Adnan Badran

Adnan Badran
Prime Minister of Jordan
In office
6 April 2005 – 27 November 2005
Monarch Abdullah II
Preceded by Faisal al-Fayez
Succeeded by Marouf al-Bakhit
Personal details
Born 15 December 1935
Jordan Jerash, Jordan
Political party Independent
Religion Islam

Adnan Badran (Arabic: عدنان بدران ‎) (born 15 December 1935) is a Jordanian scientist, academic and politician. He was the Prime Minister of Jordan from 6 April 2005 to 27 November 2005.

Early life and education; Languages; Voluntary; Employment History: Courses Taught at the University; Professional Memberships; Activities; Awards; Affiliations and Honors

Badran was born in Jerash, Jordan.[1]

Educational Record:

- Ph.D. 1963 Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA.
- M.Sc. 1960 Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA.
- B.Sc. 1959 Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Okla., USA.
- Hon. Ph.D. 1981 Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Hon . Doctorate in Science 2007, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich. USA.
- West Watkins distinguished Lectureship Award 2009, Oklahoma State University USA.
- Honorary Professorship 2012, L.N.Gumilev Eurasian National University Astana-Kazakhstan.
- Hon. Doctorate in Business, 2014 Yarmouk University, Jordan.<br /

Languages English, French, Arabic, some understanding of Spanish

Voluntary:

Employment History:

Courses Taught at the University

Professional Memberships:

Activities:

Awards:

Affiliations and Honors:

Books Published; Papers and Patents Published; Papers Presented

Books Published:

  1. Laboratory Manual-General Biology, Science, University of Jordan 1968 (Badran & Kanawati).
  2. General Biology for the lst Secondary Education (text book), Ministry of Education, Jordan, 1973 (Badran, Lutfi, Nazer)
  3. General Biology for the 2nd Secondary Education (text book), Ministry of Education, Jordan, 1974 (Badran, Lutfi, Awad)
  4. General Biology for the 3rd Secondary Education (text book), Ministry of Education, Jordan, 1975 (Badran, Alawi)
  5. General Biology for the Secondary Class (text book) - ALECSO Cairo, 1975 (Editor, Badran)
  6. General Biology for the Agricultural Secondary Education (text book), Ministry of Education, Jordan, 1976 (Badran, Buchari, Awad)
  7. General Biology for the 2nd Secondary Class (text book), ALECSO Cairo, 1976, (Badran et al.)
  8. Energy chapter in a book on environment, ALECSO, Cairo, (Badran)
  9. Manual of Biology Laboratory (text book), Yarmouk University, 1976 (Badran, Alawi)
  10. General Biology for the 3rd Secondary Class (text book), ALECSO, Cairo, 1977 (Badran et al.)
  11. General Biology 1st Secondary Class (text book), Oman 1981 (Badran and Baydoun)
  12. General Biology 2nd Secondary Class (text book), Oman 1981 (Badran and Baydoun)
  13. General Biology 3rd Secondary Class (text book), Oman (Badran and Baydoun)
  14. Teacher’s Guide for Biology books of the Secondary Cycle, Oman, 1983 (Badran and Baydoun)
  15. The Cell. A textbook for Teacher’s Training College, Oman, 1985, (Badran and Baydoun)
  16. Biology of the Living Organisms. A textbook for Teacher’s Training College, Oman, 1985 (Badran and Baydoun)
  17. The University - a creating process. Louvain Center of Middle Eastern Journal, Louvain, Belgium, 1985 (Badran)
  18. Education in the Middle-East: Transition from traditional to modern society, Paragon Book in press (edited), 1987 (Badran)
  19. The Economic Development of Jordan, edited by Khader & Badran, Croom Helm, London, 1987.
  20. Strategy of Science and Technoloogy for development in the Arab Region, ALESCO-UNESCO, publication center of Arab Studies, Beirut, Lebanon, Badran et. al, 1989.
  21. At the Crossroads: Education in the Middle-East, PWPA Book, Paragon House, N.Y. 1989 (editor, Badran)
  22. Sills to the Future: biography and process. Introduction chapter pages 13–35. Dar Yafa Publishing house 2014.

