WASD has built a strong network of researchers, policy makers, educators, consultants and employers from all parts of the world to exchange knowledge and experience and discuss current developments and challenges. This directory include all people who either participated in any of our various events (conferences, seminars, workshops, debates, etc) and/or contributed to one of our publications (books and journals). If you are interested in joining the WASD network directory, please complete the application form. Please check your details in our directory after 48 hrs and if you can not find your name, please contact the directory coordinator at admin@wasd.org.uk.
Andre Mostert
Development Manager
Andre has over his career been engaged in teaching and developing courses across most business and commercial subjects for different audiences from enterprise resources for primary, secondary and FE schools and colleges, through economics and accounting for HE access (University of Cape Town and London School of Economics) to quantitative methods and development economics for MBA students (Universities of Cape Town and Wales). …
Dr. Randolf Cooper
Dean
Randolf Cooper is the Dean, Royal Docks Business and Law School at the University of East London. He is a well known leader in management services and institutional sustainability. He has personally overseen the academic restructuring at higher education institutions and his leadership posts have included Campus Director and Vice-President of Academic Affairs. …
Prof. Charles Egbu
Pro Vice Chancellor (Education and Experience)
Professor Egbu has over 25 years of experience in higher education. Prior to UEL he was the dean of the School of The Built Environment and Architecture at London Southbank University, where he also holds the chair in project management and strategic management in construction.…
Ian Bathgate
Director
Ian is Business Development Director and Director of the Centre for Innovation Management and Enterprise in the School of Business and Law. He specialises in Marketing, Employability and Entrepreneurship, lecturing across a broad range of Post Graduate Programmes.…
Lorraine Senior
Student
A Law and International Relations student with exceptional skills in legal research, leadership and knowledge of philosophy, global governance, political science, International Relations as well as private, public, domestic and international law expertise, Flexible, committed and eager to make a significant contribution towards UNSDG whilst working with expert colleagues towards common goals for an achieving the SDG by 2030.…
Prof. Verity Brown
PVC Impact and Innovation
Professor Brown comes to UEL from the University of St Andrews in Scotland, where she is a professor of behavioural neuroscience. From 2014-2016, Professor Brown was vice principal (enterprise and engagement) at St Andrews, where her work included leading the university’s enterprise strategy and guiding strategic development of externally-facing assets of the St Andrews’ estate. …
Dr. Rawad Hammad
Lecturer
Rawad Hammad is a Lecturer in Computer Science and Digital Technologies at the University of East London, with extensive experience on Software Engineering and Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) research and practice.…
Dr. Jummy Okoya
MBA Director
Jummy is an experienced lecturer and trainer with more than 10 years’ experience of teaching both at undergraduate and post graduate level with several UK higher education institutions. She has got extensive capability in providing teaching and training services in Human Resources Management, Learning and Development, Business Information systems, Personal Development planning, Continuous Professional Development and E-Learning.…
Dr. HOSEIN PIRANFAR
Lecturer
Dr. Hosein A. Piranfar is a risk management consultant, researcher. Achievements include research in complexity theories. He is a Member of Institute Risk Management (associate). He worked as a lecturer at Sheffield University, 1992—1998, Kingston Business School, London, 1998—2000 and a Complexity researcher University East London, since 2000.
Dr. Stephanie Mary SANDLAND
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Stephanie has been awarded a UEL Teaching Fellowship for excellence in Learning, Teaching and Assessment based on her work in developing electronic learning materials. She is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. …
Prof. Siraj Sait
Director of Research
Professor Siraj Sait is the Director of Research and Director of the Centre for Islamic Finance, Law and Communities (CIFLAC) at the Royal Docks School of Business and Law, University of East London.…
Dr. Nora Colton
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)
Working with the Vice-Chancellor, members of the Vice Chancellor’s Group (VCG), the University Management Team and the Schools of the University, Nora leads on academic matters with a particular focus on the education strategy, teaching and learning, student support and experience, employability, partnerships, academic development, student recruitment and marketing, international activities, external and strategic planning and the strategic development of Schools.…
Dr. Josephine Anne Stein
Principal Research Fellow
Josephine Stein is a Principal Research Fellow in Innovation Studies at the University of East London in England. Her main research interests concern the interplay between science, technology and democracy, including global knowledge dynamics; science, international relations and security; expert-lay interactions in S&T-related civic affairs; computer ethics; and sustainable technological innovation.…
Prof. John Joughin
Vice Chancellor
Professor John J. Joughin was appointed as Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of East London in July 2013 with responsibility for all administrative and academic matters on behalf of the Board of Governors.…
Dr. Meera Tiwari
Associate Professor
Dr. Meera Tiwari is associate professor of international development studies at the University of East London, where she leads the Master of Science program in NGO and Development Management.
Dr. Edna Stan-Maduka
Lecturer
Dr. Edna Stan-Maduka completed her PhD studies at the University of East London UK. She teaches and supervises postgraduate students in the areas of international business, corporate finance, banking and enterprise risk management.…