Staff

Prof. Dr. Mahmoudreza Babaei (Reza) is a Professor of Data Engineering at Gisma University of Applied Sciences. At Gisma he teaches both Data Engineering and Computer Science programs.

Elizaveta Fragner brings a wealth of experience and a unique teaching methodology to her role as a German language instructor at Gisma University of Applied Sciences. With 12 years of teaching experience and a BA in Germanistics, Elizaveta specializes in making the German language accessible and engaging for students from diverse backgrounds. 

Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mahdavi is a Professor of Data Science at Gisma University of Applied Sciences in Potsdam, Germany.

Eloise Capet has held different roles in leading French universities over the last 20 years. In her last position, she headed the Teaching and Learning Lab at Paris-Dauphine University where she improved learning experience by implementing learner-centric approaches for faculty, online or in classroom. She rolled out pedagogical innovations, like active learning, virtual coach, peer grading, to transition from passive lecture mode to interactive one.

Prof. Dr. Phungmayo Horam is a resource economist, and his work focuses on the application of economics and management science for providing solutions for sustainable business practice and innovation.

Dr. Ahmad Abu-Alkheil is a Professor of Finance and Accounting at Gisma University of Applied Sciences.

Mostafa Hussein is a Visiting Lecturer at Kingston University Business School with over 10 years of international experience in Global Financial Markets, Consulting and Advisory Services. He has taught a variety of modules in Finance, Banking, Accounting, and Business Administration at UG and PG level across different Business Schools in the UK and Germany.

Prof. Dr. Ralf Frank is a Professor of Organisational Transformation at Gisma.

Claudia Wittman teaches Corporate Reporting and Academic Writing. After studying in Mannheim and Kiel in Germany, Iceland and California, she obtained a master’s degree in the US and has taught in Germany, Japan, the US, Mexico, and New Zealand. Previously, she worked as a Lecturer at the Berlin School of Economics and Law (Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht) and her academic focus lies in Business Administration and Finance. Her professional work has seen her spend time in Iceland, Germany, Central America and the USA.