AUK Appoints Dr. Mounib Khanafer as Associate Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

AUK associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, Dr. Mounib Khanafer, has been appointed as associate dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS). Dr. Khanafer, who joined AUK in 2013, has distinguished himself through his commitment to excellence, innovation, and leadership.   

Dr. Khanafer's academic journey began with a B.Sc. degree (with honors) in electrical engineering from Kuwait University in 2002, followed by a M.A.Sc. in electrical engineering and a PhD in electrical and computer Engineering from the University of Ottawa, Canada, in 2007 and 2012, respectively. 

With three years of industrial experience at Nortel Networks in Ottawa, Dr. Khanafer brings a rich blend of academic and practical knowledge to his new role. His postdoctoral research at the University of Ottawa's School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science focused on Wireless Sensor Networks, a field in which he has continued to excel. 

Dr. Khanafer's scholarly achievements include co-receiving two Best Poster Awards and one Distinguished Paper Award, along with securing several research grants and professional development awards from AUK. In 2022, he was honored with the Dartmouth-AUK Fellowship to research privacy and security in Internet of Things (IoT)-based smart homes. His contributions to the fields of Wireless Sensor Networks and IoT are evidenced by over 30 published papers on related protocols and applications. 

Beyond AUK, Dr. Khanafer has shared his expertise as a visiting professor at the University of Ottawa and Dartmouth College in 2015 and 2022, respectively. He is an active member of the IEEE Computer Society and holds the distinction of being a senior member of IEEE. 
His extensive experience, coupled with his passion for education and research, promises to advance the College forward in preparing future leaders and innovators.   
   
 
 

Dr. Mounib Khanafer