CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME: DAWUD MOHAMMAD HASAN AL‑EISAWI
DATE OF BIRTH: November 1, 1946
PLACE OF BIRTH: Kufor ana
NATIONALITY: Jordanian
MARITAL STATUS: Married
CHILDREN: 3 Girls + 1 Boy
TEL.: Home 00 962, 5471515, 5471510, 6 5164338
Office 00 962 6 535500 ext. 22207 &22222
FAX: Office 00 962 6 5348932
Mobile 00 962 777 499544
ADMINISTRATION:
· H. H. Shaihk Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, Chair of Environmental and Biodiversity Studies, Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain, Manama 1999- 2002.
· Dean of Scientific Research, University of Applied Sciences, Amman. 1987-1998.
· Acting Dean of Postgraduate Studies, June-Sept.1997.
· Vice Dean of Postgraduate Studies, University of Jordan, Amman. 1995-1997.
· Vice Dean of Academic Research, University of Jordan, Amman. 1994/1995.
· Director of the M.Sc. Programme (Environmental and Planning Studies), 1995-1997.
· Secretary General of Arab Biologist Union, Nov. 1997 - Now.
PERMANENT POSITION:
Professor of Botany
Department of Biological Sciences;
Faculty of Science,
University of Jordan,
Amman 11942 - Jordan
Tel. Office 00 962 6 535500 ext. 22207, 22222
Tel. Home 00 962 6 5471515, 5471510
Fax: office: 00 962 5348932
Mobile: 00962 777 499 544
e-mail: aleisawi @.ju.edu.jo
DEGREES:
Ph.D. Botany (Plant Taxonomy) 1977
Department of Botany
Faculty of Science
University of Reading‑Berks,
England
THESIS TITLE:
Systematic Study in Umbelliferae
1. The Umbelliferae in Jordan
2. Revision of the Genera Tordylium L. and Turgenia Hoffm.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
1. UNESCO scholarship 1974 –1976
2. University of Jordan 1976 –1977
3. DAAD, GERMANY, summer 1982 & 1992
4. FCO, British Council 1990 -1991. (Crown Prince Hasan Award)
5. Italian Academy of Sciences 1996,1997
POST DOCTORAL AND SABBATICAL YEARS:
Visiting Professor
1 Sept. 1984 - Sept. 1985
i. Department of Botany, University of Reading; and The Herbarium, Kew
ii. Royal Botanic Gardens, Richmond. UK. Paid by the University of Jordan.
2 Aug. 1990- Aug. 1991
i. Natural History Museum (British Museum) and Department of Botany; University of Reading
3 Sabbatical year, Dean of Scientific Research, University of Applied Sciences, Amman. 1987-1998
4 Sabbatical year, Sep. 2007- Sep. 2008 at the Balq’a Applied University
INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:
INTERNATIONAL BIOLOGICAL BIODIVERSITY EXPERT
1. Government of Jordan representative in the Ad Hoc and Technical Working Group of Experts on Biological Diversity for the preparation of the Global Biodiversity Strategy 1989-1992.
2. Member of the UNEP Biological Advisory Panel I 1989-1992.
3. (UNEP) International Advisory Panel for Biological Diversity Convention 1993-1994.
4. GTZ Expert for Jordan Vegetation Survey 1992.
5. Dana Reserve botanical expert (World Bank Project in Jordan).
6. Azraq Wetland Reserve botanical expert (World Bank Project in Jordan) 1995.
7. National Biodiversity Assessment 1995-1996 (UNEP) Jordan National Study.
8. ALECSO The Arab League for Education and Science, Biological Diversity Group, 1995-1998.
9. (UNDP) International Consultant for Sudan Biological Diversity and Country Strategy. June-August 2003.
10. ICARDA International Consultant for Agrobiodiversity in Lebanon Nov. 2003.
11. Jordan representative in the UNESCO ecotechnie Arab Region Ecotechnie Network (AREN) since 1998 until now.
12. ICARDA International Consultant for the Agro-biodiversity project Syria 2005
13. UNESCO, AREN Member and advisor to UNESCO offices Qatar and Cairo
LOCAL NATIONAL EXPERIENCE.
1. Expert in many local planes related to Biodiversity, Environmental impact assessment, and Vegetation, Flora, Pollution and Medicinal plants.
2. Member of the National Environment Strategy (Wildlife).
3. Member of the Reserve Committee for the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature.
4. Plant representative for CITES (Conservation of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).
5. Expert in the National Badia Project.
6. Member in the national Biological Diversity Committee.
7. Royal Botanic Garden Steering Committee
8. Cement factories pollution in Jordan
9. Medicinal Plants In Jordan, Consultant study
10. EIA baptism site study –Jordan
11. EIA Zarga-Ma'een Dead Sea Road
12. EIA Petra rehabilitation study
13. Mujib Reserve vegetation communities 2006-2008, Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature in Collaboration with World Bank and the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation.
14. Medicinal and Herbal Plant in the highlands of Northern Jordan, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture (NCARTT, Now NCARE) World Bank and Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
1. Academic Ranks
Professor of Botany
University of Jordan, Aug. 1988‑ Now.
Associate Professor
University of Jordan, Jan. 1984‑ Aug. 1988.
Assistant Professor
Department of Biological Sciences
Faculty of Science
University of Jordan 1977‑ 1.1.1984
Instructor
University of Jordan 1971‑1974
2. Postgraduate student supervision
Supervision of many M.Sc. student at the University of Jordan and Ph.D. students in cooperation with international universities.
COURSES TAUGHT
I. Undergraduate Courses
Ecology (University 100) 1-6 years level
Plant Taxonomy (451) 4th year level
Palynology (454) 4th year level
Paleontology 4th year level
Plant Anatomy (353) 3rd year level
Vascular Plants (252) 2nd year level
Nonvascular Plants (251) 2nd year level
General Botany (Plant Biology) 2-3rd year level
General Ecology (301) 3rd year level
General Biology(101,102,103 & 104 1st year level
Mycology (352) 3rd year level
Special Topics (381) 3rd year level
Seminar (491) 4th year level
Research (499) 4th year level
Phytochemistry (Pharmacy) 5th year level
Research Methods 4th year level
II. Postgraduate Courses
Flora of Jordan (707)
Advanced Taxonomy (753)
Advanced Palynology (754)
Selected Topics in Botany (782)
Seminar (791)
Research Methods (794)
Research Project (799)
Plant Ecology (705)
Planning and Management of Ecological Projects (724)
Desert environment
Desert Resources
Plant Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Ecosystems
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:
Instructor:
1. University of Jordan 1971‑1974
Plant Taxonomy 4th year level
Plant Pathology 4th year level
Mycology 4th year level
Plant Kingdom 2nd year level
General Biology 1st year level
2. Herbarium Supervisor
University of Jordan 1971‑1974
OTHER OCCUPATIONS:
Curator of the Herbarium
Dept. of Biological Sciences
Faculty of Science
University of Jordan
OTHER ABILITIES:
COMPUTER USE INCLUDING:
A. Word Star since 1984
B. Word Perfect
C. Windows & winword
D. Use of Eng. Graph
E. Lotus 123 (EXCEL)
F. Debase III+ (FOXPRO)
G. Framework
H. Auto‑cad
A certificate in Computer Diploma authorized by the ministry of Education based on a course attendance in a local institute.
FIELDS OF RESEARCH INTEREST
1. INITIATION OF A NATIONAL HERBARIUM CONTAINING 60,000
SPECIMENS
2. FLORA OF JORDAN AND TAXONOMY INCLUDING:
A. List of Jordan Vascular Plants.
B. Revision of certain families.
C. Revision of genera.
D. Production of local floras for some geographical parts in Jordan.
E. Publications dealing with new taxa to the flora of Jordan.
3. VEGETATION, RANGE MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION OF
NATURE INCLUDING:
A. Vegetation of Jordan and map of plant regions.
B. Publications on range reserves, natural reserves and protection.
C. National environment strategy and state of environment.
4. AEROBIOLOGY AND PALYNOLOGY INCLUDING:
A. Publications on aerobiology of Jordan and a pollen calendar.
B. Publications on pollen morphology of some families in Jordan.
C. M.Sc. Thesis of my students on aerobiology (fungal spores and pollen grains) and production of pollen extracts from some pollen allergens local plants.
5. PLANT ANATOMY INCLUDING:
A. Publications on sea grasses of the gulf of Aqaba.
B. Anatomy of some local plants.
6. LOCAL PLANT USES INCLUDING:
A. Publications on medicinal plants in Jordan.
B. Publication on Wild Edible Plants in Jordan.
C. Use of plants in Landscape Architecture and Ornamentation.
7. Tissue culture use:
A. I have spend a period of one year training on the use of tissue culture at the
University of Reading, UK. Were I was able to do the following:
1. Production of plants from the haploid microspores of Brassica napus.
2. Propagation of banana plants.
3. Handling and sub culturing of cell suspension.
4. Potato explanting and selection especially to salinity and drought.
5. Lupinus embryo rescue and reproduction from hypocotyls.
B. Training at the micro propagation unit, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew on the use of the tissue culture for the reproduction of some rare and endangered species of Orchids, Ferns, Cactus & succulents and others.
COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS
1. INTERNATIONAL
1. OPTIMA (Organization for the Phyto‑Taxonomic Investigation of the
2. Mediterranean Area). Advisor of the country.
3. Organization of International Aerobiology.
4. International Organization of Plant Taxonomy.
5. The Linnaean Society.
6. Member of the Expert Panel I of Biodiversity UNEP 1993-1994.
7. Assistant of the Secretary General of the Arab Biologist Union 1995 - Now.
8. Arab Expert Committee on Conservation and Biodiversity ALECSO 1995-
9. Now.
2. LOCAL (outside the university)
1. President of the Jordan Society of Biological Sciences
2. Member of the national Scientific Committee, Higher Council for Science
3. and Technology.
4. Team leader of Biodiversity, Higher Council for Science and Technology.
5. Member of the national Biodiversity Committee
6. Member of the national committee of Man and Biosphere Map.
7. Active member in the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature.
8. Member in the committee of natural reserves.
9. Member of the national committee of poisonous plants.
3. LOCAL (at the university of Jordan)
1. Member of the university council 1987/1988.
2. Member of the faculty council 1982/1983; 1987/1988.
3. Member in the department council since 1977.
4. Member in the postgraduate committee.
5. Member in the curriculum committee.
6. Member in the advisory committee of freshman students both in the faculty and the department.
7. Member in the department Equipment committee.
8. Member in the University photography club.
9. Advisor of the students biology society.
10. Advisor of the protection of nature club.
11. Member in the faculty science and research committee.
12. Member in the university science and research committee.
13. Head of the Science and Research committee at the faculty of Science 1992-1994.
14. Steering committee of the University Science and Research Committee 1992-1994.
15. Steering committee of the University Committee for the Center for Consultation Technical services & Studies 1993-1997.
16. Steering committee of the Centre of Water Research and Environmental Studies 1995-1997.
Prof. Dr. Fabio Garbari
Dipartimento Di Scienze Botaniche
Università di Pisa
I- 56100 Pisa - Via Luca Ghini, 5
Tel. 050-561795 - 560405
Fax. 0039-050-551345
I T A L Y
garbari@dsb.unipi.it
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
1. Boulus, L. & AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1977). Studies on the flora of Jordan. 6. On the flora of Ras An‑Naqab. Candollea, 32(1): 11‑118.
