Steering Committee

President of the University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Professor of Astrophysics, University of Sharjah Founder and president of the Arab Federation for Space and Astronomyز

General Director of Regional Center for Space Science and Technology Education for Western Asia / United Nations

Kevin began work at the OAD on 1st March 2011 as its first Director. He has extensive experience using astronomy for development during his previous position as the Manager of the SALT Collateral Benefits Programme at the South African Astronomical Observ

Founding member (1999) and Co-President (2002) of ArAS Leading research associate, Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO) (1999) Director of BAO (since 2003) Deputy Director of BAO on science (1986-2000), Acting Director of BAO (1993-1994)

AUASS Vice President President of Al‐Sheara Astronomical Society Director of Graduate Study Program in Astrophysics, Constantine University

AUASS Vice President Professor of Physics President of Bahrain Astronomical Society Dean of Scientific Research at Al‐ Ahlia University of Bahrain

Director, IAU South West Asia Regional Office of Astronomy for Development Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory