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 The School of Engineering at AUD has been at the forefront of engineering higher education in Dubai. Our School is located in one of the fastest growing cities in the world, thus providing our students with a dynamic learning environment that is unparalleled elsewhere in the region. Our School of Engineering has experienced a phenomenal growth over the past few years in student enrollment as well as in stature among professionals in the region.
Since joining AUD as Dean of Engineering, my main goals have been to enhance the educational experience for our students, to support the faculty through a number of initiatives aimed at enriching their professional experience, and to partner with the region’s professional community with the objective of bridging the gap between academia and practice. We continue to build and equip our state-of-the-art laboratories and classroom facilities, to recruit faculty of the highest caliber, and to maintain accreditation at multiple levels for our undergraduate programs. We have initiating a field experience program for our students in collaboration with local and regional industry sponsors. Our students enjoy the unique benefits of international study tours and exchange programs in countries such as the USA, France, and Germany.
As our programs continue to grow, I am committed to ensuring that the professional yet personable student-faculty rapport continues to prevail throughout the School. This is what makes our programs unique and sets us apart from other institutions in the region. Through exposure to a modern liberal arts curriculum combined with cutting edge technological education, our graduates develop strong communication skills, ethical values, as well as professional and technical competence. We emphasize the importance of maintaining one's cultural identity while respecting those of others. Our students learn not only how to design and develop engineered systems, but also how to communicate their ideas professionally and develop real solutions for a real world.
The diversity of our student body and faculty in terms of cultural and educational background has been a great asset toward fulfilling our mission and objectives. Our faculty have set a number of short-term goals that include introduction of a master’s degree in construction management; facilities development for the newly established mechanical engineering department; positioning of the Infrastructure Sustainability and Assessment Center as an international repository for expertise in construction material durability; and the establishment of a number of competitive student scholarships in partnership with the industry. While our student enrollment is constantly on the rise, an aggressive student recruitment campaign is underway to attract the best and brightest to our School.
Our website is our gateway to students, alumni, community professionals, regional partners, and others interested in learning about the School’s programs and activities. Let us hear from you if you have comments, suggestions, or contributions.
Dr. Alaa K. Ashmawy, P.E.
Professor and Dean, School of Engineering |
