Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Mustafa Kayyali
Maaref University of Applied Sciences, Syria
Dr. Mustafa Kayyali is a Syrian academic, quality assurance expert, and higher education strategist whose work bridges accreditation, internationalization, academic diplomacy, and institutional development. He holds a PhD in Quality Management, an MBA, and a master’s degree in Quality Management and Evaluation in Higher Education. Over the past decade, he has assumed a range of leadership roles in quality assurance, accreditation, and international relations across universities and academic institutions. He currently serves as Manager of HE Higher Education Ranking and Director of Quality Assurance and Accreditation at Maaref University of Applied Sciences, Syria. His scholarly profile is distinguished by a substantial body of work in higher education, artificial intelligence in education, governance, university rankings, and education in crisis-affected contexts, alongside an impressive portfolio of authored, edited, and forthcoming books with international publishers. Dr. Kayyali is also actively engaged in translation, research leadership, and cross-border academic collaboration, and holds memberships and expert roles in several international quality assurance bodies. His work reflects a sustained commitment to educational reform, global engagement, and academic excellence.