Graduation Ceremony Class of 2022
Program Booklet
Overview
Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s Class of 2022 embodies the resilience and talent required to create lasting community impact through innovative and entrepreneurial research. Graduates of HBKU’s Class of 2022 are prepared and equipped to shape today’s fast-evolving world and carry the required initiative to weave their ideas into real-world impact.
Join us in celebrating 215 graduates from our Class of 2022 in our ceremony. As we bid the graduates farewell, we celebrate their time at HBKU and honor their tenacity and dedication.
PresidentDr. Ahmad M. Hasnah
“Class of 2022, you will always be known for your perseverance and extraordinary sense of purpose. You have shaped our institution through your curiosity and active participation in our academic and local communities. You have helped HBKU grow. And for that you should be extremely proud and confident in your ability to overcome any challenge to achieve your future goals.”
More About HBKU PresidentLeadership Messages
“I am proud to witness this milestone for the Class of 2022. They have been exceptional in their commitment, creativity, and willingness to develop critical research skills, despite the challenges imposed over the past two years by COVID-19. I am confident they will distinguish themselves in their professional or further academic pursuits as they leave HBKU prepared to be among the world’s groundbreakers, innovators, and entrepreneurs working for the advancement of their societies.”
Dr. Michael Benedik
HBKU Provost
“Our newest graduates have excelled academically, and I hope they will carry forward the commitment to excellence and impactful contributions throughout their lives. Their interdisciplinary specializations will set them on a path to an exceptional future. I encourage them to draw on their entrepreneurial skills to uphold HBKU’s mission to advance scientific, economic, and social development, in Qatar and further afield.”
Dr. Richard O’Kennedy
HBKU Vice President for Research
“As the members of our Class of 2022 transition from students to alumni, we are confident they are prepared and equipped to make significant contributions to Qatar’s intellectual capacity and create lasting impact. The culmination of their hard work is a proud and inspirational moment for all of us who’ve shared in their journey.”
Dr. Maryam Al-Mannai,
HBKU Vice President for Student Affairs
Student's Stories
“My time at HBKU influenced me in terms of confidence, which had an impact on my plans for the future. I realize that nothing is impossible and that a willingness to do something useful and global is not just an empty ambition and dream, but an achievable goal.”
Aidana Saparbaeva,
College of Public Policy
“My time at HBKU has shaped the way I see women's role in society and the ways in which society plays a role in women's lives. HBKU is very international, which meant I was able to learn and converse with people from a multitude of backgrounds.”
Amie Hewka,
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
“I learned a lot during the two years of my master’s program at HBKU. I explored how I can I use a multidimensional approach to know better understand the design approach and saw that Islamic art and architecture are not limited to ornamentation or building structures.”
Tayyaba Sarwar,
College of Islamic Studies
“The wealth of knowledge that I gained from HBKU is incredible. It made me reflect on my potential, strength, and weakness. It also empowered and equipped me with all the necessary tools to pursue my postgraduate studies and transfer the knowledge.”
Maryiam Jama Ali Osman,
College of Health and Life Sciences
“I always thought it was extremely difficult to identify new problems and find efficient and novel solutions to them. As I gradually progressed in the program, I greatly appreciated the way my advisor and co-advisor always guided me to new ways.”
Hamed Al-Shaibani
College of Science and Engineering
“I know that my peers and I will succeed in whatever endeavor we pursue after this and that they will always have me cheering in their corner. I am immensely proud of our collective achievements and excited for what the future holds for us.”
Sharifa Ahen
College of Law
Facts and Figures
215
Graduates
47
Nationalities of Graduates
31
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