and teaching prowess, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our faculty, enriching the learning journey of our students at Abu Dhabi School of Management.

EDUCATION
MSc – PhD in Business Administration (Human Resources Management) University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Phone:+971 2 691 7719
Email:z.rawshdeh@adsm.ac.ae

Dr. Lakshmi Radhakrishnan

Assistant Professor in Management

Dr. Lakshmi Radhakrishnan

Dr. Lakshmi C Radhakrishnan serves as an Assistant Professor at the Abu Dhabi School of Management within the Master of Science in Leadership and Organizational Development (MSLOD) program. Holding a PhD in Management with a specialization in HRM from MS University, India, she brings extensive academic prowess to her role. Notably, Dr. Lakshmi is a certified Specialist in Higher Education Pedagogy, having completed her certification from Harvard University's Derek Bok Center for Teaching & Learning. With over a decade of teaching experience, Dr. Lakshmi has nurtured both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the UAE. Her previous leadership acumen extends to her role as Dean of Academic Program Accreditation, where she collaborates closely with industry and Ministry of Education (MOE) specialists. Dr. Lakshmi is a Certified Professional Life Coach licensed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF-USA), reflecting her commitment to holistic student development. In her classroom sessions, Dr. Lakshmi frequently utilizes storytelling and experiential learning models, fostering an engaging and dynamic learning environment. She is deeply passionate about implementing Deeper Learning Heuristics and crafting Creative Learning Techniques to cater to diverse learning styles, thus ensuring an inclusive and immersive educational experience. Additionally, she is actively engaged in research, with a focus on the application of AI-driven and coaching-based leadership in forward-thinking organizations, thus contributing to the advancement of knowledge in her field.

EDUCATION
PhD – MS University, India; MBA (HRM & Marketing-Dual Specialization) – Bharathiar University, India

Email:l.radhakrishnan@adsm.ac.ae

Dr. Razan Al-Masri

Head of General Education
Assistant Professor of Management

Dr. Razan Al-Masri

Dr. Razan Al-Masri is an Assistant Professor of Management at the Abu Dhabi School of Management. She earned a Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management from Université Le Havre, France. Further enhancing her academic journey, Dr. Al-Masri held pivotal roles as an Associate International Researcher and International Program Coordinator at the European School of Administration Management Finance and Law in Paris. These roles endowed her with a deep understanding of educational methodologies, assessment techniques, and curriculum development. Her research focuses on the area of supply chain management, leadership and consumer behavior. For Dr. Al-Masri, teaching and learning transcends the confines of the course syllabus. She passionately believes in engaging her students to recognize their potential, address challenges, and shape a defined path for their careers. She aspires to provide a learning experience that blends academic rigor with real-world applications. She is committed to professional, academic, and ethical standards.

EDUCATION
Ph.D. Université Le Havre, France. MBA. Rafik Hariri University, Lebanon.

Phone:+971 2 691 7748
Email:r.masri@adsm.ac.ae

Dr. Reem Albayari

Assistant Professor in Mathematics for the Undergraduate Program

Dr. Reem Albayari

Dr. Reem Albayari is an Assistant Professor in Mathematics for the Undergraduate Program at the Abu Dhabi School of Management. She earned her PhD in Artificial Intelligence from The British University in Dubai in 2023, specializing in cyberbullying detection in Arabic text using deep learning.
Dr. Albayari has over a decade of experience in higher education and research, teaching courses in mathematics, programming, and data science. She has received multiple awards for her contributions to education and research, including recognition for her participation in UAE Hackathon and Abu Dhabi Ports innovation competitions. Her research interests focus on natural language processing, machine learning applications, and AI-driven solutions for social impact.

EDUCATION
PhD – The British University in Dubai, 2023
MSc – The Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences, 2007
BSc – Al-Zaytoonah Private University, 2005

Phone:+971 2 691 7777
Email:r.albayari@adsm.ac.ae

Lubabah Saba Alarab

English Instructor

Lubabah Saba Alarab

Lubabah Saba Alarab is an English Instructor at the Abu Dhabi School of Management. She holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Abu Dhabi University and a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Fine Arts from AlBaath University, Syria.
With extensive experience in English language instruction and curriculum development, she specializes in Cambridge and American curricula, standardized test preparation, and academic writing. She has held various roles in higher education and secondary institutions, focusing on student engagement, assessment strategies, and faculty development. She is a certified as a TESOL instructor and has contributed to advancing language learning through innovative pedagogical approaches.

