Prof. Dr. Anies Al-Hroub

Anies Al-Hroub is a Professor in Educational Psychology and Special Education. He chaired the Education Department at the American University of Beirut and holds a Ph.D. and MPhil in Special Education from the University of Cambridge, along with an M.A. in Special Education and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Jordan. Al-Hroub’s research, published in leading international journals and five books, focuses on marginalized populations, including special needs children, refugees, inclusive education, and gifted education. He’s been a Visiting Scholar at institutions like the University of Connecticut and Cambridge. He’s a member of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children and has led projects with support from UNICEF, UNRWA, UNESCO, and more. Al-Hroub serves as the co-founding academic advisor of the Middle East Professional Learning Initiative (MEPLI) at Harvard Graduate School of Education