2. Boulus, L. & AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1977). Studies on the flora of Jordan. 8. New and noteworthy plants. Candollea, 32(2): 269 ‑ 276.
3. AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1982). List of Jordan Vascular Plants. Mitt. Bot. München, 18: 79‑182.
4. AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1983). Studies on the flora of Jordan. 10. New Species to the flora of Jordan. Candollea, 38(1): 365-385.
5. AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1983). Studies on the flora of Jordan. II. On the flora of Wadi Araba (Araba Valley). Candollea, 38(1): 359‑364.
6. AL‑Eisawi, D. M. Forest Protection (1983). Arab League for Education, Culture & Science Organization (Scientific Department). Tunis. (Booklet).
7. AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1983). The present status of Taxonomy in the Arab World. Submitted to the Symposium: State of Biology in Arab States. Baghdad. 5‑8 Dec. Published in the special issue‑7. BIOLOGY INTERNATIONAL. The News Magazine of the International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS).
8. AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1984). Med‑Checklist. Vol. 1. OPTIMA, Geneve. Advisor of Jordan in OPTIMA.
9. AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1985). Vegetation of Jordan. In Hadidi, A. (edit.). Studies in the History and Archaeology of Jordan. II. Ministry of Archaeology. Amman. pp:45‑57.
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11. Lutfy, R., Saliba, I., Abueriesh, G., AL‑Eisawi, D. M. & AL‑Hajj, H. (1985). Laboratory Manual of General Biology, University of Jordan.
12. Wahbeh, M. I. & AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1985). Anatomy of seagrasses of the genus Halophila (Hydrocharitaceae) and Halodule (Cymodoceaceae) from the Gulf of Aqaba. I. Leaf Blades. Dirasat, XII(2): 27‑34.
13. AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1986). Med‑Checklist. Vol. 3. OPTIMA, Geneve. Advisor of Jordan in OPTIMA.
14. AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1986). The Orchids of Jordan. Kew Bulletin, 41(2): 359‑377.
15. AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1986). Studies on the flora of Jordan. 12. Monocotyledonsnew to Jordan, with notes on some interesting species. Kew Bull., 41(2): 349‑357.
16. AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1986). New and Noteworthy Dicotyledonous to Jordan. Kew Bulletin., 41(4): 949‑956.
17. Abudi, A., AL‑Eisawi, D. M., Sabri, S. & Abu Zarga, M. (1986). Chemical constituents of flora of Jordan (I). Alkaloids of Fumaria densiflora. J. Nat. Prod., 49(2): 370.
18. Abu Safieh, K. A., AL‑Eisawi, D. M., Abu Zarga, M. H. & Sabri, S. S. (1986). Chemical constituents of the flora of Jordan, II. Alkaloids of Leontic leontopetalum. J. Nat. Prod., 49(4): 726‑727.
19. Hatough, A., AL‑Eisawi, D. M. & Disi, A. (1986). The effect of Conservation on the wildlife in Jordan. Environmental Conservation, 13(4): 331‑335.
20. AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1986). Pollen Morphology of Ranunculaceae in Jordan. Pollen et Spores. 28(3‑4): 311‑328.
21. Lahham, J. N. & AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1986). Pollen Morphology of Jordanian Zygophyllaceae. Candollea, 41(2): 325‑328.
22. EL‑Afifi, F., AL‑Eisawi, D. M., AL‑Khalil, S. & Schiff, P. (1986). Alkaloids of Glaucium grandiflorum. J. of Nat. Prod., 49(6): 1166‑1167.
23. EL‑Afifi, F., AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1986). Indigenous Medicinal Plants of the family Compositae in Jordan and their uses in the folks medicine. Submitted to the Medicinal Plants in the Arab World Conference, Baghdad. Nov. 1986.
24. AL‑Eisawi, D. M. & Dajani B. (1987). Aerobiology: Pollen grains study in Amman, Jordan. Grana, 26: 231‑238.
25. Nukul, G. S., Abu Zarga, M. H., Sabri, S. S. & AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1987). Chemical Constituents of the Flora of Jordan, Part III. Mono‑o‑acetyl diphyllin apisoide, A new Arylnaphthalene Lignan from Haplophyllum buxbaumii. J. Nat. Prod., 50(4): 748‑750.
26. Lahham, J. N. & Al‑Eisawi, D. M. (1987). Pollen Morphology of Jordanian Cruciferae. Mit. Bot. München, 23: 355‑375.
27. AL‑Eisawi, D. M. & Hatough, A. (1987). Ecological Analysis of the Vegetation of shaumari Reserve in Jordan. Dirasat, XIV (12): 81‑94.
28. Lutfy, R., Saliba, I., Abueriesh, G., AL‑Eisawi, D. M. & AL‑Hajj, H. (1988). Laboratory Manual of General Biology, University of Jordan. Second Edition.
29. Hatough, A. & AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1988). The Arabian Oryx in Jordan. Journal of Arid Environments, 14: 291‑300.
30. AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1988). Resedaceae in Jordan. Bot. Jahrb. Syst., 110 (1): 17‑39.
31. AL‑Eisawi, D. M. & Dajani, B. (1988). Airborne Pollen of Jordan. Grana, 27(3): 219‑227.
32. AL‑Eisawi, D. M. & Jury, S. L. (1988). A taxonomic Revision of the genus Tordylium (Apiaceae). Bot. Jour. Lin. Soc., 97: 357‑403.
33. AL‑Eisawi, D. M. & Takruri, H. R. (1989). A Checklist of Wild Edible Plants in Jordan. Arab Gulf. J. Res., Agric. Biol. Sci., B7 (1): 79‑102.
34. AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1989). Pollen Morphology of Caryophyllaceae in Jordan. Mitt. Bot. Staatsamml. Munchen, 28: 599‑614.
35. AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1989). Chromosome counts of Umbelliferae in Jordan. Ann. Bot., XLVII: 201‑214.
36. AL-Eisawi, D. M. (1989). Wild Life in Jordan. In, Tell, S. & Sara, Y. (eds.): State of the Environment In Jordan (In Arabic). The Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and the Environment. Amman. Pp. 183-196.
37. Hatough, A. & AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1990). Rodent Ecology in Shaumari Reserve in Jordan. Dirasat, 17(3): 62-85.
38. AL‑Khalil, S., Aqel, M., Afifi, F. & AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1990). Effects of aqueous extract of Ferula ovina on smooth muscles of rabbit and guinea pig. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 30: 35-42.
39. Aqel, M., AL‑Khalil, S., Afifi, F. & AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1991). Effects of aqueous extract of Glaucium arabicum on smooth muscles of rabbit and guinea pig. Int. J. Pharmacognosy, 29(1): 2-8.
40. Aqel, M., Al‑Khalil, S., Afifi, F. & AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1991). The relaxing effect of Ferula sinaica extract on smooth muscles. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 31: 373-381.
41. Afifi, F. U., Al-Khalil, S., Mahasneh, A., AL-Eisawi, D. M., Sharaf, M., Wong, K. & Schiff, Jr. P. L. (1991). Antifungal Flavonoids from Varthemia iphionoides. Phytotherapy Research, 5: 173-175.
42. Qrunfleh, M. M., Arafeh, M. M. S. & AL-Eisawi, D. M. (1992). Nodal anatomy of two low-chill peach cultivars as related to adventitious root formation. Advances in Horticultureal Science, 3: 129-133.
43. Al-Khalil, S., AL-Eisawi, D. M., & Fischer, N. (1992). Phytochemical Analysis of Inula viscosa. Alex. J. Pharam. Sci. 6(3): 307-309.
44. Al-Khalil, S., AL-Eisawi, D. M., Sharaf, M. & Schiff, P. (1993) Alkaloides of Jordanian Cocculus pendulus. Planta Medica, 59(3): 267.
45. Arafeh M. S., Qrunfleh, M. M. & Al-Eisawi, D. M. (1993). Propagation of two chill peach cultivars by stem cutting. I. Anatomical aspects. Mu'tah, (5): 17-33.
46. Al-Khalil, S. & AL-Eisawi, D. M. (1993). Phytochemical Analysis of Rheum palaestinum. Dirasat, 20B (1): 151-153.
47. Abed, A.M., AL-Eisawi, D. M. (1994). Geobotanical Exploration for Copper and Manganese in NorthEastern Wadi Araba, Jordan. Dirasat, XXI (3): 189-20.
48. Al-Khalil, S., AL-Eisawi, D. M., Masaya, K., & Munekazu, I. (1994). New Isoflavones From Iris nigricans. Journal of Natural Products, 57 (2): 201-205.
49. AL-Eisawi, D. M. (1994). Forests and man impact in Jordan. Proceedings of "MAN AND MOUNTAIN' 94". Primo Convegno Internazionale la Protezione e lo Sviluppo dell' Ambiente Montano. Ponte di legno (BS), Italy, 20 - 24 1994. Printed in Italy by Grafiche Galeati, Via Selica 189, 40026 lomola.
50. AL-Eisawi, D. M. (1994). Flora of Jordan: Importance and Diversity. Proceedings of "PLANT GENETIC RESOURCE WORKSHOP". Amman, 2-4 August 1994.
51. AL-Eisawi, D. M., Oran, S. & Podlech, D. (1994). Two New genera of Umbelliferae to the flora of Jordan. Sendtendra, 2:31- 34.
52. AL-Eisawi, D. M., Oran, S. & Podlech, D. (1994). Two new genera of Compositae to the flora of Jordan. Sendtendra, 2:35- 37.
53. AL-Eisawi, D. M. (1995). Flora and Vegetation of Azraq Wetland Reserve. Azraq Oasis Conservation Project. RAMSAR and The World Bank. pp. 72.
54. AL-Eisawi, D. M. (1995) Flora of Dana Reserve, in Dana Reserve Project, Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature. Amman. Submitted to the World Bank.
55. Al-Khalil, S. & Al-Eisawi, D. M. (1995). The Chemotaxonomic Profile of Iris atrofusca and I. atropurpurea. Bull. Fac. Pharm. Cairo Univ., 33: 111-114.
56. Oran, S., Oran, R. & AL-Eisawi, D. M. (1995). Biodiversity of Karak Province (Jordan). Mu'tah Journal for Research and Studies, 10(4): 15-42.
57. AL-Eisawi, D. M. (1996). Vegetation of Jordan. Book Bublished By UNESCO (ROSTAS). Cairo. pp. 284.
58. Oran, S. & AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1996). Nicotina glauca (Solanaceae). A new species to the flora of Jordan. Quad. Mus. Stor. Nat. Livorno, 13: 19-21.
59. Fakuri, W., Khlaif, H. & AL‑Eisawi, D. M. (1996). Histological studies in stem and root cross sections of tomato seedlings artificially inoculated with Agrobacterium tumifaciens. Adv. Hort. Sci., 10: 59-65.
60. AL-Eisawi, D. M. & Oran, S. (1996). Biodiversity in Jordan: Plant Biodiversity. Proceedings of: The Third Jordanian Scientific Conference, 26, August-2 September. Higher Council for Science and Technology, Amman. Land Resources for Sustainable use. Volume 5. Ecology, 1-23.
61. AL-Eisawi, D. M. (1996). Florestic State of Conservation in Jordan. Prsceeding of the Meeting of Arab Plant Specialists. Ryadh, Suadi Arabia, 17-19 May 1996.
62. AL-Eisawi, D., EL-Oqlah, A., Oran, S. and Lahham, J. (1996). Plant Biodiversity in Jordan. Plant genetic resources of Jordan, Proceedings of a National Seminar, 2-4 August 1994, Amman, Jordan, West Asia and North Africa Regional Office, IPGRI. pp. 13-51.
