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The GUS Institute Fellowship concept explained

The 2024 Fellows

Dr. Abeba N. Turi (Ph.D.)

Dr. Abeba N. Turi (Ph.D.) is a published author and scholar with expertise in Digital Economy. She has extensive experience in academia and various research domains across different regions in Africa, Europe, and Canada.

Shadya Mahfouz M.Ed.,B.A. TESL

With over 15 years of experience in the field of international education and public private partnerships, Shadya Mahfouz is a seasoned professional in developing and leading academic organizations and teams.

Prof. Dr. Ingo Bildstein

Inspiring professor with an interdisciplinary background in the intersection of applied psychology and knowledge management. Prof. Dr. Ingo Bildstein studied psychology at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the Heinrich-Heine-University in Düsseldorf.

Dr. Dhruv Kumar

Dr. Dhruv Kumar holds a Ph.D. in Cellular, Molecular, and Industrial Biology from the University of Bologna (UNIBO), Italy. He completed an extensive five-year postdoctoral training at the School of Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, USA. 

Dr. Farshad Badie

Dr. Farshad Badie serves as the Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Informatics at the Berlin School of Business and Innovation. He holds a PhD in Human-Centered Communication & Informatics.

Kerrie Wynn

Kerrie Wynn is an extremely passionate, enthusiastic Senior Lecturer in the School of Health and Care Management at Arden University, dedicated to optimising holistic student experience by creating an energising, interactive, forward thinking, inclusive learning, and social environment. 

Marzia A. Coltri

Marzia A. Coltri is an international scholar with a PhD in Philosophy and Religion from the University of Birmingham. She is currently a full-time lecturer in intercultural education at Arden University's Institute of Foundation Studies (IFS). 

Dr. Kaddour Chelabi

Kaddour Chelabi, Algerian/Italian theoretical physicist. My field of expertise in

applied mathematics lead me to explore more the world of finance and sociology

since they are all considered as dynamical systems in eyes of theoretical physics.

Puja Anand

Puja Anand is an experienced Interior Designer and Professor in the Department of Design at Pearl Academy in New Delhi, India. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design a Master's degree in Higher Education and a Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education.

Sara Ravan Ramzani

Sara Ravan Ramzani serves as a Professor for Research and Quantitative Methods at GISMA University of Applied Sciences in Potsdam, Germany. She completed her PhD in Economics and Information Systems from UPM in 2015.

Abhishek Sinha

Abhishek Sinha is a dual qualified (England & Wales and India) corporate lawyer with a post-qualification experience of more than 18 years. Being the former Equity Partner of India’s top magic circle law firms, he is an expert in corporate laws, specifically in laws relating to M&A, PE and JVs. 

Dr. Ashish Mathur

Dr. Ashish Mathur specialises in microfluidics, nanotechnology, connected health, sensors, and point-of-care devices. With a strong commitment to improving healthcare accessibility and affordability, his research focuses on developing innovative technologies with societal benefits.

Dr. Amy Hogan

Dr Amy Hogan is a Principal Lecturer and Lead of Internationalisation for psychology at Arden University. With a Doctorate in psychology and 15 years international experience.

Dr. Anil Kumar
Associate Professor

Anil Kumar is a technology enthusiast and a teacher with 14 years of overall experience in industry, teaching, and research. He is one of the leading experts on the application of machine learning especially in remote sensing and the healthcare domain. 

Dr. Hamed Taherdoost 

Dr. Hamed Taherdoost is an award-winning leader and research and development professional. He is the Founder of Hamta Group | Hamta Business Solution and Associate Professor & Chair of RSAC at University Canada West.

Nataliia Stukalo

Nataliia Stukalo is the LSBF (London School of Business and Finance) MBA and Finance Programme Leader. Nataliia completed her PhD and DSc at Kyiv National Economic University and has had internships and trainings at Harvard University.

Dr. Anita Sengar 

Dr. Hamed Taherdoost is an award-winning leader and research and development professional. He is the Founder of Hamta Group | Hamta Business Solution and Associate Professor & Chair of RSAC at University Canada West.

Rach Strzelecki

 Head of School Investigation, Security & Defence

Rach Strzelecki started her career as a Crime and Intelligence Analyst for Cleveland Police, working on several major investigations including human trafficking, vulnerable missing persons, drugs, and suspicious deaths.

Dr Terfot Augustine Ngwana

Dr Ngwana is currently a Programme Team Leader (PTL) at the School of Leadership and Management at Arden University (AU), UK, based at the Leeds Study Centre.

Dr. Andres Perez Ruiz 

Senior academic leader currently serving as the Director of The University of Law Business School, with over two decades of experience in academia and leadership roles within prestigious business schools.

Dr. Svitlana Samoylenko

 Dr. Samoylenko holds a postgraduate degree in Philosophy of Science (PhD) as well as a Master’s degree in Management, BA in English Philology, and a CELTA certificate from Cambridge. 

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