Emad Mansour, PhD, is a learning and development facilitator at the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning at the University of South Florida in Tampa, USA. He holds PhDs in Plant Pathology (University of Illinois) and Education (Auburn), as well as a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (King’s College London). Emad has been supporting instructional development at different institutions across three continents since 2005. His research focuses on the qualities of excellent teaching.