• Ph.D. Biochemistry(Biosynthesis of Erythromycin), Washington State University, Pullman, USA, 1983.
• M.Sc. Microbiology (Neutralization of E. coli Aspartate Transcarbamylase by its Antibody.), The University of California State, Fresno, USA, 1979.
• B.Sc. Biology, University Of Jordan, Amman, 1975.

• The Hashemite University President Feb 15,2008- present.
• President of Higher Education Accreditation Commission June 15, 2007- Feb 15, 2008
• President, University of Jordan,  Dec. 2,  2004- June 2007.
• Director General of Higher Education Accreditation Council, Nov. 1 – Dec. 2, 2004.
• Dean of the Faculty of Science, Yarmouk University, Sept 2004 – Nov.1, 2004.
• Vice President for Academic Affairs, Philadelphia University, Oct. 2000 – Sept 2004.
• Member of Higher Education Accreditation Council, 1997 – Dec. 2, 2004.
• Professor, Yarmouk University, Feb. 2000 - Oct. 2000.
• Vice President for Faculties of Sciences Affairs, Mu'tah University, 1998 – Feb. 2000.
• Vice President for Academic Affairs, Mu'tah University, 1996-1998.
• Vice President for Administrative Affairs and Projects, Mu'tah University 1994 -1996.
• Foundation Dean of Faculty of Agriculture , Mu'tah University, 1994 -1995.
• Assistant to University President for Administrative Affairs : Mu'tah University 1993 – 1994.
• Dean of Academic Research & Graduate Studies : Mu'tah University, 1993 -1994.
• Professor : Yarmouk University 1992-1993.
• Visiting Professor : Gar Younis University, Libya, 1991-1992.
• Chairman of the Department of Biological Sciences: Yarmouk University , 1989 -1991.
• Associate Professor : Yarmouk University, 1987 – 1992.
• Assistant Professor : Yarmouk University, 1983 – 1987.
• Research Assistant : Washington State University, 1981-1983.
• Teaching Assistant : Washington State University, 1980 - 1981.

• Laboratory Manual for Experimental Biochemistry: (Yarmouk University Publication), 1986. Biochemistry (In Arabic) Al-Quads Open University Publication. Co-authored with Al-Khateeb, Faisil. (1993).
• General Science (In Arabic) Published by World Bank and America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc., for the Ministry of Education in Yemen , Co-authored with Khalili, and Gharabieh, S. (1993).
• Science and Technology in the Arab World. Co-authored with others, Abdel-Hamid Shouman Foundation publication, 2002.

      B. JOURNALS:

      Published more than 35 scientific papers on refereed journals.     

• Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst guest scientist visit grant in 1986 to work at physiological Biochemistry lab. at University of Düsseldorf Medical School .
• Abdel Hamid Shouman Prize for Young Arab Scientists, 1990.
• Von Humboldt Fellowship 1992.

• Chairman of Department of Biological Sciences, Yarmouk University .1989-1991.
• Dean of Academic Research and Graduate Studies, Mu'tah University,1993-1994.
• Assistant to the University President for Administrative Affairs, Mu'tah University, 1993-1994.
• Dean Of Faculty of Agriculture, Mu'tah University, 1994-1995.
• Vice President for Administrative Affairs and Projects, Mu'tah University, 1994-1996.
• Vice President for Academic Affairs and Projects, Mu'tah University, 1996-1998.
• Vice President for Faculties of Sciences Affairs, Mu'tah University, 1998-Feb.2000.
• Vice President for Academic Affairs, Philadelphia University Oct, 2000 – Nov. 1, 2004.

• Member of the foundation committee for Arab Biophysics Society.
• Member of Jordan-Israel Bilateral Committee for Science -Technology and Culture Peace Agreement, 1995.
• Member of Arab Potash Company Board of Management, 1997-2001.
• Member of International Energy Foundation Advisory Committee (IAC).

• Member of Jordanian Committee for Standards and Measurements, 1988.
• Member of Biological Sciences Curriculum Committees at University of Jordan for Science and Technology and for Al-Quads Open University, 1989.
• Member of Jordan Science Week Committee, 1994.
• Member of Higher Education Ministerial Committee for Accreditation of Private Universities, 1994-1997.
• Member of National Team for World Bank Project for the Reform of Higher Education in Jordan 1997 - 2000.
• Member of Higher Education Accreditation Council 1997 – Dec. 2, 2004.
• Jordan Science and Technology University Board of Trustees, 1997- 2001.
• Member of Faculty of Science Council at University of Jordan 2002 – 2004.
• Head of Science,Medical Sciences and Information Technology Accreditation Committee (Higher Educations Accreditation Council) since 2002.