Dr. Fariha Hayat Salman is a seasoned educationist having progressively held HE sectoral roles across USA, UK, Pakistan, and UAE as center director, program head, and tenured professor and led several initiatives to successful completion. She is Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Fulbright PhD Scholar, Centenary Research Scholar, and Frisbey Global Awardee, USA.

At the American University in Dubai (AUD), Dr. Salman's graduate teaching includes EdTech Pedagogy, Learning and Human Development, and Inclusive Education with a focus on learning experiences across formal and informal environments.

As former Director, Center for Teaching Excellence & Learning Innovation (CTELI), Dr. Salman led institutional initiatives at Iqra University (2021-2023) encompassing faculty leadership and professional development through global linkages, quality assurance, and policy review and implementation. 

As Head, iLEAD & Program Lead for the IU-Advance Higher Education Academy Fellowship Program, Dr. Salman spearheaded the completion of a rigorous and high stakes program ensuring an exceptional 100% success of fellowship endorsement under Advance HE's recent PSF2023 framework. 

Academic & Professional Qualifications:

• Senior Fellow Higher Education Academy.
• PhD (Learning, Design& Technology): Fulbright PhD Program, Pennsylvania State University, USA.
• MRes (Educational Research): Centenary Research Scholar, UCL- Institute of Education, UK.
• MA (Applied English Linguistics): Distinction in Research, University of Karachi, Pakistan.

Awards & Highlights:

• Recipient of the prestigious Fulbright PhD Scholarship 
• Recipient of Penn State's Fellowship in Research Engagement
• Recipient of Ardeth & Norman Frisbey Global Award (USA),
• Recipient of Centenary Research Award (UK)
• International STEM Research grants of over USD 80,000 for sustainable architecture curriculum, game design studios, and tech-infused, research writing labs for pre-college students.
• Publications with Springer, Advance Higher Education Academy, and Bloomsbury Academic (forthcoming)