AUS Engineering Dean chairs the UAE Engineering Deans Council

The council brings together deans of engineering, information technology, and computer science programmes from universities across the UAE, acting as a national platform to advance engineering education, research, and academic standards.

Driving collaboration and national impact

Established in 2012 under the Society of Engineers – UAE, the council aims to share best practices, support accreditation excellence, promote collaborative research, and strengthen engagement with industry, government, and international organisations. As Chair for a two-year term, Dr Aloul will coordinate council activities, lead strategic initiatives, and improve collaboration among UAE engineering colleges to support the country’s development as a knowledge-based economy.

Academic leadership and global recognition

As Dean of AUS College of Engineering, Dr Aloul supervises more than 2,800 students and leads a diverse range of academic, research, and industry partnership initiatives. He is an internationally recognised scholar with over 160 publications, a US patent, and several prestigious awards, and has consistently been ranked among the world’s top scientists.