Dr. Saja Al-Zoubi

• Board Member at the Syrian American Academics Association
• Economic Development Expert
• Dr. Saja Al-Zoubi is an economic development expert specializing in gender issues, forced migration, and development studies, with a particular focus on women's empowerment in conflict and post-conflict settings.
• Since the outbreak of the Syrian war in 2011, she has dedicated her efforts to improving livelihoods, food security, and resilience among conflict-affected populations, particularly internally displaced persons, refugees, and female-headed households. Her research also addresses gender-based violence, education, youth capacity building, and host countries’ policies toward refugees and their economies.
• Current Positions
• • Professor in the Department of International Development Studies – Dalhousie University, Canada
  • Consultant for Universities of Sanctuary in the United Kingdom
  • Co-leader of the “Scholars at Risk” Initiative – Global Young Academy
  • Member of the Steering Committee of the “Science in Exile” Initiative
  • Member of the Scientific Committee of the International Science Council
• Previous Academic Positions
• • Lecturer in Gender, Forced Migration, and Middle East Policy – Christ Church College, University of Oxford
  • Lecturer in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Oxford, and participant in the Oxford–U.S. universities educational exchange program
  • Researcher in the Department of International Development – University of Oxford
  • Visiting Professor – University of Glasgow
  • Lecturer – Saint Mary’s University, Canada
• Work with International Organizations
• Beyond academia, Dr. Al-Zoubi has served as a consultant for several international organizations, including:
• • UN Women
  • Global Network of Women Peacebuilders – New York
  • Delegation of the European Union to Syria
• With a consistent focus on women’s empowerment, peacebuilding, and livelihood development.
• Experience and Awards
• With over a decade of professional experience, she has collaborated with universities, governments, and international institutions, and has received multiple awards in recognition of her contributions to gender and development issues.
• Humanitarian Vision
• Dr. Saja Al-Zoubi is a strong advocate for academic and scientific freedom and remains deeply committed to supporting at-risk scholars around the world.