MAHMOUD ABDEL RAHMAN AHMAD SMADI

Mahmoud A. Smadi	Professor
Wireless Communications	Wireless Communication Engineering
Faculty of Engineering	Department of Electrical Engineering
smadi@hu.edu.jo	http://staff.hu.edu.jo/smadi
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Office No. : 3064	EXT : 4326 , 3226

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Ph.D.	University of Texas at Arlington	The United States of America,2005
Master	JUST	Jordan,2000
Bachelor	JUST	Jordan,1998

Wireless Comm, Information theory and Coding, CDMA systems, DSP

•	Feras Alasali, Abdelaziz Salah Saidi, Naser El-Naily, Mahmoud A. Smadi and William Holderbaum “Hybrid Tripping Characteristic-Based Protection Coordination Scheme for Photovoltaic Power Systems” Sustainability- MDPI, vol. 15, pp. 1-20, 2023.
•	Qasem Abu Al-Haija, Mohammad M. Asad, Ibrahim Marouf, Mahmoud A. Smadi “Design alternatives of Euclidian greatest common divisor with enhanced architecture” International Journal of Computer Aided Engineering and Technology- Inderscience vol. 13, pp. 425-436, 2020.
•	M. A. Smadi, “Tight lower bounds for MPSK Nakagami-m systems with phase error” Int. J. Systems, Control and Communications- Inderscience, vol. 8, pp. 125-131, 2017.
•	A. K. S. Al-Bayati, M. A. Smadi, O. A. Saraereh, and A. Nimrat “Joint Carrier Frequency Offset and Channel Estimation for OFDM Systems with Two Receive Antennas," International Journal of Communication Systems-Wiley, vol. 30, pp. 1-15, 2017.
•	M. A. Smadi, “A proposed combining technique for partially coherent optical signaling" Optical Fiber Technology -Elsevier, vol. 24, pp. 106-114, 2015.
•	M. A. Smadi, “An Efficient Combining Technique to Analyze the Performance of Non-Ideal ASK Optical Systems" Optics & Laser Technology-Elsevier, vol. 69, pp. 187-192, 2015.
•	M. A. Smadi, Qasem Abu Al-Haija and Awni Itradat "Exact Error Rate Analysis of MIMO-MRC System under Cochannel Interference and Imperfect Channel State Information" Wireless Personal Comm.-Springer, vol. 79, pp. 847-859, 2014.
•	M. A. Smadi and Qasem Abu Al-Haija “A Modified source coding technique for efficient data compression,” Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology, vol. 61, pp. 200-205, March 2014.
•	Q. Abu Al-Haija, M. Smadi, M. Al-Ja’fari and A. Al-Shua’ibi “Efficient FPGA Implementation of RSA  Coprocessor  Using  Scalable  Modules,”  Procedia Computer Science, vol. 34, pp. 647–654, 2014.
•	M. A. Smadi, S. Al-Jazzar, J. Ghaeb and O. Saraereh "Confidence Intervals Verification for Simulated Error Rate Performance of Wireless Communicatio System," Wireless Personal Comm.-Springer, vol. 71, pp. 2463–2474, 2013.
•	Omar A. Saraereh, M. A. Smadi, A. K. S. Al-Bayati, Jasim A. Ghaeb and Qais Alsafasfeh, “A novel low-profile coupled-fed printed twelve-band mobile phone antenna with slotted ground plane for LTE/GSM/UMTS/WIMAX/MLAN operations,” International Journal of Electrical, Electronics Science and Engineering-WASET, vol. 7, pp. 1063-1072, Nov. 2013.
•	M. A. Smadi, S. Al-Jazzar, and J. Ghaeb, "Simplified bit error rate evaluation of Nagakami-m PSK systems with phase error recovery," Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing -John Wiley, vol. 12, pp. 248-256, Feb. 2012.
•	Al-Jazzar,	S.O.,	Al-Nimrat,	A.,	Mahmoud	Smadi	"Delay estimation enhancement   in   CDMA   systems   using   optimum   training   bits'   power,” International Journal of Electronics and Communications (AEU)-Elsevier, vol. 66, pp. 244-248, Jan 2012.
