Dr. Walid KHALILIA is an Associate Professor in Forensic Biology at the Department of Forensic Science at Al Istiqlal University, and has been awarded the Scientific Research Award for the year 2022, from the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Studies and Scientific Research for his scientific research in the field of the COVID-19 epidemic. Moreover, he awards a visiting research fellowship from the Palestinian Quebec Science Bridge (PQSB), in project entitled “Interpretation of Forensic Biological Evidences: Towards a New Model in Palestine”, in Canada.  He is a supervisor in many scientific research projects such as “Virtual Reality as an Innovative and Immersive Learning Tools for HEIs in Palestine” and “Boosting Innovation in Education and Research of Precision Agriculture in Palestine”. Dr. Khalilia has published more than 30 articles in various journals. He served in different positions at Al Istiqlal University: Vice president for academic affairs, Dean of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Chairperson of Al Istiqlal University Research Journal Council. In addition, he was the Founder and Chairman of Forensic Science Department. He is an active member in many scientific societies. He is a premier member of Arab Society for Forensic Science and Forensic Medicine, founding member of Palestinian Society of Biological Sciences. He is an active researcher who works in the fields of Forensic Science, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology and Environmental Radiobiology.