Lynx Academic Advisory Board
Where academia and the creative industry meet.
The Academic Board brings together senior academic leaders from universities across the MENA region, united by a shared commitment to preparing the next generation of creative talent for industry.
This is a space for educators to connect, exchange insight, and help shape how Dubai Lynx engages with students across the region.
Exchange insights
WITH FELLOW ACADEMIC LEADERS ACROSS MENA
Shape student opportunities
FROM COMPETITIONS TO HACKATHONS TO ACADEMIES
Bridge the gap
BETWEEN THE CLASSROOM AND THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY
Why Join the Board?
As a Board Member you'll have the opportunity to:
- Shape Lynx student initiatives from the inside
- Get early visibility into competitions, hackathons, and programmes
- Be recognised as a regional thought leader
- Connect with educators and practitioners across MENA
- Have your insights amplified across Lynx's platforms
Interested in joining?
The Academic Board is open to senior academic leaders from universities across the MENA region. If you'd like to find out more or express your interest, get in touch.
Lynx Academic Council
Dr. Dana Kakeesh
Dr. Dana Kakeesh
The University of Jordan
Ahmad K. AlShallal
Ahmad K. AlShallal
Gulf University for Science and Technology Kuwait
Iqbal AlHaddad
Iqbal AlHaddad
American University of Kuwait
Salma Elloumi
Salma Elloumi
Creative Ad School Tunisia
Lena Bonja Cortas
Lena Bonja Cortas
Académie Libanaise des Beaux-Arts Lebanon
Rana Abou Rjeily
Rana Abou Rjeily
Lebanese American University
Dr. Renad Al Sekait
Dr. Renad Al Sekait
Prince Sultan University Riyadh
Sara Zuhairy
Sara Zuhairy
Jeddah College of Advertising
Dina Faour
Dina Faour
American University in Dubai
Dr. Sohail Dahdal
Dr. Sohail Dahdal
American University of Sharjah
Afshan Parkar
Afshan Parkar
Zayed University UAE
Mira Al Halabi
Mira Al Halabi
SAE University College Dubai
Elsa Thomas
Elsa Thomas
Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai
Dr. Heather Jeffrey
Dr. Heather Jeffrey
University of Birmingham Dubai
Dr. Puja Mahesh
Dr. Puja Mahesh
Symbiosis International University - Dubai
David Renato Cavallaro
David Renato Cavallaro
Heriot-Watt University Dubai
Dr. Sabir Haque
Dr. Sabir Haque
American University of Ras Al Khaimah
Dr. Layal Halawani
Dr. Layal Halawani
American University of Bahrain
Dr. Raphael N.Ogutu
Dr. Raphael N.Ogutu
Daystar University Kenya
Rana Kazkaz
Rana Kazkaz
Northwestern University Qatar
Dr. Yahya Naabi
Dr. Yahya Naabi
Bayan College Oman
Dr. Heba El Shahed
Dr. Heba El Shahed
American University in Cairo
Marian Makary
Marian Makary
University of Hertfordshire Egypt
Bethoven Filomeno
Bethoven Filomeno
De Montfort University
Maya Moussly
Maya Moussly
Strathclyde Business School Dubai
Kanaka Raghavan
Kanaka Raghavan
Middlesex University Dubai