Dr. Maria Abi Aad is an assistant professor of mathematics at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. She obtained her Ph.D. in Pure Mathematics with honours from Lebanese University in 2017. Prior to joining AUM, she lectured part-time for five years at two private universities, teaching undergraduate courses in mathematics for engineering and pure math students. She has supervised numerous Master’s theses in discrete mathematics and published articles in Graph theory, notably in the topic of paths and cycles in tournaments.
Dr. Maria Kmeid is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at American University of the Middle East (AUM), where she has been serving since May 2025. She holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from INSA Toulouse, France, with primary expertise in geotechnical engineering, particularly deep foundations and diaphragm walls. Her research and professional experience span geotechnical design, soil–structure interaction, construction materials durability, concrete behavior, sustainable materials and material science, combining experimental, numerical, and field-based approaches, supported by both academic and industry-based experience. Dr. Kmeid has published in peer-reviewed journals, contributed to international research projects, and brings a strong commitment to high-quality teaching, research, and student mentorship.
Dr. Maria Kyriazis is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. She holds a master’s degree in chemistry and a Ph.D. from the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Southampton, UK. Her doctoral research focused on biochemistry, with particular emphasis on the development of inorganic nanoparticles for biomedical applications.
Following her Ph.D., she completed a three-year postdoctoral research fellowship jointly at the University of Oxford and the University of Southampton, where she further advanced her expertise in nanomaterials and their therapeutic potential. Her interdisciplinary work has resulted in numerous high-impact publications in leading scientific journals.
At AUM, Dr. Maria continues to pursue her research in nanobiotechnology while actively contributing to teaching and academic development. Her work aims to bridge materials science and biomedicine, driving innovation in targeted drug delivery and diagnostic tools.
Dr. Marsela Thanasi-Boçe is an associate professor of marketing at the American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. She earned her PhD in Marketing from the University of Tirana and holds integrated diplomas in Finance and Law. Certified as a Digital Marketing Professional (AMA/DMI) and trained in UC Berkeley’s Accelerator Mentorship Program (2023), she bridges scholarship and practice. Her research publications span digital marketing, consumer behavior, luxury retailing, CSR, entrepreneurship, and, most recently, AI-enabled business innovation and sustainability. At AUM she teaches across undergraduate and MBA programs, coaches student start-ups, and coordinates cross-departmental research initiatives. Marsela serves on the European Council for Small Business & Entrepreneurship and the Diana International Research Institute, advocating inclusive, tech-enabled entrepreneurship throughout the MENA region.
Dr. Marwan Hariz is an assistant professor of mathematics at the American University of the Middle East (AUM) in Kuwait, specializing in applied mathematics within solid mechanics. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Rennes 1, France, and possesses over seven years of academic experience through various faculty and research positions across France. Throughout his career, Dr. Hariz has taught mathematics at both undergraduate and graduate levels and has mentored numerous research interns. His current research focus involves utilizing advanced mathematical methods to solve complex problems in structural mechanics.
Mayssara Antar is a senior laboratory instructor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. He holds a Master’s in Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering and a Master’s in Engineering Management from the Lebanese University. With over 8 years of teaching experience and 3 years of industrial experience. His research focuses on membrane technology, wastewater treatment, and solid waste management. He promotes student-centered learning, encouraging collaboration and real-world application of sustainability concepts in engineering education.
Dr. Meftah Abuswer is an associate professor of chemical engineering at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. He holds a PhD from Dalhousie University, Canada, and has over 20 years of academic and industrial experience in chemical engineering. His expertise includes process safety management, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and risk assessment of dust and hybrid mixture explosions.
At AUM, he teaches Process Safety Management, Process Dynamics and Control, and Chemical Engineering Senior Seminar. His research covers CO₂ capture, interphase mass transfer, and advanced manufacturing technologies. He has published in high-impact journals and actively contributes to curriculum development, accreditation, and academic committees. He is committed to bridging theory and practice through innovative pedagogy.
Mehdi Moayyedian is currently holding the position of associate professor at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 2007. Following this, he pursued a master’s degree in advanced manufacturing and mechanical engineering, which he completed in 2011 at the University of South Australia in Adelaide, Australia. Subsequently, in 2013, he embarked on his Ph.D. journey, successfully earning his doctorate in 2017 from the University of South Australia. His Ph.D. research focused on the intelligent optimization of Mold design and process parameters in injection moulding.
Dr. Mehmet Aslan is an associate professor of Psychology and Pedagogy in the Liberal Arts Department at the American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology-Pedagogy with a research focus on attachment theory and school psychology. With over 12 years of academic experience in higher education, Dr. Aslan has served in multiple leadership roles, including Team Leader\HOD for General Education Department. His teaching and research span developmental and educational psychology, particularly in the areas of school attachment, bonding models, and student engagement. He has published in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to quality assurance initiatives, curriculum enhancement, and soft skills integration across disciplines. Dr. Aslan has been a member of the American Psychological Association and actively participates in academic development activities and international collaborations.
Dr. Mehmet Guler is a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. He previously held a Full Professorship at TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Turkey. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University, Bethlehem (PA, USA).
His industry experience includes roles as a senior structural and thermal engineer at CD-adapco (now Siemens) in Melville, NY, USA and as chief engineer at Temsa Global in Türkiye. He was also a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Arizona during 2013–2014. Dr. Guler has authored over 90 peer-reviewed journal articles and 20 conference papers, with expertise in contact and fracture mechanics, peridynamics, crashworthiness, and finite element analysis.