PUC's Dr. Habib Abul Attends AUK Faculty Recognition Evening

Last Thursday, the American University of Kuwait (AUK) organized its annual Faculty Recognition Evening to recognize the scholarly contributions of its faculty members. The event took place at the Marina Hotel Six Palms restaurant and was attended by the Secretary General of the Private Universities Council, Dr. Habib Abul, the Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at Kuwait University, Dr. Jawad Behbehani and by the Chief Operating Officer of KIPCO and AUK board member, Mr. Samer Khanachet.

Interim President Dr. Nizar Hamzeh welcomed the faculty members and guests to the Recognition Evening that was prepared in their honor. During his opening remarks, he discussed the importance of the institutional relationship between AUK and the Private Universities Council (PUC) and how they support each other in different areas of higher education including research and publications.

Dr. Hamzeh stressed the role of faculty and how their contributions play a vital role in building AUK's academic excellence in research, publications and scholarly creative work. He acknowledged faculty members who made significant contributions to the different scholarly venues.

This year, AUK recognized 46 faculty members whose research and creative work produced: 5 books, 4 book chapters, 30 journal articles, 2 book reviews, 76 conference papers, and 22 exhibitions/designs/ performances; and for receiving 7 external grants and 1 fellowship.

The faculty members who contributed to this success are:

Released by the Office of Public Affairs on the 27th November 2013

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