Samy A. Mahmoud was the 5th chancellor of
University of Sharjah
The University of Sharjah ( ar, جامعة الشارقة, jāmiʿat aš-šāriqah; also known as UOS) is an Emirati private
national university located in University City, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It was established in October 1997 by i ...
(2008-2013), and formerly the acting president of
Carleton University
Carleton University is an English-language public research university in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1942 as Carleton College, the institution originally operated as a private, non-denominational evening college to serve returning World ...
(2006-2008).
Biography
Samy A. Mahmoud was the 5th chancellor of the
University of Sharjah
The University of Sharjah ( ar, جامعة الشارقة, jāmiʿat aš-šāriqah; also known as UOS) is an Emirati private
national university located in University City, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It was established in October 1997 by i ...
(2008-2013). Previously, he served as the acting president of Carleton University, appointed in November, 2006, after the resignation of
David W. Atkinson. He is at present professor of systems and computer engineering at
Carleton University
Carleton University is an English-language public research university in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1942 as Carleton College, the institution originally operated as a private, non-denominational evening college to serve returning World ...
, leading a research group on sensor technologies and platforms.
Dr. Mahmoud graduated from Carleton University in 1975 with a
doctorate
A doctorate (from Latin ''docere'', "to teach"), doctor's degree (from Latin ''doctor'', "teacher"), or doctoral degree is an academic degree awarded by universities and some other educational institutions, derived from the ancient formalism ''l ...
in
electrical engineering
Electrical engineering is an engineering discipline concerned with the study, design, and application of equipment, devices, and systems which use electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. It emerged as an identifiable occupation in the l ...
. He has served various roles at Carleton, including acting provost, vice-president (academic), dean of th
Faculty of Engineering and Designand chair of th
Department of Systems and Computer Engineering
See also
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List of Canadian university leaders
Since the development of the university sector in Canada a small number of Vice Chancellors (President/Principal) have served for 15 years or more. They include:
38 years: Sir John Dawson CMG (McGill 1855-93);
34 years: Cecil Jones (New Brunswi ...
References
External links
University of Sharjah WebsiteCarleton University's Website
Presidents of Carleton University
Carleton University alumni
Living people
University of Sharjah faculty
Year of birth missing (living people)
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