Dr. Sanyo Moosa
Academic Coordinator
College of Economics and Business Administration (CEBA)
University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS)
Salalah, Sultanate of Oman
As the Academic Coordinator at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in Salalah, Sanyo Moosa stands tall among expatriates in the academic community of the region.
A Journey That Began in Alappuzha
Sanyo belongs to Alappuzha, where he was born to the late Mohammed Moosa, who was an ace businessman in Salalah, and Rasiya Beevi, a housewife. Dr. Sanyo Moosa is an academic and educational professional currently serving as an Academic Coordinator at the College of Economics and Business Administration (CEBA), University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), Oman. Based in Salalah, he is actively involved in academic coordination, curriculum development, institutional committees, academic administration, and quality enhancement initiatives.
A proud alumnus of Indian School Salalah, Dr. Sanyo maintains a deep and enduring connection with the institution that played an important role in shaping his educational journey. Today, he is privileged to give back to his alma mater through his involvement in its academic and school development activities. His association with the school reflects his strong belief in contributing to the institution and community that contributed to his own growth and success.
His professional interests include Human Resource Management, academic leadership, curriculum development, educational administration, student development, and quality enhancement. He strongly believes in collaborative leadership, continuous improvement, and an educational approach that combines academic excellence with character, values, inclusiveness, and social responsibility.He has an MBA from Guruvayoorappan Institute of Management in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, and a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Mysore. Before coming to the Sultanate, Sanyo ran a petrol pump in Thuravoor, Alappuzha for two years.
After coming to Oman in 2006, he started as a part-time lecturer for seven months before becoming a regular lecturer in the Business Department of UTAS. It was in 2008 that he started his doctoral research. Interestingly, he was the last expatriate to become the HOD of the Business Department in CAS, Salalah. Currently, he is the Academic Coordinator with charge of eight other branches of CEBA, UTAS
About UTAS
UTAS resulted from the merger of the Salalah College of Technology and the College of Applied Sciences, and it was a giant leap in the pursuit of academic excellence in Dhofar. The combination of the strengths, expertise, and resources of both institutions has made UTAS the premier institution of its kind in the region, with more than 4000 students. It offers specialisations in Engineering and Technology, Economics and Business Administration, Computing and Information Sciences, and Mass Communication.
Located right in the heart of the Governorate, it stands as a hub of innovation, knowledge and academic excellence.
An Old Salalah Connection
Sanyo’s father reached Oman in the 1970s and started as a Genetco Service Engineer in Muscat. After working in the capital for a year, he moved to Salalah, which became his second home for the next forty-nine years. For 25 years, he served Genetco before taking up business. As a member of his family, he received the benevolent support of Galfar Mohammed Ali in the business venture.
Family
A member of the Indian School Management Committee and the current academic Chair of the school, Sanyo is married to Nehila V P, a BTech holder who used to work as a lecturer. They are blessed with three children. Their son Nihal Sani is pursuing his BTech in Electronics and Communication from Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science in Kochi. The second child, Saniyah Sani, is in Class X at World School Oman, and the third one, Mehreen Sani, is in Class VII at International Pioneer School in Salalah. Apart from research, his passion lies in philanthropy, and he indulges in various efforts to lend a helping hand to those in need.
Contact Information
Thumrait Road, Salalah, Dhofar
PO Box: 608; Postal Code: 211
Mob: +968 93340005
