Dr. K.M. Krishna Kumar

Professor – Department of Business & Management
Course Leader – BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
M.Com, MBA, Ph.D

Work experience:

Dr. K. M. Krishna Kumar is Professor of Accounting & Finance and Course Leader for the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance programme at the University of West London, Ras Al Khaimah Campus. With over 40 years of academic experience, including 14 years overseas, he previously served at the University of Calicut, India, and at Wisdom Business School, UAE. He has mentored thousands of students worldwide, many now successful Chartered Accountants and senior professionals. His research focuses on consumer behaviour, marketing strategies, and financial management, and he has guided doctoral and postgraduate research students and published papers in English and Malayalam.

Number of Publications: 7

Dr. Mohan Lal Agarwal

Deputy Academic Dean – Department of Business & Management

Dr. Mohan Lal Agarwal is a professor and Dy. Academic Dean of Business and Management and in charge of Research & Development. He is a US Fulbright Fellow, European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) Fellow Paris and British Council Fellow London. Dr. Mohan is a former Chair Professor at IIM Lucknow, XLRI Jamshedpur, California State University USA and is ranked among the ‘251 Most Fabulous Global Education Leaders’. Dr. Mohan is an active corporate trainer, researcher and faculty in leading business schools. He is a recipient of the UAE Golden visa for research, talent, President, Indo-Gulf Management Association and TV Talk Show Host of the ‘GCC Business in the next 25 Years’.

LinkedIn ID: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmohanagrawal/

Dr. Mohamed Shameem

Deputy Academic Dean – Department of Computing & Engineering

ME, MBA, Ph.D (CSE)

Work experience : 24 years of work experience in teaching and administration

• Dean (Administration) and Professor – TKM Institute of Technology, India
• Assistant Professor at Noorul Islam College of Engineering in the Department of CSE.
• Lecturer at Noorul Islam College of Engineering in the Department of IT.
• Lecturer at National Institute of Technology and Science in the Department of CSE.

Mr. Sujit Sukumaran

Senior Lecturer – Department of Business & Management

Sujit Sukumaran has been associated with the University of West London RAK campus since 2018. He brings over 19 years of cross-sectoral experience, having held several senior industry positions within the fields of insurance, human resources, and management consulting. He is also an empanelled faculty member with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and has to date trained over 10,000 students across all stages of the CA examinations.

A two-time TEDx speaker, award-winning debate coach, and recipient of the Zayed the Inspirer Award (2020) and the Dubai Quality Group’s Award for Innovation in Training (2012), Sujit is a passionate advocate for disability rights and serves as a Trustee on several non-profit boards focused on inclusion, empowerment, and policy.

He holds a Master’s in Human Resource Management from the University of Manchester and is currently pursuing his PhD in Strategy at XLRI, India. A Harvard Business School alumnus, he has received specialized executive training on “Teaching with AI”, reflecting his commitment to advancing innovative pedagogy in higher education.

Beyond academia, Sujit is an influential social media educator, with his YouTube channel attracting over 24,000 subscribers and more than 1 million views. His podcast on Personal Finance for Millennials ranked as the #1 podcast in the UAE in 2020 for over 36 consecutive weeks, underscoring his impact as a thought leader in financial literacy and youth empowerment.

LinkedIn ID: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sujit-sukumaran/

Dr. Miroslav Mateev

Lecturer – Department of Business & Management
PhD, MSc, BSc

• Dr. Miroslav Mateev is a specialist in Sustainable Finance and Investment with over 30 years of academic experience across Europe, the United States, and the Middle East. He has held several senior academic leadership positions, including Vice President and Provost at SEE Institute, Executive Director of Research and Innovation at Abu Dhabi School of Management, and Vice President for Research and Development at the American University in the Emirates.
• His teaching and research expertise includes sustainable finance, corporate finance, investment and portfolio management, banking, financial stability, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. He has published over 120 academic works and received more than 2,100 citations on Google Scholar. His research has appeared in peer-reviewed journals, including Research in International Business and Finance, Review of Managerial Science, and Journal of Sustainable Finance & Investment.
• Dr. Mateev has also contributed to research initiatives, academic programme development, international accreditation, and executive education. He currently serves as Chair and Country Head of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) Chapter Middle East.