EDUCATION
MA – Abu Dhabi University, 2011
BA – Al Baath University, 1997

Phone:+971 2 691 7777
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Visiting Faculty/Researchers

Dr. Davide La Torre

Professor of Analytics and
Artificial Intelligence

Dr. Davide La Torre

Davide La Torre is an applied mathematician and an expert in artificial intelligence and mathematical modeling. Currently, he holds the position of Full Professor of Applied Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence at SKEMA Business School, Sophia Antipolis Campus, France. Additionally, he is affiliated with various universities and research institutions worldwide. With over 25 years of academic experience, Dr. Davide has held permanent and visiting professor positions in Europe, Canada, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Australia. He has also served in administrative roles such as Associate Dean, Departmental Chair, and Program Head at several universities. Dr. Davide earned his HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) in Applied Mathematics from the Université Côte d'Azur (France) and his Doctorate in Computational Mathematics and Operations Research from the University of Milan (Italy). Furthermore, he possesses professional certificates in Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA). He has authored or co-authored over 220 publications indexed in Scopus, with many appearing in high-impact factor journals covering a wide range of disciplines, including Artificial Intelligence, Business, and Engineering.

Dr. Francesco Appio

Professor of
Innovation

Dr. Francesco Appio

Francesco Paolo Appio is a Full Professor of Innovation at the Paris School of Business in Paris, France. He earned his Ph.D. in Management from Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna in Italy. Professor Appio serves as a member of the Scientific Committee at the Abu Dhabi AI Management Institute (ADSM) and is a member of both the PDMA and IEEE associations. Recently, he has been also appointed as Affiliate Professor for the Interdisciplinary Center on Sustainability and Climate at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa, Italy. As visiting researcher, he had the opportunity to visit prestigious international academic institutions, including Bocconi University in Italy, MIT Sloan School of Management in the USA, K.U. Leuven in Belgium, and Ritsumeikan APU in Japan. His interdisciplinary research primarily focuses on the impact of digital transformation on innovation at various levels—ecosystems, cities, organizations, and teams—considering diverse perspectives such as sustainability, socio-technical systems, technological change, and innovation capabilities. He is also interested in exploring the relationships between science fiction and innovation, as well as the role of errors and failures in stimulating scientific breakthroughs. He serves as an Associate Editor for the journals Technological Forecasting and Social Change and IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, and is a member of the Editorial Review Board for the Journal of Product Innovation Management. His work has been featured in numerous respected publications including Organization Studies, Journal of Product Innovation Management, Information Systems Journal, Long Range Planning, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, International Journal of Production Research, and Industrial Marketing Management. Additionally, he is a guest editor for multiple special issues in journals like Journal of Product Innovation Management, Organization Studies, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, and Journal of Urban Technology. Finally, he co-edited a Routledge handbook on the ‘Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Business and Society: Opportunities and Challenges’ as well as a book on a technological innovation namely, Cubesats.

Dr. Raja Jayaraman

Associate Professor of Management Science & Engineering

Dr. Raja Jayaraman

Raja Jayaraman is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, USA. Dr. Jayaraman’s current research interests focus on a multidisciplinary approach to engineering problems applying systems engineering, process optimization, operational excellence, and digital transformation to characterize, model, and solve complex systems. His research targets applications in supply chains, multi-modal logistics, maintenance planning, and healthcare delivery. Dr. Jayaraman has over 16 years of experience in higher education institutions spanning India, the USA, and the UAE. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in supply chain and logistics, optimization, stochastic models, systems engineering, and quality management. With over 130 journal publications in the domains of engineering, technology, and business his research contributions have appeared in top-tier journals including Annals of Operations Research, IISE Transactions, Computers & Industrial Engineering, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, IEEE Engineering Management Review, Production Planning & Control, Energy Policy, Technology in Society, Knowledge-Based Systems, Expert Systems with Applications, Journal of Cleaner Production, Technology Forecasting and Social Change, Engineering Management Journal, and others. Dr. Jayaraman was recognized in 2022 and 2023 as Stanford University World’s Top 2% scientists and most influential researcher under the subject categories: Operations Research, Artificial Intelligence, and Information and Communication Technologies. Dr. Jayaraman is a senior member of the Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineering (IISE) and a member of the Institute for Operations Research and Management Science (Informs). He currently serves as Associate Editor for the International Journal of Quality and Reliability and an editorial board member of several journals.

Dr. CInzia Colapinto

Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship

Dr. CInzia Colapinto

Dr. Cinzia Colapinto, Ph.D. in Business and Corporate Finance. (University of Milan, Italy) She is Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at IPAG Business school (France) and the Department of Management, Ca' Foscari University of Venice (Italy). Her research interests focus on Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Strategy. In particular, she is interested in the role played by digital technologies on business model transformations and on their impact on the achievement of sustainable development goals by SMEs. She coordinated several national and European funded projects including Re:gen-u and UCAMP (Erasmus+ projects). Her main publications are in R&D Management, Management International Review, Management Decision, European Journal of Operational Research, Energy Policy, Annals of Operations Research. She is the author of several monographs, including Adaptive Decision Making and Intellectual Styles (Springer). She spent several periods as Visiting Researcher/Professor including: Fuqua Business School/Duke University (USA), London School of Economics and Political Science (United Kingdom), Queensland University of Technology (Australia), SKEMA Business School (France) and at Abu Dhabi School of Management (UAE).

