Dr. Ibrahim Elewah is an Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering and Learning Quality and Accreditation Coordinator at the American University of the Middle East (AUM). His academic specialization spans engineering education, digital systems, and emerging educational technologies. He holds a Ph.D. in Optoelectronics from University Sains Malaysia (USM), along with a Master’s degree from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport. His academic training combines advanced research in optical wireless communication systems with a strong focus on engineering pedagogy. Dr. Elewah has extensive academic and professional experience, having previously served as a faculty member and program head at the American College of the Middle East (ACM). He has played a significant role in faculty development, curriculum enhancement, and research collaboration across engineering disciplines. His research interests include engineering education, digital logic design, innovative teaching tools, and accreditation-driven quality assurance. He is the developer of the “Cubes Teaching Kit,” an innovative method for simplifying Boolean logic for engineering students, including learners with special educational needs. Dr. Elewah is an active ABET Program Evaluator and contributes to accreditation and quality assurance initiatives. He regularly participates in international conferences, professional workshops, and scholarly activities, and is a senior member of IEEE.
Dr. Ibrahim Mohamed is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Kuwait. With a strong academic background in thermo-fluid sciences, his research primarily focuses on heat transfer enhancement using nanofluids, performance optimization of internal combustion engines (both two-stroke and four-stroke), and aerodynamic analysis of fluid flow systems. Through his academic journey, he has developed expertise in experimental and computational approaches, combining theory with practical applications to address efficiency and sustainability challenges in modern mechanical systems.
His contributions include advancing the understanding of nanofluid behavior in heat exchangers to improve thermal performance, as well as investigating combustion characteristics and emission reduction strategies in internal combustion engines. He has also carried out aerodynamic studies that provide insights into drag reduction and improved flow efficiency, which have potential applications in both automotive and aerospace engineering.
By integrating innovative materials and advanced simulation techniques, Ibrahim Mohamed continues to contribute to the development of energy-efficient and environmentally conscious engineering solutions within the broader field of thermo-fluids.
Ilaf Abul is a laboratory instructor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. She holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from University College Dublin and a master’s degree with distinction in structural engineering from the University of Leeds. Her master’s research specialized in structural optimization for sustainable development, focusing on minimizing embodied carbon and energy in concrete. Ilaf has presented her work at international conferences and is currently researching nano-calcined halloysite’s effect on concrete drying shrinkage. Additionally, Ilaf serves as the E-Learning coordinator.
Dr. Ilyes Boulkaibet is an associate professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. He holds a Doctor of Engineering degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, and a Ph.D. in Electronics from the University of Constantine 1, Algeria.
His multidisciplinary research focuses on advanced control systems—particularly fault-tolerant control—optimization for complex nonlinear systems, and finite element model updating. A key theme in his work is the integration of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence techniques into control and model-updating frameworks, aimed at enhancing the intelligence, robustness, and efficiency of engineering systems.
Dr. Boulkaibet is committed to developing innovative solutions for complex engineering challenges and contributes actively to teaching and research at AUM.
Dr. Imad Chehade is an assistant professor of finance and economics at the College of Business Administration, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. He holds a PhD in Financial and Digital Economics from the University of Rouen Normandy, France. His research interests include blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), sustainable development, and water resource management. Dr. Chehade has taught at renowned institutions including the University of Paris-Saclay. He is also an associate researcher at the Economics Laboratory of Rouen Normandy (LERN, UR 4702). He is a certified entrepreneur through PÉPITE Normandie and Alyra Blockchain School in Paris, and has served as a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Ambassador at Normandy University, actively promoting sustainability and innovation in academic and professional communities.
Dr. Iranda Kurtishi holds a Ph.D. in English Language and Literature from South East European University (SEEU), North Macedonia, alongside an MA in English Language Teaching and a BA in Education - English Language from the same institution. Since 2019, Dr. Iranda holds the position of an assistant professor in the Liberal Arts Department at the American University of the Middle East. Prior to this, she served as a senior English lecturer at SEEU for over a decade. Certified in CELTA, Dr. Iranda has a strong research focus on English language teaching methodology, differentiation, and motivation in EFL classrooms. At AUM, she contributes to course moderation, curriculum development, and Exam Unit operations—with a strong commitment to integrating innovative technologies into education.
Dr. Ivanna Shubina is an associate professor of Psychology in the Liberal Arts Department at the American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait, with over 20 years of experience. She also served for seven years at the University of Humanities and Economics in Lodz, Poland. Her expertise includes Positive Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and Psychotherapy. She has supervised master's theses and contributed to curriculum development and student mentoring. Her work blends theory and practice, aimed at enhancing student experience and institutional impact.
Dr. Jack Arayro holds a Ph.D. in condensed matter physics and nanoscience from the University of Aix-Marseille (2016), an M.Sc. in physics with a focus on nuclear materials from Claude Bernard University of Lyon (2012), and a B.Sc. in physics from the Lebanese University (2010). He is currently an associate professor in the physics department at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait, where he has served as a full-time faculty member since 2017. In addition to his teaching and research responsibilities, Dr. Jack has been the coordinator of academic activities in the department since 2018. He previously held a postdoctoral position at the MIT Energy Initiative (MITei) in the USA, focusing on energy-related materials, and worked as a research engineer at the Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire (IRSN) in France. His research interests include nuclear materials, radiation shielding, and nanoscale material behavior under extreme conditions.
Dr. Jacqueline Saliba is an associate professor of civil engineering at the College of Engineering & Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. She holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from Centrale Nantes and an HDR in Mechanics from the University of Bordeaux. With over 15 years of academic and research experience in France and Kuwait, her research expertise includes the hydro-mechanical behavior of cementitious materials, multiscale modeling, non-destructive evaluation, and eco-friendly construction materials. Dr. Saliba has authored over 90 peer-reviewed publications, supervised numerous doctoral theses, and contributed to regional and international research projects. She actively serves as a reviewer and editor for scientific journals and conference committees, promoting sustainable innovation in construction engineering.
Dr. Jamaloddin Jamali is an associate professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait.
He holds a Ph.D. from Western University, Canada, specializing in advanced materials. With 12 years of international university teaching experience and 12 years in industry across the oil & gas, steel, and automotive sectors, he brings extensive expertise in mechanical design, inspection, and materials testing. His core specializations include the mechanical and fracture testing of polymer matrix composites, lightweight design, and pressure vessel analysis. He is proficient in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using software such as LS-DYNA and ANSYS. Dr. Jamali’s research centers on nanocomposites, supported by high-quartile publications. As an Associate Professor at AUM, he is dedicated to curriculum enhancement and fostering student success in courses including Structure and Properties of Materials, Mechanics of Materials, and Statics—consistently bridging academic theory with practical application.