Staff profiles

Welcome to our Staff Profiles page at Oryx Universal College. Here, you’ll get to know our team of academics and scholars. They’re not just experts in their fields; they’re passionate about making a difference in students’ lives. Our staff believes in teaching beyond the textbook, preparing students to be leaders in a changing world. Each profile shares a story of dedication and a commitment to helping students achieve their best. Dive in to see the people behind our mission to provide education that goes beyond knowledge, aiming for a brighter, sustainable future for everyone.

Vice President for Academic Affairs

Prof. Mohammad K. Najdawi, PhD.

Professor & Vice President for Academic Affairs / Chief Academic Officer Read more

School of Computing and Data Science

Prof. Ali Jaoua

Professor & Acting Dean School of Computing and Data Science Read more

Dr Hafeez Ur Rehman

Assistant Dean of School of Computing and Data Science / Associate ProfessorRead more

Dr Ali Baydoun

Assistant Professor
Cyber Security Programme
School of Computing and Data Science

Dr Barra Touray

Assistant Professor Programme Leader of Cyber Security Programme School of Computing and Data ScienceRead more

Prof. Jihad Jaam

Professor & Programme Leader, Co-Ordinator of the Office of Research and Knowledge Transfer School of Computing and Data ScienceRead more

Dr Moutaz Atef

Associate Professor
Cyber Security Programme
School of Computing and Data Science

Dr Sardar Haque

Associate Professor
School of Computing and Data Science

School of Engineering and Construction

Dr Rafal Al-Mufti

Dean of School of Engineering and Construction / Programme LeaderRead more

Dr Asad Albostami

Assistant Professor - Civil Engineering Programme
School of Engineering and ConstructionRead more

Dr David Manase

Associate Professor & Programme Leader of Quantity Surveying Programme
School of Engineering and Construction

Eng. Dilba Kandiyil

Assistant Professor - Civil Engineering programme

School of Engineering and Construction

Dr Houssam Tlemat

Associate Professor - Civil Engineering Programme
School of Engineering and ConstructionRead more

Eng. Hamza Alkash

Assistant Professor - Civil Engineering programme

School of Engineering and Construction

Dr Malek Mohammad

Assistant Professor - Civil Engineering programme

School of Engineering and Construction

Mr Richmond Michelo

Assistant Professor
Quantity Surveying Programme
School of Engineering and Construction

Dr Wilfred Matipa

Associate Professor & Coordinator of Teaching, Learning & Assessment
Quantity Surveying Programme
School of Engineering and Construction

Dr Zehra Kutlu

Associate Professor - Civil Engineering programme
School of Engineering and Construction

School of Leadership and Business

Dr Moheeb Abualqumboz

Dean of School of Leadership and Business / Programme LeaderRead more

Dr Akinseye Aluko

Assistant Professor
School of Business and Leadership

Dr Khalid Samara

Associate Professor
School of Business and Leadership

Dr Mutale Katyoka

Assistant Professor
School of Business and Leadership

Mr Mohammed Mousoof

Assistant Professor
School of Business and Leadership

Dr Tripti Saha

Assistant Professor
School of Business and Leadership

Dr Haytham Besaiso

Associate Professor
School of Business and Leadership

School of Foundation Studies and Mathematics

Dr Mulshankur Sobnack

Associate Dean for Student Wellbeing & Success / Dean of School of Foundation Studies and MathematicsRead more

Dr Ahmad Alkasasbeh

Assistant Professor
School of Foundation Studies and Mathematics

Dr Adi Fejzic

Associate Professor
School of Foundation Studies and Mathematics

Dr Ahmad Alhasanat

Associate Professor
School of Foundation Studies and Mathematics

Dr Muhammad Sajid Iqbal

Associate Professor
School of Foundation Studies and Mathematics

Dr Taleb Alkurdi

Associate Professor
School of Foundation Studies and Mathematics

Dr Sabah Sabbah

Associate Professor
School of Foundation Studies and Mathematics

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