•	K. Al-Bayati, S. Prakria, M. A. Smadi, and S. Prasad " Blind Detection of Co- channel QPSK Signals: A Phased Precoding-based Approach," Wireless Personal Comm.-Springer, 62(1), pp. 79-92, 2012.
•	Ghaeb,  J.A.,  Smadi,  M.A.,  Ababneh,  M. "Progressive  decrement  PWM algorithm for minimum mean square error inverter output voltage," Energy Conversion and Management- Elsevier, 52 (11), pp. 3309-3318, 2011.
•	S. Al-Jazzar, A. Muchkaev, A. Al-Nimrat, M. A. Smadi, " Low complexity and high accuracy angle of arrival estimation using eigenvalue decomposition with extension to 2D AOA and power estimation," EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking-Springer, 123, pp. 1-13, 2011.
•	S.  Al-Jazzar,  D.C.  McLernon,  J.  Caffery,  M.  A.  Smadi,  and  J.  Ghaeb,  "A modified unscented filter for delay tracking is asynchronous CDMA systems," International Journal of Electronics and Communications (AEU) - Elsevier, 65 (1), pp. 9-15, 2011.
•	J. A. Ghaeb, M. A. Smadi and J. Chebil, "High Performance Data Integrity Assurance Based on Determinant Technique," Future Generation Computer Systems- Elsevier, 27 (5), pp. 614-619, 2011.
•	Mohammad Ababneh, Issa Etier, Mahmoud Smadi and Jasim Ghaeb" Synchronization of Chaos Systems Using Fuzzy Logic," Journal of Computer Science, vol. 7 (2), pp. 197-205, 2011.
•	M. A. Smadi, “Performance Analysis of BPSK System with Hard Decision (63, 36) BCH Code,” Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology, vol. 13, pp. 172-180, March 2010.
•	S. Al-Jazzar, D.C. McLernon, and M. A. Smadi, "SVD-based joint azimuth/ elevation estimation with automatic pairing," Signal Processing- Elsevier, vol. 90, pp. 1669-1675, May 2010.
•	K.  S.  Al-Bayati  and  M.  A.  Smadi,  "Efficient  Blind  Equalization  of  BPSK Signals," Electronics Letters-IET, vol. 46, pp. 658-660, April 2010.
•	M. A. Smadi, V. K. Prabhu and S. O. Al-jazzar, “Analytical study on the effect of cochannel interference on partially coherent diversity systems,” IEEE Trans. Commun., vol. 57, pp. 117-124, Jan 2009.
•	M.  A.  Smadi,  Mohammad  Ababneh  and  Saleh  Al-Jazzar,  “Simulation  and Numerical  Analysis  of  Wireless  PSK  Systems  with  Imperfect  Carrier  Phase Recovery,” International Journal of Modelling and Simulation-ACTA Press, vol. 29, pp. 405-409, Dec. 2009.
•	M. A. Smadi, V. K. Prabhu and A. Bayati, “Performance analysis of optimum diversity combining for partially coherent frequency-selective fading channel with intersymbol interference,” IEEE Trans. Veh. Technol., vol. 57, pp. 3589-3597, Nov 2008.
•	M. A. Smadi and V. K. Prabhu, “Performance analysis of generalized-faded coherent PSK channels with equal-gain combining and carrier phase error,” IEEE Trans. Wireless Commun., vol. 5, pp. 509-513, March 2006.
•	M. A. Smadi and V. K. Prabhu, “Efficient moments-based method for error rate calculations using the Beaulieu series,” IEE Proceedings on Commun., vol. 153, pp. 349-354, June 2006.
•	M. A. Smadi and V. K. Prabhu, “Postdetection EGC diversity receivers for binary and Quaternary DPSK systems over fading channels,” IEEE Trans. Veh. Technol., vol. 54, pp. 1030-1036, May 2005.
•	M. A. Smadi and V. K. Prabhu, “Comparative analysis of partially coherent and differentially coherent PSK systems with equal-gain diversity,” IEE Proceedings on Commun., vol. 152, pp. 939-944, December 2005.