63. Edwards, M., AL-Eisawi, D. M. & Millington, A. (1996). The use of ERS Atsr-2 Data for monitoring rangeland vegetation in the Eastern Badia, Jordan. University of Leicester. Submitted to the Remote Sensing Society Annual Conference.
64. Edwards, M., Al-Eisawi, D., Wellens, J. and Millington, A. (1997). Mapping and Monitoring of Arid land Vegetation in Jordan Using ATSR-2. 3rd. ERS Symposium, Florence, Italy, 1997 – Abstracts and Papers.
65. AL-Khalil, S., Sabri, S., AL-Dwairi, W., AL-Eisawi, D. & Abuzarga, M. (1997). Chemical constituents of Sternbergia clusiana. Alex. J. Pharm. Sci., 11 (2): 65-69.
66. Afifi, F., Saket, M., Jaghabir, M. and AL-Eisawi, D. (1997). Effect of Varthemia iphionoides on blood glucose level of normal rats with sreptozocin-Induced Diabetes mellitus. Current Therapeutic Research, 58(11): 888-892.
67. AL-Eisawi, D., Borzatti von Lwenstern, A. and Garbari, F. (1997). New or confirmed species to Jordan from Wadi Rum. Inform. Bot. Ital., 28(3): 404-409.
68. AL-Khalil, S., Alkofahi, A., AL-Eisawi, D. and AL-Shibib, A. (1997). Transtorine, a new Quinoline Alkaloid from Ephedra transitoria. Jour. Nat. Prod.
69. AL-Eisawi, D. M. (1998). Field Guide to Wild Flowers of Jordan and Neighbouring Countries. Jordan Press Foundation "Al Rai". Amman. PP. 296 with 488 coloured photographs.
70. Cope, T. and Al-Eisawi, D. M. (1998). Checklist of the Flora: Jordan Badia. In Dutton, R., Clarke, J. and Battiki, A. (Eds): Arid Land Resources and their Management, Jordan's Desert Margin. PP. 183-188. Kegan Paul International, London and New York.
71. Oran, S. A. and Al-Eisawi, D. M. (1988). Check-List of Medicinal Plants in Jordan. Dirasat. Midical and Biological Sciences, 25(2): 84-112.
72. Tukan, S. K., Takruri, H. R., and Al-Eisawi, D. M. (1998). The use of wild edible plants in Jordanian diet. International Journal of Food and Sciencs and Nutrition. (49): 225-235.
73. Al-Kurdi, R., Khalif, H. and Al-Eisawi, D. (1999). Effectivness of selected plant effects in inhibiting Agrobacterium tumnfaciens in vitro and in suppressing tumor roots in greenhouse. Dirasat, Agricultural sciences, (27): 10-19.
74. Al-Eisawi, D. M. (1999). Desertification in the Arab World Causes and Solution with a Special Emphases on Biodiversity. The Third Conference on Desertification and Environment Beyond 2000. 30 Nov. – 4 Dec. 1999. University of King Saud, Center for Desert Studies, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
75. Al-Eisawi, D. M. (1999). Status of Floristic Conservation in Jordan. Proceedings of the Workshop on the Conservation of the Flora of The Arabian Peninsula, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 9-10 June, 1996. Edited by: Abuzinada, A.H. and Gouubert, E. Published by National Commission for Wild Conservation and Development (NCWCD), Reyadh, 11575, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Cooperation with IUCN.
76. Khalid, R. Y., Al-Eisawi, D. M. (2000). Seed germination of - Amygdalus Arabica Oliv. As influenced by startification and certain plant bioregulators. Acta Hort. (517): 21-30.
77. Aburjai, T. Al-Khalili, S., Al-Eisawi, D. (2000). The chemical consituents of Iris petrana. Accepted in Acta Technological et legis Medicamenti.
78. AL‑Eisawi, D. M. & Dajani B. (2000). The Jordanian Pollen Calender. Jordanian Medical Association. The Society of the Jordanian Chest Physicians. Pp.16.
79. Al-Eisawi, D. M. (2000). Importance of Natural protection in Conservation of Biodiversity. Dubai international Conference on Desertification, 12 – 16 Feb. 2000. Zayed International Prize for the Environment.
80. Al-Eisawi, D. M. (2000). Effect of Biodiversity Conservation on Dry Ecosystemwith a Special Emphasis on Bahrain. International Conference on the Conservation of Biodiversity in the Arid Regions. March 27-29, 2000, State of Kuwait.
81. Al-Eisawi, D. M. (2000). Scientific Research and the Industry of Medicinal Plants and Natural Products. Scientific Research Conference in the Arab World and the New Millenium: Science and Technology. April 24-26, 2000, Sharjah, UAE.
82. Al-Eisawi, D. M. (2000). Jordan: Country Study. Arabian Plant Specialist Group. 1-3 May 2000, Abu Dhabi – AUE.
83. Al-Eisawi, D. M. (2000). Diversity and Genetical Resources in Jordan. Arabian Plant Special Group. 1-3 May 2000, Abu Dhabi – AUE.
74. Al-Eisawi, D. M. (2000). Role of Protected Area in the Development of Ecotourism. Regional workshop on effective management of protected areas and biosphere reserves for conservation of biodiversity. Damascus, Syria, 19-21 September 2000.
75. Al-Eisawi, D. M. (2000). Indigenous Knowledge of Protected Areas in the Arab Region. Regional workshop on effective management of protected areas and biosphere reserves for conservation of biodiversity. Damascus, Syria, 19-21 September 2000.
76. Barsotti, G., Borzatti-De Loewenstern, A. & Garbari F. (2000). Neurada al-eisawii (Neuradaceae) a new species from southern Jordan. Botanika Chronika, 13: 111-115.
