Wissam Nuwayhid

PhD in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Michigan, with a multidisciplinary focus on history, culture, politics, and language. Possesses a unique bicultural perspective shaped by upbringing in the Middle East and residence in the United States, enabling effective navigation of diverse contexts with depth and clarity. This background fosters a strong connection to the American ethos while offering valuable insights into Middle Eastern dynamics. Committed to leveraging expertise to contribute meaningfully in academic or professional settings.

• Lebanese Red Cross Club (active member) Public School Development Awareness, Children's festival, Support Marathon runners, Reading for the Blind
• Children of Adam Club (Treasurer) Organized field days for children from diverse sectarian and cultural backgrounds
• Insight Club (active member) Orphan's Support Project, Lectures – inter-faith, moral, intellectual,
• Interfaith Dialogue Club (active member) Cross-faith dialogues, Debates between all religious groups American Community School, Beirut, Lebanon
• Track-and-Field team (2004 – 2007) local competitions
• Cross-Country team (2004 – 2007) local competitions
• 200 + hours community service cleanups, teaching at sister schools, helping out refugees

April-May 2016 Certificate of Achievement The Islamic Manuscript Association

• 2019 Shii Studies Review, Brill Article Name: “Al-Fayḍ al-Kashānī at the Crossroads: Mystical Philosophy and Divine Revelation in ‘Ayn al-Yaqīn.”
• April 2018 MIISSC Graduate Student Symposium. McGill University “Cosmology in the Quran.”
• March 2018 Majalis in Islamic Studies. American University of Beirut “The Qur’anic Image of Man in the World.
• September 2025 Lecture on Sufi Jurisprudence: Prostration in the Teachings of Muḥyī al-Dīn Ibn ʿArabī. Ibn ʿArabī Society.
• September 2025 Authored an invited scholarly review of The Divine Names (ʿAfīf al-Dīn al-Tilimsānī; ed. Yousef Casewit) for publication in the American Journal of Islamic Studies.
• November 2025 Manuscript Reviewer, The Journal of Religion: Reviewed the article “Everything I See, I See God within It: On a Sufi Saying and Its Diverse Interpretations.” Decision of Accept (Minor Revision) issued on 11/06/2025.

• St Jude’s Children Cancer Center, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Volunteer animator, 2014-10, 2015-08, Volunteer animator, St Jude’s Children Cancer Center, American University of Beirut Medical Center
• Ana Aqra’ (I read) Association, 2014-12, 2015-08, Humanitarian relief and social development for Syrian refugee children, Ana Aqra’ (I read) Association

• Unique Outlook
• Committed
• Hardworking
• Diligent
• Perseverant
• Honest
• Patient
• Willing to learn from mistakes.