Papers and Patents Published:

  1. Environmental Study on McIntosh Maturation, AIBS Symposium, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA, ASHS No. 320, 24, 1963
  2. Polyethylene Glycols - Tannins Interactions in Extracting Enzymes. Nature 206: 622-624, 1965
  3. Mechanism of Core Browning in Bananas, Physiology and Storage Section, AIBS Symposium, University of Illinois, Urbana, ASHA No. 104 21, 1965
  4. Preparation of Enzymes from Plant Tissues Containing High Molecular-weight Polyphenols. Phenolics, Auxins and Oxidases Section. Plant Physiology Suppl. Vo. 10, AIBS University of Illinois, Urbana, 1965
  5. Controlled Atmosphere Storage of Green Bananas, Ser. U.S. No. 3,450,542 Patent Office, Washington D.C. June 17, 1969
  6. Polyphenolexidase Preparations and the Interaction of Polyethylene Glycols with Tannins. 8th Science Symposium, University of Damascus, pps 1-20, 1967
  7. Method of Packing Ripening Plant Foods with climacteric rise of respiration to Prolong Storage, Patent, Ser. U.S. 3,450,543, Washington D.C. Pat. Office, June 17, 1969
  8. Method of Packing Ripening Perishable Plant Foods to Prolong Storage, Patent, Ser. U.S. 3,450,544, Washington D.C. Pat. Office, June 17, 1969
  9. Method of Preparing Enxymes from Plant Tissues Containing Phenols. Patent , Ser. U.S. 3,440,143, April 22, 1969
  10. Endogenous Activation and Inhibition of Polyphonoloxidase in Plant Tissues Containing Phenols. Publ. The Lebanese Society for Advancement of Science, Beirut, 1972
  11. Biochemical Study on Changes of Phenolic Compounds in Banana Fruit during Ontogeny, Chilling and respiration Climateric. Disarat vol. 2 (no. 2) 1972
  12. Biology and Health Education : Innovative Techniques. UNESCO Book on New Trends in Education, Paris 1986
  13. Orientation of Education and Training Policy Toward Science and Technology Self-reliance, IAS Journal, Islamabad, Pakistan 1988
  14. Science and Technology and Human Resources, ISESCO, Dakar, Senegal 1988
  15. New Trends in Computer Education, IUBS-CTS, Sydney, Australia, 1988
  16. Higher Education in the Arab world, International Association of Universities (IAU) Publication, Rio, Brazil 1988
  17. Access to Higher Education in the Arab World, IAU, Higher Education Policy, Vol. 2, No. 1, 1989
  18. Meeting the demand for Higher Education, Chapter 20: 243 252, PWPA Book, Paragan House, New York, 1989
  19. Protected Cultivation in the Middle East: A promising future, Chapter 19, pps. 289 301. Agriculture in the Middle East, Paragan House, New York, 1990
  20. Integration of Traditional and Frontier Technologies. New Technologies: Reaching the Unreached. I. Biotechnology, Swaminathan Research Foundation, Madras, India, January 1991
  21. Global Change and the Human Prospect: UNESCO’s Scientific Contribution, pps. 245-257, Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Society; Washington D.C., November 1991
  22. The Role of UNESCO in science and technology manpower development in developing countries, IAS Journal: Royal Scientific Society Press, Amman, 1992
  23. Sustainable Development and the changing ecosystems, IAS Journal: 81 123, Kuala Lumpar, Malayisa, August 1993
  24. The Role of Education in the protection of the environment, IAS Journal: 433 462, Malaysia, August 1993
  25. Keynote address to the World Summit on Medical Education: World Federation for medical education proceeding, University of Edinburgh, Medical Education Journal, Vol. 28, supp. I, pps. 15-16, 1994
  26. Transboundary Waters: Prospects for Peace or Conflict, IAS Journal: 225 252, Varan Printing House, Ankara, Turkey, 1995
  27. The Role of Education in Health, Nutrition and Development: Experience of UNESCO, IAS Journal: 161-172, Varan Printing House, Ankara, Turkey, 1995
  28. Global Overview: State of Health Education in the World: Towards Partnership; Health Care Delivery and Medical Education: A blueprint for change. World Federation for Medical Education. Medical Education Journal, Vol. 29, supp. 1, pps. 16-23, Blackwell Science, 1995
  29. Promoting Clean Technology Through the Use of Multimedia Learning Material in Environmental Engineering, European Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 20, No. 2, pps. 183 185, 1995
  30. UNESCO Policy on Data Exchange: Grave disparities in scientific data access (Data and knowledge in a changing world), CODATA-ICSU, Paris 1995
  31. Solar Energy for Environment and Sustainable Development. World Renewable Energy Congress IV, Denver, Colorado, June 1996
  32. Globalization and Higher Engineering Education. Australian Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 7, No. 2, 1996
  33. Human Capital and Quality Management: Strategies for an Era of Globalization. Journal of ECSSR - 4th Annual Conference. Abu-Dhabi, 24 May 1998.
  34. Human Resources and Economic Development. Discussant IMF World Bank Arab Fund paper. Journal of Arab Monetary Fund - Abu Dhabi, 17 May 1998.
  35. Human Capital, Management and Quality : Globalization and Education Strategies 3rd. Millennium Challenges , The Emirate Centre for Strategic Studies and Research, (PP 129–164), Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2000.
  36. What a higher education needed for 21st Century, Shoman Forum, pps 235-251, Amman, May 2000.
  37. Science and Technology : Arab World Perspective of Science and Technology in the Arab World: Reality and Ambition, Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation Publications, PP 107–123, Amman, Jordan, 2000.
  38. University Learning and Contemporary Requirements : Future Overview, Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation Publications, PP 277–288, Amman, Jordan, 2001.
  39. Biotechnology and Developing world. Electronic Journal of Biotechnology, Vol.5 No.1, Issue of April 2002. (Coauthor)
  40. Status of Science & Technology in the Arab Region. UNESCO Science Report, 2004.
  41. Jordanian Universities and Scientific Research vs. International and Arab Universities Scientific Research, Scientific Research Friends Magazine, 2004.
  42. Higher Education: Reality and vision. Shoman Foundation, pps 31-41, Amman, 2006.
  43. One-Way Ticket to Science, Abstract, P 14, TWAS 11th General Conference, Durban, South Africa, 2009.
  44. What is What in S&T and Higher Education in the Arab Region for 2006, Ankara/Turkey, IAS Journal pps 67-75, 2009.
  45. UNESCO World science Report 2010, Arab Status on Science & Technology, Badran & Zou'bi, pps. 251 – 277, Paris, 2010.
  46. Scientific research in Jordan and the Arab world, Diresat, No. 34, pps 211-214, Emirates 2011.

