Prof. Shahla Eltayeb is an accomplished scholar, educator, and academic leader, serving as Professor of Psychology and Dean of Research and Innovation at Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS). With a career spanning over two decades, she has become a prominent voice in the fields of psychology, criminology, and mental health in the Arab region and beyond.

Prof. Eltayeb earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from Maastricht University in the Netherlands in 2011. Her academic journey reflects a deep commitment to interdisciplinary research, combining insights from psychology, security studies, and public health to address complex societal challenges. Her research portfolio is robust and diverse, focusing on topics such as trauma, psychological resilience, criminological behaviour, and mental health support systems for vulnerable populations, including refugees and communities affected by conflict. She has published widely in peer-reviewed international journals and has contributed to several scholarly books on mental health in humanitarian contexts.

Prof. Eltayeb is a recipient of multiple research grants from esteemed international organizations such as the (UNHCR), (UNICEF), and (GIZ). Her funded projects have contributed to the development and implementation of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) frameworks tailored to the needs of at-risk populations in the low resource settings. Her work reflects a deep commitment to both academic excellence and social impact, making her a key contributor to the ongoing development of culturally grounded mental health practices and policies in the Afro-Arab region.