Our leadership
MBZUAI's leadership
Guiding MBZUAI with vision, integrity, and global impact
Our Board of Trustees at MBZUAI serves as the bridge between the University and the world, interpreting the institution to the public, and bringing in experience and perceptions gained outside the University.
Comprising distinguished leaders from the private sector, government, and academia, the Board brings a wealth of expertise and strategic perspectives to support MBZUAI’s mission of advancing AI research and innovation.
Introducing our leadership
Our Board of Trustees
H.E. Jassem Mohammed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi
Chairman of the Department of Finance – Abu Dhabi
H.E. Saif Saeed Ghobash
Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Office of the Crown Prince
Rima Al Mokarrab
Executive Director, Strategic Affairs Unit, Executive Affairs Authority
Daniela Rus
Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Director of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Lisa Su
AMD Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Peng Xiao
Council Member of the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC) of Abu Dhabi & Group CEO of G42
Martin L. Edelman
Advisor to Mubadala, Group 42, Royal Group, and Related Companies
Eric Xing
President and University Professor
Divisions
Our deans
Eran Segal
Dean of the Division of Biological and Life Sciences, and Professor of Computational Biology
Éric Moulines
Dean of the Division of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, and Professor of Machine Learning
Éric Moulines
Dean of the Division of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, and Professor of Machine Learning
Senior management
Our executive team
Dekyi (Hong) Liang
Vice President and Chief of Staff
Joni Cholwich
Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Acting Vice President of National Engagement & Outreach
Susan Wei
Vice President of Operations and Senior Advisor to the Provost
Richard Morton
Vice President and Executive Director of the Institute of Foundation Models (IFM)
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