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Prof. Dr. Bassel Hussein
Dr. Bassel Youssef Hussein holds a PhD in Industrial Pharmacy from Damascus University and possesses over twenty years of academic and industrial experience in pharmaceutical formulation development, quality assurance, and pharmaceutical manufacturing technology. He has held several leadership positions in both academia and the pharmaceutical industry, including Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Al-Jazeera Private University and Director of Research and Development (R&D) and Deputy Technical Director at Demas Pharmaceutical Industries. He currently serves as Deputy Director for Quality Management Affairs at Demas Pharmaceutical Industries. Dr. Hussein combines deep academic expertise with advanced practical experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Prof. Dr. Firas Issa
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.
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Prof. Dr. George Karaz
Professor Dr. George Karraz possesses extensive academic and professional experience in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Medical Informatics, and academic accreditation according to ABET standards. He holds a PhD in Bioinformatics from the University of Pavia, Italy, and both a Bachelor’s and Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Engineering from Damascus University.
Dr. Karraz has held several leadership positions in Syrian universities, including Dean of the Faculty of Information Engineering at Al-Sham Private University, Head of the Artificial Intelligence Department at the Faculty of Information Technology Engineering at Damascus University, and Technical Advisor to the President of Al-Rasheed International University for Science and Technology. He also chaired the National Committee for Informatics, Biomedical Engineering, and Drug Quality under the Syrian Health Sector Development Project, supported by the World Health Organization and the European Union.
He has extensive experience in applying Artificial Intelligence in healthcare and educational settings, including developing advanced medical imaging systems, biosignal processing, building diagnostic tools based on deep learning, and designing intelligent adaptive learning systems to improve educational outcomes. His research interests also include cybersecurity, where he has developed intrusion detection systems using machine learning and neural networks and published international research on network security, resilient systems, and information defense frameworks.
Additionally, Dr. Karraz has contributed to evaluating the impact of cloud computing on higher education and developing strategies for higher education reform in Syria, combining academic expertise, strategic leadership, and technical innovation to enhance the quality of education and healthcare services.
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Prof. Dr. Ghassan Al-Nemr
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.
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Prof. Dr. Heba Al-Helou
Doctor of Dental Surgery, specializing in Fixed Prosthodontics and Dental Implantology, with extensive academic and practical experience in education, training, and scientific research in the fields of cosmetic dentistry and dental implants. She is recognized for her active contributions to scientific conferences, training programs, and academic supervision of postgraduate students, in addition to her innovations in dentistry, holding three registered patents.
She possesses significant expertise in delivering practical training programs, developing the skills of students and professionals, and designing and implementing innovative treatment strategies. Her experience combines hands-on practice, scientific research, and academic supervision to cultivate the next generation of highly qualified dental professionals.
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Prof. Dr. Kristen Brustad
Honorary Member of the Consultant 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.
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Prof. Dr. Mahdi Al-Eish
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. Mazen Murad
Dr. Mazen Adnan Mohammad Mourad, a Syrian dentist born in Damascus in 1971, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Dentistry (1993) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Endodontics (1995) from Damascus University. He has more than 25 years of experience in clinical practice and academic training, with significant contributions to the development of endodontics, oral aesthetics, and supervision of training and professional examination programs.
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