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• Has been the Vice Chancellor of Four Universities.
• CEO of the Multinational Seer Oceana Group in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
• Youngest VICE-CHANCELLOR of a University in India.
• Youngest DIRECTOR of a Technical / Engineering Institute
• Advisor, Minister of Higher Education, Nagaland, Inda
• Advisor, Minister of Tourism, Govt. of Uttarakhand, India
• Been a DRDO Researcher, pioneering CADS in India
• Been Founder Director of many institutions imparting formal training in Engineering, Energy, Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Mass Communication, Biotechnology & Management faculties.
• Been the Chairman /’ Member of various Accreditation / Affiliation expert teams in India and abroad
• Vice President (India) by the prestigious International Accreditation Organization, Houston, Texas, USA.

• More than 20 years’ experience in Academics, Administration, Technology and Business.
• Awarded ‘Best Vice Chancellor for International Students” by Brand Essence, India, for Distinguished professional accomplishments in Education.
• Awarded ‘Pride of Asia Award” and Cited in the 3rd Edition of Asia’s Greatest Brands and Leaders 2018 by the Asian Business and Social Forum, Singapore, for Distinguished professional accomplishments in Education.
• Awarded ‘The Swiss International Distinguished Value Leadership award 2022” by Unicaribbean Business School, Nigeria.
• Awarded Commemorative Medal of Honour, Hallmark 2000 by the American Biographical Institute, Inc. USA in 1999. Has been the acting President of Energy Forum at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.
• Has worked as an Invigilator & Examiner for the Cambridge International College, UK. An active member of the IEEE inc. USA & the IET UK.

• Academic Director and Lecturer at International Business Academy of Switzerland.
• COO and Lecturer - Swiss Institute of Management and Innovation
• Academic Director and Lecturer - My Global World Education Group
• Adjunct Lecturer - Berlin School of Business and Innovation, Applied University for Media, Communication and Economics.

• Over 18 years of experience coaching leaders, family businesses, and organisations in leadership development and change management.
• Extensive teaching portfolio covering diverse subjects such as E-Management, Strategic Management, Organizational Behavior, and Healthcare Finance.
• Proven track record in program direction and academic leadership, with roles at esteemed institutions including Jumeira University and The American University in the Emirates.
• Strong background in project management and electromechanical engineering, with past roles encompassing positions at Pegel Al Rostamani LLC, Deyaar Development, and Energy International Corporation..

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Innovation and Change Management from The Arab Academy For Management, Banking And Financial Sciences.
• Master of Engineering (MEng) in Project Engineering Management from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Operations Management from Lebanese Canadian University.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Oakland University.

• Master of Business Administration from the University of Tirana, Faculty of Economy.
• Proven track record in program direction and academic leadership, with roles at esteemed institutions including Jumeira University and The American University in the Emirates.
• Integrated Diploma of the Second Level in Business Informatics from the University of Tirana, Faculty of Economy.
• Various specialized training programs on population studies, gender statistics, crime analysis, and survey methodologies from institutions such as the University of Geneva, UNFPA, and UNODC.

• Full-Time Lecturer at the Mediterranean University of Albania, specializing in statistics, advanced statistics, computer science, and data analysis.
• Head of Opinion Research Unit at IDRA Research and Consulting, managing complex opinion research projects and conducting data analysis using statistical packages such as SPSS.
• Professor of Statistics (Part-Time) at Catholic University "Our Lady of Good Council," where responsibilities include preparing lectures, conducting seminars, and supervising student assignments.
• Head of Social Development Statistics at the Institute of Statistics of Albania, overseeing the collection, analysis, and presentation of quantitative information in various social statistics domains.
• Project Coordinator and Research Analyst for national and regional projects focusing on topics such as violence against children, human trafficking, gender equality, and family-friendly policies.
• Assistant Professor of Statistics (Part-Time) at the University of Tirana, conducting seminars, exercises, and laboratory works on statistics for students.

