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Prof. Dr. Abdulmunem M. Abulayha

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Prof. Dr. Abdulmunem M. Abulayha

Chief Advisor
Professor of Biomedical Sciences

Contact Info

abdulmunem.abulayha@lbtrc.edu.ly

Career Path

M.Sc. – Trinity College, University of Dublin, Ireland

Ph.D. – School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom

Areas of Expertise:

  • Biomedical sciences and research leadership

  • Education policy and strategic consulting

  • Higher education and scientific research development

  • International scientific collaboration

  • Epidemic response and crisis management in the education sector

Professional Experience:

  • Secretary-General, Libyan National UNESCO Committee (2018–2021)

  • Executive Council Member, Arab Organization for Education, Culture and Science (ALECSO) – Tunis (2018–2021)

  • Executive Council Member, Islamic Organization for Education, Science and Culture (ISESCO) – Rabat, Morocco (2018–2021)

  • Chair, Scientific and Advisory Committee for COVID-19 Response – Ministry of Education (2020–2021)

  • Chair, Committee for the Proposal of Restructuring Libyan Universities – Ministry of Education (2019–2021)

  • Advisor to the Minister of Education and Chair of the Higher Education Advisory Committee (2017–2019)

  • Vice President, Al-Jafara University (2015–2017)

  • Head of Research Funding Administration – Libyan Board for Scientific Research (2012–2014)

  • Head of Research and Scientific Studies Department – Biotechnology Research Center (2009–2012)

  • Head of Scientific Research Affairs Administration – Libyan Board for Scientific Research (2008–2009)

  • Vice President for Scientific Affairs – Biotechnology Research Center (2004–2008)

  • Head of Scientific Cooperation Administration – Libyan Board for Scientific Research (1996–1999)

  • Head of Student Placement Office – Student Affairs Administration, Ministry of Higher Education (1989)

Latest Publications

  • Eman Eshawesh, Salah Altabal, Mohamed Elbasir, Abdulrhman S Elbnnani, Yosra Lamami, Abdulmunem M. Abulayha. Evaluation of CD20-positive B cells in Libyan lymphoma patients following Rituximab treatment. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention. (accepted for publication in 2025)
  • Lamami Y, Abulayha AM, Altabal S, Elbasir M, Elbnnani AS, Aghil L, Ebrahim F, Elzagheid A. Absolute CD4 count and percentage values among Libyan patients with HIV by single-platform flow cytometry. Lab Med. 2024;55(6):763-767