I am a Senior Lecturer in Computer Networks/Cybersecurity at the School of Computing, Engineering, and Digital Technologies. My main research interests are Cloud Computing, Fog Computing, Grid Computing, IoT, and Big Data.

I hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science from De Montfort University, UK an MSc in Computer and Information Networks from the University of Essex, UK, and a BS in Computer Engineering from Al Balqa Applied University, Jordan.

Before joining Teesside University, I worked as a lecturer at the Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE. I have also worked as an Associate Professor of Computer Science at WISE University (Jordan).

I am a licensed CCNA instructor from Cisco Network Academy.

- Cisco Academy Coordinator for Teesside University. February 2022 - till now

My main research interests are Cloud Computing, Fog Computing, Grid Computing, IoT, Big Data Mobility in Distributed Systems, and Security.

I am interested in working with bright, motivated Ph.D. students who have strong interest in Cloud Computing, Grid Computing, and Cybersecurity.

Applicants with a solid background in Computer Science (e.g. programming languages, compiler construction, formal methods, logics, etc.) willing to research security are also welcome.

Feel free to contact me directly to discuss interest in working with me.

I am a reviewer for a variety of international conferences and journals, including:

- Editorial board reviewer of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. September 2022 till now.

- A program committee member/reviewer of Information Technology Trend 2019 and ITT 2020.

- Editorial board reviewer of the International Journal on Web Service Computing (IJWSC) as well as PCM members of the related conferences of AIRCC worldwide.

• Dynamic CCTV GAP Project which is operating from the period 1st August 2022 to 30th May 2023.
  The goal of this project is to deliver support for the delivery of a system that will integrate existing and emerging applications into a coherent information system that will provide key business information to each stakeholder as required. This will require the project to deliver the following objectives:
  1. Provide the company with an As-IS model of the current information space within the existing process.
  2. Identify and model emerging business requirements with respect to information systems
  3. Evaluate the gap between what exists and what is required and derive a clear starter and road map for delivering the business needs.
  4. Deliver a Minimal Viable solution asap to demonstrate the efficacy of business tools in place.
  5. Build upon the gap analysis of objective 3 and technology demonstration of object 4 to deliver an e active system that will provide an operational business intelligence solution to meet the company's short-term needs.
  6. Ensure the technologies and knowledge is sustainably embedded within the company
  7. Reflect, then plan forwards into utilizing data science and machine learning through a longer-term project such as a KTP.
• Industrial Digitalisation Technology Centre project which is operating from the period 1st January 2021 to 30th June 2023.
  The task was to provide support to various SMEs for the lifetime of the Industrial Digitalisation Technology Centre project. The Industrial Digitalisation Technology Centre ERDF project is part-funded by the (ESIF) European Structural and Investment Funds, receiving up to £1,138,255 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the ESIF Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government is the Managing Authority for ERDF.
  
  
• Digital Skills for Growth Project, which is operating during the period 1st June 2019 to September 2021.
  The delivery of the Digital Skills for Growth project which is operating during the period 1st June 2019 to September 2021 as Delivery Support for the School of Computing, Engineering Digital Technologies at Teesside University. The Digital Skills for Growth project is part-funded by the European Structure and Investment Fund (ESIF) Growth Programme 2014-2020, receiving up to £869,184 in funding from the European Social Fund (ESF). The Department for Work and Pensions is the Managing Authority and co-financing organization for ESF. Its role is to procure and contract manage provisions aimed at, improving employment opportunities, promoting social inclusion, and helping people to fulfill their potential.
• PaaS Cloud Computing, Tariq Alwada'n, Omar Al Zitawi, and Jalal Omer Atoum. Princess Sumaya University of Technology, March 2015.
  The project introduced and examined two major problems in Cloud computing systems. The first one is the Cloud internal and external data security and client privacy, and tasks mobility and resources utilization. The project also provided practical solutions to the two aforementioned problems and a prototype, called SPI, which has been successfully tested. The project suggested using SSL with a proxy server and secured access to members' control panels for Cloud external data security. As for internal security and client privacy, multiple approaches have been applied.

I am certified and licensed to teach and issue certificates in the following courses from Cisco Network Academy :

- Cybersecurity Essentials

- Introduction to IoT

- Partner: NDG Linux Unhatched

- Community: Smart Grid Essentials

- Mobility Fundamentals

- Community: Empowerment Technologies

- Be Your Own Boss

- Partner: NDG Linux I

- Introduction to Cybersecurity

-  Entrepreneurship

- Networking Essentials IoT

- Fundamentals: Hackathon Playbook

- Partner: CPA - Programming Essentials in C++

- Partner: CPA - Programming

- CCNA R&S 6.0 Bridging

- Partner: NDG Linux II