UCA Announces New Appointments at its School of Arts and Sciences

The University of Central Asia (UCA) is pleased to announce new appointments to its School of Arts and Sciences (SAS), aligned with recently introduced organisational arrangements for SAS. These appointments have been confirmed by Professor Christopher Gerry, Rector of UCA.

Research Lead for SAS

• Associate Professor Dr Anwar Naseem

Academic Programme Directors, appointed until 31 August 2025

• Communications and Media - Assistant Professor Dr Soheil Ashrafi
• Computer Sciences - Associate Professor Dr Ayman Aljarbouh
• Earth and Environmental Sciences - Professor Dr Mohssen Moazzen
• Global Economics - Assistant Professor Dr Christopher Hannum
• Preparatory Programme - Assistant Professor Dr Ian Canlas

Faculty Deputy, appointed until 31 August 2026

• Maths and Natural Sciences - Assistant Professor Dr Azmat Hussein
• Social Sciences and Humanities - Associate Professor Dr Andrey Menshikov

Congratulations to all appointees on taking their important new roles in support of the further development of the School of Arts and Sciences.