MEET THE BSBI TEAM

Dr. Aidan Islyami studied Mathematics and Economics, earning a BSc in Applied Mathematics and an MA in Economics. He obtained a PhD in Quantitative Economics from Kiel University (CAU) in Germany in 2012.

Dr. Ana-Maria Oltețeanu is an Artificial Intelligence expert with 15 years of experience in research, teaching, and innovation. She has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers and led AI innovation projects across EdTech, cognitive systems, and health and wellbeing.

Dr. Balaganesh is a Vice-Dean and Lecturer of Faculty Computer Science and Multimedia. He has 20 years of professional teaching experience which include overseas experience in India, Oman and Malaysia.

Dr. Gemma Vallet is the Vice-Dean of Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Lecturer and Researcher at BSBI in AI & sustainability in branding. Dr. Vallet is a PhD holder and thinker making things happen for an ethical sustainable branding. She is a pioneer in digital branding and brand communities.

Moustafa Gaballa is a Ph.D. Candidate and is a lecturer at the Berlin School of Business and Innovation. He has a master’s degree in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management from BSBI, a bachelor’s degree in Law from South Valley University and a bachelor’s degree from Cairo University in Hotel Management.

Dr Sushma Kumari is a highly dedicated and accomplished professional in the field of psychology, with a focus on cognitive psychology. With a PhD (2019) from Banaras Hindu University, one of India’s top research institutes, and extensive experience in both academic and applied settings, Dr Kumari brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work.

Andreas Theurer is a film director, screenwriter and lecturer. He was a lecturer for film and animation at the HTK Hamburg (2015-22), the HTK Berlin (2017-20) and in the marketing department of the TV channel Station Pro 7 / Sat1 (2015-17).

Dr Ibrahim Baghdadi is a Ph.D. holder in Tourism Economics from Grenoble-Alpes University (France). He is a creative professor, knowledgeable researcher and a previous chairperson of hospitality and tourism management for eighteen years.

Dr Barbara Gabriella Renzi is a student-centred lecturer and a licensed psychologist with 20 years of experience in both academic and practical settings. She holds a BSc and MSc in Psychology, an MSc in Criminology, a BA and MA in Languages, a BA and MA in Philosophy and two PhDs—one in Culture, Education and Communication from Roma Tre University and another in Philosophy and Cognitive Sciences from Queen’s University Belfast. She is also a CBT therapist and an integrated counsellor and has secured funding from various agencies across Europe.