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CLASS OF 2015 | 2016 Published in 2016 by: German Jordanian University Publications Amman, Jordan

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CLASS OF 2015 | 2016 GOVERNANCE

The PresidentH 10 Board of TrusteesH 14 Vices PresidentH 18 Project DirectorH 24 Deans’ Council H 26 University Council H 32 Assistents to the PresidentH 42 President’s Advisor H 46

UNIVERSITY VISITORSH 48

SCHOOLS AND DEANSHIPS

School of Architecture and Built Environment H 68 School of Applied Medical SciencesH 106 School of Applied Technical SciencesH 132 School of Electrical Engineering and Information TechnologyH 168 School of Natural Resources Engineering and ManagementH 198 School of Applied Humanities and LanguagesH 226 School of Management and Logistic SciencesH 248 Talal Abu Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business Administration 282 School of Basic Sciences and HumanitiesH 294 Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific ResearchH 310 Deanship of Student AffairsH 330

THE GERMAN DIMENSION

Project OfficeH 354 Office of the Vice President for International AffairsH 360 German Language CenterH 366 TABLE OF International OfficeH 376 CONTENTS Office for Industrial LinksH 384 CENTERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS

Information Systems and Technology CenterH 394 Consultation and Training CenterH 396 Vision Training CenterH 398 Darat Othman Bdeir for Innovation and EntrepreneurshipH 400 The Study of Natural and Cultural Heritage CenterH 402 German Jordanian Insurance CenterH 404 Presidency and Councils’ Affairs DepartmentH 406 Admission and Registration DepartmentH 408 Finance DepartmentH 410 Human Resources DepartmentH 412 Supplies and Tenders DepartmentH 414 Public Relations and Marketing DepartmentH 416 University LibraryH 418 Assistant to the President for Campus and Logistic SupportH 420 Engineering DepartmentH 422 Maintenance DepartmentH 424 General Services DepartmentH 426 Internal Control and Auditing DepartmentH 430 Quality Assurance and Accreditation DepartmentH 432 Legal Consultant OfficeH 434 Advisor to the President for Local Community AffairsH 436

GJU+

Higher Education for Young Syrians and Jordanians ProjectH 440 5th Evening of ExcellenceH 448

YEARBOOK COMMITTEEH 458 HIS MAJESTY KING ABDULLAH II “Dear Chancellor Merkel, I can say that I am very satisfied with our cooperation on a bilateral level. Above all, with such successful projects as the German Jordanian University. This is certainly one of the most successful projects I’ve seen in my country in the last ten years. We hope that we can move forward on this basis even further.”

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS CROWN PRINCE AL-HUSSEIN BIN ABDULLAH II

The President

PRESIDENT OF THE GERMAN JORDANIAN UNIVERSITY Prof. Natheer Abu Obeid 10 | 11 The President | Message

To all our beloved GJU graduates,

Congratulations! I wish you good luck in your new endeavors and great success in your future careers.

This year marks the beginning of a new decade in the age of our university. As of today, GJU has exceeded 4000 students. While growing, all efforts have been made to sustain the excellent reputation and further build upon the great achievements that have been built over the past years, to continue to flourish as an excellent example of transnational applied education. As a result of this growth, the number of our German partner universities has exceeded (100). With its high rate of employment among our graduates, the university has succeeded in making the slogan “E for E” meaning “Education for 12 | 13

Employment” becoming a reality. Jordanian society’s point of view For the coming decade, we are towards applied education, and adopting the slogan “E for E and to demonstrate the added value E” meaning “Education for Entre- of diversification and flexibility in preneurship and Employment.” higher education. In the cultural We have established a university dimension, the university could level initiative for industrial linkage, offer a viable model in international which includes an ambitious, partnerships and in bridging comprehensive program to between civilizations. Accordingly, integrate the industrial dimension I believe that GJU is not only an within our academic programs educational institution, but also in various disciplines. This is in it forms a case of enlightenment addition to training our students in higher education and cultural for the creation of small businesses communication. This enables it to and self-employment. In this be an important cultural gateway context, we have the vision to for Jordan toward Germany and to allocate a part of our campus to the developed world. In sum, GJU a business park and to industrial stands as a lighthouse and works incubators linked with local, like a German machine. German and global companies. Again, I would like to warmly With the caliber of our graduates, congratulate our dear graduates. I firmly believe that GJU will take a quantum leap in the BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIRMAN Eng. Othman Bedeir 14 | 15 Board of Trustees | Members

H.E. Birjitta Maria H.E. Eng. Shafeeq Siefker-Eberle Zawaideh

Prof. Abdullah Prof. Moawiyah Zoubi Ibrahim

Mr. Klaus Eng. Omar Olbricht Abu-Weshah 16 | 17

H.E. Prof. Amal Prof. Atef Farhan Kharabesh

Prof. Andreas Dr. Stefan Geiger Geifes

Mr. Zahi Prof. Natheer Al-Masri Abu Obeid Vice President for International Affiras | Ending June 2016

VICE PRESIDENT FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Prof. Anton Mangstl 18 | 19

“GRADUATION IS A TIME FOR CELEBRATION, A TIME OF REFLECTION, AND A TIME TO CONTEMPLATE THE GREAT FUTURE THAT LIES AHEAD.” Vice President

VICE PRESIDENT Prof. Manar Fayyad 20 | 21

“YOU ARE THE AGENTS OF CHANGE; YOU HAVE A GREAT RESPONSIBILITY IN BUILDING YOUR COUNTRY WITH AN OPEN MIND AND ENLIGHTENED VISION.” Vice President for International Affiras | Starting July 2016

VICE PRESIDENT FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Prof. Dorit Schumann-Bolsche 22 | 23

“AS THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO CONNECT PEOPLE, CULTURES, AND COUNTRIES AND TO STRENGTHEN THE GERMAN-JORDANIAN DIMENSION AT GJU.” Project Director

PROJECT DIRECTOR Prof. Andreas Geiger 24 | 25

“YOU GRADUATED FROM AN EXTRAORDINARY UNIVERSITY, A UNIVERSITY THAT IS THE RESULT OF AN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION, THE COOPERATION BETWEEN GERMANY AND JORDAN.” DEAN’S COUNCIL 26 | 27 Dean’s Council | Members

Prof. Natheer Abu Prof. Manar Fayyad Obeid | President Vice President

Prof. Ma’moun Prof. Salem Al-Agtash Akroush| Dean | Dean | DGSSR TAG

Dr. Sahel Alouneh Dr. Ala’aldeen Al-Halhouli Acting Dean | Acting Dean | SATS SEEIT 28 | 29

Prof. Anton Mangstl Vice President for Prof. Nabil Ayoub International Dean | SBSH Affairs

Prof. “Moh’d Ali” Yaghan Dr. Munjed Al-Sharif Dean | SABE Acting Dean | SNREM

Dr. Loay Salhieh Dr. Omar Shubailat Acting Dean | SMLS Acting Dean | DSA Dean’s Council | Members

Dr. Malyuba Abu Daabes Acting Dean | SAMS

Dr. Jochen Pleines Acting Dean | SAHL 30 | 31

“THE GERMAN JORDANIAN UNIVERSITY CAN WELL SERVE AS A STORY OF REAL SUCCESS; A STORY OF WILL, PERSEVERANCE AND DETERMINATION; AND A STORY OF REAL AND EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIP”

H.E. Prof. Labib AL-Khadra University Council | Members

Prof. Natheer Abu Obeid | President Prof. Manar Fayyad | Vice President Prof. Anton Mangstl | Vice President for International Affairs

Dr. Ala’aldeen Al-Halhouli | Acting Dean | SATS Dr. Loay Salhieh | Acting Dean | SMLS

Dr. Reem Al-Rabbadi | REP | SAHL Dr. Nidal Shwawreh | REP | SATS

Dr. Abdullah Raqqad | REP | SBSH Dr. Bassam Maali | REP | SMLS Dr. Hussam Kloub | REP | SAMS

“BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL, REPRESENTING THE GRADUATES, HAS MADE MY EXPERIENCE GRATIFYING. WORKING WITH ALL THE ASTUTE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL IS AN INVALUABLE WAY TO ENHANCE MY SKILLS OVERALL, HAVING PROVIDED ME WITH MUCH INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE.”

Nour Abd Aldayem University Council | Members

UNIVERSITY COUNCIL 40 | 41 Assistants To The President

ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR GJU CAMPUS AND LOGISTIC SUPPORT Dr. Abdallah Abdallah 42 | 43

ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION, AND FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE AND ACCREDITATION Dr. Laila Yaghi Assistants To The President

ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS Sana Farraj 44 | 45

“AFTER WORKING AT COMPANIES SUCH AS FORD AND CHRYSLER, I FEEL WORKING AT GJU IS THE HIGHLIGHT OF MY CAREER. THIS IS A UNIVERSITY WHERE YOU FEEL PRIDE IN EVERY STUDENT, EVERY WORKER AND EVERY PROFESSOR.”