77. Al-Khalil, S., Abu-Zarka, M., Zeitoun, N., Al-Eisawi, D., Zahra, J., Sabri, S. & Ur-Rahman, A. (2000). Chemical Constituents of Capsella bursa- pastoris. Alex. J. Pharm. Sci. 14(2): 91-94.
78. Aburjai, T., Amro, B., Al-Khalil, S. & Al-Eisawi, D. (2000). The Chemical constituents of Iris petrana. Acta Technologiae et Legis Medicamenti, 11(3): 137-146.
79. Al-Eisawi, D. M, El-Oqlah, A. , Oran, S. & Lahham, J. (2000). Jordan Country Study on Biological Diversity, Plant Biodiversity and Taxonomy. General Corporation for Environment Protection. Pubilsher, Unted nation Environment Programme.
80. Al-Eisawi, D., G., Borzatti-De Loewenstern, A. & Garbari F. (2000). Studies on the Flora of Jordan. 14. The Species of Hisma Basin (Wadi Rum desert). Webbia, 55(2):195-277.
81. AL‑Eisawi, D. M. & Dajani B. (2000). The Jordanian Pollen Calender. Jordanian Medical Association. The Society of the Jordanian Chest Physicians. Pp.16.
82. Al-Eisawi, D. M, El-Oqlah, A. , Oran, S. & Lahham, J. (2000). Jordan Country Study on Biological Diversity, Plant Biodiversity and Taxonomy. General Corporation for Environment Protection. Pubilsher, Unted nation Environment Programme.
83. Al-Eisawi, D. M. (2001). Notes on the Flora of Bahrain: 1. New Families, Genera and Species to the Flora of Bahrain. Arab Journal of Scientific Research, 19(1): 1-6.
84. Al-Eisawi, D. M. (2001). Effect of Biodiversity Conservation on Arid Ecosystem with a Special Emphasis on Bahrain. Accepted in the Journal of Arid Environment.
85. Al-Eisawi, D.M. (2001). Two New Species of Iridaceae, Crocus naqabensis and Romulea petraea from Jordan. Arab Gulf Journal for Scientific Research, 19(3): 167-169.
86. العيسوي، داود محمد (2001). التداوي بالأعشاب والنباتات – نظرة علمية. المؤتمر العربي الأول للتغذية.52- 27 سبتمبر 2001. المنامة – البحرين.
87. Al-Eisawi, D.M. (2001). Status and Threats to Mangrove and Salt Marsh Ecosystems in Bahrain. 2nd International Symposium and Workshop on Arid zone Environments: Research and management options for Mangrove and Salt Marsh Ecosystems. Abu-Dhabi, UAE. 22-24. Dec. 2001.
88. Al-Eisawi, D.M. (2002). Diversity of Halophytic Flora and Vegetation of Bahrain. The Second Saudi Symposium On Halophytic Plantation, 3-6/1/1423 H, 17-20 March 2002 AD. King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh.
89. Al-Eisawi, D.M. (2002). Effect of population growth on the ecosystems and biodiversity in Bahrain. Proceedings of the: Conference of Population Growth and its future Reflections: Bahrain as a Model. 1-3 April, 2002. Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Pp. 22. (In Arabic).العيسوي، داود محمد. 2002. تأثير النمو السكاني على النظم البيئية و التنوع البيولوجي في البحرين. مؤتمر النمو السكاني وانعكاساته المستقبلية: البحرين نموذجا. 1-3 أبريل 2002م. المنامة، مملكة البحرين. 22 ص.
90. Al-Eisawi, D. M. (2002). Biodiversity Conservation in the dry land ecosystems of the Middle East. GEF/TWNSO Workshops for Africa, North Africa and Middle East Region. Promoting Best Practices for Conservation & Sustainable Biodiversity of Global Significance in Arid and Semi-Arid Zones, 20-25 April 2002.Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
91. Al-Eisawi, D. M. (2004). Water Scarcity In Relation To Food Security And Sustainable Use Of Biodiversity In Jordan. International FORUM on Food Security under Water Scarcity in the Middle East: Problems and Solutions COMO (Italy) November, 24-27 2004.
92. Al-Eisawi, D. M. (2004). Flora and Vegetation of Hawar Islands, Kingdom of Bahrain. Publisher, Arabian Gulf University. Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Pp. 293 + illustrations.
93. Al-Eisawi, D. M. (2004). Jordan Botanic Garden: An Overview. 2nd International Botanic Gardens Conference. Barcelona, Spain, 17-22 April, 2004.
94. Al-Dwiri, M. M. and Al-Eisawi D. M. H. (2004). Survey of the Plant Biodiversity along Zarqa River in relation to the quality of Water. M.Sc. Thesis, Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Jordan, Amman
95. Al-Eisawi, D. M. (2005). Jordan Botanic Garden. (MENA) International Conference on Middle East and North Africa Botanic Gardens, 18-22, March 2005. Marriott, Dead Sea, Jordan.
96. Omar, G. I. and Al-Eisawi, D. M. H. (2005). Systematic study of the Genus Allium in Jordan. Promoting Community-driven Conservation and Sustainable Use of Dryland Agrobiodiversity” Aleppo, Syria, 18-21 April 2005.
97. Omar, G. I. and Al-Eisawi, D. M. H. (2005). Systematic study of the Genus Colchicum in Jordan. Promoting Community-driven Conservation and Sustainable Use of Dryland Agrobiodiversity” Aleppo, Syria, 18-21 April 2005.
98. Al-Eisawi, D. M. H. and Farhan, A. (2005). Arab World Strategy for Plant Conservation. Fourth Meeting of the Arabian Plant Specialist Group (APSG). Abu-Dhabi, UAE. 3-4, May 2005.