Dr. Haleema P K

Senior Lecturer – Department of Computing & Engineering
Course Leader – B.Sc. (Hons) Cyber Security & M.Sc. (Cyber Security) University of West London – RAK Branch Campus

Work experience:

• Dr. Haleema PK holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence and has over 20 years of teaching experience across reputed universities in the UAE. She currently serves as Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computing & Engineering and Course Leader for the B.Sc. (Hons) Cyber Security and M.Sc. Cyber Security Courses at the University of West London – Ras Al Khaimah Campus.
• Her academic qualifications include a B.Sc. in Mathematics, M.C.A., M.Phil. in Computer Science, M.Tech. in Information Technology (Networking), and a Postgraduate Programme in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from the University of Texas at Austin, USA. Her Ph.D. qualification has been recognized by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. She also holds the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credentials.
• Her areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Networking, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Intelligent Agent Systems. Her research interests span intelligent systems, AI-driven applications, and emerging computing technologies. She has published research in internationally recognized journals, including Scientific Reports, IEEE Access, and the Journal of King Saud University – Computer and Information Sciences.
• With experience in academic leadership, curriculum development, research supervision, and industry-oriented training, Dr. Haleema is committed to research-informed teaching, innovation, and developing students’ critical thinking, technical competencies, and professional skills.

Research profiles

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2974-8536
Scopus Author ID: 57192700491

Dr. H. Shaheen

Senior Lecturer – Department of Computing & Engineering
PhD, ME, B.Tech

Work experience:

Dr. H.Shaheen’s Research interests include Artificial Intelligence, Mobile and Pervasive Computing and Blockchain Technology. She is Pursuing PG Program in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning offered by University of Texas – McCombs.(2022-2023). She is also a Blockchain Developer Certified by IdeaLabs and TechMahindra, Hyderabad. She published more than 30 papers in refereed international journals and 8 papers in National and International conferences as tutorial Presenter. She is an active member of ISTE, IAENG and also Editorial Board member in IJRAST and Reviewer in ASTESJ. Also published more than 15 books, 2 Book Chapters and 8 Patent journals. Received IASTE Best Women Faculty – 2018 by International Association for Science and Technical Education. Currently Reviewer of Emerging Techniques in Computational Intelligence, ICETCI 2023, which will be held at Mahindra University, Hyderabad, India, from September 21 to 23, 2023.

Professional achievements:

• Acted as an Anna University Representative for University Examinations to various Engineering Colleges.
• Question Paper Setter for Various Autonomous Institutions and Universities.
• Acted as Institutional Coordinator (IQAC Cell)
• Acted as an Additional Controller of Examination at SPEC for 2 Years.
• Proposals and Reports Preparation and Submission to various Apex bodies like Anna University, NAAC and NBA.
• Acted as Project Coordinator for the Department. ( PG Level)
• Delivered Guest Lectures on Database Security, Python Programming, Cryptography and Network Security, Operating Systems.
• Convener for AICTE Sponsored International Conference on Recent Trends in Computers, Electronics and Electrical Engineering(ICCEEE2020), St.Peter’s Engineering College, Hyderabad 24th to 26th August 2020.
• Academic Council and BOS Member for Autonomous Institutions.
• Project Sanction Number -45S_BE_4246 – VIRTUAL POLICE STATION AND SAVE OUR SOULS(SOS) SYSTEM – funded by Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology.

Dr. Imthias Ahamed T P

Senior Lecturer – Department of Computing & Engineering

Dr. Imthias Ahamed T P is an academic with over 30 years of teaching and research experience in Artificial Intelligence, Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Power System Scheduling, and Control Systems. He earned his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and has held faculty positions at leading institutions, including T.K.M. College of Engineering, Kollam, India; King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; and Dhofar University, Salalah,Oman. Dr. Imthias is passionate about advancing AI research and education, shaping the next generation of engineers and researchers.

Dr. Terry Jacob Mathew

Lecturer – Department of Computing and Engineering

Research and Expertise:

• Over 18 years of combined experience in the industry and academia
• Research interests in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Decision Making, Data Mining, Fuzzy Systems, and more
• Reviewer for renowned journals, including Applied Soft Computing, MDPI, etc.
• Actively engaged in international research projects supported by the BORDA group, the Universities of Salamanca, and Valladolid in Spain
• Received research collaboration opportunities from prestigious institutions like NITK in India and UNSW in Australia
• Membership in ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) and IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
• Postdoctoral fellowship in Content-Based Image Retrieval (CBIR) systems

Dr. Muhammed Ashad V P

Senior Lecturer – Department of Business & Management

Ph.D., M. Com, MBA, PGDIBO

Work experience:

Has got five plus years teaching experience in Graduation and Post-Graduation level. Previously worked as an assistant professor in the PG Department of Commerce, Jamia Hamdard University New Delhi, India, and Department of Management Science at Government Engineering College Thalassery, India.

