The University of South Wales (USW) Dubai has appointed Dr Mark Pierotti PhD, as a Visiting Professor for the Dubai campus.
An experienced airline and aviation CEO and COO, Dr Pierotti is currently a Director at Abu Dhabi Aviation. He holds a Fellowship of the Royal Aeronautical Society of GB, membership of the Engineering Council of the UK, and is also a Scottish Government Industrial Ambassador (Global Scot) for Aviation & Education, having lectured on aeronautical engineering, aircraft maintenance engineering, aviation operations and aviation management in universities across the UK and the UAE.
In his role as Visiting Professor for the University of South Wales Dubai, Dr Pierotti will be looking to inspire students and give them an insight into the practicalities behind the theory.
“Dr Pierotti’s successful career across airlines, aviation and engineering will be an invaluable asset to our students. He has over thirty years of industry knowledge to impart to students who are keen to learn,” commented Professor Julie Lydon, Vice-Chancellor, USW. “Having worked with some of the major players in the aviation industry, we have developed sector-leading skills with an international reputation. Our recognition as a leader in the field of aircraft maintenance engineering education is a reflection of the dedicated, professional and hard working faculty who work with us, and we look forward to him joining this team.”
USW Dubai’s programmes including: BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering with integrated European Aviation Safety Agency/ General Civil Aviation Authority (EASA/GCAA) Simplify to Tech training; BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering top-up degree and Foundation course, through which a student can gain the right qualifications to move onto the degree programme; and, starting this September, MSc Cyber Security and MSc International Logistics & Supply Chain Management.
USW Dubai’s purpose-built 3,000 square metre facility at Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub has state-of-the-art learning and teaching space over two storeys, including an EASA/GCAA accredited workshop with an aircraft and CFM56-3 jet engine, mechanical principles laboratories and soundproofed maintenance areas. Dedicated laboratory space for IT and electronic practical tasks and avionics systems are also a key feature that will provide hands-on practical experience for students, and composite-based equipment to produce sample materials. The tooling is provided through a strategic partnership with Snap-on Tools Industrial.
For more information about the University of South Wales Dubai campus and programmes, please visit: www.southwales.ac.uk/dubai
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Dr Pierotti
Dr Pierotti started his career as an aircraft engineer with British Airways and holds an Aircraft Maintenance License, a Pilot’s Licence, and a PhD in Aircraft Engineering. Dr Pierotti has lectured in Degree and Masters courses in aeronautical engineering, aircraft maintenance engineering, aviation operations and aviation management, in universities across the UK and the UAE.
He is currently a Director at Abu Dhabi Aviation, holds a Fellowship of the Royal Aeronautical Society of GB, membership of the Engineering Council of the UK, and is also a Scottish Government Industrial Ambassador (Global Scot) for Aviation & Education.
University of South Wales Dubai: With more than 30,000 students from 120 countries, the University of South Wales (USW) is a major player in UK Higher Education and has long been renowned for engineering teaching and innovation. With roots firmly placed in the industrial heritage of South Wales, the University has been producing top engineers and industry-ready graduates for more than a century.
The University of South Wales Dubai is the first international branch campus to be launched by USW, and offers renowned aircraft maintenance engineering degrees. Based in Dubai South’s Business Park alongside Al Maktoum International Airport, the University’s new campus will provide a centre for excellence to develop engineering talent.
The University of South Wales Dubai offers a fantastic learning experience that combines academic study with practical industry training using state-of-the-art facilities, in a region surrounded by key industry leaders and graduate opportunities.
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