EIU Team 
A career built through technical practice can provide a strong foundation for academic research. For experienced professionals, doctoral study can offer an opportunity to examine industry-related questions from a research perspective and develop deeper expertise within their field. For Dr. Asokan Konnamkandath, an aeronautical engineer from India with more than two decades of experience across … Read more
Professional journeys can develop across multiple fields, bringing together education, research, and diverse professional interests. Each experience can add a different dimension to a broader professional identity. For Dr. Suman Rana, an Indian healthcare management researcher, actress, and model originally from Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir, India, that journey spans healthcare, academic research, and the creative … Read more
For experienced business professionals, further academic study is not necessarily about starting again. It can provide an opportunity to examine familiar challenges through a different lens, question established approaches, and develop new perspectives on the decisions that shape organisations and teams. For Mahmoud Abdelrahman, this next stage builds upon more than 20 years of experience … Read more
Professional development does not always follow a single path. For some, it develops through different countries, working environments, and learning experiences, with each adding a different perspective to the journey. For Ashokkumar Vedachalam, that journey has crossed several borders. Originally from South India, his professional experience spans Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, bringing exposure to different … Read more
For experienced professionals, academic study can offer new perspectives on challenges already familiar from the workplace. Professional experience provides the context, while structured study creates opportunities to examine problems, test ideas, and consider different approaches. This connection was central to the MBA journey of Ibrahim Sorie Kamara-kay. While serving as Head of Monitoring and Compliance … Read more
For Dr. Shaela Anjum, returning to academic study marked a new chapter in a professional journey already spanning 18 years in the construction sector. With a background in civil engineering and postgraduate business education, she brought extensive industry experience in planning, project management, and cost management into this next stage of her professional development. Currently … Read more
Beyond What We Know Knowledge can prepare us for what comes next, but progress asks more of us than knowledge alone. As responsibilities grow and new challenges emerge, the qualities that influence how we respond can become just as important as what we have learned. Reflecting on achievement, leadership, and continued development, Prof. Dr. KK … Read more
The Influence We Carry With Us When we look at someone’s professional journey, we often see the milestones first, the qualifications earned, responsibilities taken on, challenges overcome, and achievements reached. What is less visible are the people and experiences that helped make those milestones possible. Reflecting on learning, professional experience, and the influences that shape … Read more
Beyond Learning, Towards Transformation Learning often changes the way we think. A new idea, a meaningful experience, or a difficult lesson can alter the way we see ourselves and the world around us. Yet an important question remains: What happens after that moment? Reflecting on leadership, learning, and the transformative power of education, Hon. Ky. … Read more
Broadening a Professional Perspective For Ahmed Aljunaidi, continuous learning has always been an important part of his professional growth. Before joining European International University, he worked as an Operations Manager, building a strong foundation in managing day-to-day operations and organisational performance. Seeking to prepare for greater leadership responsibilities, he enrolled in the Master of Business … Read more