• MSc cohorts with 100% success rate, graduated as a qualified teacher in 2005, I have 20 years’ experience in the field of international education and research that is linked to healthcare.
• Currently coaching PhD students.
• Child and adult training at advanced clinical levels.
• Research and publication
• Nursing and Midwifery registration
• Safeguarding and abuse
• Infection prevention and control
• Neurosurgery/ICU/psychiatry/psychology
• Paediatrics
• Women’s Health
• Emergency
• Trauma
• Disaster management

• Speaker at International Nursing Health Conference for Disaster Management Germany 2018
• Speaker at International Conference for Disaster Medicine Ministry of Health War Office, Riyadh 2019
• Member of Panel for SSBMT Conference Riyadh 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023
• Speaker for Disaster Management Preparation 2022: University of Philippines
• Speaker at the British Embassy Riyadh- Women in Leadership 2021
• Speaker at the 10th International Conference on Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice, London: 2023
• Keynote speaker at RCN Conference August 15 th 2023: Building a Framework of CQI in Health Care.

• Professorship (Healthcare). PhD Science (Nursing). MSc Advanced Nursing Practice, MA Education.
• PGCD (teacher training), BSc Hons. , RGN, Pediatric Special Needs Training.

• Studies in Social Pedagogy and Andragogical Sciences, Leiden University (1984).
• Specialization in Social and Preventive Psychiatry, Erasmus University Rotterdam (1982).
• Ayurvedic Practitioner Training, New Delhi (1994).
• Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa, 2023).
• Professorship in Transnational Migration Studies, EIMT Zürich (2025–2030).

Offer strategic academic leadership in the interdisciplinary space within Girmitiyalogy. Coordinate research partnerships internationally, design models for institutions and governance for global research collaborations, and advance decolonial archival studies and restorative justice research.

Advised on the development of multicultural education reform in Rotterdam. Developed and implemented frameworks for psychosocial interventions to facilitate inclusive schooling. Trained school staff and assisted in the development of municipal education policy in a changing urban landscape.

Developed and conducted leadership programmes and curriculum design in multicultural education. Also, mentored postgraduate scholars and facilitated academic capacity building programmes.

Trained over 100 PhD scholars and academic professionals from over 40 countries to strengthen international cooperation in digital humanities, archival preservation, and genealogical reconstruction.

• Intercultural Education and Multicultural Policy Development
• Transformational Psychosocial Intervention Frameworks
• Decolonial Archival Research and Digital Humanities
• Curriculum Design (BA/MA/PhD Programmes)
• International Academic Governance and Institutional Development
• Restorative Justice and Ethical Historiography
• Governance Evaluation through the Purushartha Framework

Dr. Singh has authored and edited numerous publications on multiculturalism, migration history, Ayurveda, and integrative knowledge systems, among other subjects. Some of his publications include:

• Homogenization in Multiculturality (Mumbai, 2024).
• Verlaten Verleden – De Hindostaanse exodus uit Suriname (Rotterdam, 2021).
• Verliesgevoelens door multiculturalisme (2025).
• Inclusive Vedanta in Western Science (forthcoming, 2026).
• RSI genezen met Ayurveda-therapie (2000).
• Ayurveda – Gids voor een gezond voedingspatroon in het gezin (1998).

Dr. Singh’s main research themes include:

• Indentured labor as a crime against humanity,
• Transnational migration of Indian indentured laborers,
• Ethical historiography under the Itihāsa paradigm
• Archival Justice and Genealogical Restoration
• Governance Evaluation through the Purushartha Framework

Dr. Tanios El-Khoury is an accomplished urban development strategist with over 35 years of experience in master planning, infrastructure development, and landscape design across the Middle East, South Asia, Europe, and North America. A C-level executive, he has led billion-dollar megaprojects and complex multidisciplinary programs, combining strategic vision with technical expertise.

He is passionate about sustainable city planning and mentoring future leaders in urban development through real-world case studies and industry challenges.

Work Experience Highlights:

• Regional Director – Urban Development, Egis Group – Leading large-scale urban planning programs across the Middle East.
• Director, GCLA – GRM International (KSA Branch) – Managed operations, business development, and project execution.
• Program Director, NEOM Executive PMO – Oversaw integrated planning for a major smart city megaproject.
• Program Manager & Senior Master Planner, Jacobs Engineering – Led major urban redevelopment and infrastructure projects.
• General Manager, GCLA – GRM International (Dubai) – Directed international urban and landscape projects.
• Senior Consultant, FORMS International (Qatar) – Contributed to large-scale infrastructure planning and coordination.
• General Manager, WaterTech United (Qatar) – Oversaw operations and project execution.
• Urban Planning & Landscaping Dept. Manager, Unifert International – Led regional planning functions.
• Head Landscaping Engineer, Exotica s.a.l. – Managed design and implementation.
• Landscaping Engineer, CH2M (Seattle) – Worked on infrastructure and landscape design projects.

