Prof Samar Ahmed

With over 25 years of experience in academic leadership and education management, Samar has dedicated their career to enhancing educational quality, developing innovative teaching methodologies, and guiding students and faculty toward academic excellence. A medical graduate with extensive expertise in higher education leadership, curriculum design, and accreditation, they have played a pivotal role in educational reform and creating effective learning environments.

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With over 25 years of experience in academic leadership and education management, Samar has dedicated their career to enhancing educational quality, developing innovative teaching methodologies, and guiding students and faculty toward academic excellence. A medical graduate with extensive expertise in higher education leadership, curriculum design, and accreditation, they have played a pivotal role in educational reform and creating effective learning environments.

As the head of the Education Support Unit at Dubai Medical College for Girls and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at DMU, Prof. Ahmed spearheaded curriculum design and faculty development. Their leadership was key in introducing contemporary pedagogical approaches to improve student outcomes.

Additionally, Samar served as Vice President of the Project for Quality Assurance and Accreditation at Ain Shams University, strengthening institutional evaluation and compliance with international accreditation standards such as CAA and WFME. Their involvement in regional and international academic collaborations, especially through the Regional FAIMER program, further reflects their commitment to educational innovation.

Samar’s research interests focus on the quality of education, education management, inclusive education, and the alignment of curricular reform with local and global needs.