Faculty Members

Ghassan Nagagreh is a Palestinian archaeologist, ceramologist, and academic specializing in the Bronze and Iron Ages of Palestine. He currently serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Cultural Management and Fine Arts at Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem. Nag…

Ms. Rose Kando is a lecturer in the Tourism and English programs at Dar al-Kalima University. Her academic and professional work focuses on cultural studies and adult education, with a particular emphasis on culture and community-based learning. Kando holds a …

Hanna Musleh is a Palestinian filmmaker, academic, and cultural scholar known for his documentary work focusing on Palestinian society and lived experience. Born in 1954 in Beit Jala, he studied anthropology at Leningrad State University and earned a master's …

Majdi El Omari is a producer, screenwriter, editor, and director. He holds a BFA in Film Production from the Cairo Film Institute in Egypt and an MFA in Film Production from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. After working in the Middle East as an assis…

Raeda Saadeh, born in Umm al-Fahm in 1977, holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Fine Arts from the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem, where she has also been a lecturer since 2005. Since 2023, she has joined the academic staff at Dar …

Monther Jawabreh is a Palestinian visual artist whose practice is influenced by his upbringing in Al-Arroub refugee camp near Hebron. He holds a Master of Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, in addition to a degree in Industrial Engineering. His…

Wael Abu Yabes is a Palestinian visual artist and educator working across graphic design, illustration, and contemporary art. He has exhibited his work in Palestine and internationally and is engaged in teaching and curatorial projects that explore Palestinian…

Sabrine Mukarker is a Palestinian visual artist and educator from Beit Jala. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Art and a Master's degree in cultural and artistic studies, with practice spanning painting, mixed media, and installation. Her work explo…

Khalid Massou is a Palestinian theatre director, actor, and educator with over two decades of experience in performing arts. He has directed and performed in numerous productions across Palestine and the Arab world, and has led training workshops for young act…

Anton Shomali is a Palestinian goldsmith, jewelry designer, and educator from Bethlehem with extensive experience in traditional and contemporary jewelry making. He has trained generations of students in the craft of goldsmithing, combining traditional Palesti…

Assistant professor in the Department of Engineering and Design at Dar al-Kalima University. His work focuses on urban center revitalization, architectural design, digital design methodologies, and the application of artificial intelligence in architecture,…

Ibrahim Bandak is a Palestinian master craftsman and educator specializing in the art of goldsmithing and metalwork. With decades of professional practice in Bethlehem's renowned jewelry tradition, he has trained numerous apprentices and students in the techni…

Wissam Murad is a Palestinian oud player, composer, and music educator. A founding member of the renowned Sabreen group, he has performed across Palestine, the Arab world, and internationally, and has contributed compositions to film, theatre, and concert repe…

Sami Al-Kurd is a Palestinian sound engineer, music producer, and educator with extensive experience in audio production, recording, and post-production for film, television, and music. He has worked on numerous Palestinian and international productions and is…

Ms. Aya Kirresh is the Architecture Program Coordinator and Instructor of Architecture and Design in the Faculty of Engineering and Design at Dar al-Kalima University. Their work focuses on architecture, visual art, and product design, with particular emphas…

Lisa Muallem Bandak is a Palestinian designer and educator whose work spans interior design, architectural design, and cultural projects related to Palestinian heritage and contemporary practice. She has contributed to design projects in Palestine and engaged …

Oday Jaradat is a Palestinian engineer and educator with academic and professional experience in design and engineering. His work focuses on integrating sustainable and contextually grounded engineering practice with design education. He teaches core engineeri…

Walaa Ayyad is a Palestinian architect and academic whose work focuses on architecture, urban design, and Palestinian built heritage. She holds advanced degrees in architecture and has been engaged in academic research, professional design practice, and commun…

Yara van Teeffelen is a Palestinian designer and educator whose practice and research focus on design, visual culture, and the relationship between craft, heritage, and contemporary creative practice in Palestine. She teaches design courses at Dar al-Kalima Un…

Alfred Azar is a Palestinian graphic designer and educator with professional experience in branding, visual identity, and editorial design. He has worked on a wide range of design projects for cultural institutions, NGOs, and private clients in Palestine. He t…

Born in Bethlehem, Ramzi Shomali began his musical education at the Edward Said National Conservatory before continuing his studies in Italy at the Vicenza Conservatory, where he earned first- and second-level academic degrees in Piano and Chamber Music, gradu…

Mustafa Bader is a Palestinian graphic designer and educator with a multidisciplinary practice spanning visual identity, illustration, and digital design. He has contributed to a variety of cultural and commercial projects and is engaged in design education ac…

Firas Shabaneh is a Palestinian graphic designer and educator with professional experience in visual identity, publication design, and branding. His work bridges contemporary design practice and Palestinian visual culture, and he has been involved in various d…

is a lecturer in the Department of Humanities at Dar al-Kalima University – Bethlehem, and a national expert in library science, information management, and digital archiving. He holds a master’s degree in library and information science and development studie…

Azhar Hamamreh is a Palestinian educator with academic and professional experience in humanities and education. She has taught at various levels of Palestinian education and is engaged in academic and pedagogical initiatives focused on language, literature, an…

Bassem Hazboun is a Palestinian educator and professional in the hospitality and tourism industry with extensive experience in hotel management and tourism services in Bethlehem. He has worked across operational and managerial roles in the sector and is engage…

Maisa Abuaita is a Palestinian educator and professional in the tourism field with academic and practical experience in tourism services, cultural tourism, and travel management. She is involved in vocational training and academic teaching that supports the de…

Ahmad Hamarsheh is a Palestinian educator and professional in physical education and sports with significant practical experience in coaching, training, and physical education instruction. He works on building physical literacy, sportsmanship, and healthy life…

Dr. Nawras Kurzom is a lecturer and the coordinator of the Master’s Program in Arts Therapy at Dar al-Kalima University. His research and academic work lie at the intersection of cognitive psychology, music psychology, and arts therapy. His interests focus on …

Dr. Khitam Edelbi (Ph.D., Lesley University), is a specialist in Expressive Art Therapies, with over 30 years of extensive experience in drama, story-telling, theatre production and art therapy. She founded the “Mobile Art Bus project in Palestine” to promote …

Dr. Maha Al-Jerashi is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Graduate Studies at Dar al-Kalima University. Her work focuses on marketing and management, with particular emphasis on digital marketing, entrepreneurship, consumer behavior, and omnichannel reta…

Dr. Eng. Rabab Al-Shweiki holds a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from An-Najah National University, an M.A. in the Conservation and Restoration of Historic Buildings from Al-Quds University, and a Ph.D. in the Conservation and Restoration of Historic Buildings fro…