Yousra Salama Appointed as Director of Scientific Research

Minnesota, January 5, 2025 – The Vice President of the Islamic University of Minnesota and Head of the Main Center, Dr.  Omar Al-Maqrami has issued a decision appointing Dr. Yousra Mohamed Salama as the Director of the Scientific Research Unit and the Department of External Relations and International Cooperation. The decision, announced on Sunday, January 5, 2025, came after Dr. Idir Ghaniyat apologized for stepping down due to personal circumstances.

In his remarks on the decision, Dr. Al-Maqrami stated that Dr. Salama’s appointment followed careful deliberations, expressing his confidence in her ability to lead both units with high efficiency. He emphasized that her role in the Scientific Research Unit will involve close collaboration with faculties, departments, and graduate studies, expressing his hope that the university will become "a beacon of scientific research, just as it is in the educational and academic fields."

Dr. Yousra Salama extended her heartfelt gratitude to everyone who congratulated her on the appointment, particularly praising the university’s administration, which she described as wise. This appointment follows Dr. Salama’s extensive experience in managing external relations and international cooperation, having previously held the position before Dr. Hanan Mukhtar and achieving notable successes during her tenure.

In one of her first initiatives, Dr. Salama announced the Scientific Research Unit’s plan to honor faculty members who participated in the Cairo International Book Fair. She emphasized that encouraging scientific research and creativity among faculty members will be among her top priorities, praising the outstanding participation of several professors in the fair. She stated, "This recognition will enhance our university’s role as a towering scientific beacon in supporting innovators and thinkers."

Dr. Yousra Salama brings a distinguished record of academic and administrative achievements, making her an ideal choice to lead these vital units at the Islamic University of Minnesota.