Academic Leader & Founder

Dr. Suliman A. Giddo

Founder & President | Strategic Planning Expert | Entrepreneur

Dr. Suliman A. Giddo is a distinguished academic, international strategic planning expert, and entrepreneur with more than three decades of leadership experience in higher education, institutional development, disaster and emergency management, and public policy.

He is recognized for transforming innovative ideas into sustainable institutions that advance education, research, and national development across Africa and the Middle East, bridging academic rigor with executive policy implementation.

Ph.D. George Mason Univ.

Founder - Sub-Saharan Univ.

National Emergency Advisor

30+ Years Leadership

University Establishment & Governance

Founder & President

Sub-Saharan University College (Sudan)

Led the founding and development of an emerging private university delivering quality education in Medicine, Health Sciences, IT, Business, and Peace Studies, preparing graduates for ethical leadership and sustainable development.

International Higher Ed Advisor

Institutional Expansion (Chad & South Sudan)

Provided specialized consultancy for establishing new universities across East and Central Africa, designing governance models, academic structures, quality assurance systems, and long-term financial sustainability plans.

Strategic Government Policy & Resilience

Team Leader

Ministry of Interior Strategic Plan (State of Qatar)

Led the development of the Ministry's strategic plan, directing national emergency management, disaster preparedness frameworks, and strategic government transformation initiatives.

Lead Architect

Qatar Foundation Emergency Management Plan

Authored the comprehensive Disaster and Emergency Management Strategic Plan, building operational risk scenarios to strengthen organizational resilience and institutional preparedness.

Academic Qualifications

Ph.D.

Ph.D. in Disaster & Emergency Studies George Mason University (USA)

M.S.

Master's Degrees in Interdisciplinary Fields Conflict Analysis & Resolution, MBA, Strategic Planning, Humanitarian Policy

Doctoral research focused on humanitarian policy, emergency management systems, and civilian protection within conflict environments.

Peacebuilding & Community Resilience

Founder

Africa Peace & Development Organization

Spearheaded multi-sectoral initiatives in education, healthcare, peacebuilding, and community resilience across conflict-affected regions of Africa (formerly Darfur Peace and Development Organization).

Global Strategic Partnerships

International Alliances & Advisory

Established strategic partnerships with UN agencies, international philanthropic bodies, governments, and universities to implement high-impact social and economic development programs.

Core Professional Domains & Research Agenda

Higher Education & Institutional Governance:

University Establishment Academic Program Development Accreditation & Quality Control Financial Sustainability Curriculum Design

Policy, Emergency Management & Public Leadership:

Disaster & Risk Preparedness Conflict Analysis & Resolution Civilian Protection Policy National Security Planning Civic & Economic Development