Faculty & Staff

Mrs. Fischer serves as the Head of the Quality Office at our organization, where she plays a crucial role in upholding and enhancing our quality standards. With a sharp eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to excellence, she ensures that every process and procedure meets our rigorous benchmarks. Her extensive experience and deep expertise in quality management make her an indispensable member of our team. Mrs. Fischer's dedication to continuous improvement and her proactive problem-solving approach ensure that our organization consistently delivers exceptional results. Her leadership in the Quality Office is vital to our mission of achieving and maintaining the highest standards of quality across all our operations.

Hans Müller leads our International Quality Office, bringing a wealth of experience and a global perspective to our quality assurance initiatives. His leadership is instrumental in ensuring that our international operations not only meet but exceed the highest quality standards. With an in-depth understanding of diverse regulatory environments and global best practices, Hans skillfully navigates the complexities of maintaining consistent quality across regions. His proactive approach and unwavering commitment to excellence foster continuous improvement and innovation within our international quality framework. Hans Müller's expertise and strategic vision are essential to our mission of delivering exceptional quality on a global scale.

holds a Doctorate PhD in Economics, awarded by the Kyrgyz Higher Attestation Commission (a state body) in 2021. He is also a member of the Regional Academy of Management. Prof. Dr. Abdiev earned his Master's degree in Accounting from the Jalalabad Commercial Institute in 2000 and obtained his Bachelor's degree in Economics from the same institution in 1999.

Dr. Mohamed Diab is a distinguished professional with extensive experience in the field of education. With many years of dedicated service and contributions, Dr. Diab has established himself as a prominent figure in academic circles. He holds a prestigious 5-year Diploma in Engineering from the Belarusian National Technical University (BNTU), which has laid a strong foundation for his academic and professional pursuits.

Throughout his career, Dr. Diab has been committed to advancing educational standards and fostering an environment of excellence and innovation. His expertise and leadership continue to inspire students and colleagues alike, making him a valued member of the educational community.

Director of Academic Studies / Head of Legal Department

Born on 25 June 1984, Derya Briand is a lawyer who has been living in Switzerland for the past seven years. She holds a Bachelor in Law from Cyprus, a Master in International Law and Comparative Law, LLM in Business law and EU Law from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland and soon will obtain her PhD degree in International Investment Law from the University of Lausanne. She speaks fluent Turkish, English and French. She has a concrete understanding of German and Italian and is currently learning Russian and Chinese. She has worked with various international organizations such as UN and ILO. She has also worked in the banking sector. She likes jazz music and she is very interested in international economics. She is a multicultural person, with a sense of humour, she believes there is no age limit on learning.

Mr. Ahmed Joseph is a dedicated and accomplished professional in the field of Information Technology. He holds a Bachelor's degree in IT from the Modern Academy in Egypt, which has equipped him with a solid foundation in technology and its applications.

Mr. Joseph's academic background and practical experience in IT make him a valuable asset to any organization. His commitment to excellence and continuous learning ensures that he stays abreast of the latest developments in the field. With his strong technical skills and a passion for innovation, Mr. Ahmed Joseph is poised to make significant contributions to the world of Information Technology.

Mr. Podolsky holds a Master Degree in Law from a European Public University, a member of the BAR association and European Lawyers Union.

Dr. Maria holds Ph.D. in Management, Doctoral School, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest and working at the same time at College of Business administration, Dr. Maria is teaching Global Management and Business Administration.

Mr. Adrian comes from Malta, he holds an MBA from the University of Malta.

Mr. Praveer comes originally India, he holds an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management and a Bachelor from Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya. Mr. Praveer will be teaching mostly Sales and Marketing for Undergraduate Students.

Mr. Roger comes from Switzerland, Writer, keynote speaker, founder and co-founder of two companies, independent business consultant. Mr. Roger is the President and owner of the black elephant GmbH, as well he wrote a book about "Der Kunde ist dein grösster Fan - The customer is your biggest fan".

