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Alaa Zuhir Abduljawad AlRawashdeh

  • Alaa Zuhir Abduljawad AlRawashdeh

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Professor Alaa Al-Rawashdeh is a distinguished academic specializing in sociology, social work, and community development. He holds a PhD in Sociology and has extensive teaching experience at universities in the UAE, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, as well as experience in research and consultancy in social sciences. He is an academic, researcher, expert, consultant, and accredited judge for the Scientific Research Award of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the UAE Ministry of Interior's Scientific Research Award, and the Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Award. His administrative experience in universities includes positions as Department Head, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Assistant Dean for Planning, Development, and Quality, and Chair of the International Accreditation Committee. He won first place in the Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Award. His research focuses on digital transformation, sustainable development, the role of social work in contemporary society, and futures studies. Dr. Al-Rawashdeh has numerous publications in prestigious academic journals and has participated in various international conferences and scientific promotions. He also serves as a recognized peer reviewer for multiple research awards and specialized academic journals, both in Arabic and internationally. Additionally, he contributes to developing training programs to enhance digital competencies for social workers and is an expert in accrediting academic programs locally, regionally, and internationally. He currently serves in the Department of Sociology at Ajman University in the United Arab Emirates. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58712369100&origin=resultslist https://scholar.google.ae/citations?hl=ar&user=lq07_7EAAAAJ

