Dr. Tareq Yousef Melhem
Dr. Tareq Yousef Melhem
Bio
Academic Background
Research Interests
Selected Publications
Bio
Dr. Tareq Melhem has been an Associate Professor of Special Education at the Arabian Gulf University in Bahrain since September 2025. Previously, he served at King Faisal University (2015–2025) as an Associate Professor, holding positions such as Department Coordinator, Council Rapporteur, and College Representative for Community Partnership.
During his tenure, Dr. Melhem contributed significantly to special education and faculty development through specialized training, graduate supervision, and prolific publishing in peer-reviewed journals. He received multiple Excellence Awards from King Faisal University, including Departmental Performance (2019), College Committees (2019), and Educational Research (2018).
His research focuses on learning disabilities, twice-exceptionality, giftedness, ADHD, behavioral and emotional disorders, and inclusive education. Dr. Melhem continues to promote inclusive educational practices across the Gulf region.
Academic Background
• Ph.D. in Special Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2014, Penang, Malaysia
• M.A./M.Sc in Special Education, University of Jordan, 2007, Amman, Jordan
• B.A./B.Sc in Education, University of Iraq, 2000, Baghdad, Iraq
Research Interests
• Learning Disabilities and Twice Exceptionality
• Giftedness, Creativity, and ADHD
• Behavioral and Emotional Disorders
• Inclusive Education and Teacher Training
• Educational Program Design in Special Education
• Creativity and Inventive Thinking among Gifted Students
• Application of Artificial Intelligence in Special Education
Selected Publications
- Melhem, T. & Al-Rasheed, W. (2024). Teachers’ Perception towards Implementation of Principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Teaching Students with Learning Difficulties. Educational Administration: Theory and Practice.
- Melhem, T. & Alqarni, A. (2023). Educational Services Provided for Students with Learning Difficulties in the Eastern Region: An Evaluation Study. Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology, 21(1.1), 235–266.
- Khalil, N. & Melhem, T. (2022). Behavioral Indicators Predictive of Giftedness among Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Special Education and Rehabilitation, 14(49.1), 131–166
- Al Lily, A. E., Melhem, T. Y., & El Koshiry, A. M. (2021). Crowd-Reflecting: A Counterproductive Experience of Arab Adult Learning via Technology. Studies in Continuing Education, 43(1), 86–103.
- Melhem, T. (2020). Efficacy of Teachers’ In-Service Training for Increasing Their Knowledge of ADHD in the Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 19(12), 295–312.
- Melhem, T. (2020). The Development of Inventive Thinking Scale for Gifted Children at King Abdullah II Schools for Excellence. An-Najah National University Journal, 34(12), 2241–2266.