ExpertGate is proud to announce that Dr Mohammad Riyadh, Director of Global Research Partnerships, was recently invited as a VIP guest at Western Sydney University’s 2025 Graduation Ceremony, held at the Parramatta South Campus.
The event brought together academic leaders, students, and families in a celebration of achievement, perseverance, and future promise. Distinguished guests included Chancellor Professor Jennifer Westacott AO and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Geoff Lee, reinforcing the University’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and student empowerment.
For Dr Riyadh, the ceremony held special significance as he witnessed eight of his students graduate—individuals he had mentored across various business and innovation courses during his time as a lecturer.
“Seeing my students walk across the stage, ready to take on the world, is incredibly rewarding,” Dr Riyadh said. “These are the moments that remind us why we teach—because education has the power to change lives and shape the future.”
Dr Riyadh has been avalued academic member of the School of Business since 2020, contributing through teaching, curriculum development, and mentorship in the areas of entrepreneurship, leadership, and global management. His work has consistently focused on linking academic theory with real-world application—an approach he has also championed through his leadership at ExpertGate.
This milestone reflects more than just a personal honour—it captures the spirit of ExpertGate’s mission: to connect world-class experts with institutions and communities around the globe and to strengthen education, research, and capacity building through meaningful partnerships.
ExpertGate extends warm congratulations to all Western Sydney University graduates and expresses sincere thanks to the university for recognising the contributions of passionate educators like Dr Riyadh.