He holds a Doctorate from Ain Shams University in Egypt, one of the top universities in the Middle East. He served as an expert in planning and follow-up for one of the National Councils of the Egyptian Presidency of the Council of Ministers from 2002 to 2003. From 2008 to 2011, he worked as an expert in pre-university education development committees under the auspices of the European Union, the World Bank, and the Egyptian Ministry of Education. He led the quality education teams at the Egyptian National Authority for Quality Assurance of Education, affiliated with the Prime Minister's Office, from 2010 to 2013. Since 2012, he has been an advisor on international arbitration in the field of international commercial arbitration and investment contract disputes. Additionally, he is an international member of Amnesty International. He has numerous scientific publications and research articles in the University Library in Zurich, Switzerland, covering various fields including Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Marketing and Sales Management, Ethical Values in Business Administration, Management Psychology, Management Sociology, Tourism Management, Hospitality Management, Hospital, Pharmacy and Health Facility Management, Research Methods, Thesis Writing in Management, and Management of Negotiation and International Commercial Arbitration. Furthermore, he has developed many training programs and guidance materials in the field of psychology and has created numerous psychological tests and standards.

Dr. Robert N. Lussier is a guest professor at Switzerland and a professor at Springfield College and the author of more than +440 publications. More than 1 million students globally have used Lussier books.

Dr. Ali is doing his Postdoctorate in ETH Zurich, Switzerland, he holds D.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering from Osaka University, Japan, and a M.E. in Mechanical Engineering, National University of Sciences & Technology, Pakistan.

From Italy, born in 1970, he holds a Ph.D. in Accounting and Management from Switzerland.

Mrs. Kakuli holds a Master Degree from University of Bonn and doing her Doctorate in University of Bonn.

A Lecturer in the Faculty of Specific Education at Mansoura University, Egypt, holds a Ph.D. in Education and Food Science, awarded with the grade of Excellent. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in the Management of Nutrition in Institutions and Hospitals. He is an Educational Supervisor and a Certified International Trainer, as well as a Certified Member of the Global Academy for Training and Development and Al-Moalim Academy for Training and Consulting. Additionally, he is a Certified Trainer for the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

George Iatridis is an Associate Professor of Accounting and Finance in the Department of Economics at the University of Thessaly, Greece, where he also directs the MSc in Accounting and Auditing program. He serves as the financial accounting subject editor for the International Review of Financial Analysis (Elsevier) and has published over 46 research papers in international peer-reviewed academic journals. Dr. Iatridis has previously lectured in Accounting and Finance at the University of Manchester, UK, and has also taught at the University of Athens and the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST). He holds a Ph.D. in Accounting and Finance from the University of Manchester and an MSc in Accounting and Finance from the University of Southampton. He earned his undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Athens, Greece. His research interests include the economic consequences of implementing international financial reporting standards, accounting policy choices, earnings quality, and earnings conservatism. Dr. Iatridis is a member of the Greek Accounting and Auditing Oversight Board, Ministry of Economics, and has served as the Deputy Chairman of the Greek Auditing Practices Board.

Dr. Bachioua has authored numerous books in English, French, and Arabic. He currently works at Hail University in KSA and holds two Doctorates: one from the University of Jordan and another from the University of Baghdad.

Prof. Dr. Eman graduated from Leading Universities in Egypt, she is teaching at the same time in few top universities in Africa, Prof. Eman is teaching our students ICT module.

Dr. Ilidio holds a PhD from Universidad de Salamanca - Spain, a Master from Universidade de Coimbra - Portugal. Her full CV can be found under her LinkedIn.

Dr. Carlson comes from Niederlenz in Switzerland, he holds a Doctorate in Management from University of Phoenix (USA) and Msc in IT from University of Derby (UK).

Dr. Joseph, our Advocate for Europe at the Office of Legal Affairs (AGG Advocates), holds a Doctorate of Law (LL.D) from the University of Malta.

Professor Dr. Kenneth, an American who relocated to Germany several years ago, holds a B.S. from Illinois State University, a Master’s Degree from the University of Alabama Birmingham, and a Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee. Dr. Kenneth is also the holder of seven United States patents. He began his career in the USA, working for three major plastic material producers, initially focusing on New Product Development and later moving into Customer Technical Service. Upon relocating to Europe, he transitioned into Commercial Marketing, working on New Business Development. Dr. Kenneth has led several international teams in implementing new business development strategies, building new customer relationships, and establishing market applications for innovative products. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in establishing a new school in Lebanon for Syrian refugees, organized special teacher training seminars, and was involved in employee training to help companies become Learning Organizations. His comprehensive background and experience can be found on his LinkedIn page.

Irina was born in Serbia but hails from Hungary. Since October 2015, she has been working in our Zurich offices. Prior to joining us, she was a student until September 2015.

Dr. Junaid holds a range of qualifications, including a B.Com. (Hons), M.Com, M.Phil, G.D.C.A., Ph.D., and FAIA (Acad UK). He is also a Fellow of AIA (Acad) and AAFM. With over 23 years of teaching experience at international universities, Dr. Junaid is now working full-time.

