Mounir Saleh | Educational Psychology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Mounir Saleh | Educational Psychology | Best Researcher Award 

 

Educational Consultant at   THE EdVisor, United Arab Emirates

 

Dr. Dramit K. Vashishtha is a Senior Scientist at the Patanjali Research Institute in Haridwar, specializing in Pharmaceutical and Herbal Research and Development (PHRD). Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor in Bio-sciences, Applied & Allied Sciences at SRM University, Delhi-NCR Campus. With a robust background in bio-sciences, Dr. Vashishtha has contributed significantly to the field through his research and academic roles, fostering advancements in herbal medicine and biotechnology. 🧪📚

Professional Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • PhD in Science Education from The University of Southern Mississippi, College of Science and Technology (2010-2015)
  • MS in Biology from Beirut Arab University, Faculty of Sciences (2005-2009)
  • Teaching Diploma in Sciences (equivalent to B.Sc.) from The Lebanese University, Faculty of Sciences (1999-2003)

💼 Work Experience:

  • Assistant Professor at University of Bahrain, Science, Mathematics, ICT Education Department (2015-2023)
  • Graduate Assistant at The University of Southern Mississippi, Center for Science and Mathematics Education (2011-2014)
  • Science Teacher at The Lebanese Preparatory School, Science Department (2006-2011)

🏆 Awards and Honors:

  • Third place in the academics category of the Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani Award for Educational Research

🌐 Consultancy Work:

  • Qatar Foundation: Psychometric validation of Arabic Proficiency Examination (Grades 3-10)
  • Saudi Ministry of Education: Strategic consultancy on international benchmarking and assessment in Saudi online education
  • Bahrain Supreme Council for the Development of Education & Training: Research design for evaluating pilot organizational structure of Bahrain Ministry of Education

👨‍🏫 Teaching:

  • Courses taught at Bahrain Teacher College include Assessment, Teaching Practicum, Planning & Instruction in Science Education, and Science Curriculum & Current Practices

📜 University Service:

  • Chair and member of various committees at Bahrain Teacher College and The University of Southern Mississippi

🏅 Memberships in Professional Societies:

  • Cambridge Assessment Network
  • National Association for Research in Science Teaching
  • National Science Teaching Association
  • American Educational Research Association (2020-2021)

🔬 Research Focus:

Dr. Mounir Saleh’s research primarily focuses on enhancing science education methodologies and outcomes, encompassing areas such as curriculum development, instructional strategies, and assessment practices in K-12 and higher education settings. His work integrates innovative approaches like design thinking and conceptual frameworks to strengthen argumentation skills among students. With a strong emphasis on educational research, he has contributed significantly to projects evaluating educational structures and benchmarking assessments in Gulf region contexts. Dr. Saleh’s commitment to advancing science education is underscored by his involvement in professional development workshops and his leadership in academic committees, promoting effective teaching practices and curriculum enhancements. 📚🔬

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