Academic Experience
| From | To | Present | Position | Institution | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2020 | Associate Professor in Computer Science | Arab American University, Palestine | Teaching: Cyber Security, Digital Forensics and Data Management. Research: Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Data Mining and Database Interfaces. | ||
| 01/08/2014 | 01/09/2020 | Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor in Computer Science | Manchester Metropolitan University, UK | Teaching: Cyber Security, Digital Forensics and Advanced Programming. Admin: Programme Leader for MSc Computing Network, Managing the following masters courses: MSc in Cyber Security, MSc in Advance Computer Science, MSc in Data Science, MSc in Data Analytics, MSc in Information Systems and MSc in Computing. Research: Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Data Mining and Database Interfaces. | |
| 08/07/2019 | 21/07/2019 | Visiting Professor | Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Nanjing, China | Teach a summer course at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Nanjing, China; my course titled “Digital Forensics Principles and Advances” and presenting research papers. | |
| 01/09/2018 | 01/09/2020 | External Examiner Computing Programmes | Teesside University, UK | Key Responsibilities: Confirm academic standards at unit level on the basis of student work. Attend all meetings of the computing units assessment boards at which marks agreed. Advice on unit and course modifications and the development of new units as required. | |
| 01/09/2015 | 01/05/2019 | Examiner | NCC Education, Manchester, UK | Website: http://www.nccedu.com/ NCC Education is an internationally recognised UK awarding organisation in Computing and Business, with a strong global presence, offering qualifications supported by comprehensive teaching and learning materials, in more than 50 countries. | |
| 01/09/2013 | 01/09/2017 | External Examiner for Computer Networking Programme | Southampton Solent University, UK | Courses involved: BSc (Hons) Web Design and Development, BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Web Design, BSc (Hons) Computer Systems and Networks and BSc (Hons) Network Security Management. Key Responsibilities: Provide advice and feedback on the form and content of examination papers, coursework and other assessment before they are given to students to help inform the University practice as it occurs. Confirm academic standards at unit level on the basis of student work. Attend all meetings of the Computing units assessment boards at which marks agreed. Advice on unit and course modifications and the development of new units as required. | |
| 01/08/2009 | 01/09/2014 | Lecturer / Assistant Professor in Computer Science | Manchester Metropolitan University, UK | Key Responsibilities: Teaching: Computing Forensic I (year 2), Computing Forensics II (year 3), Networks and Operating Systems (year 2), and Foundation Programming (foundation year), Enterprise Programming (year 3) and Enterprise Programming (MSc level). | |
| 01/09/2008 | 01/08/2009 | Research and Development Computer Scientist | The University of Manchester, UK | Key Responsibilities: The development image-based lie detection system based on Neural Networks. At TruthTek: Truth Technologies, Manchester Technology Fund. | |
| 01/09/2006 | 01/08/2009 | Associate Lecturer | Manchester Metropolitan University, UK | Key Responsibilities: Teaching, lab supervision, tutoring, invigilating, and marking the following modules: Foundation Computing, Foundation Programming, and Computing Fundamentals (Artificial Intelligence). |
Administrative Experience
| From | To | Present | Position | Institution | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2018 | 01/09/2020 | MSc Computing Programme Leader | Manchester Metropolitan University, UK | Looking after: MSc in Advance Computer Science, MSc in Data Science, MSc in Data Analytics, MSc in Cyber Security, MSc in Information Systems and MSc in Computing. Key Responsibilities: Open days, admissions, options, tutees, students reps, data leadership, programme committee leadership, complaints and appeals, regulations, external examiner, employability, strategic planning and version control. | |
| 01/09/2011 | 01/09/2018 | Course Leader for BSc (Hons) Computer Forensics and Security | Manchester Metropolitan University, UK | Course leadership duties including staff student meetings, programme meetings and course development etc. | |
| 01/09/2009 | 01/11/2011 | Foundation Year Computing Pathways Coordinator | Manchester Metropolitan University, UK | Looking after the Foundation Computing students, programme meetings, student staff meetings and inductions. |
