Sustainable Major Sport Events

Dr. Susan L. Karamanian, Dean of the College of Law at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) in Qatar, is a distinguished figure in international law and legal education. With a career spanning leadership roles at American University of Sharjah and George Washington University Law School, Dr. Karamanian brings extensive expertise to her current position. Her involvement in key legal organizations, including the American Society of International Law and the Washington Foreign Law Society, underscores her influence in the field. Dr. Karamanian's academic contributions extend to lecturing at prestigious institutions worldwide and contributing to the UN Audiovisual Library of International Law. Her expertise encompasses international investment law, human rights, business transactions, and trade law. As a trustee of the Center for American and International Law and a member of influential organizations like the Council on Foreign Relations, Dr. Karamanian plays a pivotal role in shaping global legal discourse. Her work at HBKU is instrumental in advancing legal education in Qatar and the Middle East, while her international engagements continue to contribute significantly to global legal scholarship and practice.

Dr. Talar Sahsuvaroglu is a Sustainability and Environmental Expert with the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy. Since 2013, she has managed the sustainability and environmental requirements for stadiums built for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™, and led the development and implementation of both the Host Country and joint FIFA-SC-LOC Sustainability Strategies. Her expertise includes environmental management, air quality, climate change, and waste management, with prior consulting roles for the World Bank and governments. She was also a Lecturer at the University of Toronto and holds a PhD from McMaster University focused on air pollution exposure and health impacts. Dr. Sahsuvaroglu has peer-reviewed publications, conference experience, and is committed to community development.

Alex Charles drives long-term economic impact from FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, merging real estate expertise and sustainability in global sports.

Dr. Josélia Neves serves as Full Professor and Associate Dean for Social Engagement and Access at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Hamad Bin Khalifa University. After earning degrees in Modern Languages and Literatures, English Studies, and a PhD in Translation Studies focusing on subtitling for the deaf and hard-of-hearing, she transformed from a language teacher into a leading authority in audiovisual translation and accessibility. Her groundbreaking work spans television, cinema, museums, performing arts, and education, developing innovative approaches to make communication accessible to all. She has earned prestigious recognition including the Gerhard Weiler Award for innovative research in social inclusion and the Engº Jaime Fernandes Award for her vKv Subtitling System. In Qatar, she collaborates with major institutions including the Doha Film Institute and Qatar Museums while maintaining strong connections with European universities as a visiting professor and researcher. As a member of the TransMedia Research Group and European Association for Studies in Screen Translation, she continues to advance multisensory communication strategies and accessible design across various platforms, from museums to digital media. Her action research methodology combines academic rigor with practical applications, making her a world-class expert in multimodal communication and accessibility solutions.

Dr. Sami G. Al-Ghamdi, an Assistant Professor of Sustainable Development at Hamad Bin Khalifa University's College of Science and Engineering, is a multifaceted expert in sustainable built environments. With a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Al-Ghamdi specializes in integrating life cycle thinking and assessment into green building design and construction. His impressive credentials include being a Licensed Professional Engineer, LEED Accredited Professional, and Life Cycle Assessment Certified Professional. As the founder of the Sustainable Built Environment Research and Education Lab (SBE) at HBKU, Dr. Al-Ghamdi leads innovative research in sustainable development, earning recognition through multiple awards including the Qatar Sustainability Awards and the National Program for Conservation and Energy Efficiency Award. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in green building design, contributing significantly to the advancement of sustainable practices in the built environment, particularly in the context of Qatar and the broader Middle East region.