National Experts Program | Dr. Hoda Alkhzaimi

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Name
Dr. Hoda Alkhzaimi
Sector
Advanced Sciences and Research
Designation
Associate Vice Provost of Research Translation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, NYUAD

Dr. Hoda Alkhzaimi is a Strategic Economic and Investment Advisor with over two decades of experience at the intersection of advanced science, industry, research and technology, economic strategy, and international investments. She spent the first 12 years of her career in sovereign wealth funds, developing diversified long-term assets in advanced industries, sciences, and new economic zones. 

Dr. Hoda serves as the Associate Vice Provost for Research Translation, Innovation and Research Assistant Professor at New York University Abu Dhabi, where she leads initiatives that transform research into market-driven industries by fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and government. 

Her focus on Sustainable Development Goals-based investments aligns with her expertise as she currently serves in multiple capacities as a co-chair and contributing member for the World Economic Forum Global Future Councils, and as a strategic advisor for the BRICS advisory councils and G20 trade. Dr. Hoda also serves as an advisor on emerging technologies for the boards of global industries as Jaguar and Land Rover in the United Kingdom and Tata Group in India, and many other joint projects and initiatives. 

Dr. Hoda holds a Master’s in International Business Law from Paris-Sorbonne University, a Master of Science in Financial and Business Big Data Analytics from ESCP, and an Executive MBA from the London Business School. She earned a Doctorate in Computer Science and Mathematics from Denmark Technical University, a Master’s in Security, Cryptology, Information Coding and Mathematics from Université de Grenoble and Université Josef Fourier in France. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science from the United Arab Emirates University.

As an advocate for women in STEM, she is the President of the Emirates Digital Association for Women, Ambassador Emeritus and CEO for Women in Artificial Intelligence, Ambassador Emeritus of Arab Women in Computing, and Ambassador Emeritus of the International Network of Women in Engineering and Science.