Date of Birth

December 1, 1957.

Nationality

Jordanian

Marital Status

Married

Number of Children

Four

Address

Secretary General Office
Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research
P. O. Box  138 Jubeha 11941
Amman, Jordan

Education

          a. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering (Transportation), Purdue University, USA, May 1988.

          b. Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Transportation), Yarmouk University, Jordan, May 1984.

          c. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (General), Tishreen University, Syria, June 1980

Titles of Theses

Ph.D.   :  An Evaluation of Effects of Routine Maintenance on Highway Pavement Surface Condition.

Master : The Effect of Changes in Vehicle Loading Limits - The Case of Jordan

Academic Experience

a- Professor of Civil Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid- Jordan, Dec. 2001.

b- Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid - Jordan, Dec. 1993– Dec. 2001.

c- Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al- Ain, U.A.E, Sept. 1995 - Aug. 1997.

d- Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid - Jordan, Sept. 1988 - Dec. 1993.

e- Full time Lecturer, Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), Irbid- Jordan, Aug. - Sept. 1988.

f- Post Doctoral Research Associate, Purdue University, USA, May - Aug. 1988.

g- Part-time Lecturer, Howara Community College, Irbid- Jordan, 1981 - 1983.

h- Part-time Lecturer, Ibin Khaldoon Community College, Irbid-Jordan, 1982 -1983.

Teaching Assistant, Yormouk University, Irbid-Jordan, Oct. 1980 - Aug. 1985

Administrative Experience

1- Secretary General of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific research, June 2007 - present. 

 2- Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Jordan Univ.of Science & Technology, Sept.2005-June 2007

3- Dean of Scientific Research, Jordan Univ. of Science & Technology, Irbid-Jordan, Sept. 2004- Sept.2005.

4-  Director of The Consultative Center for Science and Technology (CCST), Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid- Jordan, Sept. 2000-Aug. 2004.

5-  Head and Acting Head, Roads Planning Section, Dubai Municipality, Dubai, U. A. E., Aug.    1997- Sept.1999.

6- Head, Department of Civil Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid- Jordan, Sept. 1993 - Aug. 1995

Research Interest

         a- Highway Maintenance Management System

         b- Evaluation of Pavement Condition and Performance

         c- Pavement Design

         d- Traffic Accident Analysis

         e- Cost Effectiveness of Transportation Engineering Projects

         f- Axial Load Distribution and Analysis

         g- Impact of Traffic and Transportation Projects on Environment

         h- Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Engineering Education

Members in Scientific and Professional Societies

1.  American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), USA

2.  Association of Jordanian Engineers.

3.  Jordan Society for the Prevention of Road Accidents.

4. Jordan Roads Society.

5.  Jordan Society for the Control of Environmental Pollution.

6. Arab Organization for Administrative Development.

7. Jordanian commission for Supporting National Industry

Reviewer

1. Transportation Engineering Journal, American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE), USA

2. Journal of Scientific Studies, Jordan University, Jordan.

3. Journal of Research and Studies, Mu''tah University, Jordan.

4. Journal of Engineering and Technology, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman.

5. Al- Najah University Research Journal, Palestine.

6.  Engineering Research Journal, United Arab Emirates University, U.A.E.

7. Third Jordanian Civil Engineering Conference, Jordan Engineers Association.

8. Reviewer of Several Academic Promotions.

9. Jordan International Conference on Sustainable Development of Transportation Systems, Amman-Jordan, April 2004

Arab Engineering Education and Training Conference, Arab Engineers Union, Amman-Jordan, May 2007

Awards and Scholarships

1.  Appreciation award “Honoring the creative people who win Arabic and global prizes“. Ministry of culture. Amman-Jordan,2001.

2.  Dubai Excellence Award, for Consultative and Specialized Jobs, Dubai Program for Excellence Performance, Dubai – U.A.E, April 1999.

3. Ph.D Scholarship, Yarmouk University, Irbid – Jordan, August 1985.

Minister of Education Award, One of the Best Students in the High schools, Hartha Secondary school, Irbid – Jordan, Academic year 1972 / 1973