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Dr. S. Mosi Dorbayani

Dr. S. Mosi Dorbayani

Sessional InstructorDepartment of Leadership & People Management, Graduate Faculty, UCW Faculty

Biography:

Dr. Mosi Dorbayani earned his PhD from the University of Salford in Manchester, specializing in Cultural Diplomacy, Public Policy and Project Management. He also holds graduate qualifications in Business Economics from Harvard University, an MBA from Aston University, an LLM in International Law from the University of Sunderland and an MSc in Psychology from the University of Wolverhampton in the United Kingdom.

He conducted his postdoctoral research in Law and Cultural Diplomacy at the University of Lisbon, where he earned his Post Doctoral certificate from NOVA School of Law in Portugal. He is also a member of the International Bar Association – IBA Law.   

Dr. Dorbayani is pedagogically certified in Teaching Higher Education by Derek Bok Center - Harvard University, and is certified in Public Financial Management, by International Monetary Fund (IMF) and holds a number of designates including: Chartered Professional in Human Resources – CPHR, Chartered Manager – CIM; Chartered Psychologist – CPsychol, BPS.

At University Canada West, he teaches a range of graduate courses, including Leadership, Strategic Management, Intercultural Communication, Advanced Projects Leadership and HR–Talent Management within the Leadership and People Management Department. His teaching approach is practice‑based and learner‑centered, and he views his role as that of a facilitator who supports and accelerates student growth.

Expertise and Experience 

Dr. Dorbayani is a seasoned Canadian entrepreneur, executive adviser, policy architect, coach and consultant in international management and strategic leadership since 1992. His major international clients include KPMG, ThyssenKrupp, Sony-Ericson, MKB Bank and BNP Paribas. He is an integrative executive-scholar bridging consultancy, jurisprudence, counselling and cultural neuroscience—advancing reflective praxis across law, diplomacy, governance, economics, cognitive science and pedagogy. He believes in lifelong learning and always combines theory with practice. He is an award-winning author, scholar and a multiplatinum award-winning songwriter. 

As a Goodwill Ambassador to several UN‑affiliated organizations, Dr. Dorbayani advocates for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Education (UDHR) and champions the principles of Cultural Diplomacy. He is an expert member of the Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS) and has taught undergraduate and graduate courses at WAALM – School of Cultural Diplomacy in the UK, as well as at Pinnacle Business School, IFSI Institution in Hungary, where he attained full professorship. Dr. Dorbayani also represented the University of London in Central Europe, teaching courses and serving for several years as an examiner and assessor.

Publications and Scholarly Activity 

Dr. Dorbayani is the author of 22 books, over 80 peer-reviewed briefings and journal articles, and more than 120 industry critiques. Below is a selection of his latest:

Referred Briefings and Journal Articles:

The Latest Referred Books:

  • Dorbayani, M. (2026). Twelve Points of View. Orenda Publications and WAALM Publications - Barnes & Noble, USAISBN 978-1-0688715-3-5.
  • Dorbayani, M. (2025). Cultural neuroscience: An investigative study of cultural activities and their impact on brain and emotional behavior. University of Wolverhampton, JOISS Research & WAALM Publications. ISBN 978-1-0688715-0-4.
  • Dorbayani, M. (2025). Psychodynamics of music: Factors influencing behavior and public psychology—A peer-reviewed study. JOISS Research & WAALM Publications. ISBN 978-1-0688715-1-1.
  • Dorbayani, M. (2024). The neuroscience and psychodynamics of cultural diplomacy and public policy: A collection of research & peer-reviewed articles. JOISS Research. ISBN 978-1-0688850-0-6.
  • Dorbayani, M. (2023). Law and cultural diplomacy: The cohabitation of international law and international cultural interactions. NOVA School of Law, University of Lisbon & WAALM Publications. ISBN 978-1-7770720-7-0.
  • Dorbayani, M. (2022). Cultural diplomacy: Establishing understanding for social impact—A cross-disciplinary critique. University of Salford & WAALM Publications. ISBN 978-1-7770720-5-6.

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Research Interest:

Dr. Dorbayani’s research interests include cultural diplomacy for social impact, culture and economic growth, public policy, management of creative projects for change, talent management and economic growth, cross-cultures and negotiation, negotiation and conflict resolution, neuropsychology, cultural-neuroscience, song writing for social impact and dialogue, and research in practice. 

Awards 

Scholarly Awards & Recognition

  • The Distinguished Scholar of the Year, 2025

Conferred by JOISS Research, Canada - at the 1st annual gala Celebrating the United Nations International Day of Education.

  • The 20th & 21st American Book Fest Award, 2023, 2024

Award Finalist 2023 & 2024 for the book: Law and Cultural Diplomacy (2023); The Neuroscience and Psychodynamics of Cultural Diplomacy and Public Policy (2024).

Professional Awards 

  • MarCom Platinum Award, 2020
    For Marketing Analysis and Studies of Fitbit Marketing Strategies.  
  • Hermes Platinum Award, 2020
    For writing ‘Cultural Diplomacy’ - The Best Book in Public Diplomacy
  • Hermes Gold Award, 2020
    For writing ‘Message Song’ - The Best Educational & Creative Content 
  • Mayor's Award, 1998, 1999 and 2000
    Three-time Mayor's Award recipient for best Coach and Instructor in Hungary, EU 

Community and Humanitarian Awards 

  • Communitas Award, 2020 

    For Raising Awareness on Ocean Pollution and Marine Life  
  • Human Rights Hero Award, 2010

    Conferred at the 7th Annual Intl. Human Rights Summit in Geneva, at the European headquarters of the United Nations. 

Education Awards  

  • Medal of Excellence for Best Assessor and Examiner, 2002
    Conferred by University of London, Examination and Assessment Council – Edexcel International.  

 

Music Awards  

  • Lit Talent Awards, New York, 2021 (Two Platinum and Two Gold Awards)

Platinum Award for Best Pop Songwriter, ‘In Depth of Your Eyes’

Platinum Award for Best Songwriter, Social Impact Song, ‘Hopes in Chain’

Gold Award for Best Lyrics Writing, ‘Wisdom of Years’

Gold Award for Best Rhythm, ‘In the Shadow of Sparrows’  

  • Lit Talent Awards, New York, 2022 (One Platinum and Two Gold Awards)

Platinum Award for Best Pop Songwriter, ‘Duality’

Gold Award for Best Classical/Crossover Songwriter, ‘Morning Dove’

Gold Award for Best Instrumental Score, ‘Aurora’

Volunteer Activity 

  • Promoting UN Environment Program 
  • Promoting Amnesty International Education
  • Ambassador / Educator of UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights 

Contact him on LinkedIn or visit his full profile page at dorbayani.com/mosidorbayaniprofile. 

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