Teaching: Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Programming, Artificial intelligence, Realtime systems
Profession: Head of department and dean, e-Infrastructure development, and International cooperation.
Summary of Experience
Rich academic experience that spans over 20 years, with:
Key leading positions
Dean, Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, German Jordanian University [2015 – 2017]
Dean, School of Computer Engineering and Information Technology, German Jordanian University [2011 – 2013]
Dean, School of Informatics and Computing, German Jordanian University [2006 – 2009]
Director, Center of Information Systems and Technology, German Jordanian University [2005 – 2006]
Managing Director, Entrepreneurship Center of Excellence, Yarmouk University [2004 – 2005]
Chair, Computer Engineering Department, Yarmouk University [2001 – 2004]
Key Advisory Roles
Advisor, President of German Jordanian University [2014 – 2018]
Advisor, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research [2015 – 2016]
Advisor, President of Al Hussein Technical University [2016 – 2018]
Senior advisor, Arab States Research and Education Network GmbH [2011 – Now]
Academic Research
Modeling electricity industry systems, including the elements of generation, transmission, and distribution.
Characterizing electricity elements as complex adaptive systems operating in real-time.
Creating intelligent software agents that interact and coordinate autonomously.
Extending software architectures to accommodate Smart Grid market structures.
Assessing workforce requirements for curricula development and innovative partnerships.
Supporting the development of e-Infrastructures and interoperability platforms.
Funded Projects
EC – Tempus and Erasmus +:
Quality and industry relevant ICT curricula development (2007 – 2009)
Open source software communities and rejuvenation of technical education (2013 – 2018)
Master curricula on Intelligent traffic safety and transportation (2015 – 2018)
EC – European Neighborhood Program and EC – FP7 and Horizon 2020:
Ongoing e-Infrastructure development in the context of EUMEDCONNECT and AFRICACONNECT (2010 – now) to advance and operate high speed dedicated network for research and education
Interoperability platforms towards progressing the development of seamless access, including eduroam, eduGain, and science gateways: CHAIN (2011 – 2013), CHAIN-REDS (2013 – 2016), and MAGIC (2015 – 2018).
EC – ERANETMED:
Design and development of smart micro-grid with pilots in Jordan and Malta: 3DMicroGrid (2017 – 2021)
Teaching and Learning
German applied model of teaching that integrates hands-on practices with theory.
Student-centric pedagogy and approaches that embed technology and MOOC resources.
Case study and project approach inherited in the day-to-day industrial and practical experiences.
Quality assurance guidelines relevant to intended competencies, skills, and learning outcomes.
Variety of courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels: Controls, Robotics, Programming, Analysis and Design, Networks, Operating Systems, Embedded and Real-time Systems, and Artificial Intelligence.
Development
Curricula relevant to market needs and follow accreditation standards and trends in partner institutions.
Leading committee for annual evaluation of a university-wide operation effectiveness and feasibility
Leading committee for a university-wide administrative development
Restructuring graduate study programs and research funding schemes and incentives
Possible joint/ dual Ph.D. program with German partner universities as a new development trend towards a strengthened approach in the German dimension of research and innovation.
Community Outreach
Innovation space with Jordan Engineering Association to support neighborhood communities
Open learning resources in cooperation with the Edraak and Queen Rania Foundation
Employment and Advisory Roles 2018 - Lecturer of Computer Engineering, Santa Clara University, CA, USA 2010 – 2021 Senior Advisor, Arab States Research and Education Network, GmbH 2014 – 2018 Full Professor of Computer Engineering, German Jordanian University, Jordan 2014 - 2018 Advisor to the president, German Jordanian University 2015 – 2017 Dean of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, German Jordanian University, Jordan 2015 – 2016 Advisor on International Cooperation, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research 2011 – 2014Associate Professor, German Jordanian University, Jordan 2011 – 2013 Acting Dean, School of Computer Engineering and IT, German Jordanian University 2009 - 2011 Associate Professor, Yarmouk University, Jordan 2006 – 2009 Acting Dean, School of Informatics and Computing, German Jordanian University, Jordan 2005 – 2006 Acting director, Center of Information Systems/ Technology, German Jordanian University 2005 – 2006 Senior Member of Technical Staff, Computer and Communication Systems LLC., Jordan 2004 – 2005 Managing Director, Entrepreneurship Center of Excellence – Yarmouk University, Jordan 2004 – 2005 Project Leader/ Senior Developer – eGovernment project, Ministry of ICT, Jordan 2002 – 2011 Associate Professor, Yarmouk University, Jordan (on-leave 2005-2009) 2001 – 2004 Chair, Department of Computer Engineering – Yarmouk University, Jordan 1998 – 2002 Assistant Professor, Yarmouk University, Jordan 1997 – 1998 Teaching/ Research Assistant, University of Colorado at Boulder, USA 1991 – 1994 Electrical Engineer, Department of Computer Engineering, Yarmouk University, Jordan 1988 – 1990 Electrical Engineer, Military Service, Royal Jordanian Airlines, Jordan 1987 – 1988 Teaching Assistant, Boğaziçi University, Turkey