Orouba Othman OMAM

Orouba Othman OMAM serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Social Sciences at Bethlehem University while completing her PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences at Birzeit University. Her academic profile centers on critical examinations of power structures, temporalities, and lived experiences within occupied Palestinian territories, with particular emphasis on Gaza Strip.

Educational background includes:

• PhD Candidate in Humanities and Social Sciences, Birzeit University (current)
• Master's degree in Israeli Studies, Birzeit University (2016), recipient of Elias Khoury prize

Research Interests:

• Dynamics of hope and futurity under occupation
• Anthropology of pain and emotional regimes
• Structural violence in settler colonial contexts
• Critical analysis of Zionism and post-colonial resistance
• Cultural representation and museumization practices

Her recent scholarly output demonstrates a cohesive trajectory analyzing Palestinian societal resilience through interdisciplinary lenses combining anthropology, political theory, and cultural studies. Key themes include the weaponization of antisemitism in Zionist discourse and the epistemic violence inherent in colonial representation systems, particularly regarding Bedouin communities.

Scientific Awards:

• Elias Khoury prize for excellence and creative research (2016) - Master's thesis in Israeli Studies

While her doctoral research on "The Dynamics of Hope in the Everyday Society of Pain in Gaza Strip" indicates significant scholarly contribution, no formal advising relationships or research grants are documented in available materials. Her work appears conducted through institutional affiliations without mention of dedicated research teams or laboratory structures.