Professor Immanuel Azaad Moonesar R.D. is the President of Academy of International Business (MENA) and Health Policy and Systems Research Professor at MBRSG. He hails from one of the Caribbean islands- Trinidad and Tobago. His qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 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 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)’, Emotional Intelligence Assessor, and ‘Quality Management System Internal Auditors (ISO 9001:2008)’.

He has published over 250 peer-reviewed journal articles, peer-reviewed international conferences, co-authored books, and book chapters. His Ph.D. 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 Health Systems, Public Policy, Healthcare Management & Leadership, Maternal & Child Health, Health Policy & Innovation, Nutrition, Global Governance, International Business Policy, Social Policy, Public-Private Partnerships, And Quality Management.

Connect: www.linkedin.com/in/iamoonesar
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4027-3508