Dr. Abdallah Abdallah President’s Advisors

PRESIDENT’S ADVISOR Prof. Salem Al-Agtash 46 | 47

PRESIDENT’S ADVISOR FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY Abdalhakeem Arbiyyat UNIVERSITY VISITORS 48 | 49

UNIVERSITY All of our words seem to fail us to thank the visitors that we had in the previous years. So, to Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-Abdullah, and to all of the other great VISITORS leaders and visionaries that graced us with their presence, we say, thank you. University Visitors 50 | 51

“PASSIONATE STUDENTS, ACTIVE INITIATIVES, AND AN EXEMPLARY INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING. A DELIGHTFUL VISIT TO THE GERMAN JORDANIAN UNIVERSITY, WHERE I MET MANY OF THE STUDENTS LEADING CUTTING-EDGE CLUBS.”

H.M. Queen Rania Al Abdullah University Visitors

52 | 53

“THE INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION IS ALSO AN INVESTMENT IN A MORE PEACEFUL ENLIGHTENED WORLD. RECEIVING THIS SIGNAL AT THE BEGINNING OF MY STAY IN AMMAN WAS IMPORTANT TO ME.”

Joachim Gauck | Germany’s Federal President University Visitors 54 | 55

“THE SUN-BELT AND THE TECHNOLOGY- BELT CAN BECOME VERY POWERFUL WHEN THEY BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND THEMSELVES AS A COMMUNITY: A COMMUNITY OF THEIR COMMON FUTURE.”

H.R.H. Prince Hassan Bin Talal University Visitors

• H.R.H Prince Ra’ad bin Zeid • H.R.H Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan • H.R.H Princess Rahma bint El Hassan

• H.R.H Princess Basma bint Ali

• German Cultural Delegation • Budget Commission of the German Parliament 56 | 57 University Visitors

• Mrs. Joanna Wronecka | The Ambassador to the European Commission to Jordan • Evaluation Team

• H.E. Birgitta Maria Siefker-Eberle | The Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany • H.E. Mr. Apichart Phetcharatana, Thai Ambassador to Jordan • Mr. Ralf Schröer , The new Cultural Attaché of the German Embassy 58 | 59 University Visitors

• H.E. Dr. Mohammad Nouh Al Qudah • Lieutenant-General Atif al Saudi | Director General of Public Security Directorate • H.E. Prof Labib Khadra, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research

• Delegates from Chemnitz Technical University • A deputation from the City of Freiburg and Lawyers without Frontiers 60 | 61 University Visitors

• Delegation from University of Magdeburg • Delegation from University of Bremen

• Delegation from the Saudi Fund for Development • Delegation from University of Hamburg 62 | 63 University Visitors 64 | 65

• Representatives from the World Bank • Prof. Abass Al-Husseini | Iraqi Cultural Counselor of Amman • Dr. Mohammed Al-Sumeeran | Governor of Madaba • Parliamentary Education Committee • Delegate from the Goethe University of Frankfurt SCHOOLS AND DEANSHIPS • School of Architecture and Built Environment | SABE • School of Applied Medical Sciences | SAMS • School of Applied Technical Sciences | SATS • School of Electrical Engineering and InformationTechnology | SEEIT • School of Natural Resources Engineering and Management | SNREM • School of Applied Humanities and Languages | SAHL • School of Management and Logistic Sciences | SMLS • Talal Abu Ghazaleh Graduate School of Business Administration | TAG SCHOOLS AND • School of Basic Sciences and Humanities | SBSH • Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research | DGSSR DEANSHIPS • Deanship of Student Affairs | DSA SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT DEAN Prof. “Moh’d Ali” Yaghan 68 | 69 ACTING VICE DEAN Dr. Janset Shawash 70 | 71

UNIQUE FEATURES

• Unique and inspiring location in the olden sectors of Jabal Amman. • Excellent cultural and intercultural communication skills. • Faculty members with international and industry experience. • Highly competitive entrance exam for applicants to the bachelor programs. • Academic programs, of a multi-disciplinary nature at the undergraduate and graduate levels, tailored to meet the local needs. • Market-ready graduates. ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Dr. Maram Altawil 72 | 73

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE

B.Sc. ARCHITECTURE M.Sc. SPATIAL PLANNING M.Sc. ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION SABE | Department Of Architecture and Interior Architecture | Academic Staff

Prof. Natheer Abu Obeid Dr. Yasser Rajjal Dr. Anna Kudriasheva Dr. Omaimah Al-Arja

Dr. Janset Shawash Dr. Maram Altawil Dr. Raed Al Tal Dr. Mohammad Kadhim

Leen Fakhoury Rejan Ashour Dr. Farouk Yaghmour Bisher Zreiqat Amani Malhas 74 | 75 SABE | Department Of Architecture and Interior Architecture | Academic Staff

Tha`er Qub`a Tala Awadallah

Mariam Al-Azzeh Kawthar Alrayyan

Farah Akiely Tala Almukheimer 76 | 77

Ahmad AlNaser Andrei Snobar Farah El Shair*

Isra Sharief Leen Mango Mahmoud Mallah Mina Al-Meznawi

Nawras Gammoh Nezar Abualhalaweh Rahaf Bata Sama Khawaj

* first in major 78 | 79

Ahmed Al-Jirjees Basel Jabaji Boran Al-Amro Bouran Bandak Dana Al Fayez

Dana Taher Dania Aburouss* Dima Mu’ti Dina Mu’ti Farah Mashal

Fawzi Bata Husni Abzakh Husni Ayesh Lara Al-Mikhie Maram Al-khatib Mohammed Al-Jirjees

* first in major 80 | 81 SABE | Department Of Architecture and Interior Architecture | Graduates | Second Semester

Noor Marji Rand Abu Hannoud Rania Al-Issawi Reem Hamdan Saif Mahfouz

Sandra Snobar Sara Alrokh Sara Bandak Sara Kaileh Sara Tabib

Shaher Al-Hmoud Tala Alzawaydeh Tarek Abu Sultaneh Yasmeen Al-Qasrawi Yazeed Balqar 82 | 83

DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION

B.A. DESIGN AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION SABE | Department of Design and Visual Communications | Academic Staff

Prof. “Moh’d Ali” Yaghan Prof. Ziyad Haddad

Dr. Feda Salah Caesar Jarrar Servet Golbol

Loozan Hussain Nada Jaffal Hazar Marji 86 | 87

Abdul Aziz Dhabban*

* first in major 88 | 89

“MY APPRECIATION TO THOSE PROFESSORS, TEACHERS, TA’S, STUDENTS AND JANITORS FOR BEING AN ESSENTIAL PART OF A LONG JOURNEY FILLED WITH RICH EXPERIENCES AND KNOWLEDGE WHICH MADE ME STAND AND TAKE MY FIRST STEPS IN MY PROFESSIONAL LIFE.”

Abdul Aziz Dhabban SABE | Department of Design and Visual Communications | Graduates | Second Semester

Ahmad Jarrar Alaa Kaddurah Dana Nassar

Farah Alhuneidi Hania Bitar Hiba Hamdallah Ibrahim Al-Balushi

Jude Abdul hadi Lujain Qabshoqa Nancy Ebaf Natalia Al-Maani 90 | 91 SABE | Department of Design and Visual Communications | Graduates | Second Semester

Razan Jilani Rua Sharawi Rund Al-Dwik

Saly Al-Rafidi Sima Sirriyeh Tala Al-Baddawi Viola Sbeih

Wasan Abu Yosef Yara Smirat Zeina Zumot*

* first in major 92 | 93

Ghassan Mohammed | Joud Musharbash | Marcel Othman | Maria Abu Khader SABE | Administrative Office

Prof. “Moh’d Ali” Yaghan | Dean Dr. Janset Shawash | Acting Vice Dean Dr. Maram Altawil | Acting Head of Dept. Architecture and Interior Architecture Caesar Jarrar | Acting Head of Dept. Design and Visual Communication Tala Almukheimer | Acting Assistant Dean for Administrative Affairs Dr. Feda Salah | Coordinator Master’s Program Rawan Majzoub | Coordinator Dept. of Design and Visual Communication Rejan Ashour | Coordinator Dept. of Architecture and Interior Architecture Samar Samara | Head of Rercords Azzam Yousef | Accountant Tyana Al- Sharkasi | Secretary Khawla Oweis | Secretary 94 | 95 SABE | Teaching and Research Assistants and Lab Technicians

Amal Dahmoos Dana Al-Massarweh Hasan Hamdan Lina Haddadin Linda Mazahreh Lubna Alawneh Muhsen Albawab Rawan Al-Twal Saba Tarawneh Tamam Shaban Tasneem Al-Omari Yazeed Zoumot Basheer Almufleh Fadi Amer Rasha Al-Ababseh Hatem Yahia 96 | 97 SABE | Support Staff | Jabal Amman

• H.R.H. Prince Al Hassan Bin Talal visit • H.R.H. Princess Rahma Bint El Hassan visit • Creative Watercolor Workshop at SABE 100 | 101 SABE | Activities

• SABE’s Scientific Day • GJU honoring SABE students who received local and regional awards 102 | 103 SABE | Activities

• SABE participates in a workshop with the students of TU Dortmund • Intercultural Dialogue towards Reclaiming Public Spaces within Metropolitan Areas • The Jordan Engineers Association announced the winners of the 2015 Architectural graduate award

