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Marwan Awartani

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Marwan Awartani
Awartani at the Takreem Awards
Born (1949-04-21) April 21, 1949 (age 75)
Alma materAmerican University of Beirut (BS)
Lehigh University (MS, PhD)

Marwan Awartani is a Palestinian professor and educator who formerly served as the Minister of Education and Higher Education of the Palestinian National Authority.[1] He is also President of the Palestinian Society for Mathematical Sciences, Alpha International, and Palestine Technical University-Kadoorie.[2][3]

Early life and education

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Marwan Awartani was born April 21, 1949 in Anabta, Tulkarm Governorate.[citation needed] Awartani graduated with a bachelor of science degree in Mathematics from American University of Beirut in 1973. He obtained a master of science degree in Topology from Lehigh University in 1978, where he also completed his Ph.D. in 1980.[citation needed]

Career

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Awartani served as the Palestinian Minister of Education and Higher Education until his resignation from the post was accepted on September 3, 2023.[1]

Awartani served as the Acting President of Al-Quds University, Secretary General of the Universal Education Foundation, and is the Chairman of the Arab Foundations Forum.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Palestinian Education Minister Awartani Steps Down". The Media Line. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  2. ^ ""سما" تنشر اسماء التشكيلة الوزارية في حكومة "اشتية"". دنيا الوطن (in Arabic). Retrieved 2019-04-17.
  3. ^ كل ما تريد معرفته عن وزراء الحكومة الـ18
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