Prof. Dr. Mark Harris
Director Higher Education & Research
Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA)

  • Prof. Dr. Mark Harris is Director of the Intel Higher Education & Research Programs for the EMEA Region and responsible for advancing innovation in key areas of Intel, collaborating with top universities in the EMEA to expand university curricula, engage in focused research, and encourage students to pursue a range of opportunities for technical study, research and Entrepreneurship.
  • The Intel Higher Education & Research Programs are successfully running in over 150 Universities in >25 EMEA countries.
  • Prof. Harris joined Intel in 1983 holding a number of Engineering, managerial and Director positions before 2003 assuming responsibility as Director of Higher Education & Research for the European Union Region. In 2007 his responsibility expanded to cover the entire EMEA region.
  • Prof. Harris holds Masters Degrees in Computer Science and in Economics from the Technical University in Munich. He also holds a Professorship as Associated Professor for Technology Entrepreneurship at the University Politehnica of Bucharest as well as a Professorship as Associated Professor for "Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship" at the University St. Kliment Ohridski of Sofia. Prof. Harris is also expert for the Executive MBA Program at the Technical University of Munich.
  • Prof. Harris received a Doctor honoris causa and also received the "Blue Ribbon" of Sofia the highest award for academic achievement from the St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia.