University Council
The University Council is headed by the president of the university and has the following in its membership:
- Professor Mohanad Ismael Alfiras, President of the University
- Dr. Hesham Mohamed Elmarsafawy, VP Academic Affairs.
- Dr. Zuhair Al Ani, COO.
- Dr. Osama Yaseen Alrawi, Dean, College of Engineering.
- Dr. Sherif Badran, Dean, College of CMT.
- Dr. Mahmoud Alzgool, Dean, College of AFS.
- Prof. Firas Mohamad, Dean, College of Law.
- Dr. Rumpa Roy, Director of QADC.
- Dr. Mohammed Alshekhly, Chair of Research Council, Secretary of University Council.
- Dr. Mohammed Aldawas, Chair of Community Engagement and Continues learning.
- Dr. Baligh Beshr, Faculty Representative.
- Ms. Baraa Al Samarai, Head of A&R Unit.
- Mr. Abdulla Imad, Head of Student Services Unit.
- Mr. Ahmed Sameer, Chair of Students Council.
- Skylights for Design Studios + Solar Panels for energy efficiency.
- Fabric Façade and Lighting sensors for whole GU main building.
- Solar Panels and GU Green Roof Project,
- Photometric sensors and windows’ actuators for daylight optimization.
- Water recycling solutions; self watering systems for GU green areas.
- GU main building Green Roof.
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- Compactors + Composters designed and produced using recycled materials at GU.
- The “Objects’ Clinic” at GU, for products’ life cycle extension.
- Transport: “GU Carpooling Mobile App”.
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- In coordination with Community Engagement & Continuous Learning Center, up to 35 Community Service Workshops conducted by Academic Staff and Admin Staff / per year.
- In coordination with Community Engagement & Continuous Learning Center, up to 15 site visits to associations and organizations involved in Community Service / per year.
- Events and competitions relevant to sustainability “The “3R’s” GU Event”, “SDGs GU Competition”.
- New life for 50 computers recycled for internal use / for donation.
- Promoting research, collaborative projects and participative approaches relevant to sustainability.
- Impact and radiance on the immediate environment, direct and indirect.
- Research on Sustainable Projects: Initiatives and Ongoing Actions:
- Proposed – Fabric Facade Project(testing, analysis, simulation, experiments, validation software…ext.); the proposal presented by the Netherlands consultant partner,
- Proposed – Ongoing Green corridors.
- Proposed – Greenhouses between the Design Studios.
- Proposed – Ongoing Green Roof Project.
- Proposed – Ongoing Main Entrance Green Lobby.
- Optimizing energy efficiency, designing efficient daylighting systems, developing water recycling solutions and considering “GU building” life cycle assessment based on scientific research.
- Make the GU building landmark in the surrounding socio-cultural environment.
- Develop new architectural style more attractive and sustainable to increase the number of registered students.
- Provide a positive impact of the campus interior environments on the wellbeing and comfort of both staff and the students.
- Creating a scientific value for the statistic data available about the implemented solutions for thermal insulation, cooling loads & natural ventilation, insulating materials currently used at GU buildings, and self-sufficiency solutions.
- Real sustainable practice implementation on the campus facilities and build environments.
- Supporting research collaboration at institutional levels (initiated research collaboration with Brunel University – UK).
- The expected research collaboration could be in terms of:
- Co-development of the required testing & experiments and validation of the simulations phase.
- Proposed ideas for the technical installation and feasibility studies.
- Collaboration on the implementation phase and research on relevant engineering processes.
- Publish research based on the implemented processes, selected projects and technologies employed.
Members
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Prof. Mohanad Alfiras
President of the University![](https://gulfuniversity.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/thumbnail_Dr.-Hesham.png)
Dr. Hesham Al-Marsafawy
VP Academic Affairs![](https://gulfuniversity.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/thumbnail_Zuhair.png)
Dr. Zuhair Alani
Chief Operating Officer![](https://gulfuniversity.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/thumbnail_Dr.-Osama.png)
Dr. Osama Al-Rawi
Dean, College of Engineering![](https://gulfuniversity.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/thumbnail_Sherif.png)
Dr. Sherif Badran
Dean, College of CMT![](https://gulfuniversity.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/thumbnail_Firas.png)
Prof. Firas Mohamad
Dean, College of Law![](https://gulfuniversity.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Zughool.png)
Dr. Mahmoud Alzgool
Dean of College of AFS![](https://gulfuniversity.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/thumbnail_Dr.-Rumpa.png)
Dr. Rumpa Roy
Director of QADC, Secretary of University Council![](https://gulfuniversity.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Shekhly-1.png)
Dr. Mohammed Alshekhly
Chair of Research Council![](https://gulfuniversity.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/thumbnail_Mohammed.png)
Dr. Mohammed Dawwas
Chair of CECL![](https://gulfuniversity.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Baleegh.png)
Dr. Baligh Bashr
Faculty Representative![](https://gulfuniversity.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/thumbnail_Baraa.png)
Ms. Baraa Al-Samarai
Head of A&R Unit![](https://gulfuniversity.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/thumbnail_Abdulla.png)
Mr. Abdulla Imad
Head of Student Services Unit![](https://gulfuniversity.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/WhatsApp-Image-2022-11-30-at-1.32.35-PM-1024x683.jpeg)