Rauf Abdul

Rauf Abdul, PhD, is the Dean/Head of the School of Business at Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. He holds a PhD in Human Resource Management from the University of Twente (Netherlands), an MBA, and an MSc in Business. As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK), he specializes in business education accreditation, curriculum innovation, and higher education management. His leadership has driven institutional growth, international partnerships, and academic excellence, particularly in securing global accreditations like AACSB and AMBA.

Dr. Abdul’s research focuses on Human Resource Management (HRM), the Future of Work, AI in Business, and higher education quality assurance. He has published extensively in journals such as *Quality in Higher Education* and *Heliyon*, addressing topics like remote work during the pandemic, AI’s impact on employment, and strategic flexibility in industries. He advocates for innovative teaching methods like gamification and blended learning to enhance student and faculty engagement.

His professional contributions include serving on international accreditation panels and fostering collaborations with institutions in the UK, Germany, Austria, and beyond. Awards include the prestigious Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy.