| Samy A. Mahmoud | |
| President (pro tempore) of Carleton University | |
| Term Start: | 2006 |
| Term End: | 2008 |
| Title2: | Chancellor of the University of Sharjah |
| Term Start2: | 2008 |
| Term End2: | 2013 |
| Alma Mater: | Carleton University Ain Shams University |
Samy A. Mahmoud was the 5th chancellor of University of Sharjah (2008-2013), and formerly the acting president of Carleton University (2006-2008).
Samy A. Mahmoud was the 5th chancellor of the University of Sharjah (2008-2013). Previously, he served as the acting president of Carleton University, appointed in November, 2006, after the resignation of David W. Atkinson.[1] He is at present professor of systems and computer engineering at Carleton University, leading a research group on sensor technologies and platforms.[2]
Dr. Mahmoud graduated from Carleton University in 1975 with a doctorate in electrical engineering. He has served various roles at Carleton, including acting provost, vice-president (academic), dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Design and chair of the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering.