QUICK FACTS
Date of Birth
1949
Tulkarem, Palestine
Place of Birth
Why Featured?
Abdul Latif Abu Hijleh is recognized for his significant contributions to the field of chemistry, particularly in the synthesis and characterization of copper complexes, and for his leadership in Palestinian academia as the President of Birzeit University.
BRIEF BIO
Dr. Abdul Latif Abu Hijleh is a renowned figure in the Palestinian academic community and the field of chemistry. He holds a PhD in Chemistry and has served as a faculty member at several international universities. His most notable work includes research on copper components and their application in treating cancer and diabetes. He has been President of Birzeit University since 2015.
LAST UPDATED
DATE
Monday, January 26, 2026
MAJOR MILESTONES
Key dates & turning points
1981: Obtained a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Mississippi, USA.
2002-2008: Served as Vice President of Academic Affairs at Birzeit University.
2012: Appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Science at Birzeit University.
2015: Began his term as President of Birzeit University.
2015-Present: Continues to serve as President of Birzeit University and contributes to its growth and international recognition...See More
CONTRIBUTIONS
What they did, and why it matters
Research in Copper Complexes: Focused on copper complexes of biological ligands as models of copper-containing enzymes.
Publications: Authored more than 24 publications in the field of chemistry.
Academic Leadership: Contributed significantly to the academic growth and development of Birzeit University.
International Experience: Served as a faculty member at the University of Bergen, Norway, and universities in Tennessee and Mississippi, USA.
Research on Cancer and Diabetes Treatments: His notable work includes the use of copper components with antibiotics such as aspirin to create antioxidant enzymes.
Disclaimer: This chat uses AI to generate responses inspired by the profile content and publicly available information. It does not represent the real person.
Last updated
Jan 26, 2026
DISCOVER
Profiles from the Same Path
A rotating spotlight on voices that shaped Palestine’s culture, thought, and history.