Core Expertise:

• Urban and regional master planning
• Infrastructure and land-use planning
• Project and program management (PMO leadership)
• Landscape architecture and environmental planning
• Smart city frameworks and governance models
• Stakeholder coordination

Education:

• Doctorate in Business Administration (PhD, DBA) – European Institute of Management & Technology (EIMT)
• Bachelor of Science in Horticulture/Agriculture (Minor: Landscape Architecture) – Washington State University, USA

Certifications & Training:

• Strategic Planning & Project Management – IBM Institute, Berlin
• Smart Cities & Infrastructure Systems – EPFL, Lausanne
• Additional training in PMP, Health & Safety, and Professional Ethics (CH2M, Jacobs Engineering, Egis Group)

Technical Proficiencies:

• AutoCAD, Photoshop CS6, SketchUp
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Aconex, Asite, GIS
• Internet Applications

Prof. Dr. Jennifer Safran is an accomplished scholar, lecturer, author, and educational innovator with over 15 years of experience in vocational and higher education. She is recognised for her expertise in competency-based learning, assessment design, business education, and the integration of digital technologies into modern learning environments.

Her work bridges academic excellence with practical application, focusing on evidence-based didactics, digital transformation in education, and the development of innovative AI-supported learning solutions. Through her teaching, research, publications, and educational technology initiatives, she continues to contribute to the advancement of vocational and adult education in the digital age.

Work Experience Highlights:

• Freelance Lecturer, Author & Education Specialist (2011–Present) – Delivering teaching and professional training in business administration, leadership, controlling, human resource management, and vocational education.
• Educational Content Developer – Designing study materials, case studies, examination tasks, and competency-based learning frameworks for vocational and higher education.
• Digital Learning Innovator – Developing AI-supported learning applications and digital learning environments to promote sustainable competence development.
• Vocational Education Consultant – Preparing professionals for advanced vocational qualifications, IHK examinations, and AEVO trainer certification programmes.
• Examiner, IHK Examination Boards – Serving for more than 15 years in examination and assessment roles, supporting quality assurance in vocational qualifications.

Core Expertise:

• Vocational and Adult Education
• Competency-Based Learning and Assessment Design
• Business Education and Management Studies
• Human Resource Management and Leadership Development
• Digital Learning and Educational Technologies
• AI-Supported Learning Processes
• Examination Design and Qualification Systems
• Educational Content Development and Curriculum Design
• Evidence-Based Didactics and Learning Innovation

Education:

• Doctorate in Vocational Education and Training (PhD equivalent), Cum Laude - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany
• Master of Arts (MA), Adult Education - University of Kaiserslautern, Germany
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) - IU International University, Germany
• Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration - South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Publications & Educational Media:

• Author – Die schriftliche IHK-Prüfung
• Author – Die praktische AEVO-Prüfung
• Developer of academic course content, vocational training resources, study guides, examination materials, and digital learning applications.

Certifications & Professional Engagement:

• Certified Real Estate Specialist (IHK)
• Certified Trainer (IHK)
• Certified Live Online Trainer
• Over 15 Years of Service as an IHK Examination Board Examiner
• Extensive Experience with Virtual Learning Environments and Digital Education Platforms

Technical Proficiencies:

• Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Digital Learning Platforms & Virtual Classrooms
• AI-Supported Learning Applications
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Educational Content Development Tools
• Online Assessment & Examination Systems

Academic Profile:

Prof. Dr. Jennifer Safran's work is distinguished by the integration of academic rigour, practical relevance, and educational innovation. By combining established pedagogical frameworks with emerging digital technologies and AI-enabled learning solutions, she is helping shape the future of vocational and adult education while promoting effective, sustainable, and learner-centred educational experiences.