Part of IDEAS — doctoral supervision team.
👤 Professor Faisal Mustafa, PhD, PFHEA
Professor of Artificial Intelligence, University Leader, Innovation Strategist, Doctoral Supervisor – Part of IDEAS
🧭 Broad Area of Supervision
Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education & Institutional Leadership — with sub-areas in digital transformation, university rankings, and innovation and change management.
🔎 Specialist sub-areas:
- AI-powered innovation in higher education
- Digital transformation
- University rankings
- Academic leadership
- Iinstitutional strategy
- Innovation and change management.
Professor Faisal Mustafa is a Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA), who has held senior leadership roles including Dean, Provost, and Vice Chancellor. He brings extensive experience in university leadership, institutional performance, and AI-powered innovation, helping universities prepare for the future while maintaining academic excellence and institutional integrity. *(53 words)
📄 Full Profile
Professor Faisal Mustafa has held senior leadership roles including Dean, Provost, and Vice Chancellor, bringing extensive experience in university leadership, institutional performance, and AI-powered innovation to doctoral supervision at IDEAS.
His expertise spans artificial intelligence in higher education, digital transformation, university rankings, academic leadership, institutional strategy, and innovation and change management. His work helps universities prepare for the future while maintaining academic excellence and institutional integrity.
🔬 Areas of Research Interest
AI & Digital Transformation in Higher Education Artificial intelligence in higher education · digital transformation · AI-powered institutional innovation
Academic & Institutional Leadership University leadership and governance · institutional performance and strategy · university rankings · innovation and change management
🎯 Ideal Candidate Fit
| If your research is about… | Prof Mustafa is a strong match because… |
| AI applications in higher education or institutional decision-making | His core specialism as Professor of Artificial Intelligence |
| University rankings, institutional performance, or strategy | Direct leadership experience as Dean, Provost, and Vice Chancellor |
| Digital transformation in academic institutions | Focused expertise area within his broader AI and leadership work |
| Innovation and change management in universities | Extensive senior leadership track record driving institutional change |
📬 Contact / Enquire
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