Faculty of Early Education Department

Dr. Muna Al-Siyabi

HOD
Assistant Professor

Dr. Muna Al-Siyabi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Early Education. She received her PhD in Education from the University of South Australia. She also holds a Master's degree in Comprehensive Early Special Education from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and a Bachelor's degree in Early Education from Sultan Qaboos University. Dr. Al-Siyabi is a researcher who focuses on culturally and religiously responsive pedagogical practices. Her research explores partnerships with families in education and ways to embed religious and cultural identity in educational settings. Phone: +968 2414 1629
Email: munash@squ.edu.om
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Prof. Ibrahim AlQaryouti

Professor

Prof. Ibrahim AlQaryouti obtained his PhD in Special Education from SJU in 2003. His main research interests are in (Inclusion, devolving special program in early childhood and early intervention. Developing diagnostic tools in Sp.Ed.). He is currently working as Professor at Sultan Qaboos University since 2006.
Phone: +968 2414 3946 Email: ibrahimq@squ.edu.om
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Dr.Laila Al Salmi

Associate Professor

Dr. Laila Zahir Al Salmi obtained her PhD in Emergent Digital literacy biliteracy from The University of Texas USA in 2014. Her main research interests are in (Language Development and emergent Literacy; Parent Involvement; Teaching methodologies and curriculum development for children; Multimodal Learning). She is currently working as Associate Professor at Sultan Qaboos University since 2006.
Phone: +968 2414 1629 Email: lailaalsalmi@squ.edu.om Curriculum Vitai
Dr. Amur Alaisri

Assistant Professor

Dr. Amur Mohamed Amur Alaisri obtained his PhD in Sciences of education Teaching the language for children from University of Grenoble France in 2014. His main research interests are in (Sciences of education - Early Education - Teaching the language for children). He is currently working as Assistant Professor at Sultan Qaboos University since 2018.
Phone: +968 2414 3993 Email: aalaisari@squ.edu.om
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Dr. Iskender Gelir

Associate Professor

Dr. Iskender Gelir obtained his PhD in Earl Years Education from Goldsmiths, University of London in 2018. His main research interests are in (Second language learning; language and culture; STEM learning; ethnography). He is currently working as Associate Professor at Sultan Qaboos University, College of Education - The Early Childhood Education Department since 2021.
Phone: +968 2414-3906
Email: I.GELIR@squ.edu.om
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Dr.Ilyas Karadeniz

Assistant Professor

Dr. Ilyas Karadeniz has been an Assistant Professor in the College of Education at Sultan Qaboos University since 2024. He was the Head of the Department of Mathematics Education and the International Student Coordinator at Siirt University. He was a postdoc visitor researcher in the Mathematics Education Centre at Loughborough University.
Phone: +968 2414 6583 Email: i.karadeniz@squ.edu.om Curriculum Vitai
Dr. Jokha Al-Shukaili

Assistant Professor

Dr. Jokha Al-Shukaili is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Early Education at Sultan Qaboos University. She is an experienced educator and researcher specializing in early childhood education and inclusive practices. Dr. Al-Shukaili holds a PhD from Australia, a Master’s degree from the USA, and a Bachelor’s degree from SQU, Oman.
Phone: +968 2414 3183 Email: jsalim@squ.edu.om
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Dr. Raqiya AL Salti

Assistant Professor

Dr. Raqiya AL Salti is an Assistant Professor in Early Childhood Education with a PhD from the University of South Australia. Experienced in teaching, supervision, and curriculum development, with a strong focus on child rights, early learning environments, and teacher preparation. Actively engaged in research and community initiatives, including contributions to national early childhood standards in Oman. .
Phone: +968 2414 3257 Email: raqiyas@squ.edu.om
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Maryam Al Maamari

lecturer

Dr. Maryam Al Maamari Maryam is a PhD candidate in the Early Childhood Education program in the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin. She earned her Master’s degree in Education from the same institution in 2019.
Phone: +968 2414 6584 Email: m.almamari@squ.edu.om
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Mr. Fahad Al Zahli

Department Coordinator

Clerk
Phone: +968 2414-3960
Email: fahadtra@squ.edu.om