CV

Academic Leader | Dean-level Administrator | Middle East & Global Policy Specialist

Senior academic leader and policy specialist with extensive experience in higher education across the Gulf, UK, and international contexts. Proven record in programme leadership, curriculum development, institution-building, and public policy engagement, with strong links to government, diplomatic academies, and international stakeholders. Public intellectual with sustained media and policy impact.

Academic Leadership & Governance

• Programme and curriculum leadership at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Oversight of teaching teams, quality assurance, and student experience
• Experience contributing to faculty strategy, recruitment, and academic governance
• Engagement with accreditation, review, and external advisory processes

Policy Impact

• Active collaboration with policy institutions, diplomatic academies, and think tanks
• Contributor to regional and international debates on Gulf security, regional order, and global politics
• Regular media commentary and public engagement on Middle East and international affairs

Publications

Author of leading works on Gulf politics, security, and international relations, including books and peer-reviewed articles with academic and policy impact. Publications adopted internationally on postgraduate and professional programmes.

Education & Honours

PhD (University of Exeter, UK)
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA)

Full academic CV available on request.