Keynote Speakers

Leading experts sharing groundbreaking insights

FEATURED SPEAKER
Prof. Issa Issa Al-Asafin
20+
Publications & Research
15+
Development Projects

Prof. Issa Issa Al-Asafin

Professor of Library and Information Science at Damascus University

Professional Profile

  • Current Position: Professor of Library and Information Science at the Faculty of Arts, Damascus University.
  • Academic Background: Syrian academic and researcher specializing in Library and Information Science.
  • Previous Positions:
    • Previously seconded to the Department of Media and Information Science at Qatar University.
    • Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Information and Documentation, Lebanese University.
    • Former Vice Dean for Scientific Affairs at the Faculty of Arts, Damascus University.
  • Projects and Achievements:
    • Supervised the reconstruction and redesign of the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Library.
    • President of the Syrian Association for Libraries and Documentation.
    • Led numerous development projects for the library sector in Syria.
  • Academic Output: Has numerous published books and research in his field of specialization.
  • Research Interests:
    • Modern trends in libraries and information science.
    • Field studies for developing the library sector in Syria.