Papers Presented:

  1. Higher Education and Community Development, American Universities Alumni, Amman, Jordan 1988
  2. Address, Regional Conference on Progress in science and technology for development in West Asia region, UNCSTD, ESCWA, Amman, Jordan, 1988
  3. Address, Regional Conference on Pharmaceutical industry development in the Arab World, Amman, Jordan, 1988
  4. Role of International Cooperation in the Development of Software Computer Technology, Saqre Conference, Amman, Jordan, 1989
  5. New Approaches in Science and Technology, UNCSTD, DES, Feldafing, Germany, 1989
  6. Science and technology in economic and social development, KIAS, Kuwait, 1989
  7. UNESCO and Science and technology for development. Paper presented at UN meeting of Intergovernmental Committee on Science and Technology, New York, 1991
  8. New Trends in Higher Education in the Middle-East, Paper presented at Harvard Middle-East Centre, 1991.
  9. Toward a sustainable use of energy, UNESCO, Paris, 1992
  10. Higher Education and S & T Policies in the South, UNESCO, Paris, 1993
  11. Science and technology for sustainable development: Commission on S & T for sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) Islamabad, October 1994
  12. Contemporary science for 2000+: Challenges and vision, ASTA Congress, Amman, July 1994
  13. Fundamental sciences for the 21th century: prospects and challenges, International Conference on Romania and Romanians in Contemporary Science, Bucharest, May 1994
  14. Opening address: Capacity building in science : prospects for development, Third World Academy of Sciences Congress (TWAS), Abuja, Nigeria, 18 September 1995
  15. The Academic Exchange: Propects for mutual understanding between Europe and the Middle East, UNESCO, Paris, 1995
  16. Keynote address: Global civilization and cultural roots: Bridging the gap and the place of International University Cooperation, International Association of Universities (IAU) Conference, New Delhi, February 1995
  17. Israeli and Arab Waters: Key issues for peace, UNESCO, Paris, 1995
  18. Keynote address: Health education for all: ministerial consultation on medical education and health services, WFME, WHO, UNESCO, Cairo, December 1995
  19. Basic and applied sciences in the world : past strategies and present status - Role of UNESCO, Paris, 1995
  20. Keynote address: From xenophobia to tolerance : Jews and Moslems, Simon Wisenthal Center - Europe, Paris, October 1995
  21. Keynote address: Sharing knowledge for globalization and social development, International Congress of Engineering Deans and Industry Leaders, Melbourne, Australia, July 1995
  22. Keynote address: Narrowing the gap: developed and developing: South South cooperation and international development. Special reference to Latin America, IBN-COSTED : ICSU, UNESCO, Mexico City, 1995
  23. Keynote address: University, industry science partnership in Africa (UNISPAR) Accra, Ghana, September 1995
  24. Keynote address: Solar Energy: The World Solar Summit Process, ISES Congress: In search of the Sun, Harare, Zimbabwe, 11 September 1995
  25. Keynote address: Solar energy for rural Africa, University of Readings, U.K., 1995
  26. Keynote address: Re-orientation of engineering education to local environment and priorities of development, World Federation of Engineering Congress, Cairo, 1995
  27. Opening address: 3rd East-West Congress on Engineering Education, Gdynia, Poland, Australian Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 7, September 1996
  28. Keynote paper: Science for sustainable food security, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Science Academies Summit, Madras, India, 18 June 1996
  29. Keynote address: Future challenges for development in an interdependent society, the Graduation Ceremony of the European University, Paris, June 1996
  30. Symposium International: From partial insecurity to global security, UNESCO, Paris, June 1996
  31. Keynote paper: Challenges to science in a globalized free market-economy, Congress of the Ensyclopedia of Life Support Systems, Bahamas, May 1996
  32. Keynote paper: Status of higher-education teaching personnel, UNESCO, Paris, 8 October 1996