Dr. Katsaros holds a B.Sc. in Business Administration and two Master's degrees: one in Information Systems and another in International Economic Relations. He earned his Ph.D. in Strategic Change Management & Organizational Behaviour from Macedonia University, Greece, and is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Athens University of Economics and Business. Dr. Katsaros has published extensively in international peer-reviewed academic journals. His teaching and research interests focus on Organizational Behavior and Business Administration, particularly in the areas of Change Management, Leadership, and Human Resources Management.

Ms. Irma, originally from Russia, holds an MBA in Marketing from Plekhanov Russian University of Economics.

Dr. Kasem holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Lomonosov Moscow State University. He previously served as Associate Dean at the University of Damascus Business School, the largest university in Syria. Dr. Kasem is currently our International Dean for the International Departments (Russian & Arabic).

Dr. Maglaras obtained his B.Sc. from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, in 1998. He later earned both an M.Sc. and a Ph.D. from the University of Thessaly.

Dr. Jenna Macciochi, originally from Scotland, UK, and now residing in Switzerland, completed her undergraduate studies in Immunology at the University of Glasgow. She further pursued her passion for Immunology through postgraduate and doctoral studies at Imperial College London, focusing on gastrointestinal, autoimmune, and allergic respiratory diseases. Dr. Macciochi gained extensive experience in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Most recently, she served as a Presidential Fellow at the Novartis Institute of Biomedical Research in Switzerland, where she conducted research on nutrition and the immune system in clinical and pharmaceutical contexts.

Dr. Mutrik bin Mohammed Al Qahtani is a distinguished legal consultant and international arbitrator affiliated with several international courts specializing in commercial law. He has actively participated in numerous national and international conferences and has completed many specialized courses in arbitration.

Guest Lecturer

Mr. Lukas is a guest lecturer at Harvard University and numerous other prestigious universities. He holds an MBA from Zurich University of Applied Sciences.

Assistant professor of psychology at various Arab and international universities, including the Arab Open University in Kuwait, Umm Al-Qura University in Saudi Arabia, Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia, Education College, International City University of Malaysia for online education, Qarious University in Libya, and Sadat Academy for Management Sciences, Minia Branch. He is also an international trainer in behavioral and administrative development for both individuals and people with special needs. Additionally, he serves as a psychologist, marriage counselor, journalist, and presenter of television programs on psychological, family, and marriage counseling.

Faculty

Dr. Naser earned his Ph.D. from the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia.

​Mr. Michael, originally from Poland, holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Lower Silesia.

Dr. Thanos, originally from Greece and now residing in the UK, holds a BSc in Computer Electronics from the University of North London, an MSc in International Management from King's College, University of London, and a DBA with a focus on Business Information Technology. With extensive international experience across multiple industries, he has managed IT departments in multinational companies, emphasizing Business/IT alignment. His expertise spans Business Change, Knowledge Management, Decision Support Systems, and various other Information Systems. Dr. Thanos is the founder and Director of an independent IT Management Consultancy that also operates in the business sector. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership & Management and a Chartered IT Professional. He will be teaching and supervising ICT-related topics.

Mr. Patrick, from the United States, holds multiple degrees from AMU-USA: a Master’s (MA) in National Security (2014), a Master’s (MA) in International Relations (2011), and a BA in Middle Eastern Studies (2009). He also earned a BA in Mathematics from Madonna University, USA, in 2003. Currently, he works part-time.

Mr. Roy, hailing from Birmingham, United Kingdom, has over 40 years of experience in the field of quality management. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from a state university in the UK.

Dr. Steve holds two PhDs: one from Colorado State University and another from the University of Southampton.

Prof. Ronan Gruenbaum is the Associate Dean of Hult Business School. In addition to his role at Hult, he occasionally teaches our students about digital marketing and social media.

Dr. Ole, originally from the United States, graduated with a B.S. in Business Management from West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2007. He then earned an MBA from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in 2008, followed by a Ph.D. in Business Administration with a specialization in Advanced Accounting from North Central University in 2012.

Mr. Ivanov hails from Kyiv, Ukraine. He holds a BA with Honours in Hospitality Business from Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK and from a Swiss Hotel Management School. Mr. Ivanov has worked in prestigious high-class hotels around the world, including the One&Only in the Maldives and the Hilton in Kyiv. He is fluent in Russian, Ukrainian, English, and German. With extensive experience working with embassies and FORBES Top 100 businessmen, he is currently focused on strengthening the relationship between Ukrainian and Swiss education systems, aiming to align Ukraine with European standards.

