Nationality: Yemeni

• Current Occupation:
• Assistant Professor of Higher Education Management, Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center, Sana’a University.
• Assistant Deputy for the Scientific Research Sector at Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Yemen.
• Personal Statement:

  I hold a Ph.D. in Higher Education Management and currently contribute my expertise to Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center, Sana’a University. My professional journey encompasses numerous publications, studies, and research papers, alongside active participation in a wide array of scientific activities including conferences, seminars, both locally and across regional and international platforms. With a diverse range of interests, I am deeply passionate about educational administration, research, scientific publishing, and continuously enhancing my professional development.

   

  Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in English Studies, Faculty of Education, Ibb University, Yemen, 2000.
  • Master’s degree in Educational Management and Planning, Faculty of Education, Sana’a University, Yemen, 2009.
  • Attained the distinguished honor of being the top-ranking student in the preliminary Diploma.
  • Completed a Master’s thesis titled Professional Development for Academic Leaders at Sana’a University: A Total Quality Management Perspective in University Education. The thesis received commendations and was recommended for publication and widespread distribution among universities.
  • D. in Higher Education Management, Graduate Faculty of Education, Cairo University, Egypt, 2015.
  • The PhD dissertation was titled: Planning Establishment of a University Leadership Academy in the Republic of Yemen. The dissertation was recommended for publication and widespread distribution among universities. I obtained the prestigious Research Excellence and Innovation Award for my doctoral dissertation, and I was honored as the best international student at Cairo University for the year 2015.

   

  Professional Experience:

  • Head of Student Scientific Committee for Cultural and Sports Week at Faculty of Education, Al-Nadira, 1997-2000.
  • Principal of Umar ibn Abdul Aziz School in Al-Radmah District, Ibb Governorate, 2000-2011.
  • Manager of Summer Camps (offering educational, cultural, and sports activities) in Al-Radmah District, Ibb Governorate, 2000-2006.
  • Manager of Training Programs at Education Office in Al-Radmah District, Ibb Governorate, for the year 2005-2006.
  • Editor-in-Chief for the bulletin of Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center-Sana’a University, 2018-present.
  • Vice-Chairman of Relations and Media Committee for the First Scientific Conference on Academic Development and Quality Assurance at Sana’a University, 2018.
  • Head of Studies, Research, Authoring, and Publishing Unit at Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center, Sana’a University, 2019.
  • Director General of Higher Education Studies and Research at Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, 2019-present.
  • Chairperson of Yemeni Scientific Association for Educational Management, 2020.
  • Chair of a virtual international conference: Scientific Publishing in Peer-Reviewed Journals: Challenges and Solutions held on March 13-14, 2021, and organized by Arab Democracy Center – Berlin, Germany.
  • Chair of the first virtual international scientific conference: Migration and Asylum in Arab Region: Realities, Challenges, and Solutions, organized by International Network for Arab Societies Study (INASS), Lebanon, Nov. 20-21, 2021.
  • Deputy Chair of the first regional conference: Educational-Learning Loss between Conflict and COVID-19, organized by Arab Campaign for Education for All (ACEA), August 26-27, 2021.
  • Director of Scientific Publishing Department at International Network for Arab Societies Study (INASS), Lebanon.

   

  Conferences and Workshops:

