Professors
Dr. Nikolay Perpelkin
Program Director of Bachelor of Science in Marketing
PhD in Economics
Dr. Nikolay Perpelkin is the Director of the Bachelor of Science in Marketing at Plekhanov University in Dubai and an Associate Professor teaching bachelor’s and master’s students in the field of Marketing. Dr. Perpelkin is an alumnus of Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, and teaches at the Moscow campus alongside his position at Plekhanov University in Dubai. In addition to his academic work, he is managing partner of the event-marketing firm YES and serves on the editorial board of the journal Youth Economics. His academic interests include event marketing, luxury brand management, and brand evaluation methods.
Dr. Yulia Finogenova
Program Director of Master of Science in Corporate Finance
Program Director of Bachelor of Science in Finance
Associate Professor at Plekhanov University in Dubai
PhD in Economics
Dr. Yulia Finogenova is the program director of the Master of Science in Corporate Finance at Plekhanov University in Dubai, and is also an associate professor at the university teaching bachelor’s and master’s students finance and risk management. She is an alumna of Plekhanov Russian University of Economics Moscow campus, where she also teaches. She has co-authored several international publications, including work on corporate pension schemes and housing cost dynamics. Her academic focus is on financial risk management, corporate finance, and pension systems, with teaching and research combining theory and application..
Dr. Tatyana Afanasyeva
Program Director of Master of Science in Digital Business
Program Director of Master of Education in AI in Education
PhD in Technical Sciences
Dr. Tatyana Afanasyeva is the program director of the Master of Science in Digital Business, with a PhD in Technical Sciences and nearly five decades of teaching and research experience. Alongside her role at Plekhanov University in Dubai, she, also serves as a lead research fellow at the Directorate for Science and Innovation at the Moscow campus. Throughout her career, Dr. Afanasyeva has contributed to the development of a number of informatics programs, with expertise in systems theory and logic as applied to computer science./p>
Dr. Ali Abou Abbas
Associate professor
PhD in Business Administration
Dr. Ali Abou Abbas is a businessman, business consultant, and professor specializing in marketing strategy and consulting. With over 20 years of academic and business experience across Canada and the Middle East, Dr. Abou Abbas has advised on marketing strategies, project leadership and business transformation and has authored a business strategy book titled “Strategic Planning for Small and Medium Enterprises: A Road Map for Success”. Dr. Abou Abbas currently teaches both graduate and undergraduate students at Plekhanov University in Dubai.
Dr. Yojna Bansal
Associate professor
Doctor of Philosophy in Finance and Accounting
PhD in Finance and Accounting
Dr. Yojna Bansal is a chartered accountant and finance professor with over a decade of academic experience across the UAE and India and a teaching certification from Harvard. Dr. Bansal holds multiple master’s degrees and is an avid, award-winning researcher focused on finance and technological applications in finance. Her expertise includes financial management, corporate accounting, and higher education pedagogy, all of which she applies in her work teaching both graduate and undergraduate students at Plekhanov University in Dubai.
Dr. Ahmed Hamed
Associate professor
PhD in Computer Science
Dr. Ahmed Hamed has a decade of experience in teaching and researching IT, big data analysis, and AI algorithm development. His professional work includes the design of AI applications and the development of data analysis algorithms, including his work designing an autonomous robot for urban waste management. Dr. Hamed is an avid, award-winning researcher whose research explores AI, fintech, and algorithm development. Dr. Hamed currently teaches both graduate and undergraduate students at Plekhanov University in Dubai.
Dr. Waleed Alomoush
Associate professor
PhD in Computer Science
Dr. Waleed Alomoush is an avid researcher and professor in the field of Computer Science, and currently teaches graduate students at Plekhanov University in Dubai. Dr. Alomoush has over 20 years of combined academic and industry experience and holds one U.S. and four German patents. He is an AI and Machine Learning expert dedicated to research and is currently interested in researching Machine Learning, Optimization Algorithms, Information Systems, and their applications.
Dr. Nasiha Osmanovic
Associate professor
PhD in Finance
Dr. Nasiha Osmanovic is an undergraduate and graduate finance associate professor at Plekhanov University in Dubai. She is a member of the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) and the American Economic Association (AEA), and has over 15 years of experience in academia and industry across the Middle East and Europe. her research interests surround topics like finance, economics, and islamic banking, on which she has written and published a book.
Dr. Alex Jones
Associate professor
PhD in Leadership
Dr. Alex Jones is a leadership expert, academic, and internationally recognized author with a PhD in Leadership. He is also an official member of the Forbes Coaches Council with 15 years in academia teaching Leadership and Management in both the UAE and USA. Dr. Jones is a distinguished voice and coach in the leadership space and currently teaches at Plekhanov University in Dubai on both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Dr. Sanjay Nadkarni
Associate Professor at Plekhanov University in Dubai
PhD in Education
Dr. Sanjay Nadkarni is a multifaceted professional with over three decades of experience spanning academia, advisory, and entrepreneurship. With a PhD in Education and an MSc in Physics & Mathematics from Moscow State University, Dr. Nadkarni’s career has, over time, segued into AI applications. His professional and research activities are strongly focused on human-centered AI applications that enhance service experiences and drive inclusive, sustainable outcomes. He has previously held multiple notable innovation-focused roles in academia at top-tier institutions, in the hospitality industry, and at several startups. Dr. Nadkarni is an avid researcher with a focus on the intersection of analytics, digital innovation, and sustainability within the services sector.
Visiting Faculty
Dr. Anna Dokukina
Associate Professor
PhD in Economics
Dr. Anna Dokukina is an associate professor at Plekhanov University in Dubai, teaching undergraduate students organization management. She graduated from Plekhanov Russian University of Economics in 1994, where she continues to teach today, and has over 25 years of professional and academic experience. Alongside her teaching, Dr. Dokukina has worked as a consultant with several major investment firms. Her research interests include innovation economics and organizational management in enterprises.
Dr. Oleg Komolov
Associate Professor at Plekhanov University in Dubai
PhD in Economic Sciences
Dr. Oleg Komolov is an Associate Professor at Plekhanov University in Dubai, teaching undergraduate students history and economics. Alongside his work at the Dubai campus, he also teaches at the Moscow campus and is a senior research fellow at the Institute of Economics of the Russian Academy of Sciences. In addition to his academic career, Dr. Komolov has co-authored several books surrounding economic policy. His research explores economic development and topics that fall at the intersection of politics and economics.
Dr. Andrey Galukhin
Associate Professor at Plekhanov University in Dubai
PhD in Philosophical Sciences
Dr. Andrey Galukhin is an Associate Professor with a PhD in Philosophical Sciences and more than 28 years of academic experience. A dedicated scholar, he has authored and co-authored over 69 scientific articles and 8 books, exploring epistemology, the philosophy of science, methodology, and the history of philosophy. At Plekhanov University in Dubai, Dr. Galukhin brings his extensive expertise and scholarly experience to both undergraduate and graduate students.
Dr. Timur Sadykov
Associate Professor at Plekhanov University in Dubai
PhD in Physics and Mathematics
Dr. Timur Sadykov is an associate professor at Plekhanov University in Dubai specializing in Artificial Intelligence and innovations, with over 23 years of experience in mathematics and data analysis across Russia, Stockholm, Sweden, and Berkeley, California, USA. Dr. Sadykov serves as a General Chair of the Computer Algebra Annual Event and is the author of more than 143 scholarly articles and publications. As a dedicated educator and avid researcher, Dr. Sadykov brings extensive expertise in advanced mathematical methods and AI applications to his teaching and academic work at Plekhanov University in Dubai.