A long-time proven academician having double post-graduation in Commerce and Management and having doctoral degree in Talent Management. The major areas of research interest are Human Resource Management and Employee Competency.

Professional achievements:

Awarded with Michigan/Texas USA Scholarship and ICSSR (Indian Council of Social Science Research) Full-Term Centrally- Administered Doctoral Fellowship by Ministry of Human Resource Development India.

Has attended various national and international seminar and conferences and also reviewer of international journals. Invited resource person for several motivational interactive sessions and judge for national and state level inter-collegiate management Competitions.

Dr. Vipin Vijayan Nair, SFHEA

Senior Lecturer – Department of Business & Management
M.Com., MBA (Dual in Finance and Marketing), FHEA, Ph.D. (in Management), SFHEA

Work experience:

Dr. Vipin brings over 21 years of combined experience in academia and industry, with over 17 years of exemplary experience in higher education, complemented by three and a half years in industry. Specializes in teaching Management subjects at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels at renowned universities. Holds a Ph.D. in Management , MBA in Marketing and Finance, and a postgraduate degree in Commerce (M. Com.). Renowned for a proven record of excellence in teaching, research, curriculum design, and academic leadership. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), recognized for outstanding contributions to student mentoring, program coordination, and impactful scholarly research. Recognized as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) for sustained leadership in advancing high-quality, inclusive teaching and learning practices across diverse academic settings.

LinkedIn ID: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-vipin-vijayan-nair-sfhea-0826064/

Dr. Shahina Hashim

Lecturer — Department of Business & Management

PhD, SFHEA, MBA, Mcom

Dr. Shahina Hashim is an experienced academic and management professional with over 10 years of combined experience in higher education and industry. She holds a PhD in Management and is a Senior Fellow of Advance HE (SFHEA). A University First Rank holder and MBA Gold Medalist, she has a multidisciplinary academic background in Finance, Commerce and Management, enabling her to contribute to teaching across both Finance and Business disciplines.

Her areas of academic expertise include Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Operations Management, Workplace Employability, Marketing and Human Resource Management. Her scholarly contributions include research publications, book chapters, and presentations at national and international conferences. She is actively engaged in research, academic development and student mentoring, with a strong commitment to practice-informed teaching, graduate employability and creating meaningful connections between academic learning and contemporary business practice.

Dr. Afeefa Cholasseri

Lecturer – Department of Business & Management
M.Com, CMA(Inter), MBA (UK), MA (Economics), Ph.D., FHEA

Work experience:

• Dr. Afeefa Cholasseri has extensive teaching experience, having served as a Guest Faculty at several prestigious institutions, including the Central University of Kerala, MES Mampad College, Aligarh Muslim University, and Dr. John Mathai’s Centre. She also held a contract position as an Assistant Professor at the School of Distance Education, University of Calicut. Additionally, she completed an internship at Cochin Shipyard Ltd., India, further enhancing her practical knowledge and expertise in her field.

Professional Achievements:

• Qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) for Assistant Professor in Commerce.
• UGC – Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).
• Reviewer for several conferences and journals, including E&M Economics and Management, Research Conclave on Global Transformation, and International Conference on Management Research.
• Invited Speaker at various conferences and institutions, delivering talks on research strategies, career prospects, project methodologies, and corporate ethics.
• Publications: Authored multiple journal articles on cost management, healthcare costs, and corporate social responsibility in reputed journals.

Dr. Neetu Pillai

Lecturer – Department of Computing & Engineering
Ph.D. (Pursuing), M.E & B.E in Computer Engineering

Work Experience:

• Served as Assistant Professor in the Computer Engineering Department at Pillai HOC
  College of Engineering and Technology, Mumbai, India.
• Teaching experience in core subjects like Cryptography and System Security, Digital
  Forensics, Data Warehouse and Mining, Advanced Topics in Cybersecurity, Human-
  Computer Interaction, Java Programming, Web Designing.
• Served as Academic Management System (AMS) Coordinator.
• Served as Teacher Guardian (Mentor) for Students.
• Faculty Coordinator for Google Developers Student Club
• Faculty Coordinator for several department activities.
• Served as External Examiner for University Exams.

Achievements

• Published Research Papers and Book Chapters in reputed International Journals.
• Invited as a resource person for several Webinars.
• Mumbai University Rank Holder – M.E. (Computer Engineering)
• Participated in several Technical State-Level Competitions.

LinkedIn ID: LinkedIn ID: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neetu-pillai-79367919a

Dr. T. Rajan

Lecturer – Department of Computing & Engineering
Ph.D. (Pursuing), M.E & B.E in Computer Science and Engineering

Work experience:

Lecturer, Department of Computing & Engineering, University of West London (RAK Campus, UAE)

Former Assistant Professor at Presidency University, MVJ College of Engineering (Bangalore), and Al-Ameen Engineering College (Autonomous), Erode, India.

