1. AUS researchers named among world’s top 2% in Stanford–Elsevier List 2025

   ... through the end of 2024. In the career-long category, faculty members recognized exclusively for their sustained global research influence include Dr. Tod Laursen, Chancellor of AUS and Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Dr. ...

2. Dr. Giacomo Chiozza

   ... College of Arts and Sciences Giacomo Chiozza is an expert in world politics and statistical modeling. In his ...

3. AUS graduates win best presentation award in Berlin for AI-powered fashion design research

   ... from AUS in Spring 2025. The students were guided by Dr. Imran Zualkernan, Head of the Department of Computer Science and ... industries through rigorous programs led by accomplished faculty and grounded in applied learning, research exposure and real-world ... This direction is further advanced through CEN 2.0 Innovation , which embeds artificial intelligence, data analytics, ...

4. AUS marks its largest graduating class to date with 842 graduates at Spring 2026 Commencement

   ... of AUS. The occasion brought together graduates, families, faculty, staff and guests to celebrate a defining milestone for 842 graduates ... in the clearest way, the impact of our mission,” said Dr. Tod Laursen, Chancellor of AUS. “The Class of Spring 2026 has completed ...

5. AUS Board of Trustees approves strategic resolutions to advance academic excellence and institutional growth

   ... Key approvals include faculty promotions, major institutional projects, operating and research ... have helped position AUS for a successful future.” Dr. Tod A. Laursen, Chancellor of AUS, highlighted the significance of the ...

6. AUS researcher wins first place at Sharjah Sustainability Award for Innovative Carbon Sequestration Model

   ... Photo caption: Dr. Israa al Khafaf with Dr. Fadi Aloul, Dean CEN and project mentor Dr. Adil ... judges, Dr. Al Khafaf and the College of Engineering (CEN) faculty team emerged triumphant. Organized by the Environment and Protected ...

7. AUS climbs to record-breaking QS ranking with significant gains in employability and research impact

   ... global gains in employment outcomes, citations per faculty and sustainability rankings  American University of Sharjah ... in our students, faculty and research ecosystem,” said Dr. Tod Laursen, Chancellor of AUS.  He added: “What stands out this ...

8. AUS IISE student chapter wins Gold Award for the third time

   ... within the GCC. More than 200 attendees, including students, faculty and alumni from multiple regional universities, heard from nine ... of Industrial Engineering, with Head of the Department Dr. Abdulrahim Shamayleh serving as the club’s faculty advisor.  “We ...

9. AUS professor’s film Halal Dreams screened at Oscar-qualifying Seattle International Film Festival 2026

   ... of the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD), and Dr. Zinka Bejtic, Head of the Department of Art and Design at CAAD. The ... and globally recognized outcomes. The direct overlap between faculty research and world-class production standards demonstrates how AUS' ...

10. AUS signs MoU with Zayed Education Foundation to support scholarships and research opportunities

    ... joint initiatives that expand opportunities for students, faculty and the wider community. Under the agreement, the two institutions ... students, universities and the wider UAE community,” said Dr. Tod Laursen, Chancellor of AUS. “Our collaboration with Zayed Education ...

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