Samy A. Mahmoud | |
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President (pro tempore) of Carleton University | |
In office 2006–2008 | |
Chancellor of the University of Sharjah | |
In office 2008–2013 | |
Personal details | |
Alma mater | Carleton University Ain Shams University |
Samy A. Mahmoud was the 5th chancellor of University of Sharjah (2008-2013),and formerly the acting president of Carleton University (2006-2008).
Samy A. Mahmoud was the 5th chancellor of the University of Sharjah (2008-2013). Previously,he served as the acting president of Carleton University,appointed in November,2006,after the resignation of David W. Atkinson. [1] He is at present professor of systems and computer engineering at Carleton University,leading a research group on sensor technologies and platforms. [2]
Dr. Mahmoud graduated from Carleton University in 1975 with a doctorate in electrical engineering. He has served various roles at Carleton,including acting provost,vice-president (academic),dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Design and chair of the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering.
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