• Development Workshop for the Master’s Program in Spatial Planning • Formulation of two urban strategic plans for Damazine and El Rosaries in the Blue Nile State in Collaboration with UN Habitat • GJU students awarded prizes in the Second Interior Design Competition • Urban Connectivity in Contested spaces and Border Conditions Drawing on the Potential of Furn El-Chebback and its surroundings 104 | 105 SCHOOL OF APPLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES ACTING DEAN Dr. Malyuba Abu-Daabes 106 | 107 ACTING VICE DEAN Dr. Eyad Hamad 108 | 109

UNIQUE FEATURES

• State-of-the-art laboratories. • Unique integrated programs between chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology and engineering. • The Vision Rehabilitation Program brings together various disciplines, delivered by international experts that help students to understand the needs of people with visual disability in a practical framework. • Faculty members with excellent international and industry experience. • Market-ready graduates. ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Dr. Adnan Al-Lahham 110 | 111

DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

B.Sc. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING M.Sc. VISION REHABILITATION PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN VISION REHABILITATION SAMS | Department of Biomedical Engineering | Academic Staff

Dr. Akeel Al-Kazwini Dr. Adnan Al-Lahham

Dr. Nasim Alnu’man Dr. Eyad Hamad

Dr. Hussam Kloub Dr. Walid Al-Zyoud 112 | 113

“STUDYING AT GJU BRINGS TOGETHER DYNAMIC AND DIVERSE TALENT FOR IMPACTFUL INDUSTRY. GJU STRIVES TO HELP GRADUATES DEVELOP INTO WORLD-CLASS ENGINEERS BY BUILDING UP THE BEST PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE OF TWO WORLDS.”

Dr. Eyad Hamad SAMS | Department of Biomedical Engineering | Graduates | First Semester

Aeshah Hendi Dania Abedl Qader

Jad Farouqa* Zahra Al Kazwini

* first in major 114 | 115

“LEARNING ABOUT OTHER CULTURES, MAKING NEW FRIENDSHIPS, STUDYING AND DOING AN INTERNSHIP IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY. THESE PAST FIVE YEARS WERE FASCINATING.”

Zein Mari AlSaka SAMS | Department of Biomedical Engineering | Graduates | Second Semester

Abdullah Alazamat Ahmad Khalil Ferial Abuhantash*

Ibrahim Alsaied Mohammed Al Tekreeti Nael Ahmad Obieda Alnairate

Omar Arafeh Salsabil AlYazouri Sara Nasrat Tala Qaqish

* first in major 116 | 117

Gheith Alouri ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Dr. Esra`a Albarahmieh 118 | 119

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

B.Sc. PHARMACEUTICAL AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SAMS | Department of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Engineering | Academic Staff

Prof. Manar Fayyad Dr. Malyuba Abu-Daabes

Dr. Balsam Mohammad Dr. Mohammad Alnaief

Dr. Mohammad Khanfar Dr. Ziad Abu El-Rub Dr. Esra`a Albarahmieh 120 | 121

Dana Alma’ani Dirgam Amro

Fatema Hussein Ibrahim Tbaileh Leen Hina

Majduleen Abu Eitah Malak Jweihan Rawand Alhalaseh 122 | 123

Maisam Tanbouz* | Musa Al Atrash | Sally Mu’nis | Zahra’ Alaswad

* first in major SAMS | Department of Pharmaceutical and Chemical Engineering | Graduates | Second Semester

Hala Rahman Hussein Hamandi

Layan Sha`bani*

Maysam Alnajjar Shaden Musa Zein Alsaka

Daliah Akileh

* first in major 124 | 125

“STUDYING AT GJU WAS THE BEST CHOICE TO PURSUE MY STUDIES WHERE I HAVE GAINED THE BEST EDUCATION EXPERIENCE ACADEMICALLY AND PRACTICALLY IN THE APPLIED MEDICAL SCIENCE FIELD. THE BENEFIT OF THE EXCHANGE YEAR HAS DEVELOPED MY PERSONAL LIFE EXPERIENCE TO MAKE DECISIONS AND TO DETERMINE MY GOALS IN LIFE.”

Shaden Musa SAMS | Administrative Office

Alia Mallah Amira Abu Rabea Asma Fakhoury Eslam Alqasem Hooralain Bushnaq Jad Faroukh Maryam Saqer Masarra Mallah Nour Al-Bataineh Ranya Khader Reham Al-Attal Yazeed Aloufee Waed Al-Saweer 128 | 129 SAMS | Activities

• The University President honors GJU students and professors 130 | 131 SCHOOL OF APPLIED TECHNICAL SCIENCES ACTING DEAN Dr. Ala’aldeen Al-Halhouli 132 | 133 ACTING VICE DEAN Dr. Safwan Altarazi 134 | 135

UNIQUE FEATURES

• State-of-the-art labs and workshops. • Interdisciplinary educational foundation with a system engineering perspective, steering students to meet local needs. • Strong theoretical and practical experience obtained through hands-on learning methods. • Faculty members with excellent academic credentials and industrial experience. • Market-ready graduates. ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Dr. Safwan Altarazi 136 | 137

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

B.Sc. INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING SATS | Department of Industril Engineering | Academic Staff

Dr. Murad Samhouri Dr. Safwan Altarazi Dr. Rula Allaf

Dr. Iyas Khader Dr. Anas Atieh Dr. Nidal Al-Shwawreh

Dina Alayan Maysa Ammouri Sarah Qareish 138 | 139

Dr. Hazem Kaylani | Dr. Mahmoud El-Banna SATS | Department of Industrial Engineering | Graduates | First Semester

Aya AbuDaqa

Fahmi Qarqash Karmel Eneim

Luma Ghoul Mohammad Alkilani 140 | 141

* first in major SATS | Department of Industrial Engineering | Graduates | Second Semester

Batool Alrifai Bilal Mehyar Faisal Al Falah Hussein Al Hyari Leanne Arteen

Mais Rawwash* Marwa Alsharif Souad Hobeika Zina Karadsheh

* first in major 142 | 143 ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Dr. Ahmad Almuhtady 144 | 145

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING

B.Sc. MECHANICAL AND MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING SATS | Department of Mechanical and Maintenance Engineering | Academic Staff

Dr. Ismael Al-Hinti

Dr. Aiman Alshare Dr. Ahmad Almuhtady

Dr. Ma`en Sari Ahmad Hammad 146 | 147 SATS | Department of Mechanical and Maintenance Engineering | Graduates | First and Second Semester

Saif Hawamdeh*

Mohammad Alnawaiseh*

* first in major 148 | 149

‘‘GJU DEFINITELY ENCOMPASSES UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH ENVIRONMENTS WITH EXCELLENT DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS, EMPLOYEES, AND SOCIETY.”

Dr. Safwan Altarazi ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Dr. Wael Al-Kouz 150 | 151

DEPARTMENT OF MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING

B.Sc. MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING SATS | Department of Mechatronics Engineering | Academic Staff

Dr. Ziyad Masoud Dr. Ala’aldeen Al-Halhouli

Dr. Nathir Rawashdeh Dr. Wael Al-Kouz

Dr. Mutaz Ryalat Dr. Hisham Elmoaqet Natheer Almtireen 152 | 153

Omar Jadallah* Osama Al-Najjar*

Abdelhadi To’ma Rajab Al-Nabih Ramez Haddad

* first in major 154 | 155

“DESPITE THE CLOUDS, ONE CAN SEE THE SKY AS LONG AS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ARE HIS EYES.”

Dr. Ala’aldeen Al-Halhouli SATS | Department of Mechatronics Engineering | Graduates | Second Semester

Ahmad Bashiti Amal Akl

Faris Qutaishat Rabee Jibrin*

Amr El-Farr

* first in major 156 | 157

“SINCE BEING PART OF GJU, I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO BENEFIT FROM ACADEMIC INDUSTRIAL LINKAGE AND ENVIRONMENT IN ORDER TO DELIVER THE BEST OF MY LONG INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE TO MY STUDENTS.”

Dr. Murad Samhouri SATS | Administrative Office

Dr. Ala’aldeen Al-Halhouli | Acting Dean Dr. Safwan Al Tarazi | Acting Vice Dean Dr. Wael Al-Kouz | Acting Head of Dept. Mechatronics Engineering Dr. Safwan Altarazi | Acting Head of Dept. Industrial Engineering Dr. Ahmad Almuhtady | Acting Head of Dept. Mechanical and Maintenance Engineering Dr. Nathir Rawashdeh | Coordinator Dept. of Mechatronics Engineering Dr. Iyas Khader | Coordinator Dept of Industrial Engineering Dr. Aiman Alshare | Coordinator Dept. of Mechanical and Maintenance Engineering Dr. Anas Atieh | Coordinator for Local Training and Industrial Links Maysa` Ammouri | Educational Resources Coordinator Hala Qitouqa | Exchange Officer Suha Shehab | Secretary Waed Al-Shahwan | Secretary Basil Althoabiah | Office Worker 158 | 159 SATS | Teaching and Research Assistants and Lab Technicians

