Staff

Professor Dr. Ramon O’Callaghan serves as the President of Gisma.

In November 2023, Julian Davies embarked on his role as the Managing Director of Gisma University of Applied Sciences GmbH, bringing with him an exceptional track record in both UK and international higher education sectors.

Nigina Tawakalsada is the Chancellor and Managing Director at Gisma University of Applied Sciences. She brings over nine years of experience in operations, leadership, and financial management.

Prof. Dr. Fotis Papageorgiou is Professor of Social Sciences at Gisma University of Applied Sciences.

Professor Maurits van Rooijen is the Chairman of Gisma’s Board of Governors, Chief Academic Officer (CAO) of Global University Systems, and Rector of the University of Europe for Applied Sciences, Germany.

Professor of Artificial Intelligence | Research Director, BRAINS Research Center | Programme Director, Data Science, AI & Digital Business

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

Director of Employer Partnerships & Employability at Gisma University of Applied Sciences.

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.