AUK Appoints Dr. Andrei Zavaliy as Chair of Department of Arabic & Foreign Languages

AUK appointed Dr. Andrei Zavaliy, professor of philosophy, as the new Chair of the Department of Arabic & Foreign Languages. Dr. Zavaliy's appointment marks an important step in AUK's ongoing commitment to promoting cross-cultural understanding through language and humanities.

Dr. Zavaliy has been an integral part of the AUK community since his arrival in the fall of 2007, initially as an assistant professor of philosophy. He then advanced to the position of associate professor in 2013 and attained the esteemed rank of professor in 2021. Dr. Zavaliy holds a Ph.D. in philosophy from the "City University of New York," having previously completed his master's degree in philosophy from the same institution in 2006, and his B.A. in Philosophy from Nyack College (New York) in 2001.  

His extensive research interests encompass a wide spectrum of topics, including the history of world religions, moral psychology, philosophy of religion, and the application of experimental methods to philosophical controversies, particularly in ethical theory. Dr. Zavaliy has authored a book, book chapters, and numerous articles within these fields.

During his tenure at AUK, he has contributed significantly to the academic community by teaching courses in philosophy, history of world religions, and First-Year Experience. He has also actively participated in various departmental, college, and University Committees. 

Dr. Zavaliy reflects AUK's unwavering commitment to excellence in faculty and education.
 
 
 

Dr. Andrei Zavaliy, professor of philosophy