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Professor Ghassan AouadChancellor of Abu Dhabi University
Professor Ghassan Aouad became chancellor of Abu Dhabi University in January 2023. He joined from Applied Science University in Bahrain, where he was president for more than eight years. After completing his master’s and PhD degrees at Loughborough University (UK), he joined the University of Salford as a research fellow and progressed through to become pro vice-chancellor for research and innovation, and dean of the College of Science and Technology. Other roles include president of the University of Wollongong in Dubai and vice-president for academic affairs at Gulf University for Science & Technology in Kuwait. Furthermore, he served as president and vice-president of the Chartered Institute of Building. He is a member of the Advance HE Leadership and Management Strategic Advisory Group, a fellow of Advance HE and a fellow of the CIOB.
Abu Dhabi University is a leading university in the MENA region, providing graduates with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to become the leaders of tomorrow.
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Abu Dhabi University's international approach
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has a research focus on innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and addressing global challenges. The university’s research strategy is aligned with the values of excellence, collaboration, innovation, and relevance. ADU’s research goals include: Promoting nationally and internationally competitive research, Making a significant contribution to a globally competitive environment, Advancing knowledge, and Elevating the university’s global research impact.
Some of ADU’s research focuses include:
Sustainability
ADU’s Research Institute for Sustainable Futures (RISF) focuses on achieving the United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs). ADU also practices sustainability on its campus by implementing energy-efficient technologies and conducting public awareness campaigns.
Health
An NYU Abu Dhabi study in collaboration with ADU aims to determine how the health of UAE Nationals is affected by their lifestyle, environment, and genes.
Engineering
ADU’s College of Engineering is the largest engineering college in the UAE. Some of the research projects of ADU’s faculty members include medical imaging, machine learning, and computer vision.
Mission and vision
- ADU's vision is to be an exemplary university with a culture of creativity and inquiry that benefits its faculty, students, and society.ADU's leadership team works with students, faculty, and staff to fulfil its mission and uphold its core values.
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