Abdul Latif Abu Hijleh
Palestinian chemist; president of Birzeit University (2015-2021)
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Summary
Abdul Latif Abu Hijleh was born on 1949[1] in Tulkarm[2]. He died on October 10, 2026[3]. He worked as a biochemist[4], chemist[5], inventor[6], researcher[7], and professor[8]. He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Q141694878[10]
- Country of citizenship: Palestine[11]
- Native language: Arabic[12]
- Field of work: chemistry[13], pharmacology[14]
- Position held: President of Birzeit University[15]
- Employer: Birzeit University[16], Kuwait University[17], University of Tennessee[18], University of Tübingen[19], University of Bergen[20]
- Educated at: Al-Fadiliya School[21], Cairo University[22], University of Reading[23], University of Mississippi[24]
- Award received: Fulbright Scholarship[25]
- Member of: Palestinian National Library[26], German Academic Exchange Service[27], Fulbright Scholarship[28], Palestine Technical University[29]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Ancestral home: Tulkarm[32]
- Movement: Knowledge building[33]
- Academic degree: doctorate[34], master's degree[35], bachelor's degree[36], diploma[37]
- Family name: Abu Hijleh[38]
- Given name: ʿAbd al-Laṭīf[39]
- Academic major: chemistry[40], inorganic chemistry[41]
- Described at URL: https://www.birzeit.edu/en/about/president-office/biography[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[43], English[44]
- Birth name: عبد اللطيف راتب مصطفى أبو حجلة[45]
- Name in native language: Abdul Latif Abu Hijleh[46]
- Hair color: white hair[47]
- Number of children: 5[48]
FAQs
Where was Abdul Latif Abu Hijleh born?
Abdul Latif Abu Hijleh's place of birth was Tulkarm[2].
Who was Abdul Latif Abu Hijleh married to?
Abdul Latif Abu Hijleh's spouses include Q141694878[10].
What did Abdul Latif Abu Hijleh do for work?
Abdul Latif Abu Hijleh worked as a biochemist[4], chemist[5], inventor[6], researcher[7], and professor[8].
Where did Abdul Latif Abu Hijleh go to school?
Abdul Latif Abu Hijleh was educated at Al-Fadiliya School[21], Cairo University[22], University of Reading[23], and University of Mississippi[24].
What awards did Abdul Latif Abu Hijleh receive?
Honors received include Fulbright Scholarship[25].