Wegdan Dirar

Academic and researcher specialized in Physical Geography, with more than 14 years of experience in university and secondary education. Expertise in teaching physical geography, supervising postgraduate studies, curriculum development, and academic quality assurance. Held several senior academic and administrative positions at the University of the Holy Quran and Islamic Sciences.

Strong commitment to advancing scientific research and education in support of sustainable development and community service.

Dean, Faculty of Education – University of the Holy Quran and Islamic Sciences (Sep 2022 – Sep 2024)

• Head of Educational Sciences Division, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies – University of the Holy Quran and Islamic Sciences (Sep 2022 – 2024)
• Deputy Dean of Student Affairs, University of the Holy Quran and Islamic Sciences (May 2022 – Sep 2022)
• Acting Dean, Faculty of Education – University of the Holy Quran and Islamic Sciences (Oct 2021 – Jan 2022)
• Head of Geography Department, Faculty of Education – University of the Holy Quran and Islamic Sciences (Sep 2019 – May 2022)

Ph.D. in Climate Geography, University of Neelain, Faculty of Arts, Department of Geography – September 2018

• M.Sc. in Physical Geography, University of Neelain, Faculty of Arts, Department of Geography – June 2012
• B.A. (Hons.) in Geography (First Class Honours), University of Neelain, Faculty of Arts, Department of Geography – August 2007