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MOHAMMED HASAN MAHAFZAH

(Professor of Computer Science, Ph.D.)

Philadelphia University

Amman – Jordan

P.O. Box (5754), 11953, Amman / Jordan

Mobile Number: 00962(0)795717516

E-mail: ****************@*****.***

BACKGROUND

Professor Mohammed Mahafzah is a seasoned researcher and academic professional. Following his graduation from a top university in the United States, he commenced his career in education in 1993 and moved up in the ranks to attain full professorship at Philadelphia University in Jordan in 2013. In addition to his teaching credentials in the USA and Jordan, Professor Mahafzah was nominated by His Majesty King Abdullah II and consequently served as a member of Supreme Accreditation Council at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, as well as a member of the Board or Trustees of Al-Balqa Applied University.

Professor Mahafzah has also chaired the Computer Science Department at Mu'tah University, served as the Dean of Computing for Graduate Studies at Amman Arab University, the Dean of Information Technology Faculty at Philadelphia University and the Dean of Distance Learning at Philadelphia University, Jordan. Also, He attended numerous conferences in the areas of Computer Science and Distance Learning; as well as other related computer science disciplines.

Professor Mahafzah enjoys impeccable reputation in the education community for his astuteness, practical and innovative approach to education and research, and ability to handle multiple tasks while setting priorities. Professor Mahafzah is a Jordanian citizen, was born in 1961, married with 2 children. EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) – in Computer Science George Washington University, Washington DC, USA.

1993

Masters of Science (M.Sc.) – in Computer Science

George Washington University, Washington DC, USA.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) "with Honor", (80.6 %), in Computer Science The Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.

High School Certificate (Tawjehi), (85.3%), Scientific Stream 1990

1984

1980

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HONORS & AWARDS

Top student of Computer Science Department, The Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan, 1984. Academic award from his Majesty, the late King, Jordan. Teaching assistant awarded by The Yarmouk University, Computer Science Department, January 1983 – June 1984.

Superior Performance, PhD's Qualifying Examination in Computer Science. The George Washington University, Washington DC, USA, 1990.

Graduate teaching assistant scholarship awarded by The George Washington University (GWU), Computer Science Department, September 1987 – August 1991. A full graduate fellowship awarded by Mutah University, Computer Science Department, August 1987 – June 1992.

STATEMENT OF RESEARCH PHILOSOPHY

I am a strong advocate of multi-disciplinary research. My research interests are: Routing with use of Masks, fault-tolerant routing in Hypercube, VSMs with K-nearest Neighbour to categorize Arabic Text Data, Algorithm for finding Maximum Independent Set in a Graph, and An Efficient Graph-Coloring Algorithms for Processor Allocation. Moreover, I have been involved in many research areas including genetic algorithms, big data, and data mining. My research work have been published in well-known international refereed indexed specialized journals; such as The Computer Journal, Computer Science Series, European Journal of Scientific Research, IEEE, Journal of Information, Journal of Applied Sciences, Journal of Computer Science, and ACM Journal, where these journals are published by well-known publishers, such as Springer, Elsevier, and IEEE Computer Society. All these journals are indexed by ISI Web of Knowledge, SCOPUS. STATEMENT OF TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

My desire to engage challenges, and inspire growth of knowledge in my students. Over the past twenty nine years, I taught and worked with many undergraduate and graduate students as teacher, senior project supervisor, and research supervisor. I enjoy transferring knowledge and skills to my students through technology to achieve the course intended learning outcomes. It is my goal to share with students' excitement, as well as the dedication and hard work that comes along with using research tools to ask and answer questions, building scenarios and activities. In the senior-level and graduate courses, I emphasize teamwork, and hands-on skills through group projects, software documentation, technical and progress reports, term papers, and presentations. Additionally, I taught several undergraduate and graduate courses, where I am able to teach Data Structures, Computer Algorithms, Discrete Mathematics, Computational Data Science, Parallel and Distributed Computing, Parallel Processing, Parallel Architectures, Data Logic Design, Computer Organization, Big Data, Data Analytics, Data Science, Operating Systems, Distributed Systems, and other undergraduate and graduate related courses. 3 6