Dr. Marco Repetto

Senior Data Scientist and AI Assessor

Dr. Marco Repetto

A Data Scientist with over six years of experience in data science, academic research, and teaching. Dr. Marco Repetto holds a Ph.D. in Economics and Statistics from the University of Milano-Bicocca, where his research focused on Explainable Artificial Intelligence in high-risk applications using Deep Learning in credit risk assessment. Marco’s collaborative efforts with ZHAW on a InnoSuisse project have been pivotal in developing a comprehensive AI certification schema to enhance standards and practices within the AI industry.

Affiliated Scholars and Industry Experts

Office of International Affairs and Executive Development

Dr. Hamad N. AlHammadi

Talent Acquisition Section Head

Dr. Hamad N. AlHammadi

Dr. Hamad N. AlHammadi is a distinguished Learning & Development (L&D) leader, talent strategist, and certified executive coach with over 15 years of experience in workforce development, leadership training, and organizational excellence. With a strong background in talent acquisition, competency-based learning, and employee engagement, he has played a pivotal role in shaping national workforce strategies in the UAE.
Currently serving as a Talent Acquisition Section Head in the government sector, Dr. Hamad leads initiatives to enhance talent pipelines, collaborate with educational institutions, and drive leadership development programs. Previously, he held key roles in corporate and public sector organizations, where he spearheaded service excellence initiatives, designed transformative leadership programs, and integrated innovative learning solutions across enterprises.
Dr. Hamad holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), reinforcing his expertise in strategic human capital development and organizational leadership. He has also earned multiple professional certifications, including CIPD Learning & Development Practice, Train the Trainer, and Executive Coaching.
Beyond his corporate contributions, Dr. Hamad is an active member of various leadership and youth development committees, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. His greatest strength lies in his ability to build and maintain meaningful connections with people, enabling him to drive collaboration, inspire teams, and create impactful learning experiences. Recognized for his contributions, he has received numerous accolades, including prestigious leadership and business research awards.
As an affiliated scholar, Dr. Hamad continues to contribute to research, mentorship, and the advancement of strategic learning initiatives, bridging academia and industry to drive innovation in workforce development.

Company: Abu Dhabi Government
Education: Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

Dr. Carrie Huang

International Relations Scholar
World Intangible Cultural Heritage Conservation Center

Dr. Carrie Huang

Dr. Carrie Hwang is an international relations scholar specializing in public diplomacy, alliance theory, and media studies. She earned her doctorate from King’s College London, where her research explored the intersection of international political communication and global strategic alliances.
Currently, Dr. Hwang serves as the Head of the World Intangible Cultural Heritage Conservation Center in the MENA region, leading initiatives to empower cultural heritage under the UNESCO convention. Her work focuses on the role of cultural diplomacy in fostering international cooperation and dialogue.
Before transitioning into academia, Dr. Hwang amassed over a decade of experience in media studies and international journalism. She previously worked as a journalist for Chinese State Media, where she conducted high-profile interviews with foreign state leaders, analyzing global political narratives and media influence on international affairs.
As an affiliate scholar at Abu Dhabi School of Management, Dr. Hwang collaborates on interdisciplinary research projects, bridging the fields of international relations, cultural heritage empowerment, and strategic communication. Her work contributes to deeper understanding of how media and culture can shape inter-state relations and cross-cultural engagement.

Company: World Intangible Cultural Heritage Conservation Center and Ruya Gallery
Education: PhD International Relations

Dr. Yousif Chai

Senior Research Fellow and Program Coordinator
Educators Without Borders Int.

Dr. Yousif Chai

Dr. Shaojin Chai is currently Senior Research Fellow and Program Coordinator at Educators Without Borders Int., an INGO registered in Geneva and Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Dr. Chai has wide expertise and a diverse portfolio of being an academic, policy adviser and social entrepreneur across the different fields in China, United States and Middle East. He was a faculty member and has taught courses on global studies, international relations in Zayed University and University of Sharjah in the UAE. He was also affiliated research fellow at China-Middle East relations program at Hebei University in China. He served as adviser in the UAE Ministry of Culture & Knowledge Development and Ministry of Tolerance to develop and advise on programs for cultural understanding, knowledge infrastructure and technology transfer between the UAE and China. He is the co-founder and vice president of Zhenghe International Peace Foundation in Washington DC, a multi-disciplinary think-tank to conduct research and advisory on China's global outreach and policy, especially along Belt & Road Initiatives. He also founded YAP Centre for Blockchain Studies in Dubai, a reseach center to develop innovative solutions of Blockchain technology in regulations, finance or logistics, incorporating its ethical implications. He was invited to give numerous lectures on cross-cultural intelligence, Sino-Arab economic development and innovation ethics for top bussiness schools and unicorn entreprises such as Peking University, Tsinghua University, China-Europe International Business School, and Tencent Group, etc. Dr. Chai graduated from School of International Relations at Peking University of China in 2006 and then got his Ph.D. in political science from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA in 2014.

Company: Educators Without Borders International
Education: PhD in Political Science