Education
  • PhD in Sociology, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan, 2006.
  • Master's (M.A.) in Sociology, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan,1998.
  • Bachelor of Art (B.A.) in Sociology, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan,1996.
Experience
  • Professor of Sociology, Department of Sociology, Ajman University, 30/04/2019.
  • Associate Professor, Department of Social Science, Al-Balqa Applied University, 01/09/2011.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Social Science, Naif Arab Academy for Security Sciences, KSA, 2013–2015.
  • Lecturer, Department of Social Work, University of Jordan, several courses.
  • Social Worker, General Association for Housing & Development, Amman, Jordan, 1998–2000.
  • Social Worker, National Aid Fund, Amman, Jordan, 1997–1998.
  • Research Assistant, Department of Sociology, Yarmouk University, 1996–1998.
  • Technical Director for the Birthing Health Project, Johns Hopkins University & Save the Children, Jordan, 2002–2004.
  • Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan, 2004–2005.
  • Assistant Dean for Planning, Development, Quality & Community Services, Al-Balqa Applied University, 2005–2006.
  • President of the Department of Social Sciences, Al-Balqa Applied University, 2011–2013.
  • Member of the Special Committee for Developing Diploma Curricula, Al-Balqa Applied University, 2007.
  • Member of the General and Specific Accreditation Standards and Quality Assessment Committee, Al Balqa Applied University, 2008.
  • Member of the BA Curriculum Development Committee for Social Work, in cooperation with British universities.
  • Head of the International Accreditation Committee, Department of [Department Name], Ajman University, UAE, 2018 – Present.
  • Head of the Evaluation, Development, and Continuous Improvement Committee, Sociology Department, 2017 – Present.
  • Acting Head of the Department of Sociology and Social Work, Ajman University, UAE, 18th September 2018 – 28th August 2018.
  • Acting Head of the Department of Sociology and Social Work, Ajman University, UAE, 10th January 2018 – 20th January 2018.
  • Head of the Research Team, Department of Sociology and Social Work, Ajman University, UAE, 2017.
  • Chairman of the Quality Assurance Unit, Naif Arab University for Security Sciences, Saudi Arabia, 2013–2014.
  • Head of the Department of Social Sciences, Al-Balqa Applied University, Salt, Jordan, 2011–2013.
  • Consultant for Preparing a Bachelor’s Program in Sociology, City University College, Ajman University, 2020.
Teaching Area
  • All the courses in the Sociology program plan.
  • All the courses in the Social Work program plan.
  • All the courses in the Criminology program plan.
  • All courses in the Master of Digital Sociology program.
Research
  • Women, the elderly, family and childhood, youth, social theory, globalization, sustainable development, social policy and planning, gender studies, terrorism, and various social issues.
  • Globalization, youth, elites, democracy, political participation, social problems, change and development, women and children, the elderly, quality in university education, socialization, new crimes, terrorism and extremism, intellectual security, human security, policy and planning, and social theory.
  • Sustainability, Digital Transformation, Digital Society
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • "Dialogue Among Civilizations in the Digital Age" – 2024 Conference for International Exchange of Professionals (CIEP), Shanghai University, China, 1st–3rd November 2024.
  • "Social Work Skills in the Digital Age: A Study of Developments and Opportunities," The Third International Conference on the "Social Work Profession," Jordan, 9th–10th October 2024.
  • "Psychological and Social Effects of Electronic Addiction," International Conference on Family and Society: Family Studies and Digital Transformation – New Changes and Challenges, Ajman University, UAE, 24th–25th April 2024.
  • (2020). Engines and Obstacles to the Creativity of Women in Arab Society: Perspectives of Academics - A Field Study in Universities. Presented at the First Scientific Conference, Women in the Academy.
  • Implications of the COVID-19 Crisis on Society. Presented at the First International Scientific Conference on Distance Education and Future Jobs in Light of Global Epidemic Crises, June 27–28, 2020, Malaysia. Organized by the Academic Center for Conferences and Scientific Publishing.
  • Participation in national, Arab, and international conferences and workshops. Research fields of interest: Women, the elderly, family, childhood, youth, social theory, globalization, sustainable development, social policy and planning, gender studies, terrorism, and various social issues.
  • The Second International Scientific Conference: Problems of Social Studies in a Changing World - Delinquency and Societal Security: A Sociological Study. Ajman, UAE, April 25–26, 2018.
  • The Fourth International Scientific Conference: Contemporary Trends in Humanitarian Studies - Social and Psychological Factors Leading to Delinquency. University of Jordan, Jordan, April 10–11, 2018.
  • The International Conference for Social Studies: The Difficulties of Field Training in the Specialization of Social Work and Social Service. Bahrain, August 22–24, 2017.
  • The Second International Conference: Sociological Studies in Arab Universities Under Social Change in the Arab World – Sociological Revolution in Ibn Khaldun's Thought: A Contemporary Study of the Arab Spring in Light of Ibn Khaldun's Introduction. College of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Mohammad Al-Aukhaider, Biskra, Algeria, April 13–14, 2015.
  • The Sixth International Conference: Mercy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse – Crimes Against Children in Jordan from the Perspective of University Youth: A Sociological Study of the Factors. Dubai, Dubai Women's Association, October 19–21, 2015.
  • The Second Annual Forum: "No to Violence... Yes to Tolerance" – Protecting Youth from Delinquency and Crime. The Jordanian University Youth Violence: A Sociological Study of the Root Causes, Forms, and Measures. University of Kuwait, Kuwait, November 16–19, 2015.
  • The 11th Annual International Conference of the Department of Sociology and Social Service: Health and Society: Contemporary Issues – The Feeling of Depression and Anxiety of Death Among Cancer Patients: The Role of the Medical Social Worker and Image Hang-Ups – A Comparative Study. University of Kuwait, Faculty of Social Sciences, Kuwait, March 24–26, 2015.
  • The First International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies in Education and Training: The Role of Information Technology in Education and Training in Jordan: An Analytical Study from the Perspective of the Sociology of Globalization. Tunisian University, in cooperation with the High Institute for the Inalienable Rights of the Arab Organization for Education, Culture, and Science, and the Tunisian Association for Geosciences. May 7–10, 2012. The Conference Book https://books.google.ae/books?id=cQe4AwAAQBAJ&pg=PT310&lpg=PT310&dq
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • A distinguished academic record in publishing peer-reviewed scientific research in international journals, securing 18 research funding grants, and leading multidisciplinary research teams (2012–2024).
  • Won first place in the Rashid bin Humaid Prize for Culture and Science in the United Arab Emirates, 2022.
  • Several certificates of appreciation for participation in meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, and community service.
  • Member of the Social Studies Association, King Saud University – Active Member, 2019–Present.
  • Founding Member of the Social Workers Association, Jordan, 2015–Present.
  • Member of the Expert Team and Consultant, Ajman Emirate Government Executive Council, 2019.
  • Member of the Scientific Committee for the Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Prize, 2019.
  • Member of the Research and Scientific Committee for Child Safety, Higher Council for Family Affairs, Sharjah, 2018–2019.
  • Honor for Membership in the Scientific Team for the Ministry of Interior Affairs, UAE, Fourth Edition, 2018–2019.
  • Head of the Arab Journals Classification Committee, Ajman University, 2019–2020.
  • Member of the Expert Team and Consultant, Ajman Emirate Government Executive Council, 2019.
  • Excellence Award for Distinguished Academic Performance, Ajman University, Academic Year 2018–2019.
  • Head of the International Accreditation Committee, Department and College, 2018–Present.
  • Excellence Award for Scientific Research, Ajman University, 2017–2019.
  • Honor from the International Conference of Social Studies for Head of Session, 2017.
  • Head of the Evaluation, Development, and Continuous Improvement Committee, Sociology Department, 2017–Present.
  • Member of the Scientific Research, Academic Advising and Internship, Quality Assurance, and Accreditation Committees, Department of Sociology, 2016–Present.
  • Honor from Al Mdyah University (Algeria) for Participation in the Scientific Committee of the First International Conference on Television and Social Change, 2015.
  • Honor from the Fourth International Quality Conference for Head of Session, 2014.
  • Honor from Princess Noura University (KSA) for Assessment Consultancy of the Creative Centers Project, 2013.
  • Active Member of the Saudi Association of Sociology and Social Work, 2010.