Contact
r.abdelrahman@ajman.ac.ae
06 705 6127
Ajman Campus
Rasha Mohamed Abdelrahman

  • Rasha Mohamed Abdelrahman

  • Assistant Professor - HOD of Psychology
  • Ext: 6127

Dr. Rasha M. Abdelrahman is Head of the Department of Psychology at Ajman University, with over 25 years of experience in higher education, psychology, research, counseling, and academic leadership. She holds a PhD in Psychology and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). She is a licensed psychologist in Dubai, a certified quality assessor, and a Research Fellow at INTI International University, Malaysia. Her research interests include clinical psychology, mental health, psychometrics, mindfulness, psychological well-being, student engagement, and artificial intelligence in psychology and education. She has published extensively in international peer-reviewed journals and contributes actively to academic and community initiatives. Since 1998, Dr. Rasha has been a freelance journalist, contributing to numerous newspapers and magazines in both Arabic and English.

Education
  • Ph.D. in Psychology, Faculty of Women for Arts, Science, and Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, 2009.
  • MA in Psychology, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, 2002.
  • Special Diploma in Psychology and Mental Health, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, 1998.
  • Professional Diploma in Special Education, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, 1997.
  • BSc in Science and Mathematics, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, 1996.
Experience
  • Head of the Psychology Department, Ajman University, Ajman, 2018 to present.
  • Manager of the Student Counseling Unit, Deanship of Student Affairs, Ajman University, UAE, 2016-2019.
  • Assistant Professor, Sociology Department, College of Mass Communication, Ajman University, UAE, 2016-2019.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Ajman University, UAE, 2012-2016.
  • Psychology Advisor (Director), Student Counseling Unit, University of Sharjah, UAE, 2008-2012.
  • Researcher, National Center for Examination and Educational Evaluation, Egypt, 2004-2008.
  • Psychologist, Psychiatry Clinic in Sharjah, UAE, 2002-2003.
  • Examination Specialist, Research Department, National Center for Examination and Educational Evaluation, Egypt, 1996-2002.
Teaching Area
  • Cognitive Psychology, Educational Psychology, Behavior Modification, Abnormal Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Psychological Assessment, Cognitive Psychology, Research Methods, Psychometrics, Learning Difficulties, Psychology of Personality, Social Psychology, Introduction to Psychology and Graduation Projects, Psychological Measurement).
  • Education (Mathematics Teaching Methods, School Administration, Learning Theories, Cognitive Psychology, Educational Psychology).
Research
  • mental health, psychological assessment and psychometrics, mindfulness, psychological well-being, student engagement, psychological distress, metacognition, resilience, attitudes, life satisfaction, critical thinking, personality, emotional intelligence, self-efficacy, narcissism, cultural intelligence, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, cross-cultural psychology, and artificial intelligence in psychology and education.
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • Participated in the NQA/MOE/ECAE Education Skills Advisory Committee (SAC) to develop, review, and validate national professional standards for the general education sector and the teaching profession, Abu Dhabi, 15-17/9/2019.
  • Participated in and attended the Social Forum 'Disability and Contemporary Challenges' – Sharjah, 21-22/2/2019.
  • Participated in the Humanities Research Conference – Harvard University, Boston, USA, November 19-22, 2018.
  • Participated in the seminar 'Zayed's Footsteps… Future Visions' – Cambridge Center, Ras Al Khaimah, June 2018.
  • Participated in the scientific forum of the Faculty of Information and Humanities at Ajman University with a paper on happiness and its impact on the individual and society, 20/11/2017.
  • Participated in the International Conference 'Arab and Europe - The Blending of Cultures' in Milan, Italy, from 9-11/3/2017, with a research paper entitled 'The Crisis of the Translation of Scientific Terms in the Humanities: Psychology as a Model.'
  • Participated in the World Peace Conference with a working paper entitled 'The Role of Media in the Development of National Identity' in English, within the activities of the Association of Journalists in Asia and the Association of Korean Journalists, South Korea, April 2016.
  • Participated in the International Academic Forum for Education with a research paper entitled 'Attitudes and Behavior of Students of Ajman University of Science and Technology Towards the Environment in Light of Some Variables' in English, United Kingdom, Breton, July 2015.
  • Participated in the Conference of New Horizons in Education with a research paper entitled 'Awareness of Metacognition and Its Relationship to Academic Achievement and Teaching Performance for Students of the Professional Diploma in Teaching at Ajman University of Science and Technology,' France, June 2014.
  • Participated in the Al Zarqa University Conference on Innovations in Education with a working paper entitled 'Measuring Value Added in Improving Learning Outcomes,' Zarqa University, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, April 2014.
  • Participated in the student conference at the University of Nizwa with a working paper entitled 'The Impact of Self-Esteem on Academic Achievement and Creativity Among University Students,' Sultanate of Oman, Nizwa, February 2010.
  • Participated in the Asian Press Forum entitled 'The G20, the Future, Challenges, and Prospects,' South Korea, October 2010.
  • Participated in the ASJ Forum with a working paper entitled 'Psychosocial Causes in Arab Societies and Their Relationship to Terrorism,' South Korea, December 2009.
  • Participated in the Asian Journalists Association Forum with a working paper entitled 'The Role of Media in Supporting Environmental Awareness,' South Korea, October 2008.
  • Electronic Tests under Distance Education, Integrated Thebes Academy of Science and Technology, Egypt, 3-4/10/2020 (online).
