Samar Kassis is a professional who holds multiple roles as a researcher, coordinator, lecturer, and library supervisor at Birzeit University's Institute of Women Studies. Kassis earned her bachelor's degree in English Literature from Birzeit University in 2001 and subsequently completed a diploma in project management from EMIDEAST in Ramallah, Palestine. She furthered her academic journey by achieving a master's degree in Gender and Development from Birzeit University in 2014.

Throughout her career, Kassis has been actively involved in a wide range of research projects. Her research portfolio encompasses various themes, including the traumatic experiences of Palestinian youth, child abuse and violence in Palestine, the realities faced by political prisoners and ex-political prisoners, along with their families in Palestine, and an exploration of gender representation within visual culture in the context of settler colonialism in Palestine.

Currently, her primary focus is centered on the examination of Palestinian female ex-political prisoners who were released after the Oslo Accords. She is particularly interested in understanding their relationship with the concept of resistance. Kassis's dedication to diverse research areas and her multifaceted role at Birzeit University demonstrate her commitment to advancing knowledge and understanding in the field of gender and development.