The School of Engineering at AUD has been at the forefront of engineering higher
education in Dubai. Our School is located in one of the fastest growing cities
in the world, thus providing our students with a dynamic learning environment
that is unparalleled elsewhere in the region. Our engineering programs
experienced a phenomenal growth over the past few years in student enrollment as
well as in stature among professionals in the region. We have one of the most
prestigious and influential advisory boards in the region, boast regional (MOHESR)
and American (ABET) accreditation for our programs, and possess the strongest
record among engineering schools in the region in terms of graduating student
placement in academia and in the industry. Our students enjoy international and
study abroad opportunities through mutual exchange agreement with top
universities such as Georgia Tech and Missouri S&T.
Since joining AUD as Dean of Engineering, my main goals have been to enhance the
educational experience for our students, to support the faculty through a number
of initiatives aimed at enriching their professional experience, and to partner
with the region’s professional community with the objective of bridging the gap
between academia and practice. We continue to build and equip our
state-of-the-art laboratories and classroom facilities, to recruit faculty of
the highest caliber, and to maintain accreditation at multiple levels for our
undergraduate programs. Our field experience program, in collaboration with
local and regional industry sponsors, exposes our students to the latest trends
and technologies and prepares them for successful careers even before they
graduate.
As our programs continue to grow, I am committed to ensuring that the
professional yet personable student-faculty rapport, a unique trait of AUD
Engineering, continues to prevail throughout the School's culture. Our small
class sizes guarantee the highest levels of interaction between faculty and
students. Through a modern liberal arts curriculum combined with cutting edge
technological education, our graduates develop strong communication skills,
ethical values, as well as professional and technical competence. We emphasize
the importance of maintaining one's cultural identity while genuinely respecting
those of others. Our students learn not only how to design and develop
engineered systems, but also how to communicate their ideas professionally and
develop real solutions for a real world.
The diversity of our student body and faculty in terms of cultural and
educational background has been a great asset toward fulfilling our mission and
objectives. Our faculty have set a number of short-term goals that include
introduction of a master’s degree in construction management; facilities
development for the newly established mechanical engineering department;
positioning of the Infrastructure Sustainability and Assessment Center as an
international repository for expertise in construction material durability; and
the establishment of a number of competitive student scholarships in partnership
with the industry. While our student enrollment is constantly on the rise, an
aggressive student recruitment campaign is underway to attract the best and
brightest to our School.
Our website is our gateway to students, alumni, community professionals,
regional partners, and others interested in learning about the School’s programs
and activities. Let us hear from you if you have comments, suggestions, or
contributions.
Dr. Alaa K. Ashmawy, P.E.
Professor and Dean, School of Engineering