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. 📚

 

Publication Profile

📚 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.