Dr. Mariyam Shahuneeza Naseer is the Dean of Research at The Maldives National University (MNU), with over 25 years of experience in academia, research, and leadership. Her expertise spans education, governance, public policy, gender equity, community development, and evidence-based decision-making. She has held senior leadership positions in higher education and public administration, including Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation at the Islamic University of Maldives. Her research focuses on inclusive development, sustainability, local governance, and social systems, with an emphasis on generating evidence to inform policy and practice.