Faculty & Staff

Exceptional faculty, inspiring success – our faculty combine academic excellence with industry expertise to shape future leaders.

Faculty & Staff

At City University Qatar our faculty and staff form a diverse and talented community of educators, researchers, and professionals. Together, they are dedicated to delivering high-quality education and fostering a supportive, engaging environment that prepares students for success in today’s fast-changing world.

Our academic staff combine scholarly excellence with real-world experience, enriching the learning journey with practical insights and applied research that supports Qatar’s national development. Their expertise spans a broad range of disciplines, from Business and Computer Science to Psychology, Education, and beyond. Ensuring students benefit from a well-rounded and future-focused education.

Equally vital to the University’s mission are our operational and administrative teams. From the Student Recruitment team guiding prospective students through their journey, to the admissions, academic support, and campus operations staff, every individual plays a key role in shaping the student experience. Together, our faculty and staff form the backbone of the institution, working collaboratively to uphold our values and drive continual progress.

Our Team

Mukhtar El Ali

Mukhtar El Ali

Head of Foundation Studies

Babak Rouhi Broujeni

Babak Rouhi Broujeni

Assistant Professor

Michael Thomas Nimmo

Michael Thomas Nimmo

Senior Lecturer - English & Foundation Studies

Maria Nazir

Maria Nazir

Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence

Nora Nuo-Yin Wang

Nora Nuo-Yin Wang

Assistant Professor

Habiba Akram

Habiba Akram

Senior Lecturer

Mohamad Orra

Mohamad Orra

Assistant Professor in Business Studies/ Head of BTEC Programme

Obada Al-Dimashki

Obada Al-Dimashki

Assistant Professor

Amna Jamshaid

Amna Jamshaid

Lecturer Psychology / Wellbeing Counsellor

Sheily Panwar

Sheily Panwar

Assistant Professor/ Course director of AI and Computer Science

Phaylinh Prang

Phaylinh Prang

Assistant Professor - Business - HRM and Leadership

Edmund Adam

Edmund Adam

Associate Professor

Fatma Chaabouni

Fatma Chaabouni

Assistant Professor in Computer Science

Jasmin Omercic

Jasmin Omercic

Assistant Professor - Business Studies

Talaat Elamin

Talaat Elamin

Associate Professor

Kimashnee Poonsamy

Kimashnee Poonsamy

Senior Lecturer - Business Studies

Komal Beg

Komal Beg

Senior Lecturer - Business Studies

Adnane Derbani

Adnane Derbani

Assistant Professor - Business Studies

Lorna McKenna

Lorna McKenna

Manager of Student Affairs

Michael Stellwag

Michael Stellwag

Head of Marketing & Recruitment

Shayan Chawla

Shayan Chawla

Business Development Manager

Rahaf Abuharb

Rahaf Abuharb

Admission and Records Manager

Yumna Karajeh

Yumna Karajeh

Business Development Executive

Nour Kechari

Nour Kechari

Business Development Executive

Sonia Das

Sonia Das

Business Development Executive

Mahmoud Al Hourini

Mahmoud Al Hourini

Business Development Executive

Muna Allouh

Muna Allouh

Marketing Executive

Yacine Daddibaba

Yacine Daddibaba

Graphics Designer

Sahar Ali

Sahar Ali

Admissions Officer

Muhammad Ali Bashir

Muhammad Ali Bashir

MIS Administrator

Professor Faris Gorashi, PhD

Professor Faris Gorashi, PhD

President

Magdalena Riley

Magdalena Riley

Vice President Operations & Quality

Dr. Dimitrios Diamantis, PhD

Dr. Dimitrios Diamantis, PhD

Vice President, Academic Affairs