DR. ROB HAYDEN
Robert Frederick Hayden Jr., Ph.D., CWM is a distinguished higher education leader, internationalization strategist, and Certified World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) Mentor, recognized for his expertise in higher education leadership, institutional innovation, quality assurance, global rankings, strategic planning, and international collaboration. With an accomplished career spanning academic leadership, institutional management, policy development, and global engagement, he has consistently championed transformative initiatives that enhance institutional excellence and global competitiveness.
He currently serves as the Founding President of the World University Network for Innovation-Leaders (WUNI-L), a network under the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI), where he leads international initiatives that promote innovation, collaborative leadership, and knowledge exchange among higher education institutions worldwide.
Dr. Hayden is also the Executive Director and Dean of the School of Heritage Education at the Asian Institute of Maritime Studies (AIMS), where he provides strategic leadership in academic development, internationalization, institutional planning, quality assurance, global university rankings, and innovation. He has been instrumental in expanding international partnerships, strengthening institutional competitiveness, advancing evidence-based planning, and enhancing AIMS’ global visibility through initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), innovation ecosystems, and international benchmarking.