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Interdisciplinary Research Committee Committee Mandate

The Committee comprises specialist members representing PTUK's diverse academic faculties and administrative units, ensuring research integration and fostering multidisciplinary innovation. Its mandate: develop PTUK's interdisciplinary research strategy, assess the current research landscape, organize capacity-building workshops, recommend the formation of interdisciplinary teams, and evaluate proposed topics in alignment with PTUK's strategic plan and ISR eligibility criteria.

Committee Composition
1
Dean of Scientific Research: Chairperson
Prof. Jihad Asad
Lead PTUK interdisciplinary research directions, approve policies and plans, and ensure institutional integration across faculties.
2
Director, Academic Reputation Office
Prof. Saed Mallak
Align interdisciplinary outputs with ISR and global ranking indicators; provide bibliometric analytical support.
3
Researcher, Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Dr. Jaafar Masri
Develop technology-engineering integration tracks and support applied interdisciplinary model development.
4
Researcher, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering
Prof. Mahmoud Rahail
Integrate agricultural science, life sciences, and environmental research into interdisciplinary outputs relevant to Palestine.
5
Researcher, Faculty of IT & Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Hadi Khaliliyah
Incorporate AI, machine learning, and data science to support interdisciplinary research across PTUK's faculties.
6
Researcher, Faculty of Applied Sciences
Dr. Rania Wannan
Integrate physical sciences, chemistry, and mathematics to provide methodological support for interdisciplinary projects.
7
Researcher, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences
Dr. Osama Khadraj
Strengthen health and life sciences intersections and orient research toward practical health solutions for Palestinian communities.
8
Researcher, Faculty of Business & Economics
Prof. Bahaa Abu Awwad
Incorporate economic frameworks and analyze financial and developmental dimensions of interdisciplinary research.
9
Researcher, Faculty of Arts & Educational Sciences
Dr. Mosab Abboushi
Embed educational and humanistic dimensions; bridge applied and social sciences in research relevant to Palestinian society.
10
Head, International Relations Office
Prof. Rana Qubbaj
Activate multi-party research partnerships and coordinate joint projects with Palestinian, Arab, and international institutions.
11
Industry / Private Sector Representative
Chamber of Commerce
Orient research toward industrial and agricultural applications; ensure alignment with Palestinian market and development needs.
12
Research Funding & Support Unit Representative
Prof. Rezek Esteteh
Manage funding and grant applications; ensure sustained financial support for priority interdisciplinary projects.
13
Scientific Publishing & Research Communication
Dr. Fadi Hirzallah
Oversee scientific publishing and build communication strategies to enhance PTUK's academic visibility in ISR and global rankings.
14
Graduate Students Representative
Waed Alkhair
Empower graduate students in interdisciplinary projects and represent their voice in research planning.

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