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Dean's Message

 The College of Arts and Humanities at the University of Fujairah (UOF) welcomes you and wishes you an enjoyable and fruitful university study full of achievements on both personal and professional levels.
The adequacy of resources enabled the CHS to obtain the initial accreditation of the Commission of Academic Accreditation (CAA) at the Ministry of Education (MOE) in July 2019 to offer three distinguished academic programs that satisfy the needs of students, parents, and job market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the region.
The CAA-accredited academic programs accreditation offered by the CHS are Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology, Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology and Social Work, and Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Public Relations and Advertising. These programs provide the students studying in the College with theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for a qualified graduate who is capable of competition after graduation.
The College's academic programs provide an excellent and stimulating learning environment for students. The BA programs in psychology, society and social work, and public relations and advertising prepare students to become experts in their fields and ready for practice once graduated. The College students learn critical thinking, problem solving, and team-working to be socially responsible and mature individuals capable of take leading roles in community engagement and serving their university and professions.
The CHS strongly believes in applying learning competencies to practical problems, where theory and practice are combined to deliver viable solutions. The CHS is passionate about helping students to learn about the realities of life and society and providing them with the knowledge and skills required for their job requirements.
The CHS has capable faculty, teaching assistants, and staff from different countries, brought with them a long working experience in reputable higher education institutions before joining the College. They are also familiar with the deep-rooted values and traditions of the United Arab Emirates and the Arab region. Moreover, they also carry an international experience in administration, teaching, and research. The CHS faculty members and teaching assistants are active researchers publishing in distinguished international journals and participating in reputable international conferences.
You are welcome to take part in the activities and initiatives organized by CHS and contribute to enriching University life by your active participation during your study period. CHS is dedicated to serving all students to achieve success and forward together we can make UOF one of the world-ranked universities.

Dr. Faisal Ibrahim Almatalka

Acting Dean

Faculty

Dr. Faisal Al Matalka

Dean College of Arts and Humanities

Terminal degree

Ph.D. in Sociology(Social Science)

Research areas
  • 1. Social Problems and Vulnerable Groups work extensively explores critical social problems, including those related to: • Family disintegration • Child neglect and abuse • Youth challenges • Student-related issues • Domestic violence
  • 2. Juvenile Delinquency and Crime A significant portion of Dr. Al-Matalka’s research is dedicated to understanding juvenile delinquency and the broader dynamics of crime. He investigates: • The social and familial factors contributing to juvenile behavior • Patterns of deviance and criminality • The relationship between socio-economic conditions and crime rates
  • 3. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Social Support Dr. Al-Matalka is interested in the role of NGOs in social development, particularly their influence on: • Alleviating poverty and unemployment • Enhancing social services • Promoting child welfare and education
Terminal degree

Ph.D. in Hydrogeology

Research areas
  • Water Resources and Integrated Management
  • Hydrogeochemistry and microbiology of Wadi Al Bih limestone aquifer
Terminal degree

Doctorate: Use the community-based rehabilitation model to improve family care for the mentally handicapped

Research areas
  • Volunteer work
  • People with special needs
  • University youth

Prof. Sayed Ahmad Elwakeel

Professor of Clinical Psychology

Terminal degree

Ph.D., Psychology

Research areas
  • 1-Studies and Research in the Field of Clinical Psychology (Diagnosis and Treatment)
  • 2-Studies and Research in the Field of Psychometry& Psychological Scales.
  • 3- Studies and Research in the Field of the clinical indicators of children's and adult drawings

Dr. Asma Ahmed

Assistant Professor of Social Work

Terminal degree

Ph.D. in Social Work

Research areas
  • Her research interests include many social areas like: Family and childhood issues, adolescent problems, youth care, and social problems.

Dr. Elsayed Abdelrahman

Assistant professor

Terminal degree

Ph.D in Sociology

Research areas
  • T Development & Social Change
  •  Social Planning
  • Culture and Heritage

Dr. Bilal Ahmed

Assistant Professor

Terminal degree

Ph.D. in Mathematics

Research areas
  • Dr. Bilal's research endeavors primarily center around Fluid Mechanics, encompassing a wide array of topics such as Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, Stretching sheet flows, Boundary layer flows, Heat transfer analysis, Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) phenomena, Peristaltic motion, Unsteady flows, and Blood flow in arteries. His contributions to this field are evident through the publication of numerous research papers in esteemed international journals. Notably, his research work is characterized by its versatility and has garnered significant recognition through citations from fellow researchers.
  • Presently, Dr. Bilal's research pursuits focus on advanced engineering, numerical techniques, and the simulation of flow problems within fluid dynamics. He adeptly employs various mathematical software, including MATLAB and MATHEMATICA, to explore these intricate phenomena. Dr. Bilal's commitment to the scholarly community extends to his role as a reviewer for several international journals.

