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Leadership Cabinet

Dr. Tod A. Laursen

Chancellor, American University of Sharjah, UAE

Dr. Tod Laursen is Chancellor of American University of Sharjah (AUS), coming to AUS after almost eleven years as leader of Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi, SUNY Polytechnic Institute in New York, and Wigwe University in Nigeria, with an additional two years of service as the chief academic...

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Dr. Mohamed El-Tarhuni

Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost

As the Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost, Dr. Mohamed El-Tarhuni oversees AUS’ overall academic priorities and has management responsibilities for academic affairs at the university, colleges and school.  He works with the deans and the faculty to sustain and advance the...

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Shaima Bin Taliah

Vice Chancellor for Student Experience

Shaima Bin Taliah is a highly accomplished and versatile professional, currently serving as the Vice Chancellor for Student Experience at American University of Sharjah (AUS). In this role, she leads the Office of Student Affairs, overseeing student engagement and leadership programs,...

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Dr. Steven Griffiths

Professor and Vice Chancellor for Research

Dr. Steven Griffiths is Professor and Vice Chancellor for Research at the American University of Sharjah (AUS). Prior to joining AUS, he served as Senior Vice President for Research and Development (R&D) and Professor of Practice at the Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KU),...

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Ali Alsuwaidi

Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration

Eng. Ali Alsuwaidi is one of the influential leaders in the facilities management (FM) and asset management industry in the Middle East. He has been actively involved  since the industry’s early stages and has undertaken a range of prestigious, mission-critical, high-profile assignments. His...

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