Mahmoud

Mahmoud

nternationally recognized EdTech researcher and academic with over 25 years of experience driving educational transformation across Palestine and the MENA region. I specialize in the strategic intersection of digital pedagogy, policy, and innovation, with a proven track record of leading large-scale projects funded by global organizations such as Erasmus+, UNICEF, and the Belgian Development Agency. Currently, I serve as a project manager for national education reform and hold key leadership roles at Al-Quds Open University, where I direct the Master’s Program in Educational Technology and E-Learning. My career is defined by: Institutional Leadership: Over 19 years at Al-Quds Open University, including roles as Director of the Yatta Branch and Director of the Center for Digital Learning, where I spearheaded strategic planning and faculty capacity building. Academic Excellence: A Ph.D. in Computer Education and Instructional Technologies with a robust portfolio of published research on Digital Citizenship, AI ethics, and student well-being. Project & Partnership Management: Extensive experience coordinating Euro-Mediterranean cooperation projects (Erasmus+, H2020) and establishing high-level training partnerships with industry leaders like Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.Educational Innovation: Leading the integration of emerging technologies—including VR, AR, and AI—into national curricula to ensure future-ready learning for diverse and marginalized communities.I am dedicated to mentoring the next generation of educators through graduate-level supervision and contributing to the advancement of lifelong learning and digital literacy on a global scale..