  • Participated in the International Scientific Conference of the Arab Council for Ethics and Citizenship, Taiba Educational Academy, and the Arab Association for Measurement and Evaluation on the dates 20-21/3/2021.
  • World Journalist Conference 2020, Journalist Association of Korea, South Korea, 23-24/9/2020. (Online).
  • International Conference on Distance Learning: Opportunities and Challenges, Integrated Thebes Academy of Science and Technology, Egypt, 23-24 July 2020. (Online).
  • Participated in the MENA Congress for Rare Diseases 2024, with a workshop entitled 'Strategies for Dealing with Stress: For Parents of Children with Special Needs,' Abu Dhabi, UAE, 16-19 May 2024.
  • Participated in the 3rd International Forum on Education and Mental Health at Ajman University in 2024, with a scientific paper entitled 'Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Patterns and Its Relationship to Learning Difficulties,' on 29 February 2024.
  • Participated in the Learning Difficulties Forum with a scientific paper entitled 'Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Patterns and Their Relationship to Learning Difficulties,' at the Sharjah Center for Learning Difficulties, Sharjah, on 28 October 2023.
  • Participation in Rare Diseases Annual Meeting 2023, with workshop for Parents of disabled children entitled” Strategies for dealing with psychological stress in the presence of a disabled child in the family”,Dubai,UAE,4-3-2023.
  • Organized and participated in the Scientific Forum of the Department of Psychology at Ajman University, in cooperation with Misr University for Science and Technology, Arab Republic of Egypt, with a research paper titled 'The Problem of the Concept and the Crisis of Diagnosis,' on 9 March 2023.
  • Participated with a research paper entitled 'Bullying and its Impact on Children's Mental Health' at the Ninth Health Promotion Conference, 'Towards a Healthy Life,' organized by the Health Education Department of the Supreme Council for the Family and the University of Sharjah, on 15 November 2022.
  • Participated with a research paper entitled 'Bullying and its Impact on Children's Mental Health' at the Ninth Health Promotion Conference, 'Towards a Healthy Life,' organized by the Health Education Department of the Supreme Council for the Family and the University of Sharjah, on 15 November 2022.
  • Participated in the Second International Conference on Angelman Syndrome, Dubai, UAE, on 23 February 2021.
  • Member of the Conference Organizing Committee for the International Conference on Excellence, Gifted Education, Innovation, and Creativity in Basic and Higher Education, Ajman, UAE.
  • Participated in the International Conference on Excellence, Gifted Education, Innovation, and Creativity in Basic and Higher Education with a paper titled: 'Undergraduate Students' Perspective on the Online Education Experience During the Corona Pandemic in the United Arab Emirates: A Case Study on Ajman University,' Ajman University, 10-12 June 2021.
  • Participated in the International Scientific Conference of the Arab Council for Ethics and Citizenship, Taiba Educational Academy, and the Arab Association for Measurement and Evaluation with a paper entitled: 'Moral Education in the UAE: A Scientific Approach Confirmed by Societal Behavior,' 20-21 March 2021.
  • The 2nd International Symposium on Islamic Psychology, Hamed bin Khalifa University, Qatar,4-5 February,
  • 10th International Conference on Research in Humanities and Social Sciences with research paper titled:” Investigating the Relationship Between Mindfulness and Student Engagement Among University Students” , Toronto, Canada 25 - 27 July 2025
  • The Clinical Approach Between Neuropsychology and Dynamic Psychology,” held at Ibn Tofail University, Morocco, 22-24 May 2025
  • MENA Congress for Rare Diseases in partnership with burjeel Medical city, Abu Dhabi, 17-20-April,2025
  • the International Conference on AI Innovations: Future Foresight in Empowering Public Institutions and Enhancing the Quality of Education, organized by the General Directorate of Identity, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 22–24, 2025.
  • The 4rd International Forum on Education and Mental Health - Ajman University, Feb 23,2025
  • The 10th My Health Conference, The Supreme Council for Family Affairs, United Arab Emirates, with paper titled: "Mental Health Services: Current Challenges and Needs”, October, 2024
  • MENA Congress for Rare Diseases 2024,Abu Dahbi, UAE,16-19/5-2024
  • The 3rd International Forum on Education and Mental Health - Ajman University – 2024 with scientific paper entitled “Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Patterns...and its Relationship to Learning Difficulties”,29-2-2024
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Patterns and Their Relationship to Learning Difficulties”, Sharjah Center for Learning Difficulties, Sharjah, 10-28-2023.
  • The Scientific Forum of the Department of Psychology at Ajman University in cooperation with the Misr University of Science and Technology, Arab Republic of Egypt, with research Paper titled “The Problem of the Concept and the Crisis of Diagnosis,” 9-3-2023
  • The Ninth Health promotion Conference" Towards a Healthy Life", Health Education Department of the Supreme Council for the Family and the University of Sharjah 11-15-22
  • The second international Conference of Angelman syndrome, Dubai, UAE.23-2-2021
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • Fellowship (FHEA)- PR338171
  • Licencesed Psychologist /licence No. CDA-PL-0001562-Dubai -UAE
  • Higher Education Leader the Gulf Higher Education Network (GULF HE)
  • Member of the Advisory Board of Alsholah school ,2020to date.
  • Member of the Advisory Board of the American School of Excellence from 2018 to present.
  • Member of the jury of the Rashid Award for Culture and Science from 2016 to present.
  • Member of the IRA (International Reading Association) since 2007 to present.
  • Member of the AJA (Asian Journalist Association) from 2008 to present.
  • Member of the EOHR (Egyptian Organization for Human Rights) since 1991 to present.
  • • Research Fellow INTI International University, from October 2023 to date
  • • Reviewer at BMC Public health journal 2024- to date