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AUS Leadership Cabinet





Dr. Björn Kjerfve (Ex Officio)

Chancellor, American University of Sharjah, UAE

Dr. Björn Kjerfve leads American University of Sharjah (AUS) on a national, regional and international level. In fostering educational excellence, as well as the development of the institution, he ensures that the university is fully engaged with both the local and international communities. Dr...

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Dr. Juan Sanchez

Provost and Chief Academic Officer

As Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Juan Sanchez sets AUS’ overall academic priorities and has management responsibilities for academic affairs at the university, colleges and school.  In his role of Chief Academic Officer, he works with the deans and the faculty to sustain and advance...

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Dr. Wei Zhao

Chief Research Officer

Dr. Wei Zhao joined AUS as the Chief Research Officer in January, 2018. Dr. Zhao has been Rector (President) and Chair Professor at Macao University since 2008. He previously served as the Dean of Science and Professor of Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute from 2007 to 2008;...

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Dr. Jeannette Vinke

Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Jeannette Vinke currently serves as the university's Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this position, Dr. Vinke has responsibility for Finance, Human Resources, Auxiliary Operations and Information Technology.  She joined AUS in 2008 as a faculty member of the School of Business...

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