Education and Experience

Education

Aug. 2018 – Aug. 2020

Ph.D. Computer Engineering/Cybersecurity Tennessee State University (TSU), Nashville, Tennessee, USA Dissertation: “Intelligent IoT Attacks Detection via Non-Traditional ML”

Aug. 2007 – Dec. 2009

M.Sc. Computer Engineering Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), Irbid, Jordan Thesis: “Efficient Algorithms for ECC-Crypto Using New Coordinate Systems”

Aug. 2000 – Feb. 2005

B.Sc.Computer Engineering Mu’tah University, Karak, Jordan Senior Project:

“Distributed Digital Image Processing via Java and VB.Net”

Work Experience

Oct. 2023 – Present

Chair, Department of Cybersecurity, Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), Irbid, Jordan.

Sep. 2021 – Sep. 2023

Assistant Professor, Department of Cybersecurity, Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT), Amman, Jordan. Feb.

2021 – Aug. 2021

ssistant Professor, Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, University of Petra, Amman, Jordan.

Sep. 2020 – Jan. 2021

Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Tennessee State University (TSU), USA.

Aug. 2018 – Aug. 2020

Graduate Assistant (TA & RA), Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Tennessee State University (TSU), USA.

Mar. 2011 – Aug. 2018

Lecturer and Researcher, Department of Electrical Engineering, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.

Jan. 2010 – Jan. 2012

Research Consultant (Remote Work), Department of Information Systems Research, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia.

Feb. 2009 – Feb. 2010

Graduate Assistant, Department of Computer Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), Irbid, Jordan.

Sep. 2008 – Sep. 2009

Lecturer and Lab Supervisor, Department of Information Technology, Granada College for Technology, Amman, Jordan.

Sep. 2007 – Sep. 2008

Instructor, Department of Management Information Systems, Jordan College for Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.

Aug. 2005 – Aug. 2007

Technical Trainer, Department of Computer Technology, Technical College of Hafer Al-Batin, Saudi Arabia.

Teaching Experience

1. Cybersecurity Core

Graduation Project (BSc)
Graduation Project (MSc).
Thesis Supervision (MSc).
Field Training.

2. Offensive & Defensive Techniques

Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering;.
Secure Assembly Coding;.
Digital Forensics (Lab);.
Network Defense (Lab).

3. Data & Artificial Intelligence

Data Science Fundamentals.
Big Data Systems.
Artificial Intelligence System.
Numerical Methods for Engineers.

4. Computing & Systems

Computer Networks (with Lab).
Database Systems (with Lab).
Computer Organization & Architecture.
Microprocessor Systems (with Lab).
Digital Arithmetic with FPGA Design (Lab).
Engineering Computing & Skills (MATLAB).

5. IT & Interdisciplinary Engineering

Introduction to Information Technology.
IT for Biomedical Engineering.
Introduction to Engineering.
Engineering Economics.
General Physics I (with Lab).

6. Capstone & Supervision

Graduation Project (BSc).
Graduation Project (MSc).
Thesis Supervision (MSc).
Field Training.

7. Hardware & Embedded Systems

Digital Logic Design (with Lab).
FPGA Design (with Lab).
Microcontrollers (Lab).
Mechatronics & Controls (Lab).

Professional Fellowships and Memberships

2018

Member, International Council of Systems Engineering (INCOSE), USA.

2017

Member, International Computer Science and Engineering Society (ICSES).

2017

Member, International Association of Engineers (IAENG).

2014

Member, International Institute for Engineers (IIE).

2013

Member, Society of Digital Info. & Wireless Communications (SDIWC).

2009

Member, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (WASET).

2005

Member, Jordanian Engineers Association (JEA).

Professional Development

Technical Training Courses (Attended)

CCNA -Certified.
ICDL -Certified.
Java Programming.
Managing MS Windows Server.
Computer Maintenance (HW/SW).
Webpage Design (MS FrontPage).
Internet Security.
NI LabVIEW Hands-On.
Arduino Microcontrollers.
Web App Dev.
Principles of C#.Net.

Technical Workshops (Delivered)

CCNA Course.
CompTIA A+.
Cryptography & Info. Security.
Cybersecurity Orientation.
Standards to Engineer Cybersecurity Design.
Cybersecurity Fundamentals & Data Protection Strategies.
Linking Digital Risk & Biorisk Assessment for Biological Facilities.
Pneumatic Systems & Applications.
Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
Webpage Design with FrontPage 2003.
Professional Scientific Writing Using LATEX.
Advanced Microsoft Excel & Word for Research.
Graphics & Video Processing.
Design by Arduino.

Academic Workshops (Attended)

Courses–Quality Control.
Application of AI in Education.
Big Data Analytics & AI Impacts.
Privacy & Security Principles in Wireless Mobile Devices.
Wireless Communication & Mobile Networks.
Scientific Research Strategies; Innovative Teaching Frameworks.
Quality Planning & Academic Management.
Digital Libraries in Scientific Research.
Course Report Design & Learning Outcomes Mapping.
Class Management & Exam Design.
Higher Education Learning Outcomes Assessment.
Research Dev. & Management.