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

2013 – Present Professor of Computer Science

Faculty of Information Technology, Philadelphia University, Jordan. Taught courses: Theory of Algorithms, Computer Organization, Data Logic Design, Operating Systems, Parallel Processing, Statistical Computing, and Graduation Project. 2006 – 2013 Associate Professor of Computer Science Faculty of Information Technology, Philadelphia University, Jordan. Taught courses: Data Structures, Discrete Mathematics, C++, Theory of Algorithms, Computer Organization, Data Logic Design, and Graduation Project as undergraduate courses. 2003 – 2004 Associate Professor of Computer Science (Sabbatical Year) Graduate College of Computing Studies, Amman Arab University. Taught courses: Parallel Algorithms, Advanced topics in Data Structures. Advanced topics in Operating Systems, and Computation Theory as M.S graduate courses. 2002 – 2006 Associate Professor of Computer Science Computer Science Department / Mu`tah University, Karak, Jordan. Taught courses: C++ Programming, Computer Algorithms, Data Structures, Logic Design, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, and Graduation Project I & II as undergraduate course. 1994 – 2002 Assistant Professor of Computer Science Computer Science Department / Mu`tah University, Karak, Jordan. Taught courses: Basic Programming Language, C++ Programming, Computer Algorithms, Data Structures, Data Logic Design, and Computer Architecture. 1993 – 1994 Assistant Professor of Computer Science (Full time) Computer Science Department / The George Washington University, Washington DC, USA. Taught courses: Computer Networks, Data Logic Design, and Computer Architecture. 1993 – 1994 Adjunct Faculty Assistant Professor of Computer Science Computer Science Department / The University of the District of Columbia, Washington DC, USA. Taught courses: Data Structures, and Computer Algorithms. 4 6

ADMINISTRATION & POSITIONS HELD

2010 – 2018 International expert in e-learning/ UNESCO Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan.

2009 – 2018 Dean of Distance Learning,

Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan.

2010 – 2014 Member of trustee's council at Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan Nominated by His Majesty King Abdullah II, the King of Jordan. 2007 – 2009 Dean of Faculty of Information Technology Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan.

2006 – 2008 Member of Scientific Research and Graduate Studies Council Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan.

2005 – 2009 Member of Supreme Accreditation Council/ Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific research Amman, Jordan Nominated by His Majesty King Abdullah II, the King of Jordan. 2003 – 2004 Dean of Graduate College of Computing Studies (Sabbatical Year) Amman Arab University for Graduate Studies, Amman, Jordan. 1999 – 2000 Head of Computer Science Department

Mu`tah University, Karak, Jordan.

CONFERENCES & WORKSHOP ACTIVTIES

1. Local Coordinator

The Italian–Jordanian Cooperation Workshop held at Mu`tah University, Jordan, November, 1998. 2. Technical program referee

The International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing Techniques and Applications, PDPTA 2000, Lavages, Nevada, USA, June 26-29, 2000. 3. Technical program referee

The International Arab Conference on Information Technology ACIT`2000, Zarka Private University, Jordan, 2000.

4. Technical program referee

The International Arab Conference on Information Technology ACIT`2001, Zarka Private University, Jordan, 2001.

5. Technical program referee

The international Conference on Computer Systems and Application, held in Beirut, Lebanon, 2001. 5 6

6. General Chair

The Third International Symposium on Innovation in Information and Communication Technology, ISIICT'2009, Philadelphia University, Jordan.

7. Organizing Committee

The Fourth International Symposium on Innovation in Information and Communication Technology, ISIICT'2011, Philadelphia University, Jordan.

8. Organizing Committee

International conference on E-Learning and Blended Education as a Strategic Choice for Arab Universities, ICELBE'2012, Philadelphia University, Jordan. 9. Attending to the following Conferences:

- International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing and Systems

(ISMM/IASTED), USA, 1991.

- Proceedings of International Colloquium on Structure Information and Communication Complexity, Italy, 1998.

- International Symposium on Performance Evaluation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems, UK, 2008.

- International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Processing Technology and Applications, USA, 2009.

10. General Chair for the following Workshop:

International Training Workshop On-Line Course Development, Philadelphia University, 2009. International Training Workshop On-Line Course Development, Philadelphia University, 2011. International Training Workshop On-Line Course Development, Philadelphia University, 2012. PUBLICATIONS

1. Mohammad Mahafzah, “A Fault – tolerant Multi-access Communication Channel,

“Proceedings of the 4

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ISMM/IASTED International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing and Systems, Volume 2, Washington DC, USA, 1991. 2. Fabrizio Luccio, Mohammad Mahafzah, Mahmoud Omari, and Linda Pagli, “ Routing with the Use of Masks, “ Proceedings of the 5

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International Colloquium on Structure Information and Communication Complexity SIROCO 98, Amalfi, Italy, 22- June, 1998. PP. 188-200. 3. Moahmoud Al–Omari, and Mohammed Mahafzah, “fault-tolerant routing in Hypercube” Proceedings of the 1999 ACM symposium on Applied Computing, San Antonio, Texas, USA, February 28-March 2, 1999. PP. 481-485.