  • A workshop pertaining to inauguration of Academic Development and Quality Assurance Center at Sana’a University in 2007.
  • A regional expert meeting on “Appropriate Educational Approaches for Quality of Educational Performance,” funded by ISESCO, Sana’a, 2009.
  • A seminar on Quality Education and Future of Arab Education, funded by Arab League and Arab Center for Education and Development in Cairo, 2016.
  • The First Scientific Conference for Scientific and Research Centers at Sana’a University, funded by Saba University, Center for Public Administration Development- Sana’a University, and Scientific Research Sector at Ministry of Higher Education. The conference took place at Faculty of Medicine, Sana’a University from August 1 to August 3, 2016.
  • A workshop on “Preparing Annual Plans for Sectors and General Sectors at Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research,” funded by Capacity Building for Higher Education Project and Council for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance, August 28-31, 2016.
  • A workshop on “Launching and Announcing Gender Policies in Higher Education in Yemen,” funded by Capacity Building for Higher Education Project, Sana’a, October 2016.
  • The Expanded National Conference for Yemeni Universities and Public and Private Sectors, Sana’a, October 25-26, 2016.
  • A workshop on “Developing Implementation Plan for Scientific Research Policies in Yemen,” funded by Capacity Building for Higher Education Project, Sana’a, November 2016.
  • The Fifth Scientific Conference on Higher Education titled “Scientific Research and Development Needs in Yemen,” Sana’a University, April 24-26, 2017.
  • A workshop on Developing Admission and Registration Policies at Higher Education Institutions, Sana’a, May 2017.
  • A workshop on launching “National Project for Translation and Arabization,” Community Center for Translation and Language Teaching, Sana’a University, June 2017.
  • The Tenth Annual International Conference of the Arab Center for Education and Development, in collaboration with Ain Shams University Ain Shams University, titled “Competitiveness of Arab Universities in Knowledge Society: Reality and Future Trends,” Cairo, February 10-12, 2018.
  • The Arab International Conference, titled “Investing for Sustainability,” Alexandria, March 1-2, 2018.
  • The Ninth Arab Youth Forum Conference for Coastal Environment, titled “Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change on Arab Coasts,” sponsored by Arab Federation for Youth and Environment, Sharm El-Sheikh, April 2018.
  • A workshop on “Integrating Gender Concept in Higher Education and Research Curricula,” sponsored by Dutch Project at Ministry of Higher Education, Sana’a, April 23-25, 2018.
  • The First Scientific Conference on Academic Development and Quality Assurance, titled “Quality: The Path to a Knowledge Society,” Sana’a University, Nov. 28-29, 2018.
  • A workshop titled “Fundamentals of Effective Governance,” Business Administration Center, Sana’a University, February 27, 2019.
  • A Workshop titled “The Strategic Project for Building Quality Human Capital in line with the National Vision for Modern Yemeni State 2030,” Al-Razi University, July 18, 2019.
  • A workshop on “Developing Program and Course Specifications,” Sana’a University, August 20, 2019.
  • The Third International Conference on Development of Arab Education, held under the theme “Training as a Tool for Development and Effective Management,” sponsored by Pioneers Excellence Academy for Training and Consultancy, Cairo, April 11-13, 2020.
  • The Fourth International Conference on Development of Arab Education, themed “Our Scientific Endeavors Will Continue Amidst Challenges Posed by Coronavirus Pandemic.” The conference was titled “E-Learning Management as a Necessity to Solve Educational Problems Arising from Spread of Coronavirus: Perspectives, Insights, Challenges, and Solutions,” and sponsored by International Journal for Research and Studies, Pioneers Excellence Academy, Cairo, July 4-6, 2020.
  • The First International Conference titled “Digital Education in the Era of COVID-19 Pandemic” held at Research and Studies Center, University of Baghdad, Iraq, August 15-16, 2020.
  • A virtual international conference on the social responsibility of economic institutions in achieving sustainable development amidst pandemics, titled “Present Challenges and Future Prospects,” held on September 15-16, 2020, conducted via ZOOM, and sponsored by Arab Democratic Center in Germany, Center for Economic Research and Studies in Al-Ajailat-Libya, and Mediterranean Center for International and Collaborative Studies and Research, Morocco.
