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Dr. Ala Hamarsheh Profile

Faculty Member

Academic Rank: 
Associate Professor
Specialization: 
Computer Networking/Protocol Engineering

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Education: 
University/College NameDegree ReceivedSpecialization
Birzeit University / Faculty of Science
BA
Computer Science
The University of Jordan / Faculty of Graduate Studies
MA
Computer Science
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) / Electronics and Informatics (ETRO)
Phd
Engineering Sciences (Protocol Engineering)
Academic Experience: 
FromToPresentPositionInstitutionDescription
01/09/2003
* Mentored students to achieve their academic goals. * Drafted examination papers and evaluated student’s assignments and classwork. * Maintained records of student’s progress. * Informed students regarding attendance and academic policies. * Planned class schedules and maintained daily lesson plans. * Assisted in curriculum revision and academic planning activities. * Addressed teaching and research issues. * Participated in university events and educational committee.
Arab American University
Administrative Experience: 
FromToPresentPositionInstitutionDescription
01/09/2006
31/08/2007
Coordinator of the Management Information Systems department
Arab American University
01/09/2004
31/08/2005
Coordinator of the Management Information Systems department
Arab American University
01/09/2012
31/08/2013
Assistant of VP for academic affairs
Arab American University
01/09/2013
31/08/2014
President’s assistant for IT affairs
Arab American University
01/09/2015
31/08/2016
Assistant of VP for academic affairs
Arab American University
01/09/2016
01/08/2017
Acting VP for academic affairs
Arab American University
Courses Taught: 
Course TitleLevel
C++ Programming
Advanced C++ Programming
Visual Programming
Computer Systems
Introduction to Database Systems
Understanding and Using the Internet
Undergraduate
Introduction to Computers
Undergraduate
Computer Networks
Undergraduate
Advanced Computer Networks
Undergraduate
Software Engineering
Undergraduate
Principles of Object Oriented Programming
Undergraduate
Advanced Object Oriented Programming
Graduate
Networks Programming
Undergraduate
Web Programming using ASP.NET/C#
Undergraduate
Biography: 
Ala Hamarsheh is an associate professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology of the Arab American University of Jenin. Dr Hamarsheh has obtained a PhD in engineering sciences from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)/Brussels-Belgium in 2012. He graduated in computer science at the Faculty of Science, Birzeit University, Palestine, in 2000. He obtained an MSc degree in computer science at the Kind Abdullah II School for IT, The University of Jordan, Jordan, in 2003. Dr Hamarsheh has published numerous papers in international refereed journals and conferences.
Skills: 
 Wide experience in teaching assigned subjects in University
 Exceptional knowledge of student assessment practices
 Proficient with research programs
 Ability to develop course curriculum
 Ability to mentor bachelor and masters level students
Awards: 
Academic Staff scholarship for one month to write a PhD proposal at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels/Belgium. The scholarship is sponsored by Erasmus Mundus University II from Feb 18, 2008 until March 19, 2008.
full scholarship for 32 months to pursue my PhD at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels/Belgium. The scholarship is sponsored by Erasmus Mundus University II.
1st place in Eng. Zuhair Hajjawi's award for scientific research
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