The University of Sharjah honored 23 faculty members who have been promoted to the senior academic ranks of professor and associate professor, recognizing achievements in research, teaching, and service across the University’s colleges. The promotions were approved by the University’s Board of Trustees at its 61st meeting. Thirteen faculty members were promoted to professor, while 10 advanced to associate professor.

At a special ceremony, H.E. Prof. Esameldin Agamy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, conveyed the congratulations of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University. He described the promotions as a significant milestone in the academic careers of the honorees. Prof. Agamy then praised the faculty members’ contributions to research that serves society and their role in advancing contemporary teaching methods to strengthen the learning experience. He said that the University’s defining strength lies in the cohesion and shared sense of purpose of its community. These values, he noted, begin with the University’s leadership and extend throughout the institution. He encouraged the newly promoted faculty members to continue producing high-quality research and contributing to the University’s progress as a leading institution in education and research.

Promoted to the Rank of Full Professor

The following 13 faculty members were promoted to the rank of professor:

• Prof. Mohammed Othman, College of Business Administration
• Prof. Mohammed Sokr Belbeis, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Prof. Firas Ghanem Ahmed, College of Sciences
• Prof. Nazzal Mansour Al-Kasawneh, College of Law
• Prof. Massimo Ragnedda, College of Communication
• Prof. Firdous Ahmad, College of Medicine
• Prof. Sheikh Mohammed Atiqur Rahman, College of Engineering
• Prof. Walaa Waheed Al-Khalash, College of Business Administration
• Prof. Ahmed Hussein, College of Health Sciences
• Prof. Abdelaziz Tlili, College of Sciences
• Prof. Sadat Mahmood Al-Hashimi, College of Computing and Informatics
• Prof. Khamis Younis Jaballah, College of Dental Medicine
• Prof. Hussein Mohammed Al-Mahdi, College of Sciences

Promoted to the Rank of Associate Professor

The following 10 faculty members were promoted to the rank of associate professor:

• Dr. Alaa Al-Taweel, College of Computing and Informatics
• Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Aziz Al-Omari, College of Dental Medicine
• Dr. Ram Kumar Bharadwaj Mantha, College of Engineering
• Dr. Karam Mohammed Gouda Mohammed Salem, College of Computing and Informatics
• Dr. Arif Maqsood, College of Engineering
• Dr. Mohammed Al-Mahamid, College of Business Administration
• Dr. Mays Medhat Mahmoud Sadeq Abdel Azim, College of Dental Medicine
• Dr. Thilal Jaber Kharabeh, College of Pharmacy
• Dr. Firas Jassim Jirjis, College of Pharmacy
• Dr. Laila Al-Obaidi, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences