Pakistani.irish 30th April 2021 : Congratulations to Dr Waseem Akhtar on being awarded a Teaching Hero Award by National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning and Student Union Ireland as part of the 2020 student-led Teaching Hero Awards. The Award is based on student feedback across the country to recognize and celebrate outstanding teaching in Irish higher education institutions.
Dr Waseem Akhtar is a Dublin based educator and academic. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from University College Dublin (UCD) and an MBA in Higher Education Management from the Institute of Education (IOE) at University College London (UCL). He is Head of Computing Science Faculty in Griffith College Dublin. Waseem is also known for his in-depth discussions on cutting edge research and emerging ideas with researchers and thought leaders from around the world, and for his engaging public lectures and presentations where he frequently explores multidisciplinary ideas by fusing diverse research topics. Waseem is also a radio broadcaster.