  • Arab Campaign for International Day to Protect Education from Attack, September 9, 2020.
  • The First International Conference on “Challenges Facing Arab Families Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic,” sponsored by International University for Creativity and Human Sciences – Morocco, October 28-30, 2020.
  • The First Scientific Conference on E-Learning for Higher Education Institutions in Yemen sponsored by Ministry of Higher Education and Emirates International University in Sana’a, November 11-12, 2020.
  • Conference of Arab Academy for Educational Policies, sponsored by Arab Campaign for Education for All (ACEA), November 25-28, 2020.
  • Participated as a keynote speaker in a virtual international conference titled “the High Rejection Rate of Scientific Papers Submitted to Peer-Reviewed Journals in Arab World: Problems and Solutions,” organized by Arab Democratic Center in Berlin and a number of Yemeni, Arab, and international universities, centers, and associations, March 10-11, 2021.
  • A workshop discussing Unified Regulations for Graduate Studies in Yemeni Universities sponsored by Ministry of Higher Education, Sana’a, November 17, 2020.
  • A virtual international seminar titled “Globality of Arabic Language: Expansion and Confrontation,” sponsored by Arab-African League in partnership with International Association of African Scholars in Sweden, Khatam Al-Morsaleen International University, and Swedish International Dialogue Center, December 20, 2020.
  • The First Virtual International Conference titled “Scientific Research during COVID-19 Pandemic: Reality and Expectations,” sponsored by Scholars and Academics Platform -IFAD, Jordan, December 28-30, 2020.
  • Participated as a lecturer in a scientific seminar titled “Opportunities for Developing Scientific Research in Arab World,” sponsored by Scholars and Academics Platform -IFAD, Jordan, December 10^th, 2020.
  • Participated as a chair of a scientific session in an international seminar titled “Arabic Language and Legal System: Influence and Interaction,” sponsored by Arab Academics and Scientists Union- Moroccan Office, December 20, 2020.
  • The Second International Educational Conference titled “Remote Learning as a Response to COVID-19 Pandemic,” sponsored by Arab Center for Educational Research in the Gulf States, Kuwait, November 30 – December 1, 2020.
  • The Second International Conference titled “Digital Technology as a Strategic Approach to Empower Persons with Disabilities,” Egypt, December 30-31, 2020.
  • The fifth International Conference titled “Islam in a Multicultural World,” sponsored by Institute of International Relations at Kazan Federal University, December 24-25, 2020.
  • The First Annual Conference on Security Research in Yemen, themed “Scientific Research: The Optimal Solution to Confront Challenges,” sponsored by Police Research Center, Sana’a, December 2020.
  • A virtual international conference titled “Scientific Publishing in Peer-Reviewed Journals: Obstacles and Solutions,” sponsored by Arab Democratic Center- Berlin, March 13-14, 2021.
  • The National Open Media Wave on the Impact of Education Funding in Yemen sponsored by Arab Campaign for Education, April 27, 2021.
  • The Sixth International Conference on Arab Impact Factors in Egypt, sponsored by Association of Arab Universities and Natural Sciences Publishing, July 24-26, 2021.
  • The Third International Conference on Educational and Psychological Studies titled “Social Responsibility in Educational and Psychological Sciences,” organized by ARID platform-Malaysia in collaboration with Sultan Qaboos University and a number of universities and research institutions, June 19-21, 2021.
  • The First Forum for INAS Scientific and Research Institutions, sponsored by International Network for Arab Societies Study (INASS) in Lebanon, and ORSAM Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Turkey, July 12, 2021.
  • A workshop titled “The Reality of Yemeni Universities in Global Rankings: Challenges and Solutions,” sponsored by Ministry of Higher Education and organized by Al-Razi University, August 16, 2021.
  • The Second Scientific Conference hosted by Al-Bayda University, titled “Scientific Research in Service of the Community,” August 20-21, 2021.

