Dr. Imad Abu Kishek is the 4th President of Al-Quds University (AQU) and Professor of Public Policy. He was elected President of AQU in 2014. Prior to this appointment, Professor Abu Kishek was a member of AQU’s senior leadership since 1999, serving as the Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs (1999- 2011), and as the University’s Executive Vice President (2011 – 2014).
Under Professor Abu Kishek’s leadership, AQU saw the introduction of several academic programs that remain unique to the entire Middle East region. He also led the expansion of the University’s campus within and around the Old City of Jerusalem, in addition to the establishment of several successful programs that seek, inter alia, to align the learning outcomes with the needs of the society. Professor Abu Kishek is also leading several initiatives that seek to foster an ecosystem conducive for the advancement of social innovation and entrepreneurship among AQU students and the Palestinian youth more broadly. The Jerusalem Innovation Incubator and Accelerator is one example of such initiatives.
Under Professor Abu Kishek’s presidency, AQU has also broadened its international cooperation with universities and institutes of higher education from across the globe. Those efforts have led to the conclusion of various partnerships and cooperation agreements, which culminated in the establishment of several joint centers and research initiatives. Examples of such programs include the Confucius Institute, the Indian Center of Excellence, the Al-Quds Academy for Global Justice (in partnership with former ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo), and the Competitiveness Initiative (as a result of a cooperation agreement with Harvard).
Professor Abu Kishek is the representative of the presidents of Palestinian universities at COMSATS. He is also the elected representative of Palestinian universities in the Federation of Universities in the Islamic World.
Professor Abu Kishek is also a board member of several regional and international institutions such as the Jerusalem Endowment, the Al-Quds Academy for Scientific Research, the Palestinian Anti-Corruption Commission, and the Palestinian Academy for Administration. He is also a member of the Palestine National Council. Professor Abu Kishek holds a PhD in Public Policy from Northeastern University, and a Bachelor of Engineering from Al-Quds University.
In the coming years, Dr. Abukishek hopes to continue growing and progressing in his career. He is looking forward to networking and connecting with other like-minded professionals, and to gaining the recognition and credibility of being a member of the International Alumni Association.
International Alumni Association Member, Dr. Imad Abukishek, can be found on the Association Directory where she is looking forward to networking with you.
