Areas of Expertise
- Assistant Professor in college of Applied Science since 2006.
- Member and Secretary of the Applied science college Council from 2006 to 2025. And from (2019-Present).
- Coordinator for Student Training Practice for Applied science college from 2006 to 2010.
- Coordinator for Short Course Training (Continues Learning) for Applied science college from 2006 to 2010.
- Member in the Faculty Recruitment Committee for Applied science College (2008-2013).
- Member in the students cheating cases committee for Applied science college from 2008 to 2010.
- Member in Teaching Candidates committee in Applied science college from 2007 -2009.
- Head of the Research and Publication Committee (2013-2020).
- Member in the Faculty Promotion Committee (2019-Present).
- Member of the Students Behavioral Violation Committee (2019-Present).
Before joining UOB :
- Head of Administrators, Supervisors and Teacher staff Evaluation Section in Ministry of Education. (2004-2006)
- Head of shura sessions affairs in Ministry of Shura and Parliaments Councils’ Affairs.(2002-2004)
- Educational specialist in the Minister of Education Office(1997-2002).
- Educational Specialist in Secondary Education Section, Ministry of education (1995-1997).
- Accredited Trainer and Expert in United Nations for Industry Development Organization (Unido- Bahrain Branch) (2004-2013).
- International certified trainer in human development and development training.
- NLP-certified Instructor.
- Business consultant
Education
- PhD in Education , in “Evaluating Educational Organizations: External and Internal Evaluation” .
Sent Josef University ,Lebanon
- Master of Education , in "" The Implementation of ICT in Education”.
Sent Josef University, Lebanon
- Master of Science in Mathematics . Specialized area: “Differential Equations”
University of Bahrain, Bahrain
- High Diploma of Education
Sent Josef University, Lebanon
- High Diploma of Education
University of Bahrain, Bahrain
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
University of Bahrain, Bahrain
- Diploma in Interior design
from Harcourt Learning System ,USA
- Diploma of Business Consulting
United Nations Industrial development Organization(Unido).
Biography
Dr. Wedad Mohammed Aljowder is a distinguished Bahraini academic and educator with over two decades of experience in teaching, academic leadership, and professional training. She holds a PhD in Education from Saint Joseph University in Lebanon, alongside dual Master’s degrees in Education and Mathematics, and a Bachelor's in Mathematics from the University of Bahrain.
Dr. Aljowder has served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Bahrain’s College of Applied Sciences since 2007, where she teaches a broad range of courses in education, business, management, and psychology. Her academic career is complemented by extensive administrative experience, including roles on faculty committees, curriculum development teams, and student training coordination units.
A certified international trainer and NLP instructor, Dr. Aljowder has conducted numerous training programs across the Gulf in areas such as educational technology, performance evaluation, business consulting, and communication skills. She has collaborated with governmental ministries and international organizations, including the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), delivering high-impact seminars and workshops throughout Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, and beyond.
Her research focuses on educational evaluation, ICT in education, and organizational development. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed studies and received national recognition for her contributions, including the prestigious Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Award and over 55 honorary recognitions for her academic, research, and community service work.
Dr. Aljowder is highly regarded for her dedication to educational excellence, curriculum innovation, and capacity-building in both academic and professional spheres.
Achievements
- Winner of the Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Award (2014)
- Awarded by the Women and Childhood Center – Bahrain
- Research Title: “The effect of using virtual social networks on realistic social relationships for youth in the Kingdom of Bahrain”
- Recipient of the University of Bahrain Research Grant (2013)
- Research Title: “The employment of smart devices in university teaching”
- First Place Winner – Educational Projects Competition (1997)
- Organized by the Ministry of Education, Bahrain
- For a pioneering project titled: ""Internet Implementation in the Educational Process""
- Winner of the “Distinguished Teacher Award” (1998)
- At the “Distinguished Educational Projects Exhibition”
- Honored by His Excellency the Minister of Education
- Over 55 Honors, Shields, and Certificates of Appreciation (1995–Present)
- In recognition of high academic performance, creative initiatives, research contributions, and community service , Includes: Honorary shields ,Honorary medals,Certificates of appreciation ,.National and institutional recognitions.
Affiliations
- Assistant Professor, University of Bahrain – College of Applied Sciences (2007–Present)
- Committee Member, Faculty Promotion Committee – University of Bahrain (2019–Present)
- Former Secretary & Member, College Council – University of Bahrain (2006–2010, 2019–Present)
- Former Head, Research and Publication Committee – University of Bahrain (2013–2020)
- Accredited Trainer & Expert, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Bahrain (2004–2013)
- Certified Professional Coach, Global Institute – Dubai, UAE
- NLP Instructor, Gulf Achievements Academy – American Council for Neural Programming
- Educational Delegate, Ministry of Education – Bahrain (International visits to New Zealand, USA, Scotland, Kuwait)
- Former Head, Evaluation Section, Ministry of Education – Bahrain (2004–2006)
- Former Head, Shura Sessions Affairs, Ministry of Shura and Parliament Affairs – Bahrain (2002–2004)
Grants & Contracts Awarded
- University of Bahrain Research Grant (2013)
Project Title: “The employment of smart devices in university teaching”
Funded by: University of Bahrain
Publications & Presentations
Publications:
- Published multiple research papers in the fields of education, educational technology, and organizational evaluation.
- Authored articles in peer-reviewed educational and management journals.
- Awarded a University of Bahrain Research Grant (2013) for the study: ""The employment of smart devices in university teaching.""
- Awarded the Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Award (2014) for the research titled: ""The effect of using virtual social networks on realistic social relationships for youth in the Kingdom of Bahrain.""
Presentations & Conferences:
- Symposium on Computer Recruitment in Education – Arab Bureau of Education, Kuwait .
Participated as a speaker.
- Educational Conference for the Secondary Stage 13th until 20th – Bahrain
Presented a research paper titled: ""Using ICT to Support Educational Decision-Making.""
- 15th Annual Educational Conference – Ministry of Education, Bahrain
Presented a paper: ""How to Teach Internet Use in the Classroom for Junior High Students.""
- Workshop on Performance Indicators in School Evaluation –
Presented a training workshop at the Educational Conference.
