Academic interests
My academic interests include higher education reform, strategic leadership, and digital transformation in fragile contexts. I focus on learning and educational technology policies, AI integration, and organizational change. My research also explores teacher leadership, curriculum development, and bridging global insights with local needs through collaborative projects.
Education
- 2018–2022: PhD in Educational Management, Yogyakarta State University (UNY), Yogyakarta (Indonesia)
- 2011–2014: Master’s in Education, Islamic University of Gaza (Palestine)
- 2000–2004: Bachelor’s in English Language and Education, Islamic University of Gaza (Palestine)
Positions
- 2004–present: Assistant Professor and English Lecturer, Humanities Department, University College of Applied Sciences (UCAS), Gaza (Palestine)
- 2025–present: Researcher, Department of Education, University of Oslo
- 2024–2025: Researcher, LINK – Centre for Learning, Innovation & Academic Development, University of Oslo
- 2021–2022: Consultant for Education Policy and TVET Development with Enabel – Belgian Development Agency (Palestine/Belgium)
- 2020–2024: Head of the Community Service and Continuing Education Centre, University College of Applied Sciences (UCAS), Gaza (Palestine)
- 2016–2018: Vice Head of the Vocational Education Department, University College of Applied Sciences (UCAS), Gaza (Palestine)
- 2014–2016: Academic Coordinator of the Vocational Education Department, University College of Applied Sciences (UCAS), Gaza (Palestine)
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2013–2018: Vice Head of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Department, University College of Applied Sciences (UCAS), Gaza (Palestine)
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2010–2013: Coordinator of the PEAK English Centre at the Continuing Education Centre, UCAS (Palestine)
Projects
- 2023–2025: Academic lead from University College of Applied Sciences (UCAS), Gaza (Palestine), for the NORAD-funded project E-PAL: Equip Palestine with e-Learning
- 2020–2022: Curriculum development expert in EU-funded and international projects (Erasmus+, UNESCO, DVV International), focused on soft skills, digitalization, and e-learning in Palestine and the MENA region
Appointments
- 2024–2029: Member of the Global Young Academy (GYA), engaging in strategic projects on science, education, and policy (International)
- 2022–present: Member of the Higher Education Reform Experts’ Council (HERES), Erasmus+ Office (Palestine)
- 2022–present: Reviewer for international journals, including The International Journal of Vocational Education and Training Research (IJVETR), The International Journal of Management Education, Jurnal Inovasi Teknologi Pendidikan, and Journal of Education
- 2022–present: Editorial board member of Journal Inovasi Teknologi Pendidikan and Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice
Publications
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