Dr. Georges El-Nashef is an assistant professor of electrical engineering at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. He is a radio-frequency (RF) researcher with over 15 years of experience in both academia and industry.
His areas of expertise include high-frequency electronics, antenna design, RF systems for drones, radar technology, and AI-enhanced biomedical devices. His research focuses on material characterization, IoT-based gait analysis, and non-invasive biosensing technologies. He is currently engaged in active projects involving antenna engineering, wearable health technologies, and swarm robotics.
Dr. El-Nashef has held previous academic and research roles in France, Spain, Japan, and Lebanon. He has published in leading journals including IEEE, MDPI, Elsevier, and Cambridge, contributing to both theoretical developments and real-world applications.
His interdisciplinary work bridges electronics, healthcare, and robotics, with a strong focus on collaborative research that leverages emerging technologies to solve practical challenges in smart systems and healthcare innovation.
Dr. Georges Nehmetallah holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics and completed a one-year postdoctoral fellowship focused on applied mathematical modeling and computational analysis. He currently serves as an assistant professor of mathematics at the American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. His academic background bridges pure and applied mathematics, with expertise in mathematical modeling, and numerical methods.
Dr. Nehmetallah’s research explores computational approaches to complex systems, for engineering applications. He has contributed to developing innovative teaching methodologies that integrate technology and interactive visualization to enhance mathematical understanding.
Through his teaching, research, and curriculum development, Dr. Nehmetallah promotes the application of mathematics as a practical tool for solving real-world problems.
Gevorg Guloyan is a senior laboratory instructor in the Industrial Engineering Department at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. With a background in both Electrical and Industrial Engineering, he brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his teaching and research. His professional interests include project management, data analytics, and systems optimization. He holds the PMP certification, the Advanced Google Data Analytics Certificate, and has completed the Harvard Business School Online CORe program. Prior to academia, he gained industry experience in engineering management and media, applying technical and leadership skills in dynamic environments. His teaching aims to equip students with analytical and managerial tools essential for complex industrial systems.
Ghaliah Al-Mudhayyan is a laboratory instructor in the Civil Engineering Department at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. She holds a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. She specializes in supporting structural analysis and construction materials laboratories. Prior to academia, she contributed as a civil engineer at Kuwait Aviation Services Company (KASCO), managing renovation projects and overseeing project planning and scheduling. Her research focuses on nanomaterials, Environmental Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and Principal Component Analysis (PCA), emphasizing sustainable engineering solutions. Ghaliah is expanding her expertise in structural analysis to enhance both teaching and research.
Dr. Ghaylen Laouini is an associate professor of mathematics at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait, where he has served since 2015. He received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis in 2012 and an M.Sc. from the University of Pierre et Marie Curie and École Polytechnique, Paris. With more than twelve years of full-time teaching experience, Dr. Laouini has actively contributed to curriculum development, research publications, and international conference presentations, many of which were supported by AUM’s research fund.
Dr. Ghina El-Mir is an assistant professor of applied mathematics at the College of Business Administration, American University of the Middle East. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from La Rochelle University, France, as well as a Master's and Bachelor's in Mathematics from the Lebanese University. With over a decade of teaching experience across diverse disciplines—Business, Engineering, Science, and Fine Arts—Dr. El-Mir is known for her student-centered pedagogical approach. Her research spans geometric algebra, computer vision, image processing, artificial intelligence and mathematical analysis. She has published in reputable journals and presented at international conferences. Dr. El-Mir has supervised master’s theses and actively participates in academic development workshops. Her current work focuses on applying mathematical models to real-world problems, bridging the gap between theory and practical business and engineering applications.
Dr. Ghisseh Sarko is an assistant professor of English in the Liberal Arts Department, at the American University of the Middle East, Kuwait. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Essex, where her doctoral research focused on the acquisition of the English article system by native speakers of Syrian Arabic and French. Her research offers significant insights into the role of first language transfer and the challenges learners face with English article use.
Dr. Sarko’s academic background also includes an MA in Applied Linguistics from the University of Essex and a BA in English Language and Literature from Tishreen University. She completed advanced linguistic training at University College London.
Her research interests encompass second language acquisition, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), and language pedagogy. She has published in peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes and has presented her work at numerous international conferences, contributing valuable perspectives on the acquisition of English articles and bilingual language processing.
In addition to her research, Dr. Sarko taught a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses including ESP, research methodology, theories of learning and teaching, and academic writing.
Fluent in Arabic, Western Armenian, and English, with basic knowledge of French, Dr. Sarko integrates a multilingual and multicultural approach to language education.
Dr. Gholamreza Oskrochi is a professor of statistics at the American University of the Middle East, College of Engineering and Technology. He holds a BSc in Statistics and Computing from Shiraz University (Iran), an MSc in Biostatistics from Hasselt University (Belgium)—a program jointly organized with Harvard University (USA) and Imperial College London (UK)—and a PhD in Applied Statistics from the Catholic University of Leuven (KUL, Belgium).
Dr. Oskrochi previously served as a Senior Research Officer at Lancaster University, UK and as a Reader in Statistics at Oxford Brookes University, UK. He has extensive teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and has held leadership roles, including Head of the Medical Statistics Unit at Oxford (UK). In addition, he has provided consultancy services to pharmaceutical companies and research centers in the UK.
His research interests include statistical modelling, random effects and panel data analysis, medical statistics, and survival analysis. He contributes actively to the academic community through editorial board memberships and by serving as a referee for scientific journals. He is also a member of several professional associations, including ISCB and IWSM.
Dr. Oskrochi has published widely in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, and his work has received significant international recognition and citations.
Dr. Gokberk Can is an associate professor of accounting at the College of Business Administration, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. He is an educator with over a decade of experience in higher education. He holds a PhD in Accounting and Finance from Marmara University, complemented by a Master’s in Accounting and a Bachelor's in Economics. His research focuses on corporate finance, independent auditing, and corporate governance. Known for his problem-solving mindset and openness to new ideas and technology, Dr. Can is committed to continuous learning and helping students connect theory with real-world application.
Gokce Saglam is a senior instructor in the Liberal Arts Department at the American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. She has over 15 years of teaching experience and a background in educational leadership. She holds a B.A. in English Language and Literature and an M.A. in Theatre Criticism and Dramaturgy.
Since joining AUM in 2018, she has specialized in teaching soft skills and helping students improve teamwork, decision-making and problem-solving, critical thinking, time management, and adaptability. As a Certified Career Services Provider (NCDA), she supports students’ employability and career readiness. Her research focuses on identity formation, learning processes, and how educational experiences shape students’ career paths.