Dr. Immanuel Azaad Moonesar, the Assistant Professor is from one of the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago. His qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Services: Leadership (Superior Distinction) from Walden University, USA; Master of Quality Management (Distinction) from the University Of Wollongong Australia (UOW); a Postgraduate Diploma in Institutional Community Nutrition & Dietetics (Distinction) & a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology: Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of West Indies (UWI), Trinidad & Tobago.

He is also the Managing Director, at “I AM Consulting” (Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean), in addition to, the role of the the President (Chapter Chair)  and Executive Board member of the Academy of International Business – Middle East North Africa (AIB-MENA) Chapter. He is also a Registered Dietitian and possesses professional certifications in ‘NEBOSH Occupational Health and Safety’, ‘Project Management: Certified Business Professional (CBP)’ and ‘Quality Management System Internal Auditors (ISO 9001:2008)’. He has published in over 80 publications in peer-reviewed journal articles, peer-reviewed international conferences, co-authored books and book chapters thus far.

His PhD dissertation manuscript was entitled: The Role of UAE Health Professionals in Maternal and Child Health Policy. His career experience includes quality assurance and management, nutrition and dietetics, health & safety, teaching and institutional research. While, his research interest is in public policy, healthcare management & leadership, maternal & child health, health policy and innovation, nutrition, and quality management.