  33. Keynote paper: Science for sustainable development in the South: Challenges ahead, TWAS, Trieste, Italy, 24 November 1996
  34. Reforms in higher education for the Palestinian self-rule, Najah University, Nablus, 1996
  35. Presentation of the status of science in the World - UNESCO World-Science Report, 1996. The Royal Society, London, 15 April 1996
  36. Globalization: the challenge to science - International Conference on Molecular & Cellular Aspects of Plants Cell Differentiation, Beirut, 24 September 1996.
  37. Keynote address: Science and Mathematics Education Investment in future generations for a new era of globalization. Sao Paulo, Brazil, 6 March 1997.
  38. Keynote address: Bio-informatics as a dynamic network for developing countries. International Centre for Co-operation in Bio-informatics. The Weizmann Institute of Science. Rehovot, Israel, 31 March 1997
  39. Keynote address: The future of technological and vocational education - UNESCO’s perspective. The Higher Colleges of Technology (TEND 97) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 6 April 1997.
  40. Keynote address: Bioinformatics: Dynamic network for training and research in the developing countries. Oxford International Biomedical Center, Worcester College, Oxford, 15 April 1997.
  41. The United Nations: Challenges facing UNESCO in a world of transition. The Opening Session of the International Leadership Conference (UNU), Amman, Jordan, 1 June 1997.
  42. Keynote address: Science, Technology and Mathematical Education in an era of economic globalization: Special reference to developing countries. CASTME-RAST International Symposium, Headquarters of the Commonwealth, London, 27 June 1997.
  43. Keynote address: Challenges Facing the Third World in an Era of Transition. TWAS 6TH General Conference & 9th General Meeting, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 8 September 1997.
  44. Arab Science Profile: Comparative Analysis. Arab Academy of Sciences Conference, Damascus, September 2001.
  45. Science and Technology: Arab World Reality Perspective, Princes Summayah University of Technology (PSUT), Oct. Amman, Jordan, 2001.
  46. 114. Science Arab Prospects in the 21st. Century, Arab Research Society, Amman, Jordan, 2001.
  47. Arab R & D Profile: Comparative Analysis & Capacity Building, The Third Academy of Sciences TWAS, Trieste-Italy, March 2003.
  48. “Human & Economic Development in the arab region”, Arab R & D profile: Comparative analysis & Capacity Building, MIT Arab Alumni 4th annual Conference Dubai, June 2003.
  49. Higher Education in the Arab World … where to?, UNESCO-ALESCO Conference, (The Global Forum for Human Resources Development), Damascus, 2003.
  50. Capacity Building in Science and Technology in the Arab Region. IAS 13th Science Conference. Sarawak – Malaysia, October 2003.
  51. Strengthening Research and Development Capacity for Industrial Development in the Arab Region. OIC Science Conference, Kuala Lumpur-Malaysia, October 2003.
  52. Pure and Applied Sciences in Jordanian Universities, Science 1st Conference, Amman, Oct. 2003
  53. Science Profile of the Arab Region: Building Potentials, IUBS. Cairo-Egypt, January 2004.
  54. Modernity and Arab Modernism: towards a learning educational system in a changing world, Launch of Arab Institute for Intellectual Modernization Conference, Beirut, Lebanon, April 2004.
  55. Role of Education in Social, Economic and Political Development :Mechanisms of Implementing Sustainable development Strategies, Irbid , Jordan, June 2004.
  56. Tertiary Education, Research, Science & Technology Development, Workshop in Higher Education Reform/World Bank, Beirut, June 2004.
  57. Higher Education Policy, Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation, Amman, Jordan, 2004.
  58. Conducting a Comparative Study on Existing Management Structures at Tertiary Education Institutions (TEls) with the Aim of Improving Their Governance and Management, UNDP, Pal. 2005.
  59. Cultural Heritage Law, Abu Dhabi, 2006.
  60. Where are we in S&T & Higher Education in the – Arab Region", Kuwait Ministerial Conference ISESCO, Kuwait 2006.
