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Professor Dr. Hani Al-Damour


Educational Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Marketing and International Marketing, University of Sheffield, UK, 1992
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing, University of Edinburgh, UK, 1986
  • Bachelor of Business Administration and Public Administration, University of Jordan, 1983

1. Leadership in Higher Education and Public Service
President of Al al-Bayt University (2021–2023)
General Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (2014–2016)
Held multiple top administrative roles at The University of Jordan, including:
Vice President
Dean (Graduate Studies & School of Business)
President of Aqaba Branch

These roles highlight his influence on shaping Jordan’s higher education landscape and academic policy.

2. Academic Authority and Research Prowess
Over 120+ publications in peer-reviewed international, regional, and local journals, many of which are indexed in top databases.
Significant contributions in marketing, digital transformation, e-commerce, international business, and green marketing.
Recipient of major awards, including:
Abdul Hameed Shoman Award for Best Young Arab Researcher (1999)
Federation of Arab Research Councils Award for COVID-related research (2020)
Arab Impact Factor Award (ARCIF)

3. Exceptional Experience in National Committees
Served on more than 50 national and international boards and committees, such as:
Board of Higher Education
National Council for Science and Technology
Scientific Research Support Fund
Played a central role in accreditation, quality assurance, and strategy for higher education in Jordan and abroad.

4. Prolific Academic Writer and Book Author
Authored and co-authored over 10 academic books in marketing, management, and strategic planning, many with multiple editions.
Reviewer and editor for numerous academic journals, including Editor-in-Chief of the Jordan Journal of Business Administration (2018–2024).

5. International Collaborations and Projects
Led or participated in EU-funded international projects (TEMPUS) on education quality and digital transformation, with budgets reaching over $1 million.
Actively involved in training, coaching, and presenting at global forums, including in China, the UK, and Spain.

6. Mentorship and Teaching Legacy
Supervised dozens of Master’s and Ph.D. theses.
Taught a wide array of undergraduate and graduate courses in marketing, strategy, leadership, and policy.
Trained professionals in both public and private sectors on leadership, marketing, and management​