University Research and Creative Works Council

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The University Research and Creative Works Council (URCWC) supports the Vice Chancellor for Research in advancing the research enterprise at AUS. It plays a vital role in aligning academic and research activities, promoting a collaborative and supportive environment for research, and developing strategies that contribute to AUS’ growing reputation for excellence in research and creativity.

Through its work, the URCWC directly supports AUS’ mission to provide a transformative educational experience that emphasizes academic rigor, innovation and leadership. It also aligns with the university’s vision to be a leading institution in the region and globally, committed to producing impactful research that addresses both local and global challenges. By ensuring the integration of graduate and undergraduate education with the university’s research agenda, the URCWC also helps advance the university’s efforts in contributing to global knowledge and societal advancement.

The council further supports AUS’ commitment to innovation, creativity and global engagement by identifying opportunities for collaboration, innovation and external funding.

Through its strategic guidance, the URCWC ensures that the university’s research initiatives are impactful locally and internationally, strengthening the university’s role as a leader in research.

To explore how the URCWC's efforts align with and support the university's broader research goals, click here for insights into AUS’ research mission, strategic priorities, services, highlights and more.

Mandate

• Foster a supportive and enabling environment for research at AUS and assist in developing the University Research Strategy...

• Review and recommend new or modified research policies and procedures, research funding needs and allocations...

• Identify and recommend faculty and research staff hiring needs, as well as research infrastructure requirements...

• Ensure that the university’s innovation agenda, support functions and funding mechanisms are sufficient and aligned...

• Ensure that graduate and undergraduate education are optimally integrated with the university research agenda.

• Ensure that graduate student research assistant recruitment and allocation policies and procedures are aligned...

• Identify and promote opportunities for research collaboration with external stakeholders...

• Any other relevant matter that is brought to the URCWC by one of the members.

Membership

Steven Griffiths

Representation: Vice Chancellor for Research

Status: Chair

Duration: Ex-officio

Ingrid Liekens

Representation: Director, Internal Programs and Impact

Status: Secretary

Duration: Ex-officio

Matthias Ruth

Representation: Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost

Status: Member

Duration: Ex-officio

Mehdi Ghommem

Representation: Associate Dean for Research, Innovation, and Outreach, College of Engineering

Status: Member

Duration: Ex-officio

John Klironomos

Representation: Associate Dean for Research and Innovation, College of Arts and Sciences

Status: Member

Duration: Ex-officio

Joseph Colistra

Representation: Research Representative, College of Architecture, Art and Design

Status: Member

Duration: Ex-officio

George Christodoulides

Representation: Associate Dean for Research and Innovation, School of Business Administration

Status: Member

Duration: Ex-officio

Ghaleb Husseini

Representation: Associate Vice Chancellor for Research

Status: Member

Duration: Ex-officio

Ali Alnaser

Representation: Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Infrastructure

Status: Member

Duration: Ex-officio

Imed Nsiri

Representation: Chair of the Research and Professional Development Committee, Faculty Senate

Status: Member

Duration: Ex-officio

Kara Jones

Representation: University Librarian

Status: Member

Duration: Ex-officio

Amina Abdulrahim

Representation: Executive Director of ICT and IT Security

Status: Member

Duration: Ex-officio

Rami Haweeleh

Representation: Faculty Representative, College of Engineering

Status: Member

Duration: One Year, Renewable

Yousef Belhamadia

Representation: Faculty Representative, College of Arts and Sciences (Sciences Representative)

Status: Member

Duration: One Year, Renewable

Giacomo Chiozza

Representation: Faculty Representative, College of Arts and Sciences (Arts Representative)

Status: Member

Duration: One Year, Renewable

Ammar Kalo

Representation: Faculty Representative, College of Architecture, Art and Design

Status: Member

Duration: One Year, Renewable

Khusrav Gaibulloev

Representation: Faculty Representative, School of Business Administration

Status: Member

Duration: One Year, Renewable

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