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Councils

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  • Prof. Dr. Firas Issa

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    Member of the Scientific Council

    • Expert and academic in Computer Engineering, Networks, and Information Technology, with over twenty years of experience in IT infrastructure management, cybersecurity, and e-payment systems.
    • Served in senior leadership positions at the Central Bank of Syria, including Director of Information Technology and Director of Payment Systems.
    • Played a leading role in developing national information security policies and establishing Syria’s national e-payment infrastructure.
    • Published several peer-reviewed papers and taught advanced IT courses at public and private universities.
    • Recognized for his strategic management approach and ability to design and implement technology plans that meet the highest standards of quality and information security.

  • Prof. Dr. Ghassan Al-Nemr

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    Secretary of the Scientific Council

    • Senior Software Engineer and Database Director with over twenty years of international experience in software engineering, data architecture, and IT infrastructure management.
    • Holds a Ph.D. in Information Engineering from INSA Lyon – France, fluent in English and French, and a Canadian citizen.
    • Distinguished for leading complex technological projects across academia, government, and the private sector, specializing in developing intelligent data management and operational analytics systems using AWS, Python, and Power BI.
    • Has an outstanding record in designing integrated digital solutions, building advanced databases, developing software applications, and managing multinational technical teams, focusing on innovation and digital transformation within educational, financial, and healthcare institutions.

  • Prof. Dr. Kristen Brustad

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    Honorary Member of the Scientific Council

    • Holds a Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University (1991).
    • Served as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, and previously as a faculty member at Emory University.
    • Renowned academic in Arabic linguistics, comparative grammar, and dialectology, with research covering Maghrebi, Egyptian, Syrian, and Kuwaiti dialects, as well as Arabic literature, cultural traditions, and modern Arabic pedagogy.
    • Contributor to the international CASA (Center for Arabic Study Abroad) program at the American University in Cairo, and recognized among the world’s leading experts in Arabic language instruction and modern Arab culture studies.

  • Prof. Dr. Mahdi Al-Eish

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    Member of the Scientific Council

    • Ph.D. in Teaching Foreign Languages, Ohio State University.
    • M.A. in General Linguistics, Ohio State University.
    • Director of the M.A. Program in Applied Linguistics at the Syrian Virtual University.
    • Volunteer lecturer and assistant supervisor for master’s and doctoral theses in Arabic linguistics in both Arabic and English at the Higher Institute of Languages, Damascus University…

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  • Prof. Dr. Mohammad Al-Hreesi

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     Member of the Scientific Council

    • Holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Periodontology, and a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Damascus University.
    • Over fifteen years of academic and clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases, cosmetic gum surgery, and dental implants.
    • Currently Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at the International University for Science and Technology (IUST), and Assistant Professor and Lecturer at the same institution.
    • Instructor at the Syrian Board of Dental Specialties, and practicing Periodontist and Implant Specialist in Damascus.
    • Experienced in academic supervision and curriculum development, with several scientific publications in his specialty fields of periodontology and implantology

  • Prof. Dr. Mounir Shalish Hassan

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    Vice-Chairperson of the Scientific Council

    • Specialist in Otolaryngology (ENT), Head and Neck Surgery, and Rhinoplasty; Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine – Damascus University.
    • Has over twenty years of clinical and surgical experience, and is regarded as one of the leading rhinoplasty experts in the region, having performed more than 20,000 successful nasal surgeries in addition to extensive experience in facial and neck aesthetic surgery.
    • Combines academic expertise with advanced surgical practice, supervising numerous master’s theses at Damascus University and leading specialized workshops in non-surgical aesthetics at Latine Medical Center and Al-Mowasat University Hospital.
    • Founder and Director of Latine Medical Center in Damascus, one of the foremost centers for medical and aesthetic surgery; author of multiple publications on surgical and non-surgical facial aesthetics; and a frequent speaker at national and international medical conferences, including those organized by Damascus University, the Syrian Society of Otolaryngologists, and IFOS – Dubai.

  • Specialist Andrew Aldabet

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    Member of the Scientific Council

    • Specialist in Skin Health and Beauty, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia.
    • Specialist in Biomedical Science, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia.
    • Researcher in Biomedical Sciences at Amgen, one of the largest biotech companies in the world, specializing in developing and manufacturing biological therapies.
    • Entrepreneur engaged in advanced research at Amgen, focusing on skin biology and probiotics related to gut health and their clinical applications.
    • Founder and Director of Aldaco Aesthetics, a leading skincare clinic offering evidence-based treatments to improve skin health and enhance client well-being…

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