Dr Ashraf Moustafa
Assistant Professor in the Department of Special and Gifted Education at the College of Education
United Arab Emirates University
Dr. Ashraf Mostafa, Assistant Professor in the Department of
Special and Gifted Education at the College of Education, United Arab Emirates
University, holds both a Master’s and Ph.D. in Special Education. He has more
than 18 years of practical experience in the educational field in the United
Arab Emirates.
He has authored numerous educational books and publications in the
areas of mental health and special education, in addition to developing several
diagnostic tools and assessment instruments, most notably:
• The Cognitive Model for Individuals with Visual Impairment
• Artificial Intelligence in Inclusive Educational Environments
• Developmental Diagnostic Profile for People of Determination
• Self‑Concept and Adaptive Behavior Scale
Dr. Ashraf is a recipient of the Khalifa Award for Education in
the category of People of Determination (9th Cycle), and the Sharjah Award for
Excellence in Education in the category of Applied Educational Research (2020),
for a specialized study on learning difficulties and reading comprehension.
He also holds the American license for diagnosing Irlen Syndrome,
and is a certified Braille trainer. His academic contributions include numerous
research papers and published articles in the fields of psychology and special
education.
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