  61. Higher & Democracy in Building Security & Stability in the Region, Parliamentarian Conference, Dead Sea, 2007.
  62. Education & Democracy in Building Security & Stability in the Region, A. Badran, Parliamentaria Conference, Dead Sea, 2007.
  63. e-Learning: A Global Revolution, MIT LINC Conference: Dubai Executive Session, Dubai, UAE, 2007.
  64. The STI Landscape in the Arab World, Third World Science Forum, STI in Achieving MDGS, UNESCO – TWAS, Budapest, 2007.
  65. Role of Education in Combating Terrorism, International Conference on Terrorism: Impacts, risks and remedy, ISESCO, Tunisia, 2007.
  66. Higher Education Accreditation and Quality Assurance, 6th. Quality Assurance Conference , Jordan, Health Care and Education Quality Assurance, Dead Sea , Jordan, 2007.
  67. Annapolis Peace Process: where to, Lions Club, Jordan, 2007.
  68. Science Parks, Arab Academy of Science (AAS), La meridian Hotel, Amman, Jordan, 2007.
  69. Role of Education in Eradicating Poverty, Irbid Chamber of Commerce, Jordan, 2007.
  70. UNESCO Mission and to its impact on Society, Isra University, Amman, 2008.
  71. University Youngsters and Generation Gap, 2nd. Cultural Conference (University Youngsters and The challenges of modernity and tradition, Princes Summayah University of Technology (PSUT). Amman, Jordan, 2008.
  72. Mobilization, Consensus, and Rationality, Morocco, ATF, Rabat, 2008,
  73. Palestine and Annapolis: Reds and Greens in the Peace Process, Salt Charity Society Orthodox Club, Amman, Jordan, 2008.
  74. Biotechnology: New Horizon, Science Day, College of Science, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan, 2008.
  75. Middle East Political Landscape; Present and Future, Lions Club, Amman, Jordan, 2008.
  76. Peace & Beyond, Nobel Laureates Conference, Petra, Jordan, 2008.
  77. Biotechnology and Society: Prospects and Challenges, The 2nd Jordanian – Egyptian Biotechnology Conference, Yarmouk University, 11/2008, Irbid-Jordan.
  78. Science, Technology and Innovations for Sustainable Development in the Islamic World: Policies and Politics Rapprochement, IAS, Kazan, 2008
  79. Political Parties and Parliaments in the Arab World, Inter parliament Conference, Dead Sea, Jordan, 2008.
  80. Knowledge creation in the Arab region: Arabization or Alienation: 1st Conference on Arabization of Medical Sciences, Amman, Oct. 2009.
  81. Rights to Water & Water Rights, 5th World Water Forum, Parliamentarian Conference, Istanbul, 2009
  82. Science Indicators in the Arab region: Progress or Regress, Young Arab Scientist Award, Shoman, Oct. 2009.
  83. Science & Technology Landscape of the OIC: The Arab countries in focus, 17th Conference of the Islamic World Academy of Sciences/Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Dec. 2009.
  84. The state of science in the Arab region: Progress or Regress, TWAS-ARO 5th Annual Meeting of Academy of Sciences, Alexandria, Egypt, 21-22 Dec. 2009.
  85. Reforms Higher Education (Change & Continuity), The National Library, Amman, Jordan, 24 Feb. 2010.
  86. The state of STI in the Arab region, Roundtable Meeting for the Revival of the STI System in Sudan, Khartoum, Sudan, 3–4 March. 2010.
  87. The international system and regional human rights, National Defense College, Royal Jordanian, Amman, 17 May. 2010.
  88. Access to Higher Education, World International Conference on Education WICE 2010, Royal Cultural Center, Amman – Jordan, 19–20 May 2010.
  89. Science & Technology in the Arab Regain 2010, Young Arab Scientist Award, Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation, Sept, 18th, 2010.
  90. Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Jordan, UNU, 29 September 2010.
  91. Elections: Reluctance and Distrust in Jordan, Reflections on the Social Reality of the Jordanian Elections, Al Hussain Cultural Center, Amman, Jordan, Oct. 1st, 2010.
  92. Keynote address: Promoting Science & addressing societal concerns through international scientific collaboration, American Association for Advancement of Science (AAAS) in collaboration with Jordan University of Science & Technology (JUST), Amman/Jordan, Oct. 4, 2010.
  93. Keynote address: Introduction to Alternative & Renewable Sources of Energy, International Conference on Alternative & Renewable Sources of Energy, Beirut/Lebanon, Nov. 25-26, 2010.
