Farah Ramin | Philosophy | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Farah Ramin | Philosophy | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Farah Ramin, The University of Qom, Iran

Prof. Dr. Farah Ramin’s research in Islamic philosophy and theology focuses on topics such as arguments for God’s existence, critiques of theological and philosophical perspectives, and comparative studies of Western and Islamic thought. Her work engages with key figures like Mulla Sadra, Kant, Leibniz, and Graham Oppy, analyzing concepts such as theodicy, the soul-body relationship, and evolutionary ethics. She has published extensively in journals like Asian Philosophy, Philosophical Knowledge, and Religious Inquiries, contributing significantly to the discourse on rational theology, metaphysics, and epistemology. šŸ•Œ

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šŸŽ“ Educational Background

Prof. Dr. Farah Ramin earned her Ph.D. in Comparative Philosophy from the University of Qom, Iran, in 2006 šŸŽ“. Her academic expertise lies in Philosophy and Islamic Theology, contributing significantly to the field of humanities šŸ“–. With a strong foundation in philosophical discourse, she explores critical theological debates and comparative thought šŸ’”. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates classical and contemporary perspectives, making her a distinguished scholar in Islamic philosophy šŸ•Œ. Prof. Ramin’s educational journey has paved the way for extensive research, teaching, and leadership in higher education, shaping intellectual discussions in theology and philosophy šŸ“š.

Research FocusšŸŽ“šŸ“š

Prof. Dr. Farah Ramin holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Philosophy from the University of Qom, Iran, awarded in 2006. Her expertise lies in Philosophy and Islamic Theology, focusing on the intersection of classical and modern thought. She has made significant contributions to metaphysics, theology, and ethics, particularly in comparative studies of Avicenna, Kant, and contemporary philosophical arguments. Her research spans diverse topics, including theodicy, ontological arguments, and the philosophy of science. Dr. Raminā€™s work is widely published in prestigious journals, and she actively engages in academic discussions on philosophy and religion. āœØšŸ“–

 

Publication Top Notes

Dr. Farah Ramin’s research spans multiple disciplines, primarily focusing on Islamic philosophy, theology, metaphysics, and philosophy of science. Some key themes in her work include:

šŸ”¹ Islamic Philosophy & Metaphysics

  • Avicennaā€™s perspectives on life, death, and the heartā€™s development (šŸ“œ Current Problems in Cardiology, 2023ā€“2024).
  • Soul-body relationship through the lens of Descartes and Merleau-Ponty (šŸ“œ Naqd va Nazar, 2018).
  • Comparative analysis of Islamic and Western philosophers, such as Mulla Sadra vs. Schopenhauer on death (šŸ“œ Asian Philosophy, 2019).

šŸ”¹ Philosophy of Religion & Theodicy

  • Critiques of ontological arguments for God’s existence (šŸ“œ Religious Inquiries, Naqd va Nazar, Qabasat, 2020).
  • Theodicy in Kantā€™s philosophy and criticisms of William Roweā€™s view on John Hickā€™s theodicy (šŸ“œ History of Philosophy, 2023).
  • Fine-tuning argument and theological implications in science (šŸ“œ Philosophy of Science, 2020).

šŸ”¹ Philosophy of Science & Evolution

  • Critiques of evolutionary meta-ethics and normative ethics in evolution (šŸ“œ Research Quarterly in Islamic Ethics, 2019).
  • Aristotelian reading of chance in Darwinian evolution (šŸ“œ Sophia Perennis, 2019).
  • Intelligent design and critiques of Elliott Soberā€™s viewpoint (šŸ“œ Comparative Theology, 2018).

šŸ”¹ Political & Ethical Philosophy

  • Pacifism vs. jihad in religious discourse (šŸ“œ Religious Inquiries, 2020).
  • Distinctions between natural philosophy and science (šŸ“œ Essays in Philosophy and Kalam, 2022).

 

Tareq Zuhair | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

Tareq Zuhair | Arts and Humanities | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr Tareq Zuhair, University of Petra, Jordan

Tareq Zuhair is an accomplished academic with a PhD in English Literature from the University of Jordan. šŸ›ļø With extensive teaching experience at institutions such as the University of Petra and the University of Jordan, he is known for his dynamic teaching style and commitment to knowledge dissemination. šŸ“š Fluent in English and Arabic, Tareq is also an author of notable works, including “The Disintegration of the American Dream” and “Didactic Literature.” His published research covers topics like hydropolitics and diaspora in literature. šŸŒ He actively participates in academic activities as an external examiner and reviewer. šŸ“–āœļø

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Academic Qualifications

Dr. Tareq Zuhair holds a distinguished academic background in English Literature, having completed a PhD at the University of Jordan in Amman, Jordan, with a commendable average of Very Good in 2014. Prior to this, they earned a Masterā€™s Degree in English Language and Literature from the same institution in 2004, also achieving a Very Good average. Their foundational education was completed with a Bachelorā€™s degree in English Language and Literature from Al al Bayt University in Mafraq, Jordan, in 2000, where they similarly attained a Very Good average. šŸ“ššŸŽ“āœØ

Experience

Since 2015, He have been serving as an Assistant Professor at the University of Petra, where I contribute to various academic programs. Prior to this, He was a Part-Time Lecturer at the University of Jordan from 2004 to 2015, enriching students’ educational experiences. Additionally, He have been an External Examiner and Supervisor at the Arab Open University since 2017. He teaching experience spans diverse roles, including teaching TOEFL IBT and ITP, as well as instructing second secondary classes and IGSCE from 2000 to 2014. šŸŒŸšŸ“š

Research focus

T. Zuhairā€™s research primarily examines themes related to cultural and political narratives in literature, with an emphasis on diaspora and identity. Their work includes exploring the representation of rootedness and displacement in Susan Abulhawaā€™s Mornings in Jenin, analyzing hydropolitical themes in literary works like Darraj’s A Curious Land, and interpreting psychoanalytic elements in Tennessee Williamsā€™ The Glass Menagerie. This research underscores a critical engagement with socio-political issues and literary critique, often involving cross-cultural and thematic analysis.

Publication top notes

Trees, Rootedness, and Diaspora in Susan Abulhawaā€™s Mornings in Jenin

Hideous Hydropolitics in Darraj’s A Curious Land

A Psychoanalytic Reading of Tennessee Williamsā€™ The Glass Menagerie and Lord Byronā€™s Love Letter

Sterility and Decay of Marriage in Eliotā€™s (The Cocktail Party)

Hamletā€™s Displacement as a Recurrent Case in Catherā€™s A Lost Lady and Al Halabyā€™s Once in a Promised Land