Education
| University/College Name | Degree Received | Specialization | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Metropolitan University, UK | Phd | Computer Science, Databases Interfaces, Data Visualization and Artificial Intelligence. | Research topic: Conversation-Based Interfaces to Relational Databases (C-BIRDs). Utilizing AI and Data Mining for creating natural language interfaces to relational databases. |
| Manchester Metropolitan University, UK | MA | PGC AP – Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice | Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice, and Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. This is a PGC Degree for preparing higher education staff working in UK Universities. |
| Manchester Metropolitan University, UK | MSc/MS | Computer Science by Research | Thesis titled: “Case-Based Reasoning & Pattern-Matching for Automatic Email Response”. |
| Arab American University, Palestine | BSc/BS | Computer Science | Graduation project titled: “Online University Portal using J2EE Technology”, 1st Zuhair Alhijawi Prize for Information Technology & Computer Science in Scientific Research in Palestine. |
Skills
Programming C/C++, Java (OOP, OOPP, AWT, Swing, Graphics, Multithreading, JDBC, Servlets, JSP, IO, JEE Framework, Design Patterns, Distributed Programming, JNDI, JINI, RMI, JMS, Spring, Hibernate), Python (Command line and GUI), Visual Basic, SQL and PL/S, Development Tools: JBuilder, Eclipse, Netbeans, Tomcat Server, Oracle Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, SQL Navigator, MySQL Work Bench, Python IDLE, Anaconda, Spyder., Databases: Oracle, Microsoft Access, SQL Server, PostgreSQL and MySQL., Digital Forensic Analysis Tools: EnCase Forensics, Forensic Tool kit (FTK), Helix, XWays, XRY, Autopsy, Winhex and Kali Linux based tools., Certifications: See my Linkedin Profile.
Awards
2015 - Nominated for Staff Outstanding Innovation in Teaching and Exceptional, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, 2013 - Nominated for Staff Outstanding Innovation in Teaching Award, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, 2013 - BSc (Hons) Computer Forensics and Security “Course Leading Award”, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, 2012 - Nominated for the “Best Teacher Award”, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, 2004 - 1st Zuhair Alhijawi Prize for Information Technology & Computer Science in Scientific Research in Palestine with the Online University Portal built-in J2EE Framework project with two colleagues Rami & Abd, Palestine
Languages
Arabic
English
English
Courses Taught
| Course Title | Level |
|---|---|
| Foundation Computing (Basics of Computing), Manchester Metropolitan University, UK | Undergraduate |
| Foundation of Programming (Visual Basic Programming and C# Programming), Manchester Metropolitan University, UK | Undergraduate |
| Operating Systems, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK | Undergraduate |
| Professional Development, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK | Undergraduate |
| Programming for Data Mining (research oriented in Python), Manchester Metropolitan University, UK | Undergraduate |
| Programming Principles (Java, VB, Python and C #), Manchester Metropolitan University, UK | Undergraduate |
| Digital Forensics (Computer Forensics, File Systems Forensics, Internet Forensics), Manchester Metropolitan University, UK | Undergraduate |
| Computer Forensics and Security Principles and Foundations, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK | Undergraduate |
| File Systems Forensics and Analysis (FAT12, 16, 32, NTFS, EXT2, EXT3, HFS, HFS+), Manchester Metropolitan University, UK | Undergraduate |
| Enterprise Programming (Design Patterns, Distributed Programming, Spring Framework and Hibernate Framework), Manchester Metropolitan University, UK | Undergraduate |
| Enterprise Programming (Design Patterns, Distributed Programming, Spring Framework and Hibernate Framework), Manchester Metropolitan University, UK | Graduate |
| MSc Introduction to Computer Forensics and Security, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK | Graduate |
| Digital Forensics Principles and Advances, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China | Undergraduate |
| Digital Forensics Principles and Advances, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China | Graduate |
| Introduction to Data Science, Arab American University, Palestine | Graduate |
| Data Management, Arab American University, Palestine | Graduate |
| Cybercrime, Arab American University, Palestine | Graduate |
| Computer Forensics, Arab American University, Palestine | Graduate |
| Fundamentals of Relational Databases, Palestine | Undergraduate |