Presentation in "The Concept of Excellence in Research and Innovation Strategy at Institutional Policy Levels in Jordan"
Many Jordanian universities have put in place research and innovation efforts or integrating higher education and research into national polices. In addition to this national focus, the Scientific Research Support Fund (SRSF) of Jordan is increasingly involved in stimulating development of research and innovation capacities through supporting various initiatives including the German Jordanian University. This talk is about the research and development workforce adapted by the Scientific Research Support Fund (SRSF) aiming for excellency within Jordanian academic and non-academic sectors.
The talk highlights the following workforce:
- What are the main advantages and challenges with the current research and innovation strategies in Jordan at the national level?
- Classifying and investigating existing gaps and deficits in the policy and ability for research and innovation governance in Jordan
- Excellency plan of research in Jordan establishes an integral part of SRF plans, and focuses on addressing three grand challenges:
* Improving research services
* Increasing research integrity
* More efficiently managing international research resources
About the author:
Professor Abeer Al-Bawab is the General Director of the Scientific Research Support Fund (SRSF) of Jordan. She is passionate about great scientific leadership that drives research, innovation, positive transformation, and measurable results. She has more than 20 years of experience in academia spanning a broad array of research and development. Professor Abeer Al-Bawab has held Dean level position for the Deanship of Academic Research and Director level position for Hamdi Mango Center for Scientific Research at the university of Jordan. Along the way, she has developed and implemented lead development and management processes for various research teams of all sizes where she consistently transformed research organizations to achieve significant and measurable scientific contribution.
Professor Abeer Al-Bawab has worked closely with many leading international researchers to develop scientific research in physical chemistry. She also possesses a unique combination of academic and real-world expertise in research funding, including expertise in cross-cultural research collaboration and funding. She is the author of over 70 technical publications on topics related to physical chemistry. She also speaks frequently at international events.