American University of Sharjah Faculty Members Gain Global Recognition for Research Excellence
For the past 25 years, the dedicated faculty members at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) have been tirelessly working on innovative projects and engaging in fruitful collaborations, all while advancing their academic pursuits. Once again, AUS has received global recognition for these efforts. In a study led by Professor John Ioannidis from Stanford University and published by Elsevier BV, 21 of AUS’s researchers and faculty members have been acknowledged as being among the top two percent of researchers worldwide for the year 2021.
This comprehensive study assesses the impact of researchers using various metrics, primarily based on citations in 2021. The study provides two distinct lists – one recognizing researchers with a longstanding impact, where 9 AUS faculty members have been featured, and another acknowledging recent year impact, with 19 AUS faculty members making the list.
The AUS faculty members featured on these lists cover a diverse range of research areas, including but not limited to structural engineering, management, mathematics, supply chain management, brand management, privatization, cosmic-ray acceleration, psychology of language learning, construction management, cyber-physical systems, genetics, computational solids, earthquake engineering, IoT, polymeric drug delivery, fuel cell technology, MEMS simulation, cyber security, and inventory control.
From the College of Engineering (CEN), the esteemed Dr. Fadi Aloul, Dean of CEN; Dr. Mohamed Ben-Daya, Professor in Industrial Engineering; Dr. Moncer Hariga, Professor in Industrial Engineering; Dr. Rami Hawileh, Professor in Civil Engineering; Dr. Samir Emam, Professor in Mechanical Engineering; Dr. Tamer Shanableh, Professor in Computer Science and Engineering; and Dr. Ghaleb Husseini, Professor in Chemical and Biological Engineering and Dana Gas Chair in Chemical Engineering, have been recognized for their lifelong contributions. In addition, Dr. Sameh El-Sayegh, Professor in Civil Engineering and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering and MSCM Program Academic Coordinator; Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Ali, Professor in Computer Science and Engineering; Dr. Farid Abed, Professor in Civil Engineering; Dr. Jamal Abdalla, Professor in Civil Engineering and Riad T. Sadek Chair in Civil Engineering; Dr. Imran Zualkernan; Professor in Computer Science and Engineering and Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Dr. Amani Al-Othman, Associate Professor in Chemical and Biological Engineering; and Dr. Mehdi Ghommem, Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering have been acknowledged for their exceptional contributions in the recent year.
From the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), Dr. Yousef Salamin, Professor in Physics, and Dr. Ayman Badawi, Professor in Mathematics and Statistics, have made notable contributions in their fields. Dr. Tammy Gregersen, Professor in English; Dr. Amin Majdalawieh, Professor in Biology and Head of the Department of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Sciences; and Ruqaiyyah Siddiqui, Professor of Practice in the Department of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, have also been recognized for their outstanding work.
From the School of Business Administration (SBA), Dr. Narjess Boubakri, Dean of SBA; Dr. Rodrigo Basco, Professor of Management and Sheikh Saoud bin Khalid bin Khalid Al-Qassimi Chair in Family Business; and Dr. George Christodoulides, Professor in Marketing and Information Systems and Chalhoub Professor in Luxury Brand Management, have been acknowledged for their contributions.
Dr. Juan Sanchez, Provost and Chief Academic Officer at AUS, remarked, “AUS has built a strong reputation as a hub for research, scholarly, and creative activities in the region. The study is a clear recognition of the caliber of faculty at AUS and further evidence of the global, national, and regional impact of their research.”
Through the remarkable achievements of its high-performing students, the extensive network of successful alumni, and the diverse and accomplished faculty, AUS has established a prominent presence both regionally and globally. With 322 full-time faculty members representing 46 different nationalities, the university is steadfast in its commitment to foster and support their research, scholarship, and creative endeavours.
This comprehensive review of the research undertaken by AUS faculty members exemplifies their dedication to community engagement, where both basic and applied research align with the needs of the nation and the region. This commitment is further strengthened through collaborations between AUS and governmental and industrial entities, which facilitate research across a wide range of disciplines from engineering to mathematics, physics, business, and the social sciences.
