My research focuses on molecular pathology, biotechnology, and biomedical applications with a focus on developing laboratory, computational, and bioimaging methods for disease identification.
A one-year clinical research fellowship at UC San Diego provided formal training in drug clinical trial methods, research ethics, and epidemiological study design, strengthening an ongoing commitment to global and translational research in infectious, respiratory, and viral diseases (e.g., COVID-19).
Established and lead a dedicated genomics research facility at GJU with core technologies: Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), real-time PCR (qPCR), and associated molecular biology platforms.
Oversee lab operations, equipment acquisition, protocol development, and biosafety compliance and supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate student researchers in genomics projects.
Drive research in infectious diseases, molecular pathology, and biomarker discovery using high-throughput genomic approaches.
Collaborate with local and international partners on translational genomics studies.
| Research No. | Research Title | Funding Amount | Funding Organization |
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| Research Project Grant SAMS 28/2016 |
Human Oral Microbiota Study in Tobacco and Hookah Young Jordanian Smokers as Dentists Prediction Indicator to Oral Diseases or Cancer | 29,692 JOD ≈ $41,890 USD | German Jordanian University (GJU) |
| Research Project Grant 2017 |
Monitoring of coral fish parasites and diseases, an effective tool for coastal environmental health assessment | 29,100 JOD ≈ $41,052 USD |
Scientific Research Fund (SRF) - Ministry of Higher Education & Higher Council of Science and Technology (HCST) |
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Graduation project SAMS/2022 |
Salivary microbiome of COVID-19 patients | 997 JOD ≈ $1,408 USD | Deanship of Scientific Research at GJU |
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Graduation project SAMS/2022 |
Effect of COVID-19 on breast milk | 997 JOD ≈ $1,408 USD | Deanship of Scientific Research at GJU |
| Research Project Grant SAMS 01/2022 |
Genomics studies to design coronavirus vaccine design for Jordanian population | 67,156 JOD ≈ $94,853 USD | German Jordanian University (GJU) |
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Matching Grant MAT SAMS 01/2025 |
Revolutionizing diagnostics by suppressing coffee-ring effect in low antigen dot-blotting on electrospun PVDF membranes | 100,000 MYR ≈ $24,650 USD |
German Jordanian University (GJU) & Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia |
| 2025 | Selection GJU as Core University Partner for the Higher Education for Innovation and Growth Activity (HEIG) | $100,000 USD |
IREX-USAID, USA
The second cycle, focusing on the Medical Manufacturing Sector |
| — | Advancing Access to 3D Bioprinting for Medical Biomaterials | 4,300 JOD ≈ $6,076 USD | King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD) for university research and creativity projects in cooperation with Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB), Jordan |
| Grant No. | Research Title | Funding Amount | Funding Organization | Status |
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397/7/5/1
dated 12/03/2026 |
Production of whey protein allocated through fine fermentation of Jordanian tasted chocolate | 40,000 JOD ≈ $56,521 USD | Food security program (third round) by the Higher Council for Science and Technology (HCST), Jordan | Under Final Assessment |
| MPH/1/18/ | RNA based anti COVID19 vaccine design for Jordan | 29,000 JOD ≈ $40,000 USD | The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Scientific Research Support Fund (SRF), Jordan | Shortlisted — Not Awarded |
| 232/9/1 | URCHIN-BASE: Understanding Reasons for Collapse in Habitat and Infection in Sea Urchins - Baseline Analysis Study Evaluation | 27,000 JOD ≈ $38,000 USD | Higher Council for Science & Technology (HCST), Jordan | Shortlisted — Not Awarded |
| 2024 | Breaking Barriers: Ethical Solutions for Sexual & Reproductive Health (SRH) in Al Zaatari Camp's Syrian Female Refugees Community | 8,000 USD | Rawabit Partnership Development Grant- Rawabit U.S.-Jordan Higher Education Network (HEN). | Shortlisted — Not Awarded |