Composed of eminent scholars from different countries, the International Academic Council plays a key role in assuring the relevance and quality of UPEACE’s academic programmes. In addition, by providing objective and expert advice, the Council strengthens the UPEACE validation and certification process and ensures the overall quality of the courses and programmes offered by the institution.

 

 

 

Dr. Ana Maria Jaramillo - CHAIR
Rector, University of Lanus
Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina

Dr. Meenakshi Gopinath
Principal, Lady Shri College for Women
New Delhi, India

Prof. Ryokichi Hirono
Professor of Development Studies, Seikei University
Adviser to the Prime Minister, Japan

Prof. Paul Rogers
Professor, Peace Studies Center
Bradford University, United Kingdom

H. E. Professor Leila Abdul Hamid Sharaf
Member of the Jordan Senate, Chair of the Board, Philadelphia University, Jordan
Member of the Board, American University, Beirut
Former Minister of Information and Member, Jordan Board of Education

Dr. Gabriel Macaya
Former Rector
University of Costa Rica

Dr. Richard Rubenstein
Professor of Conflict Resolution and Public Affairs
George Mason University

Prof. Eltayeb Attia
Vice Chancellor and Dean of Library and Information Services
University of Khartoum, Sudan

Dr. Rysbubu A. Beybutova
Dean, School of International Relations
Head of American Studies Programme
Kygyz State National University

Dr. Ofelia L. Durante
Visiting Professor, Graduate School of Notre Dame University
Executive Director, Mindanao Peace and Development Education Institute
Consultant for Peace Education to the Office of the Presidential Assistant on the Peace Process, Philippines