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Mohammed Abu-Nimer is a full professor in the International Peace and Conflict Resolution program at the School of International Service (SIS), American University. He serves as the Chair of the Said Abdul Aziz for Peace and Conflict Resolution and previously directed the Peacebuilding and Development Institute from 1999 to 2013. He is also the co-founder and co-editor of the Journal of Peacebuilding and Development.
With over 35 years of teaching experience, Professor Abu-Nimer holds a PhD in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University, complemented by MA and BA degrees from Hebrew University in Jerusalem. His academic credentials are matched by extensive field experience conducting interreligious conflict resolution training in Egypt, Northern Ireland, the Philippines, Israel, Palestine, Chad, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka.
His research specializes in faith-based peacebuilding, interfaith dialogue in social cohesion, and peace education methodologies in Arab and Muslim contexts. Professor Abu-Nimer has developed courses including SIS-619 Special Studies in International Politics: Dialogue: Approaches & Applications (Spring 2025) and SIS-613 Reconciliation and Justice (Fall 2025), reflecting his focus on practical applications of peace theory.
His scholarly output shows consistent thematic development toward evaluating interreligious peacebuilding frameworks and documenting religious diversity management in the Arab region, with recent publications demonstrating increasing methodological sophistication in measuring peacebuilding outcomes.
His significant recognition includes:
- Niwano Peace Prize 41st Award (2024)
- Leverhulme Foundation International Scholar Fellowship (2023)
- SIS Outstanding Scholarship Award (2013-2014)
- George Mason University Alumni Association Award of Distinction (2009)
- Jennings Randolph Senior Peace Fellow (2008)
Professor Abu-Nimer maintains active engagement with international organizations, having served as senior advisor for policy and research at the Center for Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue in Vienna (2013-2021) and as founder of the Salam Institute for Peace and Justice, demonstrating his commitment to bridging academic theory with practical peacebuilding initiatives worldwide.