   

   

  Publications and Research Papers:

  • Professional Development for Academic Leaders at Sana’a University: A Total Quality Management Perspective in University Education (MA Thesis).
  • Planning Establishment of a University Leadership Academy in the Republic Yemen. (PhD dissertation).
  • A Collection of Abstracts of Higher Education Studies and Research Works in Yemen, Part One, December 2020.
  • Outcomes of Analysis and Evaluation Project for Higher Education Theses and Dissertations in Yemen (1995-2017).
  • Selection and Training of University Leadership in Higher Education Institutions in Yemen. (Co-authored research).
  • Arab Academy for University Leadership: A Proposed Conceptualization Based on International Experiences. (Co-authored research).
  • Social Responsibility within Arab Higher Education Institutions and Strategies for its Advancement amidst Modern Challenges.
  • Academic Community’s Role in Fostering Sustainable Development in Arab Region based on its Social Responsibilities.
  • Scientific Production and Publication in Yemen: Proposals for Advancement in light of Imperatives of Digital Transformation.
  • Scientific Centers of Sana’a University: Establishment, Roles, characteristics, achievements, and obstacles.
  • Enhancing Performance of Scientific Centers at Sana’a University: Aligning with Objectives and Social Responsibilities. (Co-authored research).
  • Professional Development in Higher Education.
  • Status of General Education in Yemen. (Co-authored article)
  • Observatory of Journal of Studies in Higher Education and Quality Assurance.
  • Status of Scientific Research in Arab World (2008-2018): A Descriptive and Analytical Study.
  • Status of E-learning in Yemeni Universities: Recommendations for Advancement in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic. (Co-authored research).
  • Implications of COVID-19 Pandemic on Higher Education Sector in Yemen: Strategies for Mitigation. (Co-authored research).
  • Analysis of Objective Trends in Scientific Theses within Department of Educational Administration and Planning- Sana’a University for the period (1997-2019). (Co-authored research).
  • Assessing the Competence of Graduates from Department of Educational Administration and Planning in Yemen in Leadership Skills (Co-authored research).
  • Characteristics of Distance Education in Yemeni Universities and Imperatives for its Advancement amidst COVID-19 Outbreak.
  • The State of Social Responsibility Amid Epidemics:A Proposed Framework for Public and Private Institutions in Yemen.
  • Prerequisites for Implementing E-Administration in Arab Universities amidst Digital Transformation in Higher Education. (Co-authored research).
  • Investing in Scientific Research and Cognitive Production as an Approach towards Achieving the National Vision 2030.
  • An Annotated Bibliography of Sana’a University Theses (1970-2020).
  • Unveiling Half a Century of Scientific Production and Publication at Sana’a University (1970-2020): An Analytical and Descriptive Study (Co-authored research).
  • Analysis of University Theses Deposited at Yemeni National Information Center. (Co-authored research).
  • Analysis of Accredited Master’s Theses in Ibb University (2003-2019). (Co-authored research).
  • Challenges of Higher Education in Arab Region during Times of Conflict and Strategies for Overcoming them: Insights from Yemen and Libya. (Co-authored research).
  • Yemeni and Arab Standards: Criteria for Open and Distance Education.
  • Challenges of E-Learning in Third World Countries and Yemen: Strategies for Mitigation. (Co-authored research).
  • Financing Higher Education in Yemen: Challenges, Policies, and Strategic Options.
  • Developing University E-Learning System in Yemen to Address the Impacts of Coronavirus Pandemic: A Scientific Research Perspective. (Co-authored research).
  • Opportunities for Advancing Scientific Research in the Arab World amidst Global Crises and Epidemics.
  • An Annotated Bibliography of Yemeni University Theses (1970-2020)
  • A Comprehensive Quality Guide in Higher Education.
  • Utilizing Research Outputs for Development and Societal Service in Yemen, in Alignment with the National Vision for Building Modern Yemeni State 2030.
  • Challenges of Digital Transformation in Higher Education Yemen and Strategies to Overcome Them. (Co-authored research).
  • Investing in Scientific Research and Cognitive Production as an Approach to Achieving the National Vision for Building Modern State 2030.
  • Enhancing Higher Education in Yemen through Technological Integration. (Co-authored research).
  • The Role of Governments and Official Institutions towards Scientific Research in Arab World.
  • The Role of Arab Research Institutions in Developing Educational Policies to Address Global Crises and Epidemics. (Co-authored research).
  • Higher Education Observatory for Scientific Conferences in Yemen (Issue One).