People Biography

Mohammed Umar is a Research Fellow at the College of Islamic Studies (CIS), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), where he has been serving since 2021. He supports the full student lifecycle, including onboarding, scholarships, stipends, and progression, and works closely with faculty, administrative units, and external stakeholders to address student needs.

Before his current role in Student Affairs, Umar worked in academic coordination and program support within CIS. He served as the administrative focal point for the Islamic Finance, Islam and Global Affairs, and Counseling Psychology programs, providing end-to-end coordination and operational support from admission through to graduation.

Umar holds a BA in Accounting and Finance from Manchester Metropolitan University and later completed an MS in Islamic Finance at CIS, HBKU. His academic background in finance supports his work in scholarship management, budgeting, and financial planning within Student Affairs.

His work focuses on building sustainable systems, improving workflows, and enhancing the overall student experience at CIS.