# University Senate

**Source**: https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/university-senate
**Parent**: https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/provost-office

## The HBKU University Senate is the academic advisory body representing the faculty and researchers of the University. It is composed of elected members from all colleges and research institutes, serving to reflect the diverse academic voices of the institution.

The University Senate provides a collaborative forum to discuss and offer recommendations on matters that
affect the academic and research mission of the university. It plays a key advisory role in shaping policies
and initiatives related to academic programs, research priorities, faculty affairs, and student life. Through
its standing committees and active engagement with university leadership, the Senate promotes transparency,
shared governance, and institutional excellence—ensuring that the voices of faculty and researchers are heard
in shaping HBKU’s future.

 [Senate ByLaws](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/sites/default/files/html_static/hbku-senate-bylaws.pdf)

## Executive Committee

### Prof. Amine Bermak

Chair

[Read More](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/cse/staff/dr-amine-bermak)

### Dr. Esmat Zaidan

Vice Chair

[Read More](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/staff/dr-esmat-zaidan)

### Dr. Sa’d Shannak

Senate Secretary

[Read More](https://researchportal.hbku.edu.qa/en/persons/sad-abdel-halim-shannak)

### Dr. Ka Lok Yip

Chair of Academic and Students' Affairs - Standing Committee

[Read More](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/staff/ka-lok-yip)

### Dr. Mehdi Riazi

Chair of Research Affairs - Standing Committee

[Read More](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/staff/mehdi-riazi)

### Dr. Halima Bensmail

Chair of Faculty and Researchers' Affairs - Standing Committee

[Read More](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/staff/dr-halima-bensmail)

### Dr. Dena A. Al-Thani

2022-2023

At-large Representative

[Read More](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/cse/staff/dena-ahmed-s-al-thani)

- [Standing Committees](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/university-senate/standing-committees)
- [Meeting Minutes](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/university-senate/meeting-minutes)
- [Call for Faculty Input](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/university-senate/faculty-input)- [Contact the Senate](mailto:senate@hbku.edu.qa)