Alaa ASHMAWY, President (2020-2022) of the International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES), Member of the Executive Committee of the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC).

An engineering educator, professor, and consultant whose experience spans the US, Egypt, and the UAE, he now serves as Special Advisor to ABET’s CEO, representing the global accrediting agency in the Middle East and North Africa. Prior to joining ABET in 2020, he was Dean of the School of Engineering at the American University in Dubai (AUD), where he also served as Professor of Civil Engineering.

He held teaching and research positions at the University of South Florida and Georgia Tech, as well as visiting appointments in Mexico and Egypt.  He is the recipient of the 2020 IEOM Society International’s Distinguished Educator Award, and IEEE Education Society’s EDUCON Meritorious Service Award.