As the 2nd Vice-Chancellor of the National University of Science & Technology (NUST). I take this opportunity to welcome all our students who are studying at the university in different programs in Engineering Medicine, and Pharmacy. Also, the NUST Alumni who have graduated and serving society across the globe.
The University was established in September 2018, by the merging of three leading colleges: Caledonian College of Engineering (CCE) established in 1996, located in Al Hail (the First Engineering College in Oman to have received Institutional accreditation from Oman Academic Accreditation Agency (OAAA)), Oman Medical College (OMC)– with a history dating back to 2001, located in Sohar and OMC Department of Pharmacy – established in 2003 and located in Baushar (within in OMC) which became the College of Pharmacy in 2018. All are renowned for their excellence in education, research, and services.
The University is proud of having highly qualified faculty and staff in their field of expertise who are delivering the best education and research experience to our students. I am sure that our efforts to excel in the field of higher education will continue with greater zeal and enthusiasm to build an ideal Student’s Ambition, Experience, and to be a pioneer in the private higher education.
The National University is bringing the best of international education in Oman through the partnership with leading international universities such as West Virginia University USA/ University of South Carolina USA/ Glasgow Caledonian University UK. This gives us an international standard among the most recommended universities in the region.
The National University is your right and proper choice that will make you reach your future Ambition and Goals. The massive existing facilities with talented staff are dedicated to you to acquire a high-quality scientific qualification through the international expertise the University entertains. NUST helps you in shaping your bright future and cares about the finer details of your studies and environment and prepares you to be able to make your way and your future life. We care about you and prepare you to become a better citizen.
Dr. Ali Al Bimani is the Vice-chancellor of the National University of Science and Technology since the 15th October 2020. He was previously the 5th Vice Chancellor of the Sultan Qaboos University from 12th February 2008 to 2nd July 2020.
Upon completion of his Bachelor studies from UT Austin in 1980 he was appointed as a Petroleum Engineer at Petroleum Development Oman (PDO). Subsequently, he moved to Sultan Qaboos University in 1986, where he pursued his Master’s & PhD at USC and graduated in 1992.
In 1992; he started as academician in the Department of Petroleum & Chemical Engineering, eventually became the Head of the Department.
He was then appointed as:
1. Assistant Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research in College of Engineering
2. Then Assistant to Deputy Vice chancellor for postgraduate studies and research
3. Then Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Community Services.
4. And By the Royal Decree he was than appointed as the Fifth Vice Chancellor of SQU in February 12th 2008
Dr. Al-Bimani has a taught from very fundamental Petroleum Courses to Advance one supervised research for undergraduate projects Master students and PhD students.
He has notable research background with numerous scientific publications, in international reputable journals, encyclopedia entries, conference proceedings, technical reports for various organizations in Oman and overseas.
He had brought industrial grants to Sultan Qaboos University
He was a member of many internal and external, academic, and planning committees in which he participates in important decision-making roles
He has led SQU in to achieving many major tasks such as Earning Worldwide University Rankings, International Recognitions, Regional Leadership, Local leadership beside build bridges with many local, reginal and international institutions.
Dr. Al-Bimani has made many academic and research contributions relevant to higher education by serving in many Organizations and Councils such as
1. Oman Council for Education,
2. the Research Council,
3. Oman Medical Specialty Board,
4. Board of Trustees for Colleges of Applied Sciences,
5. Board of Trustees for Sharia College,
And National Committees like
1. the Executive Committee for University of Oman Project,
2. the Supreme Committee for the Generations College of Science Craft Industries and Professions, and
3. the National Committee of Bioethics.
All these contributions have played a significant role in the advancement of the Sultan Qaboos University status and Research and Education status in Oman.