Alaa Hammad

 Alaa Hammad
  • Pharmacy,
  • Experimental Therapeutics

Areas of Expertise:
Neuropharmacology; Neuroinflammation; Neuroprotection; Drug abuse; Glutamatergic signaling; Drug discovery; Clinical pharmacy.

Membership:
since 2026

Contact

Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Jordan

Department of Pharmacy
Queen Alia Airport St 594
Amman, Jordan

+(962) 6429 1511
alaa.hammad(at)zuj.edu.jo
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About me

I am a Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan. My research focuses on neuropharmacology, neuroinflammation, neuroprotection, and drug discovery, with particular emphasis on the neurobiological effects of nicotine, e-cigarettes, tobacco products, and other drugs of abuse. I investigate glutamatergic neurotransmission, oxidative stress, inflammatory pathways, and behavioural changes, while exploring existing and natural compounds as potential therapeutic interventions. I am also interested in clinical pharmacy, pharmacy education, and evidence-based practice.

Within AGYA, I can collaborate with outstanding Arab and German researchers, develop interdisciplinary research projects addressing health challenges in the region, and contribute my expertise in experimental therapeutics and pharmaceutical sciences.

AGYA provides an excellent platform for scientific exchange, joint research, mentorship, and translating research findings into meaningful health and societal impact.


Academic career
since 2025Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan,  Jordan
since 2024Part-time Lecturer, Department of Biopharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy, University of Jordan, Jordan
2025Ali Al-Qarem Award for Distinguished Researcher
2021 - 2025Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Jordan
2017 - 2021Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Jordan
2015 - 2017Graduate Assistant, Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, University of Toledo, USA
2012 - 2014Instructor, Department of Pharmacology, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Jordan
2009 - 2011M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacology), Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, USA
2002B.Sc. in Pharmacy, University of Jordan, Jordan

On a personal note

Must read in my discipline:
Goodman & Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics

Favourite novel from my country:
Pillars of Salt by Fadia Faqir

The best scientist from my country you should know:
Omar M. Yaghi: Chemist; pioneer in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and reticular chemistry