Dr. Mohamed Elgeddawy
Associate professor
Faculty of PhD Program
Dr. Mohamed Elgeddawy is a multifaceted academic and professional with dual PhDs in Business Management (University of Huddersfield) and Education (Indiana University of Pennsylvania). With over two decades of expertise, he specializes in strategic planning, academic administration, curriculum design, and quality assurance. Currently an Associate Professor at the Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS), Oman, Dr. Elgeddawy has a track record of fostering innovation in teaching and research, mentoring PhD students, and enhancing graduate employability through competency-based education.
Dr. Elgeddawy is a prolific researcher with contributions spanning critical thinking, e-learning, and global competencies. His publications and conference presentations emphasize the integration of technology in education and its role in lifelong learning. Recognized for his strategic vision, he has led numerous initiatives in organizational development, accreditation, and digital learning.
Education
- PhD in Business Management – University of Huddersfield
- PhD in Education – Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA
- Master of Arts in Instructional Technology – University of Texas at San Antonio, USA
- Master of Arts in Teaching – Indiana University of Pennsylvania, USA
- Bachelor of Arts in English – University of Cairo, Egypt
Experience Summary
- Associate Professor – MCBS, Oman
- Mentoring PhD students to publish in Scopus-indexed journals and conferences.
- Director of Egypt Business Services Center – Focused on organizational assessment and market research.
- Founding Director of PMU Online Education Center – Developed strategic online education initiatives.
- Founding Dean, College of Arts and Sciences – PMU, Saudi Arabia.
- Dean, Core Curriculum Program – PMU (2008–2013).
- Director, University Learning Center – Dillard University, USA.
Activities
- Quality Assurance: Accreditation work with AACSB, NCAAA, and HCERES.
- Professional Development: Conducted workshops on competency-based education, e-learning, and leadership.
- Research Interests: Digital learning, strategic innovation, global competencies, and performance management.
- Academic Service:
- Member, University Academic Council.
- Chair, Curriculum Development and Accreditation Committees.
Selected Publications
- Pragmatism as a Research Paradigm – European Conference on Research Methodology for Business and Management (2024).
- Developing Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills in Constructivist Learning Environments – ICRES (2024).
- Global Employability Competencies Series for Lifelong Learning – PMUPress (2023).
- Artificial Intelligence—The Driving Force of Industry 4.0 – Wiley Online Library (2022).
- Numerous papers and chapters on e-learning, leadership, and strategic innovation in education.