Hanan Kholoussy

Hanan Kholoussy serves as Chair and Associate Professor of History in the Sultan Al-Qasimi Department of History at The American University in Cairo (AUC), where she leads academic initiatives and contributes to historical scholarship focused on the Middle East.

Her educational qualifications include:

• Joint PhD with distinction in History and Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies from New York University
• Joint BS/MA degree with honors in Foreign Service and Arab Studies from Georgetown University

Her research centers on the social and cultural history of modern Egypt and the broader Arab world, with particular emphasis on gender dynamics, societal transformations, and intersections of Islamic traditions with contemporary developments. This work spans disciplines including Middle Eastern History, Islamic Studies, and Gender Studies, often examining 19th-20th century socio-political evolution.

No specific scientific awards were documented in the source material.

While her departmental leadership role implies academic mentorship responsibilities, no student names or grant details were provided. Similarly, no research laboratories or collaborative teams were referenced in the available information.