Dr. Almaz Sandy
Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship
Dr. Almaz Sandy is an award-winning academic and entrepreneur shaping the future of innovation and entrepreneurship education. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Management from the American University of Cyprus and an MBA from HEC Paris, blending rigorous scholarship with real-world business leadership.
With over 20 years of global experience across USA, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Dr. Almaz has worked with startups, multinational corporations and NGOs to spark creativity, scale ventures and build resilient entrepreneurial ecosystems.
A co-founder of Tele2 – a mobile internet startup, served on board to Vodafone Turkey, Dr. Almaz brings a rare blend of research excellence and hands-on business leadership. His research on 3D Printing, impact of e-learning and hologram technologies developed with Imperial College London featured in top-tier journals examines how technology, innovation and strategy drive business transformation. Recognized by the Swedish Entrepreneurship Forum, the Abu Dhabi Fund of Development and ACBSP his work has advanced understanding in 3D printing, e-learning and innovation management.
A member of the Babson Collaborative Network and F6S Global Community, Dr. Almaz connects academia and industry to empower the next generation of founders and innovators. At AUIB College of Business, he cultivates entrepreneurial mindsets that turn bold ideas into thriving ventures.