Rate My Professor Ajita Nayar

Ajita Nayar serves as a Lecturer in the Curtin Dubai Foundation Program at Curtin University Dubai, a position she assumed in January 2018. A microbiologist by training, she holds a Master’s degree in Microbiology and Environmental Science and is recognized as an Associate Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. With over 15 years of teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate levels in Mumbai and Dubai, Nayar teaches Mathematics and Introduction to Statistics to foundation and undergraduate students. She has been closely involved in curriculum and assessment design, driven by a passion for improving the quality and value of teaching and learning practices. Prior to joining Curtin University Dubai, she served as Academic Counsellor and Institutional Effectiveness Coordinator at the American College of Dubai. Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP), her professional trajectory reflects a commitment to educational excellence and institutional development.

Nayar has made notable contributions to education for sustainable development (ESD). She managed international ESD projects for the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) in the UAE and Qatar, which UNESCO adjudged as one of the five Best Practices in the Arab region. UNESCO invited her to present her project design and activities at the World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development in Nagoya, Japan. She has represented the United Arab Emirates in numerous international gatherings on ESD in Norway, Scotland, Malta, Poland, Macedonia, Sweden, and Morocco. As a regional member of the Commission on Education and Communication of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Nayar promotes environmental awareness and sustainability through education. Her expertise bridges microbiology, environmental science, and pedagogical innovation, influencing sustainable practices in academic and international contexts.