• Associate Professor and Department Chair, Electrical Engineering (EE) Department at Hashemite University (HU)						    9/2016-now
• Associate Professor, EE Department at King Faisal Univ. (KFU), Saudi Arabia (ABET accredited)		           							9/2011-6/2016
• Associate Professor, EE Department at HU				3/2011-9/2011
• Assistance Professor, EE Department at HU      		           9/2005- 3/2011
• Full-time Lecturer, EE Department at JUST 		          	          10/2000-8/2001 
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, EE Department at JUST 	           9/1998-9/2000 
• Graduate Teaching Assistant, EE Department at UTA 		           9/2002-5/2005
• Chairman, EE Department at HU 				           9/2009-9/2010

Analog Communications
Digital Comm and Coding
Digital Comm Networks
Wireless Communications
Information Theory 
Engineering Math
Signals Analysis 
Probability and Random variables
Communication Lab
Electrical Circuit I 
Electrical Circuit II 
Circuit Lab I
Circuit Lab II
Technical Writing

SEP. 2022 – NOW
DEAN, DEANSHIP OF ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH (DADIO) AT HASHEMITE UNIVERSITY (HU)
•	Developing and implementing strategic plans for international partnerships and collaborations.
•	Building relationships with international organizations, universities, and other stakeholders.
•	Promoting the university's global profile and reputation.
•	Facilitating international student recruitment and exchange programs.
•	Representing the university in international meetings and conferences.
•	Developing and implementing programs to support international students and scholars.
•	Overseeing the development and revision of the academic curriculum to ensure that it meets the needs of students, the current job market, and academic standards.
•	Providing professional development opportunities for faculty members, such as workshops, training sessions, and conferences to help them improve their teaching and research skills.
•	Ensuring that students have the support, they need to succeed academically, such as academic advising, tutoring, and other support services.
•	Ensuring that the institution's programs and courses meet accreditation standards and for preparing accreditation reports and materials.
•	Promoting and encouraging research by faculty and students to enhance academic programs and enrich the learning experience for students.
•	Developing new academic programs and initiatives that meet the needs of students, the current job market, and the institution's strategic goals.
•	Managing the budget allocated to the deanship, ensuring that funds are spent effectively and efficiently.
•	Working closely with other Deans, department chairs, and academic staff to ensure that academic programs are integrated and aligned with the institution's overall mission and goals.
SEP. 2020 – SEP. 2022
VICE-DEAN, FACULTY OF ENGINEERING (FOE) AT HU    
•	Designing and managing academic programs, ensuring they meet the academic standards of the institution.
•	Overseeing the recruitment and development of faculty members, ensuring they meet the qualifications and standards of the institution.
•	Managing the academic budget, allocating resources to meet the needs of the academic programs and ensuring that the institution's finances are managed effectively.
•	Ensuring the institution meets the requirements of academic accreditation, working with accrediting organizations to maintain the institution's accreditation status.
•	Developing and implementing academic policies, ensuring that the academic programs and faculty members comply with the institution's policies and standards.
•	Monitoring the quality and standards of academic programs, ensuring that students receive a high-quality education and that the institution is meeting its academic goals.
•	Collaborating with the faculty departments, such as student services and research, to ensure that academic programs are aligned with the institution's overall goals and objectives.

