Professor Baydoun is  the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at  HBMSU. He  Held senior academic positions and staffed key board committees at various institutions in Australia, Honk Kong, New Zealand and the UAE. 

Professor Baydoun has broad international experience both as a researcher and consultant. He has a track record of launching innovative projects and  building effective teams in large and complex organizations. 

Professor Baydoun  has as a specific interest in Islamic finance and accounting. He is an internationally recognized authority on the impact of culture  and religion on accounting. Professor Baydoun is   supportive of enhanced scholarship and research,  he serves on the editorial board of a number of academic journals.  Professor Baydoun  published more than 50 articles and books.