American University of Sharjah (AUS) was founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Sharjah. Firmly grounded in principles of meritocracy and with a strong reputation for academic excellence, AUS is renowned for distinction in teaching and research,accredited internationallyand recognized by employers the world over for creatinggraduatesequipped with the knowledge, skills and drive to lead into the future.
The synergy of academic excellence and dynamic campus lifethat embody the university's ideals of openness, tolerance and respect ensures that AUS attractsworld-class facultyand students who are poised to become the leaders of tomorrow.
AUS has cultivated a robust agenda for research and creative work that empowers faculty to deliver high productivity and quality, as well as to continue to develop graduate education, with the aim of becoming globally recognized for outstanding and innovative research and creative activity.
Aligning with the university's dedication to research excellence, our research centers are driving transformative and innovative solutions across various disciplines.
AUS faculty are leading and contributing to research that has benefit to the societies in which we all live. Their research achievements cross many disciplines, contributing to advances in emerging fields and influencing other research projects across the world. Read on to learn more about their work.
Funded by donors and partner organizations committed to innovation within different fields, AUS endowed chairs and professorships examine a variety of areas of study, providing resources and support to faculty members who lead significant research, mentor students and contribute to the academic community both locally and globally.
AUS is home to 10 professorships and chairs dedicated to fostering research and collaborations. These are:
Ahmed Siddiqui Chair in Gulf and Middle Eastern Studies
Bank of Sharjah Chair in Finance
Chalhoub Group Professorship in Luxury Brand Management
Dana Gas Chair in Engineering
Petrofac Research Chair in Renewable Energy
Riad T. Sadik Chair in Civil Engineering
Said T. Khoury Chair of Leadership Studies
Sheikh Saoud Bin Khalid Bin Khalid Al Qassimi Chair in Family Business
Sheilah Nama Majid AlQassimi Endowed Chair in Education Across Disciplines
Sir Eisa Saleh Al Gurg Professorship in International Studies
