Sahar Zuhair Ahmad Zahran

Sahar Zuhair Ahmad Zahran has been a lecturer at Ajman University since 2012. She holds a Master’s degree in Sociology from the University of Jordan (2001–2002) and has extensive experience in her field. From 2002 to 2012, she worked as a social researcher at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in Jordan. In 2005, she contributed to training and sociology research programs at the IFAD Center for Studies and Consultations in Riyadh. She has completed numerous courses related to her field and actively engages in academic and community initiatives by delivering lectures, participating in workshops, and collaborating with various social institutions.

Education
  • Diploma in Social Work, University of Illinois, USA – Conducted in Jordan by the UN (26-10-2007).
  • M.A. in Sociology, University of Jordan, Jordan, 2001-2002.
  • B.A. in Sociology, University of Jordan, Jordan, 1996-2000.
Experience
  • Sociology Lecturer, Ajman University, College of Humanities and Sciences, 2012-present.
  • Training Programs and Social Research Writer, The IFAD Center for Studies and Consultations, Riyadh, 2005.
  • Research and Teaching Assistant, The University of Jordan, College of Social and Human Sciences, Department of Sociology, 2000-2002.
  • Social Researcher, United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in Jordan, 2002-2012.
Teaching Area
  • Lecturer for the course: Emirates Society.
  • Lecturer for the course: Emirates modern society.
  • Supervising field training for the Department of Sociology.
  • Research and Teaching Assistant, The University of Jordan.
  • Lecturer for the course: Emirates Studies
  • Lecturer for the course: Social Responsibility
Research
  • Master's thesis entitled "Palestinian Families in the Refugee Camps in Jordan."
  • Family dynamics, effective communication, and self-development skills.
  • Participation in a research project with a group of researchers at the Society of Social Workers in Jordan – the research is currently under preparation.
Conference Presentation
  • Discovery-based learning and its impact on the academic achievement of learners.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • Member of the Association of Social Workers in Jordan.