99. Al-Eisawi, D. M. H. (2005). Status of Plant Conservation in Bilad As-Sham (Palestine, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon). Fourth Meeting of the Arabian Plant Specialist Group (APSG). Abu-Dhabi, UAE. 3-4, May 2005.
100. Al-Eisawi, D. M. H. (2005). A regional Plant Conservation Strategy for the Arabian Countries. Global Partnership for Plant Conservation - Conference, 23-25 October 2005, Dublin, Ireland.
101. Al- Eisawi, D. M. H.; Numaimat, K. (2006). Jordan Botanic Garden: An Overview. The First International Conference on Strategy of Botanic Gardens, Cairo, Egypt. May 10-12 2006
102. Al-Eisawi, D. M. H.; Takruri, H.; Tukan, S. (2006). Food Uses of Biodiversity in Jordan: Experience of the University of Jordan. Biodiversity as Food – Regional Workshop, AUB, Beirut 3-5 February, 2006.
103. Al-Eisawi, D. M. H. and Damhuryieh, S. (2007). Submitted to the National Conference for Environmental, Protection and Pollution, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia.
104. Al-Eisawi, D. M. H. (2007). Sustainable use of Biodiversity in the dry ecosystem in the Arab word, 3rd Global Botanic Gardens Congress, April 16-20, Wuhan, China.
105. Al-Eisawi, D. M. H. (2008). Restoration and Saving Biodiversity Desert Climate. 2nd World Scientific Congress Challenges in Botanical Research and Climate Change. 29 June-4 July 2008, Delft, The Netherlands.
106. Al-Eisawi, D. M. H. (2008). Initiation and Management of Herbaria in Jordan. First International Congress Documenting, Analysing and Managing Biodiversity in the Middle East. 20-23 October 2008 Aqaba, Jordan
107. Al-Eisawi, D. M. H. (2009). The Necessity to Set Up a Network of Botanic Gardens and to Enhance the Botanic Research, Education and Conservation Capacity in the Arab States. The First International Forum On The Qur’ānic Botanical Garden. March 2-4, 2009, Doha, Qatar.
ABSTRACTS and PAPERS in CONFRENCE
108. The first Arab Scientific Conference of Biological Sciences, Iraq‑ Baghdad‑ April 1980. Al-Eisawi, D. M. Seed Anatomy of Umbelliferae Plants in Jordan.
109. The first Arab Scientific Conference of Biological Sciences, Iraq‑ Baghdad‑ April 1980. Al-Eisawi, D. M. papers Pollen Morphology of Ranunculaceae in Jordan.
110. The Second Arab Scientific Conference of Biological Sciences in Fiz‑ Morocco‑ April 1982. Al-Eisawi, D. M. Taxonomic Status of the genus Turgenia.
111. The Third Jordanian Medical Conference in Amman, Jordan, April 1983. Al-Eisawi, D. M. & Djani, B. Aerobiology in Jordan.
112. The Second International Conference on the History & Archaeology of Jordan.‑Amman‑April 1983. Al-Eisawi, D. M. Vegetation of Jordan.
113. The Ninth American Rhizobium Conference‑ New York ‑ 1983. Hamdi, N., Mahasneh, A. & Al-Eisawi, D. Nitrogen‑Fixing Bacteria Isolated from the Nodule of Legume Plants in Jordan.
114. The State of Biology in the Arab States Baghdad. Oct.1983. Al-Eisawi, D. The state of Taxonomy in The Arab World.
115. International Conference of Science in Islamic Polity. Pakistan‑Islam Abad ‑ Nov.‑1983. Al-Eisawi. Vegetation in Jordan.
116. XII Congress of the European Academy & Allergy & Clinical Immunology. Rome‑ Sep.‑ 1983.Al-Eisawi, D. & Dajani, B. Aerobiology: Pollen Counts in Amman.
117. The Third Arab Scientific Conference of Biological Sciences in Amman‑ Nov.1984. Al-Eisawi, D. Plant Reserves in Jordan.
118. The Conference of Departments of Marine Sciences in the Arab Universities. Jordan. Aqaba. Jan. 1985. Al-Eisawi, D. & Wahba, M. Anatomy of Seagrasses from the Gulf of Aqaba.
119. The Fourth Arab Scientific Conference of Biological Sciences. In Tunis‑ May 1986. Al-Eisawi, D. Pollen Morphology of Caryophyllaceae in Jordan.
120. Third International Conference of Aerobiology. Aug. 1986‑ Basel ‑ Switzerland. Al-Eisawi, D. & Dajani, B. Pollen Analysis & a Calendar in Jordan.
121. The Second Jordanian Conference for Biological Sciences. 3‑4 May, 1990. Amman ‑ Jordan. Hamed, T., Toukan, S. & AL‑Eisawi, D. The Use of Wild Edible Plants in Jordanian Diet.
122. The Second Jordanian Conference for Biological Sciences. 3‑4 May, 1990. Amman ‑ Jordan. Alia Hatough & Dawud AL‑Eisawi (1985). The Arabian Oryx in Jordan.
123. The Fifth Jordanian Pharmaceutical Conference. 2‑4 May, 1990. Amman ‑ Jordan. Aqel, S. Al‑Khalil, F. Afifi & D.M. AL‑Eisawi. The Relaxing Effect of Ferula sinaica Extract On Smooth Muscles.
124. The Fifth Jordanian Pharmaceutical Conference. 2‑4 May, 1990. Amman ‑ Jordan. Al‑Khalil, S. Afifi, F. Mustafa, F. & AL‑Eisawi, D.M. Potential Antifungal Agents From Inula viscosa.
125. The Sixth Arab Scientific Conference of Biological Sciences & The Third Jordanian Conference of Biological Sciences. 24 - 28 October 1992. Amman - Jordan. Salim, M., AL-Eisawi, D. Taqi-Eddin, A. & Dajani, B. Pollen grain diffusate from Olive, Pine and Cyperus and their relation to allergy in Jordan.
