Dr. Timur Umarov Joins ABET Accreditation Visit to Saudi Arabia

Dr. Umarov served as an official Program Evaluator on behalf of ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) for the review of a Computer Science program at a public university in Saudi Arabia. ABET is globally recognized as one of the most prestigious accreditation bodies in applied sciences, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. Worldwide, ABET accreditation is widely regarded as a hallmark of academic excellence and international credibility.

This visit forms part of Dr. Umarov’s broader international engagement as an ABET Program Evaluator.Serving in this capacity requires comprehensive documentation analysis, validation of assessment systems, meetings with leadership and faculty, laboratory inspections, and confirmation that sustainable continuous improvement mechanisms are embedded in academic practice.

Beyond official evaluation assignments, Dr. Umarov actively supports universities in strengthening and streamlining their academic and quality assurance processes to align with ABET’s rigorous criteria. His work focuses on refining student outcomes assessment frameworks, enhancing curriculum mapping practices, improving documentation systems, and embedding structured, evidence-based continuous improvement models.

Through continued involvement in international accreditation and quality assurance activities, BMU reaffirms its commitment to global standards of excellence and to fostering faculty who contribute not only locally, but to the advancement of higher education worldwide.