Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced that the Abu Dhabi Executive Council has issued a resolution appointing His Excellency Prof. Ebrahim Al Hajri as President of Khalifa University.
His Excellency Prof. Al Hajri brings over a decade of extensive experience in management, engineering, and higher education and his leadership has been pivotal in driving operational excellence, strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of innovation at Khalifa University. His impressive track record includes transformative work at the Petroleum Institute and the Emirates College for Advanced Education, positioning him uniquely to lead the university into its next phase of growth and academic excellence.
His Excellency Prof. Al Hajri received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, US, and his Master鈥檚 in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado University. He received his bachelor鈥檚 from University of Arizona.
His Excellency Prof. Al Hajri earned his professorship in Mechanical Engineering from Khalifa University following his academic achievements and his contributions locally and globally to scientific research in his field of specialization. Chair and member of various professional local and international technical committees including American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineering (ASHRAE), and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), His Excellency Prof. Al Hajri has also been serving as the chapter’s board of governors since 2010.
