Ahmed Al-Hmouz
Chicago,IL
Summary
Computer Science Lecturer with 9 years of documented experience teaching software development, engineering and hardware and software systems. Willing to teach classroom, hybrid or online formats developing innovative methods of instruction, curricular development and academic advisement. Demonstrated commitment to educating next generation of computer scientists.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Middle East Univeristy
09.2019 - 10.2023
- Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Made contributions in curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies.
- Advised student groups, assisting learners in educational programs both on and off campus.
Dean of Information Technology
Middle East University
09.2020 - 09.2023
Dean of Information Technology at Middle East University, the faculty offers four interdisciplinary bachelor programs (Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, and Cybersecurity). Supervise Academics workload, budget, marketing, programs accreditation, vision and mission.
Head of Quality Assurance Committee (ABET)
Middle East University
09.2019 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
- Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities.
- Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
Head of Computer Science Department
Middle East University
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Delivered engaging curriculum through diverse methods of classroom instruction, computer lab activities and online learning systems.
- Attended faculty meetings and professional development opportunities to stay abreast of current teaching strategies and content knowledge related to computer science.
- Met with students outside of class to answer questions, explain difficult concepts and address individual concerns.
- Composed course syllabus to clearly outline curriculum, expectations and deadlines at beginning of computer science courses.
- Developed accurate course description and select high-quality learning materials to maintain consistency across different course sections.
Head of Computer Information Systems
Middle East Univeristy
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Delivered engaging curriculum through diverse methods of classroom instruction, computer lab activities and online learning systems.
- Attended faculty meetings and professional development opportunities to stay abreast of current teaching strategies and content knowledge related to information systems.
- Met with students outside of class to answer questions, explain difficult concepts and address individual concerns.
- Composed course syllabus to clearly outline curriculum, expectations and deadlines at beginning of information systems courses.
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Middle East University
09.2013 - 09.2018
- Used lectures, demonstrations and discussions to instruct students individually and in small groups.
- Communicated with students to discuss progress and need for tutoring and extra assistance.
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
Education
Ph.D. - Computer Science
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW, Australia07.2012
Master of Science - Information Systems - Course Work
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW, Australia07.2006
Master of Science - Internet Technology - Course Work
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW, Australia07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
The University of Mutah
Karak, Jordan06.2002
Skills
- Reviewing Curriculum
- Student Engagement
- Course Development
- Recruit Students
- Academic Reporting
- Technology Integration
- Program Coding
- Web Application Development
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Subjects Taught
Compiler, Object Oriented using C++, Visual Programming, Operating Systems, Python Programming, Communication Skills, Design & Analysis of Algorithms, Building Web Applications, Computer Ethics, DBMS, Computer Architecture, Computer Organization.
Research Interests
Adaptive Mobile Learning, NLP, Data & Text Mining, Group decision Making, Arabic Text Processing.
Publications
- Ahmed BaniMustafa, Rozan AbdelHalim, Olla Bulkrock, Ahmad Al-Hmouz. "Deep Learning for Assessing Severity of Cracks in Concrete Structures", International Journal of Computers, Communications & Control. 2023.
- Rami Al‐Hmouz, Witold Pedrycz, Ahmed Chiheb Ammari, Ahmed Al‐Hmouz, "A data variability index: Quantifying complexity of models and analyzing adversarial data". International Journal of Intelligent Systems, Wiley, 2022.
- Rami Al-Hmouz, Witold Pedrycz, Medhat Awadallah, Ahmed Al-Hmouz, "Fuzzy relational representation, modeling and interpretation of temporal data". Knowledge-Based Systems, Elsevier, 2022.
- Mohammad Farhan Khan, Farnaz Haider, Ahmed Al-Hmouz, Mohammad Mursaleen, "Development of an Intelligent Decision Support System for Attaining Sustainable Growth within a Life Insurance Company". Mathematics, Multidisciplinar y Digital Publishing Institute, 2021.
- Ahmad Al-Hmouz, Jaafar Alghazo, Ghazanfar Latif, Rami Al-Hmouz, "Enhanced Numeral Recognition for Handwritten Multi-Language Numerals Using Fuzzy Set-Based Decision Mechanism". International Journal of Machine Learning and Computing, 2020.
- A Alzu’bi, A Abuarqoub, A Al-Hmouz, "Aggregated Deep Convolutional Neural Networks for MultiView 3D Object Retrieval". 11th International Congress on Ultra Modern Telecommunications and Control Systems and Workshops (ICUMT), 2019.
- M. J. Del Moral, J. M. Tapia Garcia, F. Chiclana, A. Al-Hmouz, E. Herrera-Viedma, "An analysis of consensus approaches based on different concepts of coincidence". Journal of Intelligent and Fuzzy Systems, 2018.
- Al-Hmouz, A., Al-Hmouz, R., Alghazo, J., Daqrouq, K, "Feature Reduction Method for Speaker Identification Systems Using Particle Swarm Optimization", International Journal of Engineering and Technology (IJET), 2017.
- Jaafar M. Alghazo, Ghazanfar Latif, Ammar Elhassan, Loay Alzubaidi, Ahmad Al-Hmouz, Rami AlHmouz, "AN ONLINE NUMERAL RECOGNITION SYSTEM USING IMPROVED STRUCTURAL FEATURES – A UNIFIED METHOD FOR HANDWRITTEN ARABIC AND PERSIAN NUMERALS", Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering (JTEC), 2017.
- R Al-Hmouz, W Pedrycz, K Daqrouq, A Morfeq, A Al-Hmouz, "Quantifying dynamic time warping distance using probabilistic model in verification of dynamic signatures", Soft Computing, 2017.
- M Takruri, R Al-Hmouz, A Al-Hmouz, M Momani, "Fuzzy c means based hybrid classifiers for offline recognition of handwritten indian (Arabic) numerals", International Journal of Applied Engi- neering Research, 2015.
- M Takruri, R Al-Hmouz, A Al-Hmouz, "A three-level classifier: fuzzy C means, support vector ma- chine and unique pixels for Arabic handwritten digits", Computer Applications Research (WSCAR), 2014 World Symposium on, 2014.
- A Al-Hmouz, J Shen, R Al-Hmouz, J Yan, "Modeling and simulation of an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) for mobile learning", IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 2012.
- A Al-Hmouz, J Shen, J Yan, R Al-Hmouz, "Modeling mobile learning system using ANFIS", Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT), 2011.
- A Al-Hmouz, J Shen, J Yan, R Al-Hmouz, "Enhanced learner model for adaptive mobile learning", Proceedings of the 12th international conference on information integration and web-based applications services, 2010.
- A Al-Hmouz, A Freeman, "Learning on location: An adaptive mobile learning content framework", Technology and Society (ISTAS), 2010 IEEE International Symposium on, 2010.
- A Al-Hmouz, J Shen, J Yan, "A machine learning based framework for adaptive mobile learning". International Conference on Web-Based Learning, 2009.
Timeline
Dean of Information Technology
Middle East University
09.2020 - 09.2023
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Middle East Univeristy
09.2019 - 10.2023
Head of Quality Assurance Committee (ABET)
Middle East University
09.2019 - 09.2023
Head of Computer Science Department
Middle East University
09.2019 - 09.2020
Head of Computer Information Systems
Middle East Univeristy
09.2017 - 09.2019
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Middle East University
09.2013 - 09.2018
Ph.D. - Computer Science
University of Wollongong
Master of Science - Information Systems - Course Work
University of Wollongong
Master of Science - Internet Technology - Course Work
University of Wollongong
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
The University of Mutah
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