  94. Review of Alternative & Renewable Sources of Energy Conference, International Conference on Alternative & Renewable Sources of Energy, Beirut/Lebanon, Nov. 25-26, 2010.
  95. Opening Address: Festival in the dignity of the Human Rights Film, Royal Cultural Center, Amman/Jordan, Dec. 5, 2010.
  96. Opening Address: on the Occasion of the Visit by Her Excellency, Navanethem Pillay, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to Jordan, National Centre for Human Rights, Amman/Jordan, Dec. 8. 2010.
  97. Non-violence in schools and universities, University of Petra, Amman/Jordan, Dec. 12, 2010.
  98. Human rights in the balance, Muntada Al-Dustour, Amman/Jordan, Dec. 12, 2010.
  99. Science and technology in the Arab world in 2010: reference to Libya, National Authority for Scientific Research, Tripoli – Libya, Jan. 30, 2011.
  100. Scientific Research, Talents, Workforce, Innovation; National Medical Biotechnology Seminar, Landmark Hotel/Amman, Feb. 27, 2011
  101. Financing Higher Education: The Search for an effective way; Conference of the educational process in the light of developments in the age, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, June. 21, 2011
  102. Keynote Speaker: The Talent and Creativity, Conference: The Talent and Creativity - an important turning points in people's lives, Arab Council for Gifted and Talented, Geneva Hotel, Amman, Oct. 15, 2011.
  103. The Science and Technology and Human Rights Nexus in the Arab World, IAS, Doha, Oct. 22-24, 2011.
  104. The Changing Landscape of Higher Education, Science & Technology: Arab Countries in Focus, Hungarian Academy of Sciences World Science Forum, Budapest, Nov. 16-19, 2011.
  105. New Trends in Graduate programmes in K-economies, Corvinus University of Budapest, Conference 2011 PI-NET International “The alternatives of the doctoral students' future”, Budapest Nov. 16-19, 2011.
  106. The Importance of a strong renewable energy solar system in the MENA region, Arab Middle East Renewable Energy Conference, Amman, Nov. 29th, 2011.
  107. New trends in renewable energy, Water and Energy in Sustainable Food Security Conference, Beirut, Dec. 2-3, 2011.
  108. Science, Technology & Human Development, IAS Symposium on Outlook for Science and Technology in Kazakhstan and the Islamic World, Astana-Kazakhstan, May 22–23, 2012.
  109. R&D, Innovations, Entrepreneurship & IP Rights, Masdar, Abu Dhabi Higher Education Forum “Sustainable Alignment” University R&D A Catalyst for economic Development, Abu Dhabi, May 27, 2012.
  110. The Higher Education Sector in Jordan, Turkish-Jordanian Joint Business Council Meeting, Istanbul, Nov. 16, 2012.
  111. The role of the public and private sectors in the development of work-related skills, Economic Policy Development Forum, Amman, Nov. 18, 2012.
  112. The Changing Landscape of Higher Education, Science & Technology in the Arab World: Jordan in Focus, 1st Greco-Jordanian Workshop on Technical Collaboration “Green and Smart Technologies”, Amman, Dec. 2nd, 2012.
  113. Renewables: Where to!, Conference on Energy and Water Sustainability, Arab Academy of Science, Beirut, Dec. 7th, 2012.
  114. Building a Robust R&D infrastructure, World Future Energy Summit 2013, Abu Dhabi, Jan. 17th, 2013.
  115. Conference sponsor: The role of citizenship in rooting out corruption, Enhancing Citizenship in Combating Corruption in the Arab World Conference, Amman, Feb. 12th, 2013.
  116. Keynote Speaker: The phenomenon of corruption in its political and social dimensions, Enhancing Citizenship in Combating Corruption in the Arab World Conference, Amman, Feb. 12th, 2013.
  117. Keynote Speaker: Leading Change in school: to meet the challenges of a new century, Leading Change Conference in school, Kempinski Hotel, Aqaba, March 23, 2013.
  118. Keynote Speaker: Bridging science & policy in water management,
  119. University of California, Rosenberg International on Water Policy, Moevenpick hotel, Aqaba, March 24 – 25, 2013.
  120. Keynote Speaker: "Encyclopedia of Amman old days", the Royal Cultural centralized, Amman, April 10, 2013.