Ahmad Alkousheh Mohsen Diraneyya Ala`a Alshubbak Obada Idhoon Amani Al-Bdour Ohoud Aljaloudi Aya Alofi Qamar Al-Tarawneh Faisal Al-Matar Shahenaz Al-Rajfi Heider Al Mashalah Bahjat Abushaerah Hala Qitouqa Khader Amro Haneen Abboud Laith Freih Haneen Saadeh Mohammad Al-Jayyousi Marwa Al-Faouri Muheeb Sae`d Mohammad Ayyash Nader Qatuni Mohammad Futian Mohammad Samer Kasht Mohanad Batarseh Yousef Jumah 160 | 161 SATS | Activities

• H.R.H. Prince Hassan Bin Talal takes an overview of students’ Robotics club activities • Her Majesty Queen Rania takes an overview of the students’ Mechatronics projects 162 | 163 SATS | Activities

• SATS’s Little Professors summer club 164 | 165 SATS | Activities

• SATS‘s Scientific Day “Micronano devices” • SATS’s visit to Qatrana Power Plant • SATS’s student visit to Nestle Distribution Center-Sahab

• Lecture about fusion 360 at GJU • President Meeting with SATS’s academic members • Third workshop on the CICTI project • Automated robotic arm presented in SOFEX 2016 • Dr. Al-Halhouli’s participation in the third Arab-American frontiers symposium • Industrial lecture about Supply Chain 166 | 167 SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACTING DEAN Dr. Sahel Alouneh 168 | 169 ACTING VICE DEAN Dr. Ismail Hababeh 170 | 171

UNIQUE FEATURES

• Profound understanding of computer science and engineering built on a foundation of physical science, mathematics, computing and technology. • Industry-oriented educational partnerships. • Integrated and applied knowledge in informatics and computing. • Highly qualified graduates who can conduct their adequate leadership training within the local and global markets. (Graduation and capstone projects initiated from industry needs in Germany and Jordan). • Faculty members with outstanding international and industry experience. ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Dr. Samer Nofal 172 | 173

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

B.Sc. COMPUTER SCIENCE M.Sc. ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SEEIT | Department of Computer Science | Academic Staff

Dr. Dhiah Abou-Tair Dr. Christina Class

Dr. Ismail Hababeh Dr. Samer Nofal Dr. Ahmad Barghash 174 | 175

Dr. Ashraf Ahmad SEEIT | Department of Computer Science | Graduates | First and Second Semester

Anton Al Thabain*

Usama Alkurdi*

* first in major 176 | 177

“I AM A REAL SCIENTIST NOW.”

Anton Thabain ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Dr. Rami Al Azrai 178 | 179

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING

B.Sc. COMPUTER ENGINEERING M.Sc. COMPUTER ENGINEERING SEEIT | Department of Computer Engineering | Academic Staff

Prof. Salem Al Agtash Dr. Sahel Alouneh Dr. Feras Al Hawari

Dr. Mohammad Daoud Dr. Rami Al Azrai Dr. Omar Hiari 180 | 181 SEEIT | Department of Computer Engineering | Graduates | First Semester

Mahmoud Al Ashi*

Mohammad Abusa’ad | Talal Qaddoumi

* first in major 182 | 183

“I HAVE ALWAYS ENJOYED WORKING IN SUCH AN AMAZING UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENT. GJU WAS THE PERFECT PLACE TO ENRICH MY EXPERIENCE IN BOTH ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.”

Dr. Sahel Alouneh ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Dr. Ala’ Khalifeh 184 | 185

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

B.Sc. ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING SEEIT | Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering | Academic Staff

Prof. Labib Khadra Prof. Nihad Dib

Dr. Raed Mesleh Dr. Ala` Khalifeh 186 | 187

“IT’S A PRIVILEGE TO TEACH OUR STUDENTS AT GJU DUE TO SMALL SECTIONS IN LECTURES AND LABS: STUDENTS AND I CAN WORK CLOSELY TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE THE LEARNING OUTCOMES.”

Dr. Christina Class SEEIT | Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering | Graduates | First Semester

“Moh’d Ghaith” AlHalawani Mohammed Alnajjar

* first in major 188 | 189

“THE PROFESSORS WERE VERY SUPPORTIVE, AND ALWAYS ENCOURAGED US AS STUDENTS, TO PUBLISH OUR PROJECTS AS CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCIENTIFIC MEDIA.”

Fares Abawi SEEIT | Department of Electrical and Communication Engineering | Graduates | Second Semester

Deena Alabed*

Emad Fatafta Fares Abawi

Mohammad Momani Saif Alhmoud Yazan Shahin

* first in major 190 | 191

Mahmoud Al-Qudah | Haya Salah SEEIT | Administrative Office

Anas Alashqar Bilal Flaieh Dima Alsbeih Hala Abu Salah Hend Bataineh Mansour Alhlalat Mohammad Abu Muhana Omima Mashalh Rawan Al Satry Samira Khraiwesh Wala Abu Sweilem Khaldoun Ayoub 194 | 195 SEEIT | Activities

• GJU hosting the third Jordan Olympiad informatics

• GJU @ IFAT 2016 • GJU wins the Cup first in “Jordan Top Hacker Competition” 196 | 197 SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMEN ACTING DEAN Dr. Munjed Al Sharif 198 | 199 ACTING ASSISTANT DEAN Dr. Zakariya Dalala 200 | 201

UNIQUE FEATURES

• State-of-the-art laboratories and workshops. • Academic programs addressing energy, water and environmental challenges in Jordan and the region. • Interlinking theory with practice at all stages of the learning process. • Applied research in the area of energy solution, water and environment. • Many exchange programs at the Master level available. • Strong linkages with many industrial partners in the area of renewable energy, water and environment. • Pilot plants for renewable energy and water quality management. • Green technology solutions for campus. • Faculty members with excellent international and industrial experience in different fields of energy, renewable energy, water resources, climate chang and environmental engineering and management. • Market-ready graduates. ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Dr. Ammar Alkhalidi 202 | 203

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ENGINEERING

B.Sc. ENERGY ENGINEERING SNREM | Department of Energy Engineering | Academic Staff

Dr. Mohammad Al-Addous Dr. Louy Qoaider Dr. Ammar Alkhalidi

Dr. Zakariya Dalala Dr. Mohamad Khawaja Firas Alawneh 204 | 205

Prof. Ahmad Harb SNREM | Department of Energy Engineering | Graduates | First Semester

Mohammad Haswa Omar Abu Najm

Doa Ahmad* | Firas Alqaisi | Zaid Alshufiyyen

* first in major 206 | 207

“STUDYING AT THE GERMAN JORDANIAN UNIVERSITY HAS WIDENED MY HORIZONS TOWARD THE RESEARCH FIELD DUE TO THE SUPPORT OF OUR PROFESSORS. THE GERMAN YEAR HAS ALSO INCREASED OUR CHANCE IN FINDING A JOB AND IN COMPLETING OUR STUDIES.”

Mohammad Al-Akash SNREM | Department of Energy Engineering | Graduates | Second Semester

Ahmad Al Amayreh Assaad Zawit Hamzeh Yakhoul

Issa Hammoud Mohammad Al Akash Omar Al Darwish*

Sami Zaghloul Shatha Alimam Tariq Almomani Tariq Awwad Yasser Najadat Yousef Abu Ta’A

* first in major 208 | 209

Daoud Gammoh | Ranim Salah ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Dr. Qasem Abdelal 210 | 211

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING AND THE ENVIRONMENT

B.Sc. WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING M.Sc. ENVIRONMENTAL AND RENEWABLE ENERGY ENGINEERING SNREM | Department of Civil Engineering and the Environment | Academic Staff

Prof. Nizar Abu-Jaber Prof. Anton Mangstl

Dr. Muna Hindiyeh Dr. Munjed Al Sharif

Dr. Qasem Abdelal Dr. Mohammad Alsmadi 212 | 213

Anas Abu Khalaf Muhanad Al-Lahham* Wafa`a Al Shaaban

* first in major “AT GJU, THERE IS AN EXCELLENT ENVIRONMENT AND PLATFORM FOR MAKING CONNECTIONS WITH INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS AND RESEARCHERS. ACCESSIBILITY OF HUGE RESOURCES ABROAD 214 | 215 IS POTENTIALLY ABUNDANT, MAKING THE FACULTY MEMBERS FULLY EXPOSED TO LEADING AND INNOVATIVE RESEARCH.”

