Al-Quds Open University

Dr. Aziz Salameh

Team Leader QOU

Bio

Aziz SALAMEH has a PhD in plant breeding from BOKU/Austria since 2005. Dr. Salameh engaged in different projects related to plant breeding, crops improvement, and genetic relationship including Genotyping, Molecular Breeding, and biotechnology. Aziz has a track record of publications. Aziz evaluated and introduced many improved lines of wheat and Barley to Palestine in cooperation with international organizations (ICARDA and ACSAD).

Dr. Khaled Hardan

Project Memeber of QOU

khardan@qou.edu

Bio

During his M.Sc study, Dr. Hardan study the Role of Plant Growth Regulators in the Interaction Between Botrytis cinerea and its Host Plants (Tomato, cucumber and bean). In 2005, He published a paper about Ethylene Production by Botrytis cinerea (Causal Organism of Gray Mold Disease) and Influence of the Exogenously Applied Growth Regulators and thier Inhibitor on Disease Development. Over the period from 2001 and 2007, Dr. Hardan worked as a research assistant in Hebron University in the field of Soil and water conservation, plant identification and pasture conservation, cereal landraces, herbarium, gene seed bank, and testing of about 82 varieties of drought tolerance tomatoes. Moreover, He established a biotechnology and molecular lab. For research purposes. After finishing his Ph.D degree in Agriculture from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna, Austria in 2010, Dr. Hardan worked as a lecturer in the Arab American University Jenin. Since Oct. 2022, Dr. Hardan is the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture in Al-Quds Open University and also, he is the Director of the agricultural Research Center in Jordan Valley. Recently Dr. Hardan published a chapter titled: Surface and subsurface irrigation in Date palm farming using smart and precision irrigation Techniques (Case study, Al-Quds Open University) In Book: Promoting Innovation in Research and Education in the Field of Precision Agriculture. Eliva Publisher, March, 2024. Since September, 2021, Dr. Hardan is leading the research in the Agricultural Research Center in Jordan Valley with focus on Date Palm farming, Impact of saline irrigation water on plant growth and productivity of garlic and Turmeric, impact of solar radiation and heat stress on Alo vera plant, and Isolation of Agrobacterium from the saline soil.

Mrs. Lina Eshtya

Team member WP 4

leshtayah@qou.edu

Bio

Mrs. Lina Eshtyah is an experienced project coordinator and trainer with two decades of experience in leading and managing national and international projects. She has successfully coordinated numerous initiatives, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders, and ensuring the seamless execution of strategic goals. Her project portfolio includes leading the Stand Together Project, a national effort to address domestic violence, and contributing as a consultant for the Palestinian Vision Institution to develop educational materials and training frameworks.

Mrs. Eshtyah holds an International High Diploma in Business Communication and Advanced English from India and a Training of Trainers (ToT) certification from Spain. She is also a co-author of two training booklets on Learning Through Play. Renowned for her expertise in women empowerment, communication skills, conflict resolution, team building, leadership, and gender-based violence prevention, she has designed and delivered training sessions across a range of social and professional topics.

Her role as a facilitator at the Continuing Education Center allowed her to empower individuals through diverse training programs, including life skills, decision-making, and leadership preparation. With a deep understanding of training methodologies and extensive experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder projects, Mrs. Eshtyah is dedicated to creating sustainable change, empowering individuals, and advancing community resilience both nationally and internationally.

Mrs. Bayan Shobaki

Team Leader WP 4

bshobaki@qou.edu

Bio

Mrs. Bayan Shobaki…