  121. Keynote Address: School as a tool for building creativity and entrepreneurship, 1st Conference of Schools of the Islamic Educational College, Amman, April 13, 2013.
  122. Keynote Speaker: Landscape of Global Perspectives of Renewables, International Conference on Renewable Energy and its Future in the Arab World 2013 (ICREFAW Conference), University of Petra, Amman, April 22 – 24, 2013.
  123. Keynote Address: The dimensions of the use of social networking, Science Day for the Department of Educational Sciences at University of Petra, Amman, April 25, 2013.
  124. Excellence in Higher Education for building S&T proficiency: a Global perspective, 19th conference IAS, Dhaka, Bangladesh, May 6, 2013.
  125. Creativity and entrepreneurship in development, the United Nations Former Staff, Amman, May 20, 2013.
  126. Keynote Address, The 1st International Conference & Exhibition on the Applications of Information Technology in Developing Renewable Energy Processes and Systems (IT-DREPS 2013), Le Meridian Hotel, Amman, May 29, 2013.
  127. Higher Education for Innovation: a Global Perspective, Transforming Higher Education in the Arab World. QS in Conversation, JUST, Jordan, June 9, 2013.
  128. Keynote Address, Youth violence at Univ. Campuses: causes & remedies. Arab Association for Thought and Culture, University of Jordan, Amman, July 7, 2013.
  129. Keynote Address, Science potential for sustainable water policy and management, Arab Academy of Science (AAS), Beirut, Dec. 5th, 2013.
  130. Renewable energy in the Arab region as compared with the world, Federation Building of Arab Businessmen, Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, Kuwait, Dec. 11th, 2013.
  131. The future of energy in Jordan, Economic platform of Businessmen Association, Amman, Jan. 28th, 2014.
  132. Challenges Facing Higher Education in the Arab Region, Future University, Sudan, Feb. 24th, 2014.
  133. Prospects and Challenges of Higher Education in the Arab World, The Fourth International Arab Conference on Quality Assurance in Higher Education, Zarqa University, Zarqa/Jordan, April. 1st, 2014.
  134. Empowerment: New Strategy for Higher Education, Graduation Commencement at the Palestine Technical University/Kadoorie, Palestine, June. 24th, 2014.
  135. Higher Education and Social Responsibility, Social Responsibility of the Private Sector, Association of Jordanian Academics, Landmark Hotel, Amman, Sept. 6th, 2014.
  136. Challenges Facing Education In Private Universities In Jordan, Association of Arab Private Institutions for Higher Education, Le Vendome, Amman, Sept. 17th, 2014.
  137. On Abdus Salam Legacy, Conference on the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the Center for International Research/World Academy of Sciences/UNESCO, Trieste, Oct. 6th, 2014.
  138. New Trends in Higher Education in Jordan 2014, Education, Economic and Development 4th Arab-Turkish Congress of Social Sciences, University of Petra, 26–27 October 2014.
  139. Keynote Address, Overcoming barriers of Building Culture of Peace, 25th anniversary of the Fall of Berlin Wall: A World Without Walls, Berlin, Nov. 9th, 2014.
  140. Keynote Address, Climate Change: Fossil Fuels to be phased out by 2100 & replaced by renewable, Energy Efficiency for MENA. Amman, Nov. 16th, 2014.
  141. Keynote Address: Food Security and Climate Change, Arab Forum for Environment and Development (AFED), Le Meridian Hotel, Amman, 26 – 27 Nov. 2014.
  142. Cultural Diversity Under Attack, UNESCO Paris table on Heritage and Cultural Diversity at Risk, UNESCO, Paris, Dec. 3rd, 2014.
  143. Keynote Address, Climate Change Fallout on Energy, Water & Food Security, Sustainable Energy & Water Resource Management for Food Security in the Arab Region, Arab Academy of Science (AAS), Beirut, Dec. 12th, 2014.
  144. Counteracting Extremism by Youth through Education, Yarmouk University, Jordan, Dec. 15th, 2014.
  145. Welcome and opening remarks in: Engaging with host countries to increase humanitarian outreach, Syria: Engaging with local actors to increase humanitarian outreach; Amman March, 10th 2015.
  146. Reforms in higher education, Jordan Academic Society and World Affairs Council, Amman, March 31, 2015.