Dr. Mohammad Al-Addous SNREM | Department of Civil Engineering and the Environment | Graduates | Second Semester

Ala’ Al Easawi Areen Al Hajaj*

Hasan Al-Qaysi Khalid Zawaideh Nareg Krikorian Omar Al-Obaidi

Omar Sawan Saja Al Addasi Sami Masreki Sofia Alhmoud Suad Hammoudeh

* first in major 216 | 217

Razan Al-Sharqawi SNREM | Administrative Office

Dr. Munjed Al Sharif | Acting Dean Dr. Zakariya Dalala | Acting Assistant Dean Dr. Ammar Alkhalidi | Acting Head of Dept. Energy Engineering Dr. Qasem Abdelal | Acting Head of Dept. Civil and Environment Engineering Dr. Zakariya Dalala | Master Program Coordinator Dr. Louy Qoaider | Coordinator for the Department of Energy Engineering Dr. Muna Hindiyeh | Coordinator for the Department of Civil and Environment Engineering Sana Oweis | Acting Head of Rercords Khaled Alamrat | Guard | Desalination Pilot Plant 218 | 219 SNREM | Teaching & Research Assistants and Lab Technicians

Abeer Abu Othman Ahmad Alhmoud Duaa Al-lahseh Enas Alrajfi Khalid Shboul Nouf Alheyari Rahaf Al-Hashem Sana Alkhateeb Zaid Attari Mohammad Azzam 220 | 221 SNREM | Activities

• Her Majesty Queen Rania visits water and energy labs at GJU

• H.R.H. Prince Hassan visits water and energy labs at GJU • DESIRE Kick-off Meeting 222 | 223 SNREM | Activities

• Eng. Firas M. Alawneh dedicates his award to GJU • MoU between University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and GJU • trip to Jordanian wind project which is the first commercial wind farm in Jordan. • Visiting of the Solar Cooling Plant Project

• Water management strategies in water scarce areas, Afghanistan as an example, Mr. Fayez Fayez from Afghanistan • The Annual German Partners Network Meeting • Summer school at Jena Germany 224 | 225 SCHOOL OF APPLIED HUMANITIES AND LANGUAGES ACTING DEAN Dr. Jochen Pleines 226 | 227 ACTING VICE DEAN Dr. Reem Rabadi 228 | 229

UNIQUE FEATURES

• High command of three working languages (Arabic, German and English). • Theoretical knowledge and practical skills in translation and communication. • Excellent cultural and intercultural communication skills. • Qualifying professionals to work in national and international companies as well as cultural and educational institutions. • Professionalization of Social Work in Jordan and in the region. • Enhancing national and international support for dealing with challenges in the fields of migration and refugees. ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Dr. Reem Rabadi 230 | 231

DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES

B.A. GERMAN AND ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATION B.A. TRANSLATION (GERMAN-ENGLISH-ARABIC) M.A. GERMAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE ( M.A. DAF) SAHL | Department of Languages | Academic Staff

Prof. Salah Al-Salman Dr. Mohammad Saraireh Dr. Ernst Pleines Dr. Reem Rabadi

Dr. Michael De Jong Dr. Nicola Huson Dr. Karin Leish Oliver Ritter Dina Omar 232 | 233 SAHL | Department of Languages | Academic Staff

Dr. Thelal Oweis Dr. Victoria Pötzl

Kinana Nasra Mariam Abu-Hussein

Judith Labs Raghad Alhadidi

Dr. Ortrun Hanna | Dr. Saleh Khalailah | Dr. Monika Hryniewicka 234 | 235

“THROUGH THE FOUR YEARS AT GJU, I HAD THE CHANCE TO MEET AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THE GREAT KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE I GAINED IN MY EXCHANGE SEMESTER IN GERMANY. STUDYING ABROAD IN GERMANY HAS REALLY INSPIRED MY FUTURE AMBITIONS.”

Dina Kukali SAHL | Department of Languages | Graduates | First Semester

Basel Alkababji Jwan Haris

Asil Halaiqah*

* first in major | German and English for Business and Communication 236 | 237

“GJU HELPED ME TO CARVE MY OWN UNIQUE PATH; THE PATH TO THE CHANGE THAT I WANT TO SEE IN THE WORLD.”

Raghida Alsangalawi SAHL | Department of Languages | Graduates | First and Second Semester

Aram Tarawneh Dima Masri Dina Kukali Raghida Alsangalawi

Razan Alataywi Saif Alnajjar* Samar Alkarmi Tamara Al-Amr

* first in major | nd2 Semester| Translation 238 | 239

Mohammed Mansour**

** first in major | st1 Semester | Translation

240 | 241

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

DIPLOMA MIGRATION AND REFUGEES M.A SOCIAL WORK FOR MIGRATION AND REFUGEES SAHL | Department of Social Work | Academic Staff

Dr. Sahar Almakhamreh 242 | 243

“SHIPS WILL ALWAYS BE SAFE ON THE PORT, BUT SHIPS WEREN’T MADE FOR THAT, GJU HAS MADE US ALL LEAVE THE PORT AND HAS GIVEN US AN ENRICHING ACADEMIC & LIFE EXPERIENCE.’’

Tariq Awwad SAHL | Administrative Office

• Go-ahead for the new Programme Social Work for Migration and Refugees • SAHL Interview with Petra News Agency and Al Raa’i Newspaper • SAHL’s GEBC Students Discuss Social Projects at the Development and Employment Fund

• The Parliament House of Representatives • Visit Salt city • Film presentation • A group of GJU students visited the Jordanian Senate • Students visit Al Zahra’ Nursing Home • Social Security Corporation Visit • Orange Visit • Visit to Bidaya Corp. • Visit to Civil Service Bureau • Royal Film Commision Visit 246 | 247 SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND LOGISTIC SCIENCES ACTING DEAN Dr. Loay Salhieh 248 | 249 ACTING VICE DEAN Dr. Ghazi Samawi 250 | 251

UNIQUE FEATURES

• Academic programs developed to enrich knowledge and competencies within an international setting. • The first Bachelor and Masters programs in Logistic Sciences in Jordan and the region. • Highly qualified graduates who can conduct their adequate leadership training within the local and global markets. • Faculty members with excellent international and industry experience. ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Dr. Ali Al-Attar 252 | 253

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING

B.Sc. INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING SMLS | Department of International Accounting | Academic Staff

Dr. Malek Alsharairi Dr. Bassam Maali

Dr. Ali Al-Attar Lama Obeidat

“THE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND LOGISTIC SCIENCES PROVIDES A DIVERSIFIED FACULTY MEMBERS, WHO HAVE GATHERED WORLDWIDE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE TO PASS ON TO THEIR STUDENTS AND PREPARE THEM TO STANDOUT IN THE LABOR MARKET.”

Dr. Loay Salhieh SMLS | Department of International Accounting | Graduates | First Semester

Ahmad Al Aqaileh Asma Abusarrees*

Isam Al Dabbas Issa Dabain Khaled Alkhayat Mahmoud Ahwal

Mirna Khawaj Ra’ad Haroun Tala Khamash Tariq Knaan

* first in major 256 | 257

Ahmad Al Hasan Ahmad Al-Azazzi Ahmad Mukheimer

Amer Al Manasir Diala Jrisat George Zreina

Hamzeh Irbeihat Hashem Al Zu`Bi Jehan Al Maliki Tareq Salameh 258 | 259

* first in major ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Dr. Ismail Abushaikha 260 | 261

DEPARTMENT OF LOGISTIC SCIENCES

B.Sc. LOGISTIC SCIENCES M.Sc. LOGISTIC MANAGEMENT SMLS | Department of Logistic Sciences | Academic Staff

Dr. Loay Salhieh

Dr. Moh`d Al-Shboul Dr. Ismail Abushaikha

Dr. Abdelrahim Alsoussi | Nizar Al Shbikat | Ahmed Al- Abadleh 262 | 263

“THROUGH RESEARCH AND THEORY, THE MANAGEMENT SCIENCES STUDENTS GAIN A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE BASIC AND AUGMENTED ROLES OF MANAGEMENT. THE DEPARTMENT HOLDS A DISTINGUISHED FACULTY AND A MULTICULTURAL STUDENT BASE.”

Dr. Ismail Abushaikha SMLS | Department of Logistic Sciences | Graduates | First Semester

Abedalrhman Alooran Ahmed Abdulhameed Ayman Al Shahed Dareen Alzu`bi*

Hussien Aljundi Mohammad Ghubbas Omar Abu Nowar Tariq Al Jahmi Yazan Nsour

* first in major 264 | 265

Abdullah Hasouneh Bashar Masri Farah Alarmouty Fuad Abualrous

Hamdi Zarour Haya Shannak Hiba El Sharqawi Nizar (Halabi Kilani)

Selma al-Dineh* Walid Abdallah Yazan Aljazy

* first in major 266 | 267

Abdallah Quran | Dina Alkhatib | Osama Kalbouneh | Randa Al-Khoja ACTING HEAD OF DEPARTMENT Dr. Metri Al-Mdanat 268 | 269

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

B.Sc. MANAGEMENT SCIENCES SMLS | Department of Management Sciences | Academic Staff

Dr. Ghazi Samawi Dr. Serena Sandri Dr. Omar Al-Shubailat Dr. Metri Al-Mdanat

Dr. Mohammad Ta`amnha Dr. Aziz Al-Madi Omar Bwaliez Dr. Fathi Al Arabi 270 | 271

Banan Al Bashir

Feryal Khamash Nancy Mustafa

* first in major 272 | 273

“GJU HAS PROVIDED ME WITH A CHANCE FOR STUDYING ABROAD; A CHANCE FOR EXPERIENCING OTHER CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD. IT BROADENS YOUR KNOWLEDGE BASE, AND TEACHES YOU TO THINK AND LIVE DIFFERENTLY.”

