Deanship of Scientific Research - Al-Balqa Applied University

Dean’s Message

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Deanship of Scientific Research at Al-Balqa Applied University.
I take this opportunity to inform you that both the deanship and its website are open to suggestions regarding anything that can help enhance scientific research, research proposals and collaborations.
The deanship is commissioned to aims bolster the role of scientific research in the development of the society, and promoting a culture of creativity and innovation in all aspects, especially applied research.
The deanship works to set its research goals in accordance with the development strategies of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan through continuous cooperation with related parties involved.

Prof. Jafar Ahmad Abed Alzubi

Al-Balqa Applied University is carefully supporting researchers in order to achieve high standards according to the international quality standards.
It also aims at sponsoring these researchers through sending them to the most prestigious and reputable research entities around the world. It provides financial support for researchers to attend conferences worldwide. These efforts are anticipated to have direct effect on society's prosperity and people welfare, and will contribute in achieving sustainable development of the society as a whole. Stemming from these principles; the university exerts all efforts to push scientific research forward in every aspect of life, becoming one of the prominent centers for research locally and regionally. All of this will have never been achieved without the fruitful cooperation from researchers all over the university.

Assistant Dean of Scientific Research and Innovation for Development and Quality

Dr. Fadi Anton Philip Alfaqs

The Scientific Research Council for the Academic Year 2025/2026

Prof. Jafar Ahmad Abed Alzubi

Acting Dean of Scientific Research and Innovation/ serving as Chairman

Prof. Mohamad Awad Mohamad Shatnawi

Faculty of Technological Agriculture / serving as a Member

Prof. Lama Abdel Qader Mohd Hamadneh

Faculty of Medicine / serving as a Member

Dr. Khalid Khraisat

Chief Executive Officer of the Academia-Industry Integration Platform Company / serving as a Member

Prof. Ahmad Albatayneh

Faculty of Science / serving as a Member

Prof. Mohammad Khair Saleem Abu Zaid

Faculty of Business / serving as a Member

Prof. Omar Badran

Faculty of Engineering Technology / serving as a Member

His Excellency Dr. Hakam Mua’adat, Member of Parliament

/ serving as a Member

Prof. Tareq Abu Hzeim

Princess Alia University College / serving as a Member

Prof. Amal Abdullah

Prof. Amal Abdallah Issa Mohammad

Dean of Scientific Research and Innovation / serving as Chairman

Prof. Mohamad Awad Mohamad Shatnawi

Faculty of Technological Agriculture / serving as a Member

Prof. Rebhi Ahmad Khalil Damseh

Al-Huson University College / serving as a Member

Prof. Jafar Ahmad Abed Alzubi

Faculty of Engineering / serving as a Member

Prof. Ahmad Abdelrahim Mohammad Al Dahiyat

Amman University College / serving as a Member

Prof. Lama Abdel Qader Mohd Hamadneh

Faculty of Medicine / serving as a Member

Prof. Ali Abed Al-Kareem Ayed Taani

Faculty of Science / serving as a Member

Dr. Khalid Khraisat

Chief Executive Officer of the Academia-Industry Integration Platform Company / serving as a Member

Dr. Nidal Al-Khleifat

Vice President for Middle East Operations at Munir Sakhteyan Company / serving as a Member

Members of the Scientific Research Council for the academic year 2023/2024

Dean of Scientific Research and Innovation	Chairman
Pro.Dr. Dean of Salt Technical College	Member
Pro.Dr. Dean of Zarqa University College	Member
Prof.Dr. Dean of the Faculty of Medicine	Member
Prof. Mohamad Awad Shatnawi	Member
Prof. Eyad S. M. Abu-Nameh	Member
Prof. Khalaf Qasem Al-Omari Shrideh	Member
Professor Dr. Osama Munawar Haddad - University of Science and Technology	Member
	Member

Research council responsibilities:

Proposing the scientific research policy in the university.
Setting basis for cooperation and coordination with external parties.
Studying and deciding on the research projects submitted.
Following up the execution of projects and evaluating its results.
Discussing and approval of scientific research yearly budget.
Discussing the yearly report of the deanship for research.

Former Deans

Dean	From	To
Prof. Jafar Alzubi	2/10/2025	--------
Prof.	3/9/2025	27/9/2025
Prof. Amal Abdullah	5/9/2024	3/9/2025
Prof.	7/9/2023	8/7/2024
Prof. Saeid Moh'D Abu-Romman	8/9/2019	24/8/2023
Prof. Sa'ed Owdeh Dababneh	2017/09/10	2019/09/07
Prof. Muhammaed Ma'touq	2016/09/06	2017/09/10
Prof. Ahmad Nouri Al-Shadaideh	2015/09/06	2016/09/06
Prof. Muhammaed Ma'touq	2014/09/11	2015/09/05
Prof. Basem Eid Abbasi	2010/10/25	2014/09/10
Prof. Ghandi Hussain Onfouqah	2008/09/01	2010/04/25
Prof. Abdullah Srour Al-Zou'bi	2007/09/01	2008/06/15