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Faculty Member

Academic Rank: 
Associate Professor
Specialization: 
Digital Forensics (Computing and Networking), Cyber Security (Data Driven Security and Analytics) and Data Science (Data Management, Data Visualization and Data Interfaces)

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Education: 
University/College NameDegree ReceivedSpecializationDescription
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.
Academic Experience: 
FromToPresentPositionInstitutionDescription
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: 
FromToPresentPositionInstitutionDescription
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.
Courses Taught: 
Course TitleLevel
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
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
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