Major Contributions of Significant Application Impact

In Research and Development (R&D) International):

  1. After extensive research on banana metabolism and ethylene biogenesis, an environmental technique was developed to suppress respiration and ethylene evolution-extend the shelf life and delay the ripening process. Fruits were harvested at large caliber, without being at risk of turning ripe during shipping. This lead to quality bananas branded Banavac (Chiquita), shipped all over the world from central America (1963-1966).
  1. After extensive biochemical and histological research on the mechanism of polyphenoloxidase and identifying substrate (L-dopamine) and inhibitors of high molecular weight (tannins) A technique was developed to control the core browning and the peel scars of bananas, elucidating the mechanism of core browning and chilling injury . The outcome has lead to quality bananas brand " Chiquita", free of core browning and dark scars (1963-1966).

In Institutional Building, (National):

  1. Establishing and managing a university of two campuses:
  1. Building up and managing a faculty of science for graduate and undergraduate students, teaching and research, University of Jordan, Amman, 1966 1976.
  2. Establishing the Higher Council for Science and Technology to manage research and development in Jordan, 1987 1988.
  3. Developing and expanding Philadelphia University as its president, from 3300 undergraduate students to a comprehensive university of 7500 students of diversified specializations.
  4. Developing and expanding University of Petra as its president to 7465 undergraduate & graduate students and improving quality and standards.

In Building Science Curriculum & Textbooks:

In Formulating Science and Technology Policies (National, Regional):

  1. As a member of the executive committee for science and technology strategy in the Middle East, supported by ALECSO, a strategy was developed and published in 1988.
  2. Also, an institutional framework for National Science and Technology policies priorities of R&D for implementing programmes, at the national and regional levels.

In Institutional Cooperation for Development:

The mode of action is mobilization and facilitating partnerships with NGOs and international centers and fostering on cooperation research and enhancing intellectual cooperation. Interactive multimedia and information technology in frontier areas which have greater impact on development have yielded very positive results at the grass roots level.


  1. UNESCO, an International Intergovernmental Organization (192 Member States), with a wide mandate on Education, Science, Culture and Communication and a regular staff of 2200—almost half of whom are at Headquarters, Paris, while the remainder are spread over 60 Field Offices covering all regions and subregions of the world. Operates with a biennial regular budget of $518 million and extra budgetary of $290 million.
  2. To be cost-effective, time-effective and relevant, and efficient in delivery to Member States, we have as DDG of UNESCO undergone a strong reform change and renewal in order to adapt to new realities of a rapidly changing and complex world.
  3. Rationalization of permanent staff and development of high calibre rotating rosters of experts in every region of the world to carry out the programme.
    * Decentralization and mobilization of other resources.
    * Concentration and prioritization.
    * Seed-funding partnership (i.e. African Technology Fund, etc.) and increasing extra budgetary resources.
    * Fund raising, Delivery of high quality services.
    * Capacity building in education, science, culture, media & communication at the grass- roots  levels.

References

  1. ↑ "Badran, Adnan". Rulers. Retrieved 13 March 2013.

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