Faculty
Interview
Faculty Interview
One of the many things that Alfaisal University prides itself in is its highly reputed and esteemed faculty members, who bring with them a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Here we give you the opportunity to meet some of our academic scholars that are committed in making our educational mission a reality. Dr. Pallab (Paul) K. Ganguly, MBBS, MD, FACA Professor of Anatomy College of Medicine Alfaisal University Dr. Paul K. Ganguly joined Alfaisal College of Medicine in September 2008 as Professor of Anatomy. Prior to this he was Professor at University of Manitoba,Winnipeg, Canada, and explains why he chose to be part of our mission. Academic Achievements: My latest and finest academic achievement is entangled with my own students at Alfaisal University who showed an excellent progress in year 1 of the medical program. All of them are dear to my heart and I am personally very proud of them. Apart from that, I have had best teacher award from my past Institutions and a gold medal from International society for heart research. Many of my awards in the past are related to scholarly activities such as Young Investigator Awards from Canadian Cardiovascular Society, American College of Angiology and Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation. I received a very prestigious award, Rh Award from the University of Manitoba, Canada for my research, teaching and scholarly activities. Interestingly, the Rh factor/group was first discovered in the University of Manitoba, Canada and has saved millions of lives world-wide. However, I have to show yet my scholarly activity right at Alfaisal University and I am confident it is not far away. Q. Why have you chosen Alfaisal? The main reason for my interest at Alfaisal University is related to the program of College of Medicine. The problem-based curriculum is certainly one of them. The college of medicine is committed to providing state-of-the art facilities to develop an integrated medical resource centre; fortunately I am a part of that. I also worked earlier in this part of the world. Both my wife and I love the family value integral to the culture of this place. Besides, who would not like to shop around in the best shopping centers in the world!!! Alfaisal University in 10 Years: I have witnessed a clear vision from His Highness, Prince Bandar and Prof. Khaled Al-Kattan, the Dean College of Medicine. Both of them love Excellence and I strongly believe that College of Medicine will be one of the finest medical schools in this part of the world. We have wonderful people onboard and I can assure you that we are in the right direction given the right opportunities. The number of good students applying to our medical school is a clear testimony of the achievement of Alfaisal University. I certainly will not leave this place unless Alfaisal University is in the map of excellence.
Dr. Dennis P. Greer, CPA, CMA Professor of Accounting and Management Information Systems College of Business Alfaisal University Dr. Dennis Greer began teaching at Alfaisal University in October of this year, 2009 and was previously Professor of Accounting at Utah Valley University for 27 Years. Academic Achievements: Dr. Dennis P. Greer is an accounting educator who thoroughly enjoys international education. He has had career assignments on most continents and is well traveled. Two years ago he was invited to teach at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) in Shanghai, China for a year after a career at Utah Valley University near Salt Lake City, Utah, in the USA. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has been interested in computerized accounting since its inception nearly 40 years ago. Professional and educational experiences have included working for such firms as KPMG, Paramount Pictures, the United States Agency for International Development, and the University of Maryland. He enjoys educating students for careers in international business firms and loves to see their success. Q. Why have you chosen Alfaisal? Wise men say that, “opportunity only knocks once.” With this in mind, Dr. Greer believes one should take an interesting opportunity when it comes. And so it is with Alfaisal University in Riyadh. When Dr. Greer first heard of this new English language university just being built in the Middle East, he was impressed with its mission and direction. Having lived abroad in many places but never in the Middle East, this episodic opportunity in Saudi Arabia is adding additional meaning to his life. Dr. Greer believes this is a very important geographical region of the world and feels that serving Saudi Arabian and international students by teaching them accounting and business is a significant capstone to his teaching career. Alfaisal University in 10 Years: In ten years Dr. Greer foresees that Alfaisal University will be a prominent educational institution in the world because it is employing quality educators and researchers and it is admitting superior students. After one visits Alfaisal University it becomes apparent that this modern university has the potential to become one of the leading educational institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, and the world. With its significant endowment, state of the art facilities, and its emphasis on technical education in English it will attract many Saudi and international students.
Magazine
January 2010
28