Prof. Dr. Hanan Malkawi, a faculty member in the Department of Biology – Faculty of Science at Yarmouk University, has won the “Best Arab Scientist in Biotechnology for 2025” award in the field of microbial biotechnology. The award was evaluated by specialized international scientific committees based on precise global scientific standards, in addition to the use of artificial intelligence systems and “avatars,” which refers to theoretical voting or voting in virtual environments.
Malkawi’s winning of this leading Arab scientific award came as part of the activities of the 2025 Arab-Asian Annual Congress on Biotechnology, organized by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt.
This award reflects Malkawi’s distinguished scientific and research contributions in the field of microbial biotechnology, and her pioneering role in supporting and developing scientific research in the Arab region.
Malkawi participated in the conference as a keynote speaker, where she discussed in her scientific contribution the latest research trends in biotechnology, as well as pathways for sustainability and adaptation in harsh, arid and semi-arid environments in the Arab region.
The congress witnessed the participation of scientists and experts from more than 15 countries around the world, addressing the latest key issues related to applications of biotechnology in agriculture, industry, health, and environment, in addition to the challenges posed by climate change and food insecurity.
This scientific achievement by Malkawi reflects her academic and scientific career, and embodies Yarmouk University’s status and its commitment to supporting scientific research and innovation at both the Arab and international levels.
It is worth mentioning that His Majesty King Abdullah II bestowed upon Malkawi the King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein Medal for Excellence – Second Class, in 2022, in recognition of her significant role and contributions in the fields of biotechnology, nanotechnology, and their applications in medicine, environment, agriculture, food, and industry.
