Dr. AbdulQuddus Mohammed is an award-winning educator, author, and thought leader with over 20 years of experience in empowering the next generation of leaders in the GCC and beyond. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE, Dr. Mohammed specializes in equipping Generation Z with the mental codes to thrive in an AI era.

A sought-after speaker, Dr. Mohammed has delivered impactful talks at prestigious platforms, including Expo 2020, the Federal Authority for Human Resources (FAHR), UAE University, SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management), Sharjah Entrepreneruship Festival, ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) conferences, among other international forums. His expertise covers topics such as AI for Leadership, Future of Work, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurial Leadership, and Sustainable Leadership.

As the author of upcoming book Thrive AI: Codes for Generation Z to Survive in the AI Age, Dr. Mohammed presents a transformative framework for navigating the complexities of the digital economy. His Thrive AI Codes focus on adaptability, creativity, digital fluency, ethical leadership, and collaboration—empowering young leaders and entrepreneurs to turn challenges into opportunities in an AI-first world.

Dr. Mohammed holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from ESC Clermont Business School, France, and is a Fellow Member of pretegious Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (FCIPD), Chartered Institute of Management (FCIM), Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Soceity of Human Resources Managedment Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), and Project Management Professional (PMP). His work emphasizes bridging academics with industry practices using competency based education system and research fostering innovation, and inspiring Generation Z to lead with purpose and resilience.

A recipient of numerous prestigious accolades, Dr. Abdul’s honors include the ACBSP Teaching Excellence Award (2024), the Queen Effat Award for Excellence in Teaching (2014), the Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Award for Best HR Research (2020). He has also received multiple Faculty Excellence Awards at HCT, underscoring his commitment to academic and research excellence. His extensive portfolio of over 20 peer-reviewed publications focuses on AI adaptation, HR analytics, and workforce innovation, providing actionable solutions to real-world challenges.

Through his teaching, research, and global speaking engagements, Dr. Mohammed remains committed to preparing future leaders to succeed in an ever-evolving digital landscape, while shaping a better, more technology independent sustainable world.

"While AI can process data, it is the human spirit—our creativity, resilience, and values—that will truly shape the future."