1st International Research Conference

1^st International Research Conference

His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori
Minister of Economy, United Arab Emirates

His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori has been appointed as Minister of Economy in the UAE, effective 17th of February, 2008. His Excellency Sultan holds a Bachelor’s degree (B. Sc.) in Industrial Engineering & Management Systems from Arizona State University – USA. He also has a Diploma in Computer System Analysis from the Institute of Computer Technology, Los Angeles, California – USA.

In addition to his position as Minister of Economy, His Excellency Sultan holds the positions below:

Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection
Chairman of the Coordinating and Economic Cooperation Committee
Chairman of the National Committee for the Follow-up Program of Investment Climate
Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Securities and Commodities Authority
Chairman of the insurance Authority
Chairman of the Federal Civil Aviation Authority
Member of the Ministerial Committee for Legislation
Member of the National Committee on Population Composition
Member of the Committee of Finance and Economy

In addition to his position, His Excellency Sultan holds the previous positions below:

Senior Airport Coordinator, then Vice President Operations at Dubai Civil Aviation Authority during the period of 1988 – 1991
Director – Dubai Cargo Village during the period of 1991 – 1996
Deputy Director General – Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry during the period of 1996 – 1998
Group Managing Director of Saeed & Mohamed Al Naboodah Group during the period of 1998 – 2004
Vice President of Dubai Islamic Bank during the period of 1999-2008
Chairman of Aman (Dubai Islamic Insurance Company) during the period of 2002-2008
Minister of Transport and Communications during the period of 2004 – 2006
Minister of Government Sector Development during the period of 2006 – 2008
Member of GCC Consulting Authority for Supreme council

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The 1st AUE International Research Conference (AUEIRC)

The 1^st American University in the Emirates International Research Conference (AUEIRC) will provide a platform for discussing recent trends in creative business and social innovation. AUEIRC will highlight the various aspects of creative business and social innovations that can scale for the benefit of communities.

Aims and Scope:

AUEIRC aims to bring together academics, practitioners, researchers, policy makers and students to share and discuss challenges and solutions in contemporary disciplines. The scope of the conference includes a broad range of topics on areas that impact contemporary society.

Organizer:

Prof. Miroslav Mateev (Deputy Chair), American University in the Emirates, Dubai

AUEIRC

Keynote Speakers

Professor Suzanne Ortega became the sixth President of the Council of Graduate Schools on July 1, 2014. Prior to assuming her current position, she served as the University of North Carolina Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs (2011-14). Previous appointments included the Executive Vice President and Provost at the University of New Mexico, Vice Provost and Graduate Dean at the University of Washington and the University of Missouri. Professor Ortega serves has served on a number of professional association boards and committees, including, the Executive Boards of the Council of Graduate Schools, the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), the National Academies of Science Committee on the Assessment of the Research Doctorate, the National Science Foundation’s Human Resources Expert Panel, the North Carolina E-learning Commission, the North Carolina Public School Forum, the UNC TV Foundation, and the UNC Press Board of Governors.

Prof. Suzanne Ortega

Board of Trustees Member, American University in the Emirates

Prof. Galal Hassan Galal-Edeen (Cairo University & UCL, University of London) is a professor of Information Systems Engineering and a Certified Usability Analyst. He is visiting professor to University College London, the University of London, Nile University, Egypt and the American University in Cairo. He has applied experiences in information systems analysis, specification, high-level design and usability evaluation. He also served as Cairo University Chair on Innovation and supported university staff, students and industry in their innovation efforts and trained university staff and industry in innovation management and research proposal writing, among other professional development areas. He has degree qualifications in management sciences, systems analysis and design, information systems engineering, architecture and spatial design, and gained professional certifications or trainings in innovation management.

Prof. Galal Hassan Galal-Edeen

Cairo University & UCL, University of London

Ali Emrouznejad is a Professor and Chair in Business Analytics and has been working in various areas of Operations Research and Statistic generally and Data Envelopment Analysis specifically since 1993. He holds an MSc in applied mathematics and received his PhD in operational research and systems from Warwick Business School, UK. Having got PhD in DEA, in 1998, he has joined to the development team of Performance Indicators (PI) in Higher Education (HE) at HEFCE (Higher Education Funding Council for England). The PI in HE has widely published and it is now annual publication of HESA (Higher Education Statistical Agency). He has worked on several research projects including: “assessing cost efficiencies in higher education” funded by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) and “Analysis of efficiencies and productivity evolution in manufacturing industries with CO2 emissions in China” funded by Royal Academy of Engineering. His areas of research interest include performance measurement and management, efficiency and productivity analysis as well as data mining and big data.

Prof. Ali Emrouznejad

Aston University

International Scientific Committee

The International Scientific Committee is the body through which AUEIRC serves its worldwide readership according to fields of specialized interest.

Topics of Interest

Submit your Abstract/Paper

Submission Guidelines

All papers are subject to a double-blind peer review process by at least two reviewers. Submission guidelines can be accessed by clicking this hyperlink.

Conference Publications

Accepted papers will be published by Springer in edited volumes following their specific fields as printed volumes as well as online in the digital library SpringerLink. Authors of some selected best papers will be invited to submit the extended version of their AUEIRC papers for peer review after the conference. These papers will be published in a special issue of the AUE journal “Smart City Challenges and Solutions” (SCCS).

Important Dates

Abstract submission
30 ^thJune , 2017
Acceptance Notification
15^thJuly , 2017
* Final Paper Submission
15 ^thSeptember , 2017
Conference
15 ^th– 16^th November, 2017

* Only Full papers will be considered for publication.

Workshop

Data Envelopment Analysis College of Business Administration November 16th 2017
American University in the Emirates, Dubai
18:00 – 18:05	Opening Remarks: Organizing committee
18.05 – 19.05	DEA Session Prof. Ali Emrouzejad (Professor of Business Analytics, Aston University, UK). For Faculty DEA (Data Envelopment Analysis) is the optimization method of mathematical programming to generalize the Farrell (1957) single-input/ single-output technical efficiency measure to the multiple-input/ multiple-output case by constructing a relative efficiency score as the ratio of a single virtual output to a single virtual input. This 2-hour workshop will present how to go about using DEA. Attendees will be recognized for their participation by American University in the Emirates.
19:05 – 19:20	Coffee Break
19: 20 – 20:00	DEA practical applications in UAE Prof. Ali Emrouzejad (Professor of Business Analytics, Aston University, UK). For Faculty Hands on approach to using DEA in UAE
20.00 – 20.10	Closing Notes: Organizing Committee Gathering photos

Registration Fees

Each participant must register and pay the conference fee
Registration deadline is September 15^th
Late registration after September 15^thto be charged at $50
End of late registration is September 30th however participants can still register in the conference but we cannot guarantee their papers will be included in the conference proceeding if they register after September 30th
If you have any difficulties in payments, please contact us by E-mail at [email protected]

Steering Committee

Social Activities

Dubai Bus tour

Hop on our Dubai bus tour to experience a true fusion of traditional Arabian charm and futuristic dynamism. Enjoy panoramic views of Dubai’s dramatic skyline, perfect sandy beaches and the world’s tallest building. Hop off to explore historical souks, forts and palaces.

Date: 17^th November 2017
Time: 09:00AM-12:00PM
Price: Complementary

Gala Dinner

Grab this unique opportunity to sample delicious food at a top spot in Dubai, at an unbelievable price.

Themed night at Anise Restaurant, Intercontinental Hotel & Resort, Dubai Festival City

Date: 15^th November 2017
Time: 07:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Price: $60