Dr. Ahmed AlRadaideh

General Studies Coordinator- Statistics Lecturer

Terminal degree

PhDs in Applied Statistics

Research areas
  • Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Applied Statistics, Multivariate Statistics, Statistics, Probability Theory, Analysis, Regression Analysis, Models, Mathematical Statistics, Nonparametric Statistics, Multiple Linear Regression, Sampling, Statistical Testing, Correlation Coefficient, Variance Analysis, Multivariate Statistical Analysis, Biostatistics, One-way ANOVA, Text Analysis.
  • Multivariate statistical analysis
  • Sampling techniques and survey methodology

Dr. Shimaa Ezzat Basha

Associate Professor

Terminal degree

Ph.D. in Psychology

Research areas
  • My research inter. - Mental Health and Well-being 2. Clinical Psychology 3. Positive Psychology 4. Occupational Health Psychology 5. Cultural and Cross-Cultural Psychology 6. Health Psychology 7. Family and Relationship 8. Trauma and Resilience 9. Sleep and Psychological Health 10. Digital and Cyberpsychology 11. Gender and Psychology 12. Forensic Psychology 13. Criminal Psychology 14. Political psychologists include the following areas: Anxiety and Depression Emotion Regulation and Executive Functions Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Positive Psychology and Social Psychology Rumination and Cognition Eating Disorders and Well-being Clinical Psychology and Psychology of Sustainability.
Terminal degree

Ph.D. In Public Relations and Advertising

Research areas
  • Public Relations
  • Advertising
  • Media Studies
Terminal degree

Ph. D. in Psychology

Research areas
  • Environmental Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Cross Cultural Psychology
Terminal degree

PHD in Media

Research areas
  • Interactive Media
  • Artificial Intelligence in Media
  • Social Media

Dr. Ahmed Mostafa Kamel

Program Coordinator for Mass Communication in Public Relations

Terminal degree

Ph.D. in Public Relations

Research areas
  • Public Relations
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Media and Security

Dr. Alaa F. M. Sharif

Assistant Professor

Terminal degree

Ph.D. Psychology

Research areas
  • Mental Health & Well-being
  • Psychological immune system
  • Self-determination Theory

Dr. Maha Abdalaziz

Assistant Professor

Terminal degree

PhD in Public Relations and Advertising

Research areas
  • Public Relations Strategies and Campaigns and Media Planning
  • Reputation Management: Digital and Social Media Communication
  • Communication in the Field of Corporate Social Responsibility

Enass Khalil

Assistant Professor

Terminal degree

PhD in Business Management

Research areas
  • Business Management
  • Human Resource
  • Artificial Intelligent

Dr. Omraan Abdulrazak

Program Chair, General Education Department, Assistant Professor

Terminal degree

PhD in Arabic Language and Literature– Grammar and Morphology

Research areas
  • النحو العربي، الصرف
  • تعليم العربية لغير الناطقين بها، فقه اللغة، اللسانيات العربية
  • مهارات الاتصال، الكتابة الأكاديمية والوظيفية

Dr. Adnan Lababneh

Assistant Professor

Terminal degree

Ph.D. in Islamic History

Research areas
  • Islamic History & Cultures
  • The Umayyad Dynasty (History, Cultures, Art, Architecture, Trade ............ etc.)

DR Robin Ahmed Kabha

Assistant professor

Terminal degree
Research areas

Dr. Abdu Mohamed Dawood

Assistant Professor

Terminal degree
Research areas
Terminal degree
Research areas
Terminal degree

PhD in Arts (Arabic Language and Literature - Islamic Studies) - First Class Honors

Research areas
  • Islamic Family Law, particularly in matters of marriage, divorce, khul‘ (mutual separation), child custody, and financial support for spouses and children
  • Children’s Rights in Islam, examined from both legal and ethical perspectives.
  • Islamic Criminal Law, with a focus on the foundations and objectives of Islamic penal legislation.

Dr. Afaf Abdalmageed

Assistant Professor

Terminal degree
Research areas

Dr. Hajar Mohamed

Assistant Professor

Terminal degree

PH.D in psychology

Research areas
Terminal degree

Master of Science of Information Technology

Research areas
  • Machine Learning (ML) • Supervised, unsupervised, semi-supervised, and reinforcement learning • Deep learning (CNNs, RNNs, Transformers) • Transfer learning and meta-learning • Explainable AI (XAI) • Federated learning • AutoML (Automated Machine Learning)
  • AI Ethics and Fairness Bias detection and mitigation Algorithmic fairness Privacy-preserving AI (differential privacy, secure ML) Responsible AI and transparency Data governance and regulation
  • AI for Social Good Healthcare applications (diagnosis, drug discovery) Climate modeling and sustainability Disaster response Education technologies Public policy and development
Terminal degree

Master of Arts in English Language and Literature

Research areas
  • Discourse Analysis of Trauma Testimonies
  • Trauma Narratives and Storytelling

Dr. Rami Abed Alhamid Ahmad Aljbour

Visiting Associate Professor

Terminal degree

Terminal degree

Research areas

Ms. Haya Alamri

Assistant Professor

Terminal degree
Research areas