Prof. Saif Salim Al Qaydi

Chancellor, University of Kalba

Prof. Saif S. AlQaydi an experienced academic with extensive expertise in geography and environmental studies. Currently, I serve as the Chancellor of the University of Kalba. My career includes pivotal roles such as Dean of Academic Operations at HCT Fujairah and Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at UAEU. My research focuses on economic activities, environmental management, and GIS applications, aiming to enhance policy and practical approaches to natural resource management in the UAE and internationally.

Education

Academic Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Social Science, University of Durham, UK, 1992
Dissertation: "The East Coast of the UAE: An Evaluation of Economic Activities and Future Prospects"
M.Sc. in Geography, Eastern Michigan University, USA, 1987
Thesis: "The Modernization of Agriculture in the United Arab Emirates"
B.A. in Geography (Economic Geography), The United Arab Emirates University Al-Ain, UAE, 1984

Post-Doctoral Certificates:

Certificate of Achievement in GIS and Remote Sensing, Clark University, Worcester, MA, USA, 1997
Certificate in Cartographic Sciences, Salem State College, Massachusetts, USA, 1994.

Academic and Professional Experience

Current Position

Chancellor, University of Kalba, 2023–Present

Previous Positions
  • Professor of Emirates Studies, Higher College of Technology, Fujairah, 2019-2021.
  • Dean of Academic Operations, Higher Colleges of Technology, Fujairah, 2017-2019
  • Dean of College of Humanities and Social Sciences, UAE University, 2013–2016
  • Full Professor, CHSS, UAE University, September 2013
  • Chair of Geography and Urban Planning Department, UAE University, 2010
  • Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, UAE University, 2006–2010
  • Associate Professor, CHSS, UAE University, October 2003
  • Chair, Geography Program, UAE University, 2002–2003
  • Academic Supervisor for GIS Training Program, UAE University, 2005–2006
  • Assistant Professor of Economic Geography and GIS, UAE University, 1992
  • Teaching Assistant, Department of Geography, UAE University, 1989