Dr. Heba Kaoud
Associate Professor of Management of Technology and Director of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office ( IPTTO)
Faculty Office Ext.
2033
Faculty Building
UB 1
Office Number
224 C
Biography
Dr. Heba Kaoud holds a Ph.D. in Management Sciences (2018) from the EDGE doctoral school in Nantes, France. Her commitment to global innovation governance is further reflected in her role as a Board of Directors member for the International Association of Management of Technology (IAMOT) and her appointment as the Program Chair for the 35th IAMOT Conference in 2026. She is a founding member of the Science Technology Innovation Policy Research Hub at Nile University, established in collaboration with the University of Sussex.
Dr. Hebatalla Kaoud is a distinguished expert in the management of innovation, currently serving as an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Management of Technology (MOT) at Nile University, Egypt. With over eight years of international experience spanning Egypt and France, she bridges the gap between academic research and industrial application.
As the Director of the Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office (IPTTO) at Nile University, Dr. Kaoud has been instrumental in institutionalizing a robust IP culture within the institution. Her leadership has led to several landmark achievements, including the successful filing of the university’s first four patents and the development of a sustainable IP pipeline. She also executed the university’s first licensing agreement for a medical device, expanding Nile University's impact into the Saudi Arabian market. Furthermore, Dr. Kaoud established a strategic partnership with the Egyptian Public Prosecutor’s Office, through which she designed a specialized diploma in Management of Technology and IP Law specifically for legal professionals. Beyond regional efforts, she has represented the university in the European Patent Office’s "Knowledge Transfer to Africa" initiative, positioning the office as a key hub for innovation valorization on the continent.
As a dedicated educator, Dr. Kaoud actively supervises a diverse cohort of Master’s and PhD students, guiding them through the complexities of research to successful graduation. Her extensive teaching portfolio at the Graduate School of Management of Technology includes core courses such as Strategic Management of Technology, Marketing and Technology Commercialization, Technology Portfolio and Intellectual Property Management, and Entreprenurship.
Beyond the classroom, she plays a pivotal role in the continuous improvement of academic standards by participating in the updating and revision of bylaws for both the PhD and MSc programs in Management of Technology. Furthermore, Dr. Kaoud has been instrumental in the academic development of the department, contributing to the establishment of the Professional Master in Management of Technology and the MOT Professional Diploma.
Her diverse publication record covers high-tech exports, FinTech, circular economy transitions, SME innovation barriers, innovation management, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and science, technology innovation policies. Complementing her published work, she has actively participated in numerous international innovation conferences across Egypt, France, Germany, Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, and Malaysia, sharing her expertise with the global scientific community. She serves as a peer reviewer for both national and international journals and acts as an editor for several international publications.