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.
Academic Experience
| From | Present | Position | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| From | To | Present | Position | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Education
| University/College Name | Degree Received | Specialization | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
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
Languages
Arabic
English
French
Hebrew
English
French
Hebrew
Courses Taught
| Course Title | Level |
|---|---|
| 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 |