Over 10 years of teaching experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, Blockchain Technology, Big Data Analytics, and Theory of Computation.

Research Focus:

Dr. Rajan holds a Ph.D. in Computational Complexity Theory from Presidency University,
Bengaluru, with his thesis — "Solving Sudoku: An In-Depth Examination of Computational
Complexity Theory and Exact Solution Methods" — emphasizing the NP-Hard and NP-Complete
problems within Theory of Computation. His work explores algorithmic efficiency, problem
reducibility, and optimization strategies for solving computationally intractable problems. The
research contributes to the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Logic-based Problem Solving, and
Optimization Algorithms.

Areas of Expertise:

• Computational Complexity & Theory of Computation
• Data Science & Analytics
• Big Data Technologies
• Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
• Blockchain Analytics & Cybersecurity
• Quantum Computing (IBM Quantum Composer, Qiskit, PennyLane, Cirq)
• Computational Optimization & Data Visualization Techniques using Power BI, R (gganimate, plotly), and Tableau

Expert Speaker — Sessions / Workshops / FDPs Delivered:

Dr. Rajan has delivered 75+ expert sessions, hands-on workshops, and faculty development
programs across leading universities and engineering institutions in India, the UAE, the UK, and
the USA — including an international speaking engagement at Messiah University, USA.

His interactive sessions have covered cutting-edge topics including:

• Computational Complexity (NP-Hard & NP-Complete Problems)
• Data Visualization
• Power BI
• R Programming
• Machine Learning
• Blockchain Security
• Big Data Analytics

These sessions have empowered both faculty and students with practical, research-oriented insights.

Publications & Authorships

Authored six books including:

• Theory of Computation
• Mastering Computational Complexity with R
• R for Data Science
• Computational Complexity Theory
• Formal Languages and Automata Theory
• Automata Theory
• Theory of Computation (2018 & 2019)

Published peer-reviewed research papers in computational complexity theory, real-time
anomaly detection using multi-modal machine learning, explainable AI for NP-hard problem
analysis, and predictive analytics for Industry 4.0 using AI, and presented research at
international conferences including DASGRI-2026, hosted by the School of Computing,
Goldsmiths, University of London, UK.

Dr. Ahmed Amani

Work experience:

Dr. Ahamed Amani is a faculty member with over 17 years of teaching experience in mathematics and related subjects in the UAE. He holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and a Master of Philosophy degree in Mathematics from Alagappa University in India.
Throughout his career, Dr. Ahamed has taught a variety of courses in Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, and Programming to both undergraduate and postgraduate students across different curricula in the UAE. His research interests include population dynamics, mathematical modeling, delay differential equations (DDEs), numerical analysis, and computational mathematics. He has also published research in Scopus-indexed journals and participated in mathematical symposiums.

Mr. Nihad Bin Haneef

Senior Lecturer – Department of Business & Management

BCom, MBA, ACCA

Nihad is an experienced finance and accounting professional with over seven years of combined experience in industry and academia. He specializes in accounting, finance, auditing, and taxation, with expertise in financial reporting, internal audits, and corporate compliance. With a strong background in consulting and advisory services, he brings practical, real-world financial insights into his work while supporting organizations in optimizing financial operations and strengthening governance.

LinkedIn ID: http://linkedin.com/in/nihad-bin-haneef-95a182181

Mr. Mayoorran Sivapiragasham

Lecturer – Department of Business & Management
ACCA, CMA (USA), CIMA Affiliate, AFM (FMI), BSc

• Mr. Mayoorran Sivapiragasham is an accounting and finance professional with over 15 years of experience in education, financial analysis, and professional training. He serves as Head of the Accounting and Finance Department and Training Manager at Al Nada Training Centre, Bahrain, overseeing academic programmes, curriculum development, and faculty training.
• His expertise includes financial modelling, business valuation, financial reporting, investment banking, and performance management. His achievements include **Indian National Rank 1 and Global Rank 10** in ACCA Advanced Financial Management (June 2018) and **National Rank 1 in India and Sri Lanka** in ACCA Advanced Performance Management (September 2018). He also contributed to Al Nada Training Centre receiving a *Good* rating in its February 2026 Bahrain Quality Authority review and successfully listing its qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework.
• He is a full member of ACCA and CMA (USA), a CIMA Affiliate, and has completed CFA Level I. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, and is pursuing an MSc in Professional Accountancy at the University of London.

