To continue building research capacity at AUK, the University Board of Trustees have approved a resolution to launch the AUK Office for Research and Grants (ORG) that aims at building research capacity at AUK. The ORG will provide AUK faculty with research funding and resources, research related engagement opportunities, and appropriate training to support research and scholarly related activities and production.

As a species everything we have achieved or any advancement in technology started because of scientific research. From medical treatment to self-driving cars and a deeper understanding of our history to analysis of literature. The tireless work of scientists is what powers all this knowledge, but rigorous research takes time and resources. The availability of grants and funding really helps support researchers.
The President of AUK, Dr. Rawda Awwad, has appointed Dr. Iyad Abo Doush, Associate Professor of Computer Science in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, as the founding Director of the Office for Research and Grants (ORG).

President Awwad stated: “Our Board of Trustees have always recognized the importance of research and scholarly production. The launching of ORG marks a renewed commitment to getting serious about making AUK’s research and scholarly production matter by ensuring that it has the desirable social impact that we are aiming for.”
“The Office of Research and Grants is a pivotal step towards demonstrating the potential of the American University as a research institution, which is an urgent necessity for the university’s growth and institutional maturity as one of the pioneers of Kuwait’s private education industry. In addition to supporting the faculty research activity, the Office will promote student research participation and give them opportunities to present and publish their research with the help of the faculty,” said Dr. Abo Doush

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