Rami Salameh | Anthropology Award | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Rami Salameh | Anthropology Award | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Rami Salameh, Birzeit University, Palestine

🌍 Dr. Rami Salameh, a Palestinian-British scholar, explores intersections of capitalism, culture, and colonialism. As an Assistant Professor at Birzeit University, his research delves into urban culture, Palestinian higher education, and everyday life practices. With a PhD from the Graduate Institute, Geneva, he has published extensively on Palestinian issues, including the commodification of education and feminist movements. Salameh’s work, showcased in prestigious conferences globally, embodies a commitment to decolonial thought and social justice. An active community member, he serves on boards promoting Palestinian anthropology and literature, reflecting his dedication to progressive scholarship and community engagement. 📚

 

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📚 Academic Qualification 

Dr. Rami F. Salameh, a Palestinian-British scholar, holds a keen interest in capitalism, culture, and colonialism. As an Assistant Professor at Birzeit University, he delves into urban culture, Palestinian higher education, and everyday life practices. Salameh’s extensive publication record includes works on Palestinian feminism, knowledge production, and colonial experiences. He has presented his research at prestigious conferences worldwide, embodying a commitment to decolonial thought and social justice.

🎓 Work Experience

Salameh’s academic journey includes roles as Chairperson and Director of the Masters’ Program in Contemporary Arab Studies at Birzeit University. He previously served as a researcher at the A.M. Qattan Foundation, contributing to educational research and development.

Research Focus

Dr. Rami F. Salameh’s research spans various facets of Palestinian life under colonial conditions. With a focus on everyday experiences, he explores the complexities of living within and without legality, shedding light on the nuances of Palestinian existence. His work delves into the bodily and emotional toll of navigating spaces of colonial oppression, such as checkpoints, offering critical insights into the impact of political structures on individuals. Through autoethnographic reflections, Salameh provides a unique perspective on teaching and writing from Palestine, showcasing the intersection of personal narrative and academic inquiry. His contributions illuminate the resilience and challenges faced by Palestinians amidst a settler colonial order. 📚

 

Publication Top Notes

📚 Palestinian everyday life: Living within and without legality by H. Naamneh, R. al-Botmeh, and R. Salameh, cited 7 times, published in 2018.

📝Spaces of Colonial Oppressions: Palestinians’ Bodily Experiences of Checkpoints by R. Salameh, cited in Middle East Critique, 2024:1-15.

📖 A Critical Autoethnography of Teaching and Writing from Palestine by R. Salameh, cited in The World Humanities Report, 2023.

📘Life, love and death in a settler colonial order: Palestinians’ lived experiences by R. Salameh, cited, published in 2018.

 

 

Beyene Chekol | History and Heritage Management | Best Researcher Award

Mr Beyene Chekol : History and Heritage Management 

Mr. Beyene Chekol pursued his early education at Chara Elementary & Junior Secondary School, excelling as a student from September 1985 to June 1997. His educational journey continued with a one-year study at Gondar Teachers Training Institute, earning a Certificate in June 1992. Beyene furthered his studies, specializing in History (major) and Geography (minor) at Gondar Teachers Training College, obtaining a Diploma in June 1999. His curriculum included subjects like Ethiopian, African, and World History, as well as specialized courses in Demography, Climate, Cartography, and Landform. 📚✨

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Education:

Mr. Beyene Chekol embarked on a remarkable educational journey, starting from Gissa Elementary School in September 1980 to June 1985. He continued his scholastic achievements at Chara Elementary & Junior Secondary School (1985–1997) and Dangila Senior Secondary School (1987–1990). Beyene pursued higher education, completing a one-year study at Gondar Teachers Training Institute, earning a Certificate in June 1992. His academic pursuit continued with a Diploma in History (major) and Geography (minor) from Gondar Teachers Training College in June 1999. Further enriching his knowledge, he obtained a Bed. degree from Bahir Dar University (2005) and an MA. in History from Addis Ababa University (2011). Beyene’s dedication is evident in additional certifications in research, curriculum development, language proficiency (ILETS), and research skills. 🎓🌍

Work Experience:

Mr. Beyene Chekol has amassed extensive teaching experience spanning over three decades, commencing as a teacher in Sigla and Fagita Elementary Schools from July 1992 to October 1998. His dedication continued as a teacher at various institutions, including Addis Qidame Elementary and Junior Secondary School, Dangila Senior Secondary School, and Bahir Dar Higher Education Preparatory School. From November 2008, he transitioned into academia, serving as a Graduate Assistant, Assistant Lecturer, and presently as an Associate Professor at Debre Markos University. Beyene’s impactful contributions extend to committee leadership and management roles, including heading the Department of History and Heritage Management. 🏫📚

Research Focus:

Beyene Chekol, a senior lecturer and mentor in the History and Heritage Management department at Debre Markos University, has made significant contributions to academic research. His expertise spans various subjects, including the nexus between water supply infrastructure and socio-economic development in Ethiopia, diabetic ketoacidosis among type-I diabetes patients, participatory chickpea and lentil variety selection, and the management and livelihood opportunities of Lake Tana fishery. Beyene’s research extends to febrile patients’ knowledge, attitude, and practices, seroconfirmed typhoid fever, and poor sleep quality among HIV-positive pregnant women. His diverse research portfolio reflects a commitment to addressing crucial issues impacting society. 📚🌍

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