Abdul Rahman Alomari SMLS | Department of Management Sciences | Graduates | Second Semester

Ahmad Salman Alaa Esses Amro Isbieh

Jasmin Alhawi Raghda Kamil Tareq Derbas 274 | 275

Aulfat Abdulkreem | Ghadi Lutfi* | Hani Mattar | Hatem Ben Houria | Yasmeen Al-Nahar

* first in major SMLS | Administrative Office

Aseel Almatar Lara Nassar Walaa Altwaijer 278 | 279 SMLS | Activities

• King Hussein Bridge Development Project • Agreement to launch the first Economical studies center for refugees In cooperation with Hamburger University; Also, three students will be award a full scholarship to participate in the summer school, August 2016 in Hamburg • Effective Communication Workshop for the Royal Medical Care in cooperation with Nell Academy • Green Entrepreneurship program Business Model free Workshop for the School students in cooperation with BDC 280 | 281 TALAL ABU GHAZALEH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEAN Prof. Mamoun Akroush 282 | 283 ACTING VICE DEAN Dr. Majdy Zuriekat 284 | 285

UNIQUE FEATURES

• The first public/private partnership in higher education in the region. • Highly qualified graduates who can conduct their adequate leadership training within the local and global markets. • Faculty members with international and industry experience. • Confidence of stakeholders in both the private and public sectors. • High employment rate of graduates with the highest starting salaries. • Unique location on Mecca Street, Amman.

286 | 287

PROGRAMS

MBA. MANAGEMENT MBA. MARKETING MBA. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT MBA. QUALITY MANAGEMENT MBA. BANKING AND FINANCE MBA. LOGISTICS TAG | Academic Staff

Prof. Hesham Gharaibeh Prof. Mamoun Akroush

Dr. Majdy Zuriekat Dr. Loay Salhieh

Dr. Abdallah Abdallah Dr. Muhannad Atmeh 288 | 289

MBA|M ANAGE MENT MBA | MANAGEMENT

Bayan Arafat Ghaida Miftah* Hadi Sinnokrot Hala Darweesh Isra’ AlJafari Hala AlDahleh Lara Ghazzawi Hanadi Kan’an Mais Abu-Rub Hiba Ahmed Majed AlHasanat Hind AlSukhun Michael Turner* Husam AbuFares Mohammad Al-Smadi Khawlah AbulFeilat Rawan Haha Mahmoud ElQasass Rawan AbuKhalifa Mohammad Qreyeah Samar Zawati Mohammad Kawash Sultan Khashab Mohammad Azzouqa Yazeed Kheetan Mohammad Ketat Monther Besomi Abeer Shalan* Nizar Khader Ammar Ahmad Qais Naber Asad Ayoub Rand AbuHassan Ayman Yasin Sally Assi Bana Al-Hourani Sara AlZubeidi Dana AbuAli Talal Al-Shakhanbeh Dima AlMansour Yasal AbdelJawad Emilia Abdallah Yasmin Blaibel Enas AlSmairat 290 | 291

MBA|QU MBA|MA ALITY|M RKETING ANAGEM MBA | MARKITING Ibrahim Othman ENT Rula AlRamadin* MBA | QUALITY Ahmed Abdullah* MANAGEMENT Alaa’ Abu-Hilal Fadi Alkaradsheh Maram Abdin Hussam El-Aina Mohammad Afaneh Majd Abdel-Hadi Rana Rayyan* Majd Olimat Mohammad Muheisen Eman Rawagah Mousa Fakher Eman Nairoukh Muhannad Khader Raed Awayes* Nadeen Melhem Suhib AbuSameeha Rawan Abdel Aziz Tareq Abu Khaled Seif Al-Haddadein Wesam AlAnani Ziena AlHumsi

* first in major TAG | Graduates | First and Second Semester

MBA|BA NKING|A ND|FINA NCE MBA | BANKING AND FINANCE

Firas AlMubaideen Hatem Al Akroush* Omar Salameh

Aboud Karadsheh Feda’ Al Khasawneh Muhannad Tawara Omar Eleyan Osama ElAzzeh* Razan Habash Suha AlMasri Waseem Nuqul 292 | 293

Ammar Garaibeh GEMENT Basma AlNaji MBA | HUMAN RESOURCES Mohammad Jarun* MANAGEMENT Qusai Migdadi Salam AlQudah Laila Al Reshek* Samer Jum`ah Raghda Alhjouj Sumaya Abu Hussain

Dalia Kanan Dana Nassar Fawzieh Yousef Khaled Hleihel Mays AlBawwab*

* first in major SCHOOL OF BASIC SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES DEAN Prof. Nabil Ayoub 294 | 295 ACTING VICE DEAN Dr. Omar Abu Nawas 296 | 297

ACTING VICE DEAN Dr. Omar Al-Omari ASSISTANT DEAN Iman Sha’sha’a 298 | 299

UNIQUE FEATURES

• Preparing our students to become proficient in the English language by their third academic year. • Training our students to face the real world through promoting intercultural communication, soft skills, leadership and emotional intelligence, and entrepreneurship and enterprises. • Arming our students with the basics of Physical Sciences and Mathematics that will help them think critically of the various engineering problems that they will face in their professions. • SBSH faculty members are heavily involved in interdisciplinary research projects with most of the engineering specializations faculty members at GJU. • SBSH faculty members were able to obtain funds for many research projects from many international research funds such as DAAD, Erasmus plus, Jordanian Scientific Research Fund, DFG, among others. • National Education faculty members at SBSH were pioneers in achieving an online National Education course through the EDRAAK platform, which eventually will be shared by many other Jordanian Universities. SBSH | Academic Staff

Prof. Nabil Ayoub Dr. Omar Abu Nawas Dr. Dia Zeidan Dr. Safa’a Shweihat

Dr. Hussein Al-Ta’ani Dr. Abdallah Al-Raggad Dr. Inshad Jum’h Dr. Mohammad Abudayah

Dr. Sameer Arabasi Dr. Omar Al-Omari Dr. Haytham Thawabih Dr. Husam Abu-Safe Dr. Mohammad AlQudah 300 | 301 SBSH | Academic Staff

Iman Sha’sha’a Adel Hawatmeh Dina Al-Hindi Bassmah Al-Taher

Eva Haddad Lamia Azoka Kawthar Karain Rasha Hijazeen

Deema Khasawneh Anwar Boustanji Nesreen Saleh Vera Khamashta 302 | 303

Hadeel Abu Sammour Issra` Hammoudeh Laila Habash Razan Esseili 306 | 307 SBSH | Activities

• Workshop on Water Treatment and Polymeric Nano Filtration • GJU Signs MoU with Edrak

• The Launch of the National Education Course on Edraak Platform 2 • GJU students visit the field of “Al Karama” Battle 308 | 309 DEANSHIP OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH DEAN Prof. Salem Al Agtash 310 | 311 ACTING VICE DEAN Dr. Balsam Mohammad 312 | 313

ACTING ASSISTANT DEAN AND HEAD OF PROJECTS OFFICE Rasha Al-Homoud

314 | 315

DEPARTMENT OF GRADUATE STUDIES

M. Sc. ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION MA. GERMAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE M. Sc. VISION REHABILITATION M. Sc. SPATIAL PLANNING MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION M. Sc. COMPUTER ENGINEERING M. Sc. ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING M. Sc. ENVIRONMENTAL AND RENEWABLE ENERGY ENGINEERING DGSSR | Department of Graduate Studies | Graduates | First and Second Semester 316 | 317

SABE | M.Sc. SPATIAL SCHOOL|OF|AR PLANNING

TIES|AND|LAN Anmar Al Salah Islam Rababah GUAGES Mohammad Essa*

* first in major

318 | 319

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

Research in general stimulates thought, expands horizons, enhances reputations, solves important problems, and explores new thesis topics for graduate students. The deanship, therefore, promotes international research collaboration and provides seed funding for research, incen- tives for scientific publications, and grants for conference participation. DGSSR | Department of Scientific Research | Researchers

Pof. Natheer Abu Obeid PRESIDENT • A bottom-up approach for opening up education in south-Mediterranean countries OFFICE • Higher Education for Young Syrians and Jordanians - A Scholarships Program

Dr. Ziad Abu El-Rub SCHOOL • Vocational training Center for undergraduate university students and OF APPLIED teachers in Jordan

MEDICAL Dr. Hussam Kloub • Developing and Fabrication of Capacitive SCIENCES Micro Electromechanical System (MEMS) Interactive DC/AC Power Inverter for Renewable Energy Applications

Dr. Balsam Mohammad • Screening and Isolation of New Extremophiles from Ecological Sites in Jordan: Preliminary study for strains and enzymatic potential

Dr. Israa Barahmieh • Configuration-design development of spin-coated pharmaceutical thin films: An integrated approach of prediction and design of stable amorphous solid dispersion systems for poorly-water soluble drugs

Dr. Adnan Lahham • Prevalence and molecular investigation of invasive and non-invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae in Jordan 320 | 321

Prof. Salem Alagtash SCHOOL OF • Design, Development and Demonstration of a future-proof active smart Micro-grid system COMPUTER • Master Curriculum, Capacity Building and Network Development in Traffic Safety in ENGINEEING & Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon

INFORMATION Dr. Mohammad Al-Daoud • Accurate Needle Localization and TECHNOLOGY Visualization for Ultrasound-Guided Interventions • Open Educational Resources

Dr. Rami Al-Azrai • A Combined EMG and EEG-based BCI System for Hand Motor Imagery Task Classification and Controlling Prosthetic Hand

Dr. Samer Nofal • Enhanced Backtracking Algorithms for Computational Argumentation

Dr. Dhiah Abou-Tair | Dr. Ala Kahlifa • KA1 - Learning Mobility of Individuals Higher education student and staff mobility between Programme and Partner Countries

