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Jordan News
20-05-2025
- Science
- Jordan News
Abu Danneh Assumes Role as Director General of the Department of Antiquities - Jordan News
His Excellency Prof. Dr. Fawzi Qassem Abu Danneh officially began his duties as Director General of the Department of Antiquities on Sunday, May 18, 2025. This appointment follows the Royal Decree endorsing the Council of Ministers' decision to assign him to the post, after he earned the highest score in the competitive selection process conducted under the Government Leadership System. اضافة اعلان Dr. Abu Danneh holds a PhD in Classical Archaeology from Newcastle University in the United Kingdom, which he obtained in 2006. He brings with him extensive academic and research experience, in addition to practical fieldwork in the archaeology sector. His professional skills have been further enhanced through participation in numerous specialized training courses. In the academic field, Dr. Abu Danneh has made significant contributions, having published nearly 50 peer-reviewed research papers in prestigious local and international journals. He has also actively participated in both international and local scientific conferences with specialized academic research. In recognition of his academic standing, Dr. Abu Danneh has served on several boards and councils, most notably the Board of Trustees of Al-Isra University, and the Editorial Board of the Jordanian Journal of History and Archaeology issued by the University of Jordan. He has also appeared in several international documentaries on the history of antiquities in Jordan, including productions by the BBC. Dr. Abu Danneh has been a member of numerous thesis and dissertation defense committees in Jordanian universities and has represented the Kingdom in various local and international conferences, seminars, and workshops. He played an active role in securing the Al Hassan Award for Scientific Excellence during his tenure as Dean of the Petra College for Tourism and Archaeology.
Saraha News
29-04-2025
- Science
- Saraha News
AlDr. Al-Rawashdeh assumes his duties as Director General of the National Center for Agricultural Research
sarahanews – Professor Ibrahim Mohammad Al-Rawashdeh officially assumed his duties today as Director General of the National Agricultural Research Center (NARC), following a Royal Decree endorsing the Council of Ministers' decision. He achieved the highest score in the competitive selection process, in accordance with the Government Leadership System. Prof. Al-Rawashdeh holds a Ph.D. in Biodiversity, Biotechnology, and Medicinal Plants from the University of Jordan. He brings extensive experience in research and academia, along with strong managerial and operational skills. To date, he has completed 35 specialized training courses—22 in biodiversity, gene banking, biotechnology, genetic modification, and gene transfer—plus three in agricultural statistical analysis and two in information technology, including full ICDL certification. Throughout his distinguished career, Prof. Al-Rawashdeh has occupied key research and administrative roles. At NARC, he served as Director of Biotechnology and Research Stations and coordinated numerous local and international research initiatives. At Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, he was Dean of the College of Science, Vice Dean for Scientific Research, Assistant Dean of the Faculty of Science, and Head of the Department of Biology. In recognition of his scholarly productivity—over 28 published research papers—he received accelerated promotions in rank and salary in 2014 and again in 2017, positioning him for early advancement to full Professor. His contributions to scientific research include more than 48 peer-reviewed articles in leading journals and ten presentations at global and regional conferences. He has played an active role in graduate education, evaluating 28 master's theses, acting as second supervisor for 'Genetic Diversity of the Wild Artemisia Complex in Jordan,' and co-supervising the Ph.D. dissertation 'Genetic Relationships Among Thyme Species.' Prof. Al-Rawashdeh has represented Jordan at academic gatherings in 12 countries—Italy, Germany, France, Austria, South Korea, Malaysia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. He is a member of 27 national and international scientific organizations, including the Arab Science and Technology Foundation in the UAE. His excellence has been honored with three monetary awards from NARC for outstanding research and the Ideal Employee Award. He has also chaired multiple committees for parliamentary and municipal elections.
