2nd International Research Conference

2^nd International Research Conference
Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility
NOVEMBER 13-15, 2018, DUBAI, UAE

Under the Patronage of

HIS EXCELLENCY SHEIKH NAHAYAN MABARAK AL NAHAYAN

Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance

His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan is the Minister of Tolerance in the new Cabinet announced in October 2017. His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak joined the Federal Government in 1992 and held a number of government portfolios including Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and held the position of Minister of Education, and Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development.

His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak was also Chancellor of United Arab Emirates University from 1983 to 2013; Chancellor of Higher Colleges of Technology from 1988 to 2013; and President of Zayed University from 1998 to 2013.

His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan received his education from the British Millfield School until the high secondary level before joining Magdalen College at Oxford University-UK.

AUE Conferences

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The 2nd AUE International Research Conference (AUEIRC)

The 2nd American University in the Emirates International Research Conference (AUEIRC’18) will provide a platform for academics, practitioners, and policy makers from around the globe to engage in a dialogue on some of the most pressing issues in the drive towards sustainability, and social responsibility.

AUEIRC’18 will highlight the various aspects of sustainable innovations, human security and creative business that can scale for the benefit of communities. The scope of the conference includes a broad range of topics on areas that impact contemporary society.

When and Where:

American University in the Emirates
Academic City, Dubai, UAE

Tuesday to Thursday
November 13 to November 15

Topics of Interest

Sustainability and Creative Industries
Sustainable Design
Sustainable Design Education
Sustainable Design Practices

Sustainability and Smart Technology
Multimedia and Digital Forensics
Cyber Security and Psychology
Blockchain Technology
Green Information Technology
Big Data and Augmentation
Artificial Intelligence
Sustainable Development in Renewable Energy
Internet of Things (IoT) Solutions

Sustainability and Social Responsibility
Sustainability and Socio-Economic Development
Sustainability Implications for Global Tourism in the 21st Century
Sustainability and Ecological Technologies
Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship

Sustainability, Human Security and Legislation
Sustainable Development & Global Warming Legislation
Sustainable Development & Nuclear Energy Legislationn
Sustainable Development and Water Management
Economic Sustainability and National Security
Sustainability of Environmental Security

Sustainability and Education
Education for a Sustainable Future
Sustainable Development of the Education Sector

Sustainability and Smart Business
FinTech Ecosystem and Innovation
Alternative Finance
Blockchain and Bitcoins
Cryptocurrencies
Accounting and Finance for Sustainable Development
Alternative Risk Transfer tools
Smart Technologies in health care delivery
Smart Technology supporting entrepreneur’s sustainability
Entrepreneurial Challenges
Micro-enterprises as a tool for solving the unemployment
Smart Technology in marketing Micro Insurance Companies

Conference Publications

Submission Guidelines

All papers (Abstract/Full) are subject to a double-blind peer review process by two reviewers. Submission guidelines can be accessed through :
Conference Proceedings Guidelines
Paper submission can be done through:
Easy Chair – AUEIRC 2018

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 selected best papers will be invited to submit the extended version of their AUEIRC papers for peer review and will be published in a special issue of the AUE journal “Smart City Challenges and Solutions”.

Important Dates

Abstract submission

September 30, 2018
Acceptance Notification

October 15, 2018
* Final Paper Submission

October 31, 2018
Conference

Nov. 13–15, 2018

* Only Full papers will be considered for publication.

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.

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

Presenters
Registration
$350 (AED 1,295)

With Gala Dinner
$410 (AED 1,515)

Attendees
Registration
$250 (AED 925)

With Gala Dinner
$310 (AED 1,145)

Students
Registration
$150 (AED 555)

With Gala Dinner
$210 (AED 775)

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