126. Man and Mountain '94. 20-24, August 1994. Ponte di Legno (BS) Italy. Al-Eisawi, D. M. Forest and Man Impact in Jordan.
127. "Plant Genetic Resources Workshop". Amman, 2-4 August 1994. Flora of Jordan: Importance and Diversity.
128. The twenty fourth International Horticultural Congress. 21-27 August 1994. Kyoto, Japan. Qrunfleh, M.M., Arafeh, M. & Al-Eisawi, D. Propagation of Two Low-Chill Peach Cultivars By Nodal Sprouted Cuttings.
129. The forty first Annual Systematics Symposium. 30 September - 1 October 1994. Missouri Botanical Garden, U.S.A. No Submitted Abstract.
130. Jordan Genetical Resources (IPGRI). Amman, April 1994. AL-Eisawi, D. Plant genetical resources in Jordan.
131. Jordan Third Scientific Conference. Amman 25-30 August 1995. Dawud AL-Eisawi & Sawsan Oran. Biological Diversity in Jordan: Plant Biodiversity.
132. Assessment of Biodiversity and Conservation in the Arab world. Rabat, Morocco, 26-29 December 1995. AL-Eisawi. D. M. Biodiversity, Conservation and Reserves in the Arab World.
133. Jordan Fourth Scientific Conference. Amman 27 August-3 September 1996. AL-Eisawi, D. M. & Oran, S. A. (1966). Database for Plant Biodiversity in Jordan.
134. Meeting of West Asia and North Africa Plant Genatic Resources, Network, WANANET working group. Damascus, Syria 8-15 May 1996. AL-Eisawi, D. M. Genetical Resources in Jordan.
135. Experts Meeting about Biological Diversity in Arab Countries. Beirut, Lebanon, 7-10 Oct. 1996. AL-Eisawi, D. M. Biodiversity Statements in Jordan.
136. The 8th Arab Conference of Biologicl Sciences and The 4th Jordanian Conference of Biological Sciences. Amman, Jordan, 8-11 November 1997. AL-Eisawi, D. M. and Musselman, L. Studies in the genus Thesium (Santalaceae), a root parasite.
137. The 8th Arab Conference of Biologicl Sciences and The 4th Jordanian Conference of Biological Sciences. Amman, Jordan, 8-11 November 1997. Dawud AL-Eisawi, Mustafa Qrunfleh and Moh'd Hozain. Rooting ability of microcuttings of desert almond Amygdalus arabica Oliv.
138. The Fisrt Medicinal Plants Conference. 23-24, May 1998. Amman, Jordan. Al-Eisawi, D. M. Medicinal Plants in Jordan.
139. A Workshop on National Biodiversity Planning. 12-14 October, 1998, Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain. Al-Eisawi, D. M. Medicinal Plants and Biodiversity in the Arab World.
140. Second Meeting of the Management and Planning Group of the Arab Region Ecotechnie Network (AREN) & the Technical Workshop on Integrated Coastal Zone Management, 14-16 June 1999, Manama – Bahrain. University of Bahrain, Deanship of Scientific Research.
141. “The Third Conference on Desertification and Environmental Studies Beyond 2000”, 30-4 Dec. 1999. Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Al-Eisawi, D. M. (1999). “Desertification in the Arab World Causes and Solutions with a Special Emphases on Biodiversity”.
142. Dubai International Conference on Desertification. 12-16 February, 2000. Dubai, UAE. Al-Eisawi, D. M. (2000). Importance of Natural Protection in Conservation of Biodiversity.
143. Euro-Med Database Meeting. 28-29 Feb. 2000, Plant Science Laboratories, Reading University, Reading, White-knights, Berkshire UK. Al-Eisawi, D. M. (2000). Contribution of the Middle East Flora (Joradn, Palestine , Syria and Lebanon).
144. International Conference on the Conservation of Biodiversity the Arid Region. 27-29 March, 2000. State of Kuwait. Al-Eisawi, D. M. (1999). Effect of Biodiversity Conservation on Arid Ecosystem with a Special Emphasis on Bahrain.
145. Scientific Research Outlook in the Arab World and the New Millennium: Science and Technology, April, 24-26, 2000, Sharjah, UAE. Al-Eisawi, D. M. (1999). Scientific Research and the Industry of Medicinal Plants and Natural Products.
146. Arabian Plant Specialist Group (APSG). General Meeting, 1-3 May, Abu Dhabi, UAE. In Cooperation with, Environmental and Wildlife Research and Development Agency (WRWDA) and National Cmmision for Wildlife Conservation and development (NCWCD). Al-Eisawi, D. M. (2000). Jordan :Country Study.
147. Arabian Plant Specialist Group (APSG). General Meeting, 1-3 May, Abu Dhabi, UAE. In Cooperation with, Environmental and Wildlife Research and Development Agency (WRWDA) and National Cmmision for Wildlife Conservation and development (NCWCD). Al-Eisawi, D. M. (2000). Diversity and Genetical Resources in Jordan.
148. Arabian Plant Specialist Group (APSG). General Meeting, 1-3 May, Abu Dhabi, UAE. In Cooperation with, Environmental and Wildlife Research and Development Agency (WRWDA) and National Cmmision for Wildlife Conservation and development (NCWCD). Al-Eisawi, D. M. (2000). Bahrain: Country Study.
149. Arab Word Medicinal Plants Connference. Arabian Gulf University. 13-15 May, 2002, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Cnference President and Orgnizer.
150. Arabian Plant Specialist Group(ASPG) and IUCN International Conference, Sept. 2002 Kuwiat.
151. World Forum of UNESCO CHAIRS, 13-15 November 2002, UNESCO. Pris, FORUM MONDIL DES CHIRES UNESCO
