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College of Engineering and IT

College of Engineering and IT

DEAN’S MESSAGE

Welcome to the College of Engineering and IT’s website. Our college is committed to becoming a world-class institution in Engineering and IT Education. Our mission is to provide a stimulating and challenging learning environment that empowers our students to become highly skilled professionals in the fields of engineering and IT. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, research, and development that contributes to the advancement of society and supports economic growth.

Our vision is to be a leading institution of Engineering and IT Education, recognized globally for our academic excellence, innovative research, and dedication to the professional development of our students. We strive to produce graduates who are highly sought after by industry leaders, and who have the skills, knowledge, and ethical values needed to make a positive impact in the world.
We aim to achieve our mission and vision by producing high-caliber Engineering and IT professionals who meet the needs of local and international markets. We provide our students with a stimulating, student-focused educational and research environment with state-of-the-art green and smart facilities. We encourage our students to participate in professional activities of international organizations such as IEEE, ACM, and BCS.
Our highly qualified faculty is engaged in fundamental and applied research that contributes to the economic development of Dubai and UAE. We are committed to producing lifelong independent learners who are problem solvers with strong ethical values. Our programs follow national and international standards such as ABET, and our graduates are well-prepared to pursue graduate studies at top international universities.We aim to produce graduates with an innovation and entrepreneurship mindset who will become future leaders in Engineering and IT. If you are interested in joining our college, please look at our programs.Sincerely,

Prof. Wathiq Mansoor

Dean
College of Engineering and IT

FACULTY MEMBERS

Our faculty members are not just educators, but mentors, advisors, and role models who are committed to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. They are at the forefront of cutting-edge research and are dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation and intellectual curiosity

Come and meet our outstanding college team and faculty members who are shaping the future of education and research. We invite you to explore their profiles, connect with them, and be inspired by their passion, talent, and expertise. Join us in celebrating the exceptional individuals who make our academic community thrive.

ACCREDITATION

PROGRAMS

The University of Dubai’s Information Technology Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Computing Information Systems with concentration in Information Systems Security. The CIS program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

  • Cyber Intelligence Lab
  • Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center Lab (Link to www.mbrsclab.ae )
  • Wireless Communication Lab

CAA, Ministry of Education (MOE) – UAE

The Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) is the Federal Government’s Quality Assurance Agency charged with promoting educational excellence across diverse institutions of higher learning in the UAE. Through licensure of post-secondary educational institutions, and accreditation of individual programs, the Commission strives to assure high quality education, consistent with international standards. www.caa.ae

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

The Bachelor Science of in Computing and Information Systems (with concentration in Information Systems Security) is internationally accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission  of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), USA. The CAC/ABET accreditation is a quality stamp in computing education and an assurance that the CIS program meets the quality standards set by the computing profession. Please visit the official ABET website for more details: www.abet.org

KHDA – Dubai, UAE

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is responsible for the growth and quality of private education in Dubai. We support schools, universities, parents, students, educators, investors and government partners to create a high quality education sector focused on happiness and wellbeing. www.khda.gov.ae

Prof. Amin BeheshtiProf. Dr. Amin Beheshti is a Full Professor of Data Science at Macquarie University, and Adjunct Professor of Computer Science at UNSW Sydney, Australia. Amin is the founder and director of the Centre for Applied Artificial Intelligence, the head of the Data Science Lab, and the founder of the Big Data Society at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. Amin completed his PhD and Postdoc in Computer Science and Engineering at UNSW Sydney, and holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, both with First Class Honours. Before starting his PhD in 2009, Amin had 9+ years of industry experience as a founder and CEO, consultant, and Solution Architect in national and international organizations. Alongside his teaching activities, Amin has made significant contributions to research projects and successfully secured 40+ research projects (Over $25 million in Research Funding). Amin received prestigious awards, including Excellence Award (Macquarie University, 2023), Excellence in Research Innovation, Partnership & Entrepreneurship (Macquarie University, 2022), National Security Impact Award (D2D CRC, 2016 and 2017), Recognition Award (D2D CRC, 2016 and 2017), Australian Postgraduate Award (APA 2009-2012), and several Best Paper awards. In 2021, due to his outstanding performance, Amin was promoted from Senior Lecturer to Full Professor at Macquarie University. As a distinguished researcher in Data and AI Science, Amin has been invited to serve as a Keynote Speaker, General-Chair, PC-Chair, Organisation-Chair, and program committee member of top international conferences. He is also a leading author of several authored books in data, social, and process analytics, co-authored with other high-profile researchers.