Wajih Owais
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Wajih Mousa Owais (born November 5, 1947) is a Jordan
ian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research . He was appointed as Minister in February 2011 . Dr. Owais was the Professor of Genetics
, a researcher
, Chairman of Board of Directors
of King Abdullah University Hospital
, and the President of Jordan University of Science and Technology
from September, 2003 to February, 2011. In 1972, he got his B.Sc. in the field of Biology
from the American University of Beirut
. In 1975, he got his M.Sc. in the field of Biochemistry
from the University of Jordan
. In 1979, he obtained his Ph.D. in the field of Molecular Genetics
from Washington State University
.
Owais was awarded the "Commemorative Medal" by Czech University of Agriculture Prague
, a "Sculpture of Honor" by Czech University of Agriculture Prague in May, 2005, and an honorary degree "Doctor of Science
" from New York Institute of Technology
in 2005. Owais supervised 45 graduate students (M.Sc.) who all have graduated and he has published more than 34 research papers.
Jordan
Jordan , officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan , Al-Mamlaka al-Urduniyya al-Hashemiyya) is a kingdom on the East Bank of the River Jordan. The country borders Saudi Arabia to the east and south-east, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north and the West Bank and Israel to the west, sharing...
ian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research . He was appointed as Minister in February 2011 . Dr. Owais was the Professor of Genetics
Genetics
Genetics , a discipline of biology, is the science of genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms....
, a researcher
Researcher
A researcher is somebody who performs research, the search for knowledge or in general any systematic investigation to establish facts. Researchers can work in academic, industrial, government, or private institutions.-Examples of research institutions:...
, Chairman of Board of Directors
Board of directors
A board of directors is a body of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of a company or organization. Other names include board of governors, board of managers, board of regents, board of trustees, and board of visitors...
of King Abdullah University Hospital
King Abdullah University Hospital
King Abdullah University Hospital , often abbreviated KAUH, is a hospital near Ar Ramtha, Jordan. It largest medical structure in the north of the country, serving the approximately one million inhabitants of the Irbid, Ajloun, Jerash, and Mafraq governorates...
, and the President of Jordan University of Science and Technology
Jordan University of Science and Technology
The Jordan University of Science and Technology , often abbreviated JUST, is a comprehensive, state-supported university located on the outskirts of Irbid at Ar Ramtha region, in northern Jordan....
from September, 2003 to February, 2011. In 1972, he got his B.Sc. in the field of Biology
Biology
Biology is a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy. Biology is a vast subject containing many subdivisions, topics, and disciplines...
from the American University of Beirut
American University of Beirut
The American University of Beirut is a private, independent university in Beirut, Lebanon. It was founded as the Syrian Protestant College by American missionaries in 1866...
. In 1975, he got his M.Sc. in the field of Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, sometimes called biological chemistry, is the study of chemical processes in living organisms, including, but not limited to, living matter. Biochemistry governs all living organisms and living processes...
from the University of Jordan
University of Jordan
The University of Jordan , is a government-supported University located in Amman, Jordan...
. In 1979, he obtained his Ph.D. in the field of Molecular Genetics
Molecular genetics
Molecular genetics is the field of biology and genetics that studies the structure and function of genes at a molecular level. The field studies how the genes are transferred from generation to generation. Molecular genetics employs the methods of genetics and molecular biology...
from Washington State University
Washington State University
Washington State University is a public research university based in Pullman, Washington, in the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest. Founded in 1890, WSU is the state's original and largest land-grant university...
.
Owais was awarded the "Commemorative Medal" by Czech University of Agriculture Prague
Czech University of Agriculture Prague
Czech University of Agriculture in Prague, officially Czech University of Life Sciences Prague is a university in Prague, the Czech Republic, established in 1906.- The History :...
, a "Sculpture of Honor" by Czech University of Agriculture Prague in May, 2005, and an honorary degree "Doctor of Science
Doctor of Science
Doctor of Science , usually abbreviated Sc.D., D.Sc., S.D. or Dr.Sc., is an academic research degree awarded in a number of countries throughout the world. In some countries Doctor of Science is the name used for the standard doctorate in the sciences, elsewhere the Sc.D...
" from New York Institute of Technology
New York Institute of Technology
New York Institute of Technology is a private, non-sectarian, co-educational research university in New York City. NYIT has five schools and two colleges, all with a strong emphasis on technology and applied scientific research...
in 2005. Owais supervised 45 graduate students (M.Sc.) who all have graduated and he has published more than 34 research papers.