MAHE Dubai has launched the Centre for Research & Doctoral Studies - a new hub to power the University’s post-CAA growth with stronger research, sharper outcomes, and a next-level PhD ecosystem. Effective immediately, the Centre will deepen institutional support for faculty and scholars while catalyzing high-impact initiatives across schools.

Leadership

Chair - Dr. Balamurugan Balusamy, Chairperson, School of Engineering & IT

Research Coordinator - Dr. Subburaj Alagarsamy, Assistant Professor, Manipal Business School
Both leaders will serve the Centre in addition to their current roles.

What the Centre will drive?

End-to-end research support - from proposal to publication

Stronger PhD experience - quality mentorship, timely completion, clear milestones

Interdisciplinary projects - AI, sustainability, design, health, business

Industry and community partnerships - applied research with measurable outcomes

Research visibility - citations, conferences, grants, and global collaborations

MAHE Dubai acknowledged the contributions of Dr. Ravishankar Dudhe for his guidance and stewardship of research initiatives to date.

The Centre for Research & Doctoral Studies will align efforts across faculties to accelerate a future-ready research culture at MAHE Dubai - licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research and delivering CAA-accredited programs.