Dr. Abbas obtained his B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering from Mansoura University's Faculty of Engineering in Egypt in 1998. He furthered his education at the same institution, earning an M.Sc. in Computer Engineering in 2002 and a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering in 2008. Following his doctorate, he served as an assistant professor at Delta University's Faculty of Engineering, in the Department of Communications and Computer Engineering. He is currently a faculty member in the Department of Electrical Engineering at King Khaled University in Abha, KSA. Dr. Abbas's research interests include computer architecture, intelligent systems, medical informatics, and bioinformatics.

Dr. Thelma Calix is a professor in the Department of Tourism and Nutrition as well as Hospital and Health Care. She received her B.S. in Agroindustry from Zamorano University in Honduras in 2005. In 2008, she obtained an M.S. in Food Science and Human Nutrition with a Minor in Food and Resource Economics from the University of Florida. She earned her Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology from Texas A&M University in 2011. Dr. Calix joined the department in December 2017. Her research interests focus on the utilization of food antimicrobials to inhibit bacterial foodborne pathogens. She explores the diverse chemistry, spectrum of activity, sources, and applications of natural food antimicrobials within foods. Additionally, her areas of expertise include non-thermal processing of foods, food product development, and food safety.

Dr. Elsabbagh graduated with a B.Sc. in Accounting from Mansoura University in 2001. He furthered his education by earning an MBA from the Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences (AABFS) in 2009, achieving a grade of Excellent. In 2014, Dr. Elsabbagh successfully completed his Ph.D. in Business Management at Al-Madinah International University. He has been teaching at various universities and institutions across different countries, including Saudi Arabia, for over 10 years.

Dr. Laganà holds a Doctorate in Art History from Loughborough University in the UK. He lectures on a variety of subjects including Art, Culture and Events, Exhibiting Cultures: The Arts and the Media at the Institute for Tourism, Travel, and Culture; History of Image Making at the Digital Arts Department, Faculty of Media and Knowledge Sciences; and Psychoanalysis and Art at the Psychology Department, Faculty for Social Wellbeing, University of Malta. Dr. Laganà supervises students pursuing their BA, MA, and Ph.D. degrees in Art History, Cultural Tourism, and Psychology and the Arts. In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Laganà is an art historian, art critic, curator, and practicing artist. He specializes in Modern and Contemporary Art History, with research interests that include 20th Century Art, Psychoanalysis and Art, Jungian Aesthetics, Primitivism, and Visual Culture and Tourism. He has delivered papers at numerous international conferences and contributed articles to scholarly journals and newspapers.

Holding a Ph.D. in International Law, Dr. Gazoor is a distinguished faculty member at various universities in the Middle East and a former head of the International Law department at Homs University. He is an international law expert at the Arab European Center for International Law and Human Rights in Norway and a member of the International Humanitarian Law Association in the Arab World. Dr. Gazoor has authored numerous legal books and has actively participated in many international conferences.

She is an assistant professor of law who obtained her Doctorat d'État in law from the Faculty of Law at Lebanese University. Specializing in International Law and Constitutional Law, she has taught at the College of Law at the Royal University for Women in Bahrain and the Kuwait International Law School in Kuwait. Additionally, she spent 10 years working in the interreligious field at the Islamic Christian Institute, Saint Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon. As a scientific researcher, Dr. Farhat has published two legal books and several articles covering human rights and environmental issues.

Dr. Ismail, Ph.D., CFCC™, PMP®, CCP, PMI-RMP, MCIOB, PMOC, ACIArb, FICCP, is a distinguished project management expert specializing in construction management within the engineering, procurement, construction, and management sectors. He has extensive experience in contract management and has successfully delivered numerous projects as a project manager, PMO manager, and contracts and claims manager. Dr. Ismail is a certified forensic claims consultant and currently serves as a contracts and claims manager at ZBenaa-PM Development and Gisbou Italconsult JV. With over 25 years of experience in Egypt and KSA, Dr. Ismail has taught various courses related to construction projects, engineering, contracts, claims, dispute resolution, and training management. Since 2005, he has been an active member of several professional organizations, including PMI, AACE, IRCA, ICCP, and CIOB, and serves as a reviewer for international certification exams and research publications.

Prof. Dr. Amal graduated from Benha University in Egypt and currently teaches at several top universities in Africa. She also teaches our students' thesis writing module.