Professor Mushtak Al-Atabi

Provost and CEO Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Professor Mushtak Al-Atabi is currently the Provost and CEO at Heriot-Watt University, Malaysia. His research interests  nclude thermofluids, renewable energy, biomechanical engineering, engineering education, positive education and academic leadership. Professor Al-Atabi published three books, “Shoot the Boss,” “Think Like an Engineer” and “Driving Performance”, and delivered two TEDx Talks, “Engineering the Language of Success” and “Storytelling and Engineering a Lasting Change. He is a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE), Chairman of the Vice Chancellors’ Council for Private Universities Malaysia (VCCPU) and a Board of Director at the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (BMCC). Professor Al-Atabi is an innovative educator who believes that the main goal of education is to mobilise an individual’s purpose into a positive impact on the world. He pioneered Purpose-Led Education, CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) methodology and delivered the first MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) in Malaysia. Professor Al-Atabi is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and trainer. He trains executives from multinational corporations, including banks, energy companies as well as universities. His impact statement reads, “I am a storyteller. My purpose is to inspire others to tell more empowering stories about themselves and the world we live in”. 


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