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Professor Dr. Dima Aziz Barakat
Chair of the Scientific Council
A PhD holder in Arabic Language and a distinguished academic expert in modern educational strategies, she brings over twenty years of professional experience in developing university curricula and ensuring academic quality standards. She is an official examiner with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and a specialist in international proficiency standards. She has collaborated with leading global universities, including Yale University and the University of Maryland.
Dr. Barakat has led pioneering educational initiatives such as the “Flagship” Program in Syria and currently serves as Chair of the American Board in Syria and Vice President of the American Open University. She is the founder of an intellectual initiative aimed at linking academic education with advanced professional qualification, empowering institutions and individuals in accordance with the highest international standards.
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Professor Dr. Dima Barakat
Chief Executive Officer – Chair of the Board of Directors
Dr. Dima Barakat is a prominent academic and administrative leader in the field of higher education. She possesses extensive experience in developing educational systems, quality assurance, and academic accreditation at both the local and international levels, in addition to her active role in building academic partnerships with distinguished educational institutions worldwide.
She has contributed to the development of modern academic curricula and the design of linguistic and social competency assessments, in collaboration with several leading international universities, including Yale University and the University of Maryland in the United States, the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom, King Saud University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Dar Zayed in the United Arab Emirates. This reflects her strong presence across diverse educational environments and advanced academic standards.
She has also managed several American educational programs, most notably the “Flagship” graduate program, contributing to its development and academic enhancement. In addition, she has held leadership positions in academic administration at the Syrian Private University and Al-Jazeera Private University in Syria, where she played a key role in developing academic policies and improving educational outcomes.
She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Directors at Midmak International Academy, where she leads the institution’s strategic vision and works on developing its educational programs in line with the highest international standards. She also heads the regional office of the American Board in Syria, reflecting her efforts to strengthen integration between local educational institutions and international systems and standards.
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Professor Dr. Firas Issa
Member of the Scientific Council
An expert and academic in Computer Engineering and Networks with over twenty years of experience in infrastructure management and information security. Throughout his career, he has led strategic departments at the Central Bank of Syria and significantly contributed to the development of the national electronic payment system.
He combines deep academic expertise as a university professor and author of peer-reviewed research with executive experience in designing complex technical policies. He is distinguished by a strong strategic vision and a high capacity to implement large-scale digital projects according to the highest standards of quality and information security, making him a key reference in integrating innovative technological solutions with institutional objectives.
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Professor Dr. Ghassan Al-Nemr
Secretary of the Scientific Council
A Senior Software Engineer and Database Manager with a PhD from INSA Lyon (France), he brings over twenty years of international experience in data engineering and IT infrastructure. He has led complex digital transformation projects across biotechnology, academic, and governmental sectors, distinguished by the development of intelligent systems and advanced operational analytics using technologies such as AWS, Python, and Power BI.
He has an extensive track record in designing integrated digital solutions and managing multinational technical teams, fluent in both English and French, with a strategic focus on innovation within financial, medical, and educational institutions—making him a specialist in aligning technology with high-level institutional objectives
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Professor Dr. Kristen Brustad
Advisory Board Member
A distinguished academic and researcher, she holds a PhD from Harvard University and is widely regarded as one of the leading global authorities in Arabic linguistics and comparative grammar. She has held senior academic positions at the University of Texas at Austin and Emory University, and has made pioneering contributions to the study of Arabic dialects and the development of Arabic language curricula for non-native speakers.
She is well known for her contributions to major international programs such as CASA (Center for Arabic Study Abroad), and her research uniquely combines deep linguistic analysis with a strong understanding of the cultural and literary traditions of the Near East.
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Professor Dr. Mohammad Al-Hreesi
Member of the Scientific Council
A periodontics and dental implant specialist with a PhD from the University of Damascus and over 15 years of professional experience. He currently serves as Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at the International Private University for Science and Technology (Al-Wadi Campus), where he combines academic leadership, teaching, and curriculum development.
He has a distinguished research background in statistical analysis and clinical sciences, with extensive scientific contributions in his field of specialization. In parallel, he maintains an active clinical practice in his private clinic in Damascus, providing advanced solutions in periodontal surgery and dental implants. He also contributes to the training and qualification of dental professionals as a lecturer with the Syrian Board of Dental Specialties.
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Professor Dr. Mostafa Mahmoud Kandil
Secretary General of the American Board – California
A distinguished academic and legal consultant, he holds a PhD in Public Law from the Alexandria University with honors. He possesses extensive academic and professional experience in public law, administration, governance, human development, and higher education.
He combines deep academic knowledge with administrative and leadership expertise, having held multiple academic and administrative positions at prominent Arab universities, including Alexandria University, Khatam Al-Mursaleen University, and American Open University.
He also holds syndicate and advisory roles in professional, educational, and healthcare institutions, represents the American Board in Egypt and the Middle East, and has intellectual and training contributions in the fields of law, governance, crisis management, leadership, and human development.
Dr. Mostafa believes in the importance of integrating legal sciences with human and administrative sciences to build modern institutions capable of achieving justice and sustainable development.
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Professor Dr. Mounir Shalish Hassan
Vice President of the Scientific Council
Dr. Munir Shalish is an Associate Professor at the University of Damascus and a consultant in Otolaryngology (ENT), Head and Neck Surgery. With over two decades of clinical and surgical experience, he is regarded as one of the leading experts in rhinoplasty in the region, with a record of more than 20,000 successful nose surgeries.
He is the founder and director of Latteen Medical Center and has made a significant academic contribution through supervising postgraduate research and authoring reference works in both surgical and non-surgical aesthetics. He is also an international speaker at major conferences, including IFOS, and combines medical leadership with advanced academic training and education.
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