Prof. Dr. Hanan Ibrahim | Literature | Interdisciplinary Teaching Award
Al-Ahliyya Amman University | Jordan
Prof. Dr. Hanan Ibrahim is a distinguished academic and researcher in comparative literary studies, women’s writing, and intercultural dialogue, with over three decades of teaching, research, and leadership experience in Jordan and abroad. She earned her PhD in Comparative Literary Studies from the University of Kent, UK, with a thesis on Arab and British feminist novels, and has since contributed extensively to the fields of postcolonial studies, feminism, and cultural criticism. Throughout her career, she has held various academic, administrative, and consultancy roles, including serving as Associate Professor at Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Head of English Departments at leading Jordanian institutions, and Director of major development and women’s empowerment programs. A prolific author, she has published widely in peer-reviewed journals, presented at international conferences, and collaborated with organizations such as the UNDP and UNICEF. Her academic journey reflects a strong dedication to advancing literary scholarship, promoting gender equality, and fostering intercultural understanding.
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Education:
Prof. Dr. Hanan Ibrahim educational journey reflects a solid foundation in literary and cultural studies, beginning with a BA in English Literature with a minor in History and Archaeology from the University of Jordan , followed by an MA in English Literature (the Novel) from the same university , where her thesis explored the concept of divinity in the novels of William Golding. Building on this, she pursued her PhD in Comparative Literary Studies at the University of Kent, Canterbury, UK, graduating with a dissertation titled Tales of Two Houses: A Comparative Study between Some Arab and British Feminist Novels. This academic training provided her with a unique perspective on literary analysis, feminist theory, and intercultural comparisons, equipping her to engage in deep scholarly inquiries bridging Arab and Western literary traditions while fostering interdisciplinary approaches to literature, religion, culture, and gender studies in global academic contexts.
Experience:
Prof. Dr. Hanan Ibrahim academic and professional career spans over three decades of teaching, research, administration, and consultancy, beginning as a part-time lecturer at the University of Jordan in Al-Ahliyya Amman University , where she rose from lecturer to Associate Professor in the Department of English. She has also served at the Arab Open University and the University of Jordan, holding leadership roles including Head of English Departments, Head of the MA Program for Women’s Studies, and Director of Queen Zein Al-Sharaf Institute for Development under the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Development. Her consultancy includes work with Oxfam Quebec, the Canadian Government, the Arab Women’s Legal Network, and UNDP, where she directed regional operations for quality assurance in Arab universities. She has taught a broad range of literature, criticism, and women’s studies courses, supervised graduate research, and participated extensively in academic accreditation, training, and program evaluation.
Awards and Honors:
Prof. Dr. Hanan Ibrahim has received numerous academic honors, scholarships, and professional recognitions that highlight her commitment to teaching excellence, intercultural engagement, and advancing women’s studies. She was awarded the Distinction in Teaching Award at Al-Ahliyya Amman University, reflecting her dedication to innovative pedagogy and student-centered learning. she received a prestigious Study Scholarship from the United States Department of State, participating in the Institute on Contemporary U.S. Literature at the University of Louisville, where she engaged with leading scholars in American literary studies. Her professional influence extends through membership in numerous academic and cultural organizations, including the Association of Jordanian Translators, the World Council of Churches Interfaith and Cultural Group, and the Arab Muslim Christian Group. She has also contributed to committees for academic quality assurance, cultural programs, and women’s empowerment, and served as trustee on boards supporting education and development, further cementing her impact locally and globally.
Research Focus:
Prof. Dr. Hanan Ibrahim research is interdisciplinary, bridging literature, culture, religion, and gender studies, with a strong focus on postcolonial theory, feminist criticism, and intercultural communication. Her scholarly work explores how narratives of identity, power, and resistance are shaped within Arab and Western literary traditions, particularly in feminist and postcolonial contexts. She has written extensively on topics such as Islamic feminism, women’s movements in Jordan, Arab identity, cultural representation, and the politics of interpretation in literature and media. Recent works include studies on sentence meaning modeling, online pedagogy in the post-COVID era, gender disparities in higher education, and feminist analysis of Arab popular culture and media. Her academic contributions highlight the intersections of literature and social transformation, promoting dialogue between diverse cultural and religious traditions. Through teaching, publishing, and conference engagement, she continues to advance scholarship that challenges hegemonies, amplifies women’s voices, and deepens understanding of intercultural relations and literary expression.
Publication:
Title: Gender disparities among students at Jordanian universities during COVID-19
Year: 2023
Citations: 14
Title: Neural Machine Translation: Fine-Grained Evaluation of Google Translate Output for English-to-Arabic Translation
Year: 2020
Citations: 13
Title: Approaches to reading intercultural communication in the Qur’an and the politics of interpretation
Year: 2014
Citations: 9
Title: Effective Pedagogical Practices for Teaching Translation Courses Online in the Post-COVID-19 Era
Year: 2022
Citations: 6
Title: Foreigners to Kristeva: Refashioning Orientalism and the Limits of Love
Year: 2018
Citations: 6
Title: Modes of persuasion for women in English and Arabic advertisements
Year: 2022
Citations: 5
Title: The Textual vs the Contextual: A Heideggerian Reading of Walid Saif’s Poem ‘Love Again’
Year: 2024
Citations: 4
Title: Comparative Evaluation of Neural Machine Translation of Fiction Literature: A Case Study
Year: 2023
Citations: 4
Title: Twitter use and its impact on public attitudes toward bank robberies in Jordan
Year: 2020
Citations: 4
Title: Women’s Studies and transformative politics: an Arab-Muslim perspective
Year: 2012
Citations: 4
Title: The question of Arab “identity” in Amin Maalouf’s Les Desorientés
Year: 2018
Citations: 3
Conclusion:
Prof. Dr. Hanan Ibrahim is a highly accomplished academic whose career embodies the spirit of interdisciplinary teaching and research. Her ability to merge literature with cultural studies, women’s empowerment, interfaith dialogue, and global education initiatives positions her as a strong contender for the Research for Interdisciplinary Teaching Award. With her proven record of scholarship, teaching excellence, and community engagement, she brings intellectual depth and societal relevance to her work. Strengthening her integration of digital methodologies and cross-disciplinary collaborations will ensure her continued leadership in advancing interdisciplinary education on a global scale.