Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Bara’ Asfour was appointed at the university in 2015 and has played a significant role in developing administrative, academic, and research work, in addition to strengthening partnerships with Arab and international universities. His contributions have led to remarkable achievements on both national and international levels across various positions he has held over the years.

Dr. Bara’ Asfour holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from New York University, as well as a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the same university, where he was actively involved in scientific research and academic teaching during and after his studies. He also earned a Ph.D. in Business from Indiana University of Pennsylvania , USA, through its joint program with the Arab American University of Palestine.

Dr. Bara’ Asfour has held several administrative positions, including serving as a Technology Consultant for various institutions and economic enterprises. Within the university, he has taken on multiple administrative and academic roles, including:

• Assistant Dean of Admissions and Registration
• Assistant to the University President for Administrative and Financial Affairs
• Assistant to the University President
• Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs for the university’s Jenin and Ramallah campuses

Currently, he serves as the Acting University President, in addition to holding several other local and international positions, including:

• Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors at Geneva Company
• Board Member at Sydney Tourism Investments Company
• Associate Editorial Board Member of the Arab Journal of Administration, published by the League of Arab States – Arab Organization for Administrative Development (Editorial Board Link)