Safwan Masri
About Safwan Masri
Safwan Masri is the Dean of Georgetown University Qatar and a distinguished professor at Georgetown’s Walsh School of Foreign Service. He has held significant academic and administrative roles at Columbia University and has authored 'Tunisia: An Arab Anomaly'.
Title and Current Roles
Safwan Masri holds the position of Dean of Georgetown University Qatar. Additionally, he serves as a distinguished professor of the practice at Georgetown’s Walsh School of Foreign Service. In these roles, he engages in academic leadership and teaches future leaders in international affairs.
Previous Positions
Before his current roles, Safwan Masri was the executive vice president for global centers and global development at Columbia University. He also served as a senior research scholar at Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs. Joining Columbia University in 1988, he was a faculty member at Columbia Business School and later served as vice dean from 1993 to 2005.
Academic Background
Safwan Masri's academic career included teaching engineering at Stanford University and serving as a visiting professor at INSEAD in France. His extensive experience in higher education spans various institutions and disciplines, showcasing a versatile teaching portfolio.
Published Work
Safwan Masri authored 'Tunisia: An Arab Anomaly', published by Columbia University Press in 2017. The book examines the unique socio-political developments of Tunisia, providing insights into its distinction within the Arab world.
Professional Associations and Board Memberships
Safwan Masri is a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations and an honorary fellow of the Foreign Policy Association. He is also a trustee of International College, director of AMIDEAST and Endeavor Jordan, and the founding chairman of King’s Academy and the Queen Rania Teacher Academy. Moreover, he has served as an advisor to Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah.