Lisa Kassem

Lisa Kassem is a Senior Lecturer in the General Education Unit at Khalifa University, with a career focused on student development and education since 2008. She has previously held positions at Zayed University and the Higher Colleges of Technology.

• Education: MA and BA in English Literature from Carleton University
• Languages: English, French, Arabic

Lisa's academic work spans composition and rhetoric, classical antiquity, colonial contact, and future foresight. Her current studies focus on psychology, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach.

Teaching Expertise: Courses include Academic English I (ENGL101), Academic English II (ENGL102), Academic Reading (LTCM150), and Research Methods.

Professional Contributions: Led content development projects for the Government of Canada and IBM. Served as Co-Chair during Zayed University's Department of Writing Studies transition to a composition and rhetoric-focused program.

Scientific Recognition:

• Awarded for exemplary teaching at Zayed University
• Recognized for academic advising and service at Higher Colleges of Technology