Ashraf Alqudah

Ashraf Alqudah, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Jordan. He holds a PhD in Clinical and Medical Psychology from the University of Florida and an MA in Psychology from the University of Jordan. His work focuses on clinical medical psychology, psychopathology, chronic pain management, and psychosocial support for refugees and displaced populations. He has collaborated with organizations like Doctors of the World, War Trauma Foundation, and Antares Foundation. Since 2008, he has been involved with SIT Study Abroad programs in Jordan, serving as a lecturer, ISP advisor, and coordinator for Research Methods and Ethics courses.

Education:

• PhD in Clinical and Medical Psychology, University of Florida
• MA in Psychology, University of Jordan

Research interests emphasize psychological resilience in chronic illnesses, cross-cultural healthcare decision-making, and refugee mental health. His publications explore pain assessment technologies, cultural biases in medical training, and validation of Arabic-language psychometric tools.

His articles analyze themes such as refugee resilience, demographic influences on pain perception, and the use of virtual human technology in healthcare education. He is a member of the Jordanian Mental Health Licensing Committee and actively contributes to humanitarian health initiatives.