Dr. Christina Class | Dr. MohammadAl-Aladdous Biogas Production in Local Communities in Jordan: Biogas local lab and inventory DGSSR | Department of Scientific Research | Researchers

Dr. Ismael Al-Hinti SCHOOL • Towards a National Qualification OF APPLIED Framework for Jordan Dr. AlaaAldeen Al-Halhouli TECHNICAL • Utilization of Lab on achip Technology for the Colorimetric Determination of Chemical SCIENCES Compounds. • Development of Novel Microfluidic-based Platrorms for CTCs Isolation from Whole Blood • Fabrication and Characterization of Autonomous Microrobots for Cancer Detection and Treatment

Dr. Mohmoud Banna • “A Novel Approach for Classifying Multiclass Imbalance Dataset: Multiclass Mahalanobis Genetic Algorithm (MMGA)”

Dr. Anas Atieh • A Novel Approach to develop the mechanical behavior and physical characteristics of light-weight alloys using hybrid surface technology of shot peening and plasma coatings

Dr. Rula Allaf • Development of eco-efficient porous filters and membranes via a novel hybrid milling-molding process for potential water purification application 322 | 323

Dr. Ziyad Masoud • Design of an Experimental setup for the control of multimode flexible structure using frequency-modulation input shaping technique newly developed at GJU

Ayman Al Shar’e • “Design of Mist-Cooling Green Canpoy Powered by thermally Regulated Photovoltaic System “

Wael Al Kouz • “Experimental and Computational Investigation of Subsonic and Supersonic Mixture of Gas Flows into Nnochannel at Atmospheric or Sub-atmospheric Pressures”

Dr. Maram Tawil SCHOOL OF • Intercultural Dialogue towards reclaiming Public Space in Metropolitan Areas ARCHITECTURE • Damazine and Roseiris Strategic Urban & BUILT Development Plans 2017-2031 ENVIRONMENT DGSSR | Department of Scientific Research | Researchers

Dr. Louy Quadier SCHOOL OF • “Investigation of the techno commercial potential for cooling of photovoltaic NATURAL modules” • Development of higher Education Teaching RESOURES Modules on the Socio-Economic Impacts of ENGINEERING & the Renewable Energy Implementation Dr. Mohammad Al-Addous MANAGEMENT • Development and demonstration of a hybrid CSP-biomass gasification boiler system • Efficiency of PV Systems in the Jordan Valley

Dr. Zakariya Dalala • Utilizing hyperspectral imaging techniques to evaluate key surface water quality parameters

Dr. Arwa Abdelhay • Destruction of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in wastewater using ultrasonic irradiation

Dr. Reem Rabadi SCHOOL • “Homonymy and its Effect on Students of OF APPLIED Translation at Jordanian Universities” Dr. Reem Rabadi | Dr. Haytham Thawabieh HUMANITIES • “Effect of Structual Context Integration on & LANGUAGES Elimination for Students of Translation” 324 | 325

Dr. Inshad Yousef SCHOOL • Novel Magnetic nanoparticle doped nano filtration polymeric membrances for Heavy OF BASIC Metal Removal from Wastewater • Quantum dots (Nanoparticles): Novel SCIENCES & synthesis and drug delivery: Applications. • Polymeric nanocomposites doped with HUMANITIES magnetically aligned nanoparticles for monovalent and electromagnetic wave polorizer

Hussam Abu-Saif • Investigating third order nonlinearities in nanomaterials

Dr. Malek Alsharairi SCHOOL OF • The Influence of Country Logistics Performance on Companies, Working MANAGEMENT Capital: An International Investigation

& LOGISTICS Dr. Louy Salhiah • “Aligning business strategies and SCIENCE operational purchasing practices for improved performance”

Bassam Ma’ale • “Accounting Curriculum in Jordan Universities and Market Needa” DGSSR | Department of Scientific Research | Researchers

• HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal inaugurates the 1st International Conference on Open Source Software Computing • Prof. Abu-Obeid signs a cooperation agreement with Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences in Germany • GJU and Jordan Scientific Research Support Fund SRSF signed an agreement

• Erasmus plus Workshop at GJU • The President meets with Deanship of Scientific research members 326 | 327 DGSSR | Administrative Office

ASSITANT TO THE DEAN Fawwaz Alsaqqar DSA | Departments and Office

The Deanship is in charge of the Student Clinic, which is responsible for providing healthcare services and medical insurance for all the University students. The Deanship is also responsible of the activities of GJU Alumni Club as well as student clubs at GJU which include Community Service Club | Local Community Development Club | Drama Club | Health and Environment Club | Information Technology Club | IEEE Club | GJUMUN Club | Business Club | Industrial Club | Robotic Club | SoBiom Club. STUDENT ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

This department is responsible for all the student activities at GJU. Voluntary and Social work, Trips and Entertainment activities, Al-Hassan Youth Award, Ushers Team; Art and Cultural Activities include the Musical Band as well as the singing and dancing activities, whereas Sport Activities include a number of sport teams: Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Athletics, Table Tennis, Billiards, and Badminton…etc 334 | 335

STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

This department is responsible for providing a number of services for the students such as student fund, student’s ID, car permits, student housing and student consulting…etc KING ABDULLAH II FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT | CAREER GUIDANCE AND ALUMNI OFFICE

This department is responsible for providing high quality and professional information, advice, guidance and event services to students and graduates by offering individual assessments- To support students to understand their strengths, personality and career suitability, career management skills…etc. DSA | Administrative Office

• HRH Prince “El Hassan bin Talal“ patronizes a lecture on the successful leadership at GJU • Dr. Mohammad Nouh Al Qudah lectures at GJU 338 | 339 DSA | Activities

• GJU celebrates National Festivals • GJU celebrates National Tree Day • Comedy Show about Terrorism • Book busters 340 | 341 DSA | Activities

• GJU students participate in Al Mujib Dam Activity • GJU students and staff express solidarity with Palestinian resistance 342 | 343 DSA | Activities

• GJU girls soccer team tournament • Public debate about engaging young people in the Jordanian Parties Programs at GJU • Lecture on the Jordan Supreme Council for People with Special Needs 344 | 345 DSA | Activities

• Raytna Eezetna Event • Robot Day • Umniah Activity 346 | 347 DSA | Activities

• GJU celebrates the National Day for Arabic Language • Orientation Day of GJU Clubs • Time Management and Selling Skills Workshops 348 | 349 DSA | Activities 350 | 351

• GJU MUN • “I was born to be” a drama show • “Stop, enough accidents” show • Lecture about the Jordanian Labor Law • Delegation of GJU expresses condolences regarding the martyrdom of Major Rashid Zyoud • Honoring GJU Cleaning Workers • Humor Play (Juwar & Matabat) at GJU • Lecture about Writing C.V. and Job Interview Skills • Lecture on raising awareness about the dangers of Drug Abuse • New think Theatre • Sales Skills Workshop • Social Security lecture • Workshops on Communication and Presentation Skills at GJU • IT club activity THE GERMAN DIMENSION 352 | 353

• Project Office • Office of the Vice President for International Affairs THE GERMAN • German Language Center • International Office DIMENSION • Office for Industrial Links PROJECT OFFICE PROJECT DIRECTOR Prof. Andreas Geiger 354 | 355 The German Dimension | Project Office | Adminstrative Office 356 | 357

PROJECT OFFICE MISSION

The four employees of the project office coordinate the whole consortium and participate with Prof. Dr. Geiger in the strategic planning of the GJU. Among other things, the total budget of the project in Magdeburg includs scholarship payments managed and accounted and the corresponding means to the competent organizations requested. They are responsible for the business contacts that students support, financial management and project coordination with all stakeholders. The German project team has already managed to attract more than 100 dedicated German universities to its cooperating consortium.

• German Cultural Delegation Visits GJU at SABE 358 | 359 OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS VICE PRESIDENT FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Prof. Anton Mangstl 360 | 361 The German Dimension | Office of The vice President for international affairs | Adminstrative Office 362 | 363

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS MISSION

Prof. Anton Mangstl | Vice President for International Affairs Prof. Dorit.Schumann | Vice President for International Affairs Deena Holz | Assistant to the Vice President for International Affairs The German Dimension | Office of The vice President for international affairs | Activites

• GJU Vice President Prof. Mangstl farewell party 364 | 365 GERMAN LANGUAGE CENTER ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE GERMAN LANGUAGE CENTER Dr. Michael De Jong 366 | 367 The German Dimension | German Language Center | Academic Staff

Margarethe Nofal Tarik Boutaib Jolanta Bienias

Sawsan Hijazi Jaqueline Rogler Abdulmoamen Mohammed

Lubna Azibal Sarah Salih Sasha Habjouqa Mohammad Awlad Essa 368 | 369 The German Dimension | German Language Center | Academic Staff

Samir Haskic Eylem Inanici

Khadija Zubiedi Maria Papamichou

Noor Al-Haymoni Da’ed Nazzal 370 | 371

GERMAN LANGUAGE CENTER MISSION

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE MISSION

The mission of the International Office is to support the internationalization of GJU by developing and maintaining strong partnerships with universities mainly in Germany. The IO is responsible for the academic placement and visa procedures of GJU students in their German Year.