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4. Fabrizio Lucci, Mohammad Mahafzah, Mahmoud Omari, and Linda Pagli, “Masked interval Routing: A New Routing Scheme,” The Computer Journal, Glasgow, UK, Vol .43, Number 2, 2000. PP. 121-129.

5. Mohammed Mahafzah, “Almost Correct and Complete Diagnosis of Processor Arrays,” Abhath AL-Yarmouk Journal, Basic Science and Engineering, Yarmouk University, Jordan, Volume 9, Number 2, 2000. PP. 181 - 197.

6. Mohammed Mahafzah, and Simon Berkovich, “A Multichannel Bus For Distributed Computing,” Proceeding of the International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Computing Techniques and Applications, PDPTA 2000, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, June 26-29, 2000. PP. 1111-1117.

7. Mohammed Mahafzah and Khalid Begain, “ Tolerating a Single Node’s Failure or its Disconnectedness for a Cluster Computer Networks, “Journal of Mathematics and Computer Sciences (Computer Science Series), Kolkata, India, Vol. 12, Number 1, June 2001. PP. 109- 119.

8. Mohammed Mahafzah, “Lower and Upper Bounds of Faulty Elements in Benes Networks, “Dirasat Journal, University of Jordan, Jordan. Volume 29, Pure Sciences, Number 1, February 2002. PP. 29-39.

9. Fadi Thabtah, Wael Hadi, and Mohammed Mahafzah, "VSMs with K-Nearest Neighbour to Categorize Arabic Text Data", The 2008 International Arab Conference on Information Technology (ACIT'2008). Tunisia, December 15-18, 2008. 10. Ahmad Sharieh, Wagdi Al-Rawagefeh, Mohammed H. Mahafzah, And Ayman Al-Dahamsheh,

“An Algorithm for Finding Maximum Independent Set in a Graph,“ European Journal of Scientific Research (EJSR), EuroJournals Publishing, Inc., UK, Volume 23, Number 4, 2008, PP. 586-596.

11. Hussein Abdel-Jaber, Mohammed H. Mahafzah, Fadi Thabtah, and Mike Woodward, “Fuzzy Logic Controller of Random Early Detection based on Average Queue Length and Packet Loss Rate,“ International Symposium on Performance Evaluation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems (SPECTS), IEEE, Edinburgh, UK, June 16-18, 2008. PP.428-432. 12. Mohammed H. Mahafzah, Ahmad Sharieh, and Fadi Thabtah, “Hamming Code for Compressing Audio Files“, International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Processing Technology and Applications (PDPTA), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, July 13-16, 2009. PP 350-356. 13. Mohammed H. Mahafzah, “On Evaluating the Reliability of Multiprocessor Systems,

“European Journal of Scientific Research (EJSR), EuroJournals Publishing, Inc., UK, Volume 41, Number 4, April 2010. PP. 490-496.

14. Mohammed H. Mahafzah, “Fixed-Length Code Compression Technique on Text Files“, Journal of Information, International Journal, International Information Institute, Japan, Volume 13, Number 4, July 2010. PP. 1507-1518.

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15. Mohammed H. Mahafzah, “Fault-Tolerant Routing in Butterfly Networks“, Journal of Applied Sciences, Asian Network for Scientific Information, Volume 10, Issue 11, Pakistan, 2010. PP. 903-908.

16. Mohammed H. Mahafzah, “Quality Assurance in Distance and Open Learning“, Journal of Educational Technology (JET), i-manager Publications, India, Volume 9, Number 3, 2012. PP. 27-31.

17. Mohammed H. Mahafzah, "An Efficient Graph-Coloring Algorithm for Processor Allocation", International Journal of Computer Science, Information Technology & Security (IJCSITS), IRACST Publications, International Research Association of Computer Science and Technology, Volume 3, Issue 1, Singapore, 2018. PP. 15-19.

18. Mohammed H. Mahafzah, “Cloud Computing technique for processing Biological information”, submitted for publication in the Journal “ PLOS Computational Biology”, United Kingdom, Nov., 2020.

19. Mohammed H. Mahafzah, “A cluster method on “Big Data" streams: Analysis and processing”,. Submitted for publication in Journal “The Journal of Big Data”, USA, Feb, 2021. MEMBERSHIP OF SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

● ACM Computer Society Members.

● Member of International Group of Cloud Computing. LANGUAGE COMPETENCE

● Arabic: Native Speaker

● English: Excellent reading, writing, and oral communication skills HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

• Playing and Watching Football (Soccer).

• Swimming.

• Reading Economic Books.

REFERENCES

● His Excellency Professor Dr. Marwan Kamal, Chief Adviser to Philadelphia University.

● Professor Dr. Mutaz Sheik Salem, President of, Philadelphia University.

● Professor Dr. Mohammad Awwad, Vice President.

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