Biography

Dr. KHALILIA is an Associate Professor in Biology and Radiobiology at Al Istiqlal University. He is an active researcher who works in the fields of Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Apoptosis, Environmental Radiobiology, Forensic Science and Educational studies.
Mr. Khalilia served in different positions at Al Istiqlal University: Vice president for academic affairs, chairperson of forensic science department, and currently he is the Dean of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research. Chairperson of Al Istiqlal University Research Journal Council and Chairperson of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council. He is the Founder and Chairman of Forensic Science Department at Al-Istiqlal University. Dr. Khalilia has many peer-reviewed articles in international journals, and participation in international conferences, in addition to supervisor of many scientific research projects. He acts as an editorial board member and reviewer for many international journals, managing and implementing projects with high level of professionalism. In addition, he is an active member in many national and international scientific societies. He is a premier member of Arab Society for Forensic Science and Forensic Medicine (ASFSFM), founding member of Palestinian Society of Biological Sciences (PSBS), and member of European Association for Cancer Research (EACR).
Mr. Khalilia Awards the Scientific Research Award for the year 2022, from the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Studies and Scientific Research for his scientific research in the field of the COVID-19 epidemic, in appreciation of the efforts made in confronting this epidemic and its effects on various aspects of life, for excellence and creativity. Moreover, Moreover, he awards a visiting research fellowship from the Palestinian Quebec Science Bridge (PQSB), in project entitled “Interpretation of Forensic Biological Evidences: Towards a New Model in Palestine”, in Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. 2023