SEP. 2016 – SEP. 2018
CHAIRMAN, EE DEPARTMENT AT HU 
•	Leading the Dept. and College efforts toward obtaining ABET Accreditation: 5 programs in FoE-HU are fully accredited on August 2018.
•	Overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the electrical engineering department.
•	Providing direction, guidance and support to faculty, staff and students within the department.
•	Developing and implementing policies, procedures, and curricula that ensure the department is up-to-date and effective.
•	Collaborating with other departments and external organizations to promote interdisciplinary research and education programs.
•	Maintaining high academic standards, supporting student success and promoting student engagement.
•	Representing the department to the university administration, accrediting bodies and other stakeholders.
•	Developing and implementing departmental budgets, monitoring expenses and ensuring financial stability.
•	Building strong relationships with industry partners, alumni, and other stakeholders to expand research and education opportunities.
•	Participating in professional organizations and conferences to keep up-to-date with developments in the field and promote the department.

SEP. 2009 – SEP. 2010
CHAIRMAN, EE DEPARTMENT AT HU
•	Creating a new curriculum for EE undergraduate program that considers the ABET requirements especially for major design, ethics and communication skills terms.
•	Steering the Dept. and College efforts toward obtaining ABET accreditation.

MAY 2020 – NOW
PROFESSOR, EE DEPARTMENT- HU 

SEP. 2016 – MAY 2020
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, EE DEPARTMENT- HU (ABET Accredited Aug. 2018)

SEP. 2011 – JULY 2016
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, EE DEPARTMENT- KING FAISAL UNIV. (KFU), KSA (ABET Accredited Aug. 2015) 

SEP. 2005 – MARCH 2011
ASSISTANCE PROFESSOR, EE DEPARTMENT- HU 

SEP. 2002 – MAY 2005
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT, EE DEPARTMENT-UTA

SEP. 2000 – AUG. 2001
FULL-TIME LECTURER, EE DEPARTMENT-JUST

SEP. 1998 – AUG. 2000
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT, EE DEPARTMENT-JUST

IEEE, JEA

•	Member; the HU High Committee for the Curriculum, 2022-.
•	Member; the HU High Committee for Scientific Research & Funding Projects, 2022-.
•	Member; the HU High Committee for Simplification of Procedures, 2022-.
•	Member; the HU High Committee for Sustainable Development, 2022-.
•	Member; the Founding Council of the College of Dentistry at HU, 2023-.
•	Chair; ABET Coordination and steering committee, EE Dept. at HU, 2016-2022.
•	Chair; the Scientific Research Committee, FoE at HU, 2020-2022.
•	Chair; the Curriculum Committee, Faculty of Engineering at HU, 2021-2022.
•	Chair; the Old Building Rehabilitation Committee at HU, 2021-2022
o	Granted a fund of 1.2 million USD from Abu Dhabi Investment Office on Dec. 2021.
•	Chair; MSc in EE Curriculum Preparation Committee, EE Dept. at HU, 2021
o	The program approved by ministry of higher education and opened Fall 2022.
•	Member; Tender Committee for Local Purchase at HU, Jan 2022-now.
•	Technical program committee (TPC) member; The International Conference on Electrical and Computing Technologies and Applications (ICECTA'2022), UAE 2022.
•	TPC member; 26th International Conference on Telecommunications (ICT), Vietnam 2019.
•	Chair; the Curriculum Committee, FoE at HU, 2018-2019.
•	Chair; the Graduation Project Funding Committee, FoE at HU, 2019-2020.
•	Chair; the Scientific Research Committee, FoE at HU, 2017-2018.
•	Coordinator and Chair; the Planning Committee of the Proposed Project "The National Center for Integrated Microsystems Technology NC-IMST", Jordan 2011.
•	Coordinator: TEMPUS Project Granted to the Yarmouk University, 2010-2013
o	Project	title: An industry-oriented M.Sc.	Program in Telecommunications Engineering- towards and EU Approach.
•	TPC member; The IET International Conference on Intelligent Systems (ICIS), Bahrain 2008.
•	TPC member; The Jordanian International Electrical and Electronics Engineering Conference (JIEEEC), Jordan 2011.
•	TPC member; Several Mosharaka International Conferences