Mr. Muhammad Asif Nawaz

Senior Lecturer – Department of Business & Management
ACCA, BCom

• Mr. Muhammad Asif Nawaz is a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA, UK) with over nine years of teaching experience in accounting, auditing, finance, and business management. He has extensive experience teaching professional qualifications, including ACCA, CIMA, CPA, and MBA programmes.
• His expertise includes financial reporting, audit and assurance, financial management, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and corporate training. He has taught undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional students across the UAE and Pakistan and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Virtual University of Pakistan.

Ms. Mubeena C

Lecturer – Department of Business & Management
M.com, MPhil , JRF

Professional Background and Achievements:

• Assistant Professor in the Department of Commerce and Management Studies at Farook College, Kerala, India
• Affiliated with Kerala Government’s Skill Development Programme (ASAP) as a Skill Development Executive for five years.
• Faculty Member at multiple NET/JRF coaching centres across Kerala, India.
• Part-Time Instructor at IICM Academy, Kerla , India providing coaching for CA, CMA, and ICWA examinations.
• Recipient of the Junior Research Fellowship, later upgraded to Senior Research Fellowship, awarded by the University Grants Commission (UGC), India.
• Published over 12 plus papers in various National and International peer-reviewed journals.
• Presented numerous papers at several National and International conferences.
• Active Member of the Global Research Foundation for Corporate Governance.
• Resource Person for multiple workshops and served as a judge at various management meets.
• Served as Research Forum Secretary at the University of Calicut, Kerala for two years, where I organized a numerous National and International workshops and conferences.
• Delivered an online session at the International Conference on Corporate Governance held at Loughborough University, London.

Ms. Bushra Khan

Lecturer – Department of Computing & Engineering

Ms. Bushra Khan is a Lecturer in the Department of Computing and Engineering with over nine years of teaching experience in the UAE and Pakistan. She has held positions as a Lecturer at NUML Islamabad and Fauji Foundation University Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Ms. Khan specializes in Cybersecurity, Computer Networks, Java, PHP, and AI. Her research interests include Internet of Things (IoT), data communication, and network security. She also actively reviews articles for international conferences and journals.

LinkedIn ID: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bushra-khan-98276451

Mr. Abdurrahman Shehu Maihula

Lecturer – Department of Computing and Engineering
FHEA, PgCert , MSc IT, BSc , International Advanced Diploma (Level 5) in Computing, International Diploma (Level 4) in IT

• Mr. Abdurrahman Shehu Maihula is a Senior Computing and Software Engineering Lecturer with extensive experience in higher education and software development. Since 2021, he has taught at the University of Bolton, Ras Al Khaimah, and has also lectured at Northwood University and Western International College. His expertise spans programming, software engineering, web and mobile application development, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and database systems.
• He has received several awards, including Worldwide Best Computing Student from Informatics Academy, Singapore, and Best Diploma Student in Computing. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA, UK) and holds an MSc in Information Technology and a BSc (Hons) in Computing from the University of Bolton.

Ms. Hiba Moideen

Lecturer – Department of Computing & Engineering

Hiba Moideen is a dynamic educator and AI researcher with a robust academic background and a passion for advancing the field of computing. With extensive experience in higher education, Hiba has excelled as a Lecturer, Adjunct Faculty, and Researcher at renowned institutions such as the University of West London – RAK Branch Campus and the University of Sharjah along with other private institutions. Her diverse portfolio spans cutting-edge AI research, innovative online and classroom teaching, and hands-on digital transformation initiatives. Known for her commitment to academic excellence and mentorship, Hiba continuously seeks to engage in collaborative research projects that shape the future of computing technology education.

Academic Achievements

• Earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Management from Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Dubai (2019–2022), where she received accolades for academic excellence.
• Achieved a Distinction in Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence from the University of West London (2022–2024), demonstrating excellence in AI research and academic performance.
• Actively contributes to the academic community through guest lecturing and computer science coursework training, demonstrating a strong blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application.

LinkedIn ID: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiba-moideen-99160918a/

Ms Rajula K.

Lecturer – Department of Computing and Engineering

Rajula K is a Lecturer in Information Technology with over twelve years of combined experience in engineering education and the IT industry. She holds an M.Tech in Computer Science with specialization in computational linguistics and has strong industrial exposure as a software and full-stack developer. She is proficient in multiple programming languages and technologies, including PHP, Java, Python, JavaScript and database-driven application development. Her teaching approach emphasizes hands-on learning, industry-oriented practices, and bridging core engineering concepts with real-world software development.

She has previously taught Computer Science at the college and higher secondary levels and has industry experience as a full-stack and software developer.