• DAAD shcolaship holders graduations • Delegation from Fulda University • Honoring the DAAD Director 380 | 381 The German Dimension | International office | Activites

• New incoming 2016 • Welcoming Meeting for MA students from Humboldt-University • Welcoming Meeting for the New Exchange Students

• Coordinating and organizing the visit of the Federal President of Germany, Mr. Joachim Gauck, together with GJU team Muneer Baniyounis, Ikram Alnaji and Fawwaz Alsaqqar. • Receiving an administrative delegation of University of Applied Sciences Magdeburg-Stendal in the spirit of mutual exchange • Presentation of the Interparliamentry Scholarship Program provided by a delegation of the German Parliament • Visit of representatives of Kiron University; a new German initiative to support refugees world-wide in tertiary education • Delegation from University of Magdeburg visits GJU • Germany’s Federal President Joachim Gauck visits GJU 382 | 383 OFFICE FOR INDUSTRIAL LINKS DIRECTOR Britta Kähler 384 | 385 The German Dimension | Office for Industrial Links | Administrative Office 386 | 387

OFFICE FOR INDUSTRIAL LINKS MISSION

One of GJU’s main features is the university’s strong cooperation with the industry. To foster this collaboration, the Office for Industrial Links (OIL) was established in 2009. It is responsible for building up and facilitating sustainable university-industry partnerships by organizing special business events, lectures, workshops, and company presentations, and providing career services for its students and graduates. Further, it supports the students during their internship search in Germany and it is strongly involved in GJU’s alumni and entrepreneurship activities.

• “Start and Sustain Your Business” Global Entrepreneurship Week at GJU Main Campus • “GJU Health Hackathon” at King Hussein Business Park organized by PIE – Program Innovation and Entrepreneurship. • University Industry Collaboration Workshop – Cooperation Opportunities and Challenges 388 | 389 The German Dimension | Office for Industrial Links | Activites

• Workshop on Process Management in the framework of the DAAD DIES partnership “Establishing Career Service Structures and Processes at GJU” • Launch of GJU Career Portal in cooperation with bayt.com – the job and internship portal for GJU graduates and students • “Entrepreneurship in the Creative Industry” Global Entrepreneurship Week at GJU Jabal Amman Campus

• Internship Training for Outgoing students • GJU Internal Workshops with the Deans on “How to Enhance the Cooperation between the University and the Industry” • 6th annual GJU Career Fair 390 | 391 CENTERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS 392 | 393

• Information Systems and Technology Center • Consultations and Training Center • Vision Training Center • Darat Othman Bdeir for Innovation and Entrepreneurship • Center for the Study of Natural and Cultural Heritage • German Jordanian Insurance Center • University Library • Presidency and Councils’ Affairs Department • Admission and Registration Department • Finance Department • Human Resources Department • Supplies and Tenders Department • Public Relations and Marketing Department • Assistant to the President for Campus and Logistic Support • Engineering Department CENTERS AND • Maintenance Department • General Services Department • Internal Control and Auditing Department ADMINISTRATIVE • Quality Assurance and Accreditation Department • Legal Consultant Office DEPARTMENTS • Advisor to the President for Local Community Affairs Centers and Administrative Departments

INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER DIRECTOR Dr. Feras Al Hawari 394 | 395

CONSULTATION AND TRAINING CENTER DIRECTOR Dr. Yasser Rajjal 396 | 397

VISION TRAINING CENTER DIRECTOR Dr. Nathalie Bussieres 398 | 399

FULL TIME LECTURER | Yosur Qutishat | Sami Shublaq | Maisaa Masoud HEAD OF RECORDS | Rania Makanai Centers and Administrative Departments

DARAT OTHMAN BDEIR FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREP- RENEURSHIP DIRECTOR Prof. “Mohammad Ali” Yaghan 400 | 401

SECRETARY | Khawla Oweis FOREMAN | Ameen Saleh CRAFTSMAN | Mohammed Al-Masri Centers and Administrative Departments

THE STUDY OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER DIRECTOR Prof. Nizar Abu-Jaber 402 | 403

The Center for the Study of Natural and Cultural Heritage (CSNACH) is devoted to improving the understanding of our heritage through research and community outreach. Currently, the center is engaged in a number of projects funded by the EU and other agencies. CSNACH was awarded the El Hassan Bin Talal Award for Scientific Excellence in 2015. Centers and Administrative Departments

GERMAN JORDANIAN INSURANCE CENTER ACTING DIRECTOR Dr. Malek Alsharairi 404 | 405

The German Jordanian Insurance Center (GJIC) represents a partnership between the German Jordanian University (GJU) and the Jordan Insurance Federation (JOIF). The center is specialized in insurance-related courses aiming at professional development and job training for the personnel at the insurance industry. Centers and Administrative Departments

PRESIDENCY AND COUNCILS AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR Ikram Al-Naji 406 | 407

ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION DEPARTMENT ACTING DIRECTOR Dr. Ahmad Barghash 408 | 409

FINANCE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR Sana Farraj 410 | 411

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR Mahmoud Irbeihat 412 | 413

SUPPLIES AND TENDERS DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR Abed AlHakeem Arabiyyat 414 | 415

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR Muneer BaniYounis 416 | 417

ADMINISTRATIVE | Luma Mohammad | Muath Abu Mohana PHOTOGRAPHER | Haigaz Kradelian OFFICE WORKER | Yazeed Alhalhla Centers and Administrative Departments

UNIVERSITY LIBRARY DIRECTOR Dr. Mohammad Al-Sarayreh 418 | 419

ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR CAMPUS AND LOGISTIC SUPPORT ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT Dr. Abdallah Abdallah 420 | 421

TECHNICAL SUPPORT | Zaid Arabiyat SECRETARY | Sondos Afaneh Centers and Administrative Departments

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR Anwar Ghaith 422 | 423

MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR Rami Alatrash 424 | 425

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR Mohammad Al-Qaaqa 426 | 427 Centers and Administrative Departments 428 | 429

INTERNAL CONTROL AND AUDITING DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR Malek Al-Dabbas 430 | 431

ACTING HEAD OF FINANCE AUDITING SECTION | Amr Aljazzazi ACTING HEAD OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUDITING SECTION | Mohmmad AlShra’h SECRETARY | Noor Abujreeban Centers and Administrative Departments

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND ACCREDITATION DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE AND ACCREDITATION AND FOR ADMISSION AND REGISTRATION Dr. Laila Yaghi 432 | 433

ADMINISTRATIVE | Haneen Subhi | Najwa Al Dahhan SECRETARY | Muna Al Edwan Centers and Administrative Departments

LEGAL CONSULTANT OFFICE ADVOCATE AND LEGAL CONSUL- TANT Omran Hawawsheh 434 | 435

We serve GJU with the highest quality of legal services on both local and international levels. Furthermore, among our duties is to coordinate, follow up and close monitoring of all legal issues with the GJU departments. We advise GJU on all legal issues related to its operations and activities including drafting, reviewing and monitoring all kinds of agreements, contracts and memorandums of understanding with third parties. Centers and Administrative Departments

ADVISOR TO THE PRESIDENT FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS ACTING DIRECTOR Abed AlHakeem Arabiyyat 436 | 437

ADMINISTRATIVE | Ayman Ajarmeh | Hayel Alhlalat GJU+ 438 | 439

+ • Higher Education for Young Syrians and Jordanians Project GJU • 5th Evening of Excellence HIGHER EDUCATION FOR YOUNG SYRIANS AND JORDANIANS PROJECT 440 | 441

HIGHER EDUCATION FOR YOUNG EDU-SYRIA and EDU-JORDAN are projects funded by the European Union. They aim to provide a framework for helping Syrian refugees as well as Jordanians in communities that are hosting Syrian refugees to SYRIANS AND get access to higher education through a set of scholarship programs, and give the affected young individuals the opportunity to pursue JORDANIANS academic degrees or acquire vocational skills. The projects are lead by the German Jordanian University with three partner institutes: Zarqa PROJECT University, Yarmouk University and Al-Quds College. GJU+ | Higher Education for Young Syrians and Jordanians Project

PROJECT DIRECTOR Prof. Natheer Abu Obeid 442 | 443

PROJECT MANAGER Dr. Dhiah el Diehn Abou-Tair GJU+ | Higher Education for Young Syrians and Jordanians Project | Team Members

5th ANNUAL CEREMONY

The German Jordanian University celebrated the Fifth Annual Evening of Excellence, in the presence of Prof. Labib Al Khadra, Minister of Higher Education and Research, representing Dr. Abdallah Ensour, the Jordanian Prime Minister. The event was held at GJU campus on Saturday 5th of September 2015.

The ceremony aimed at honoring GJU top graduates, top students, distinguished academic staff members, distinguished administrative staff members, GJU centers, entrepreneurs and industry partners. GJU+ | 5th Evening of Excellence

Thanks to everyone who contributed to producing this book; this documentation of hard work and accomplishment. We would also like to thank our photographers who have worked hard to capture all these moments of pride and your beautiful smiles. YEARBOOK It was a pleasure creating this book. Hope it will be a lifetime companion that keeps a memory for all the people you have met, COMMITTEE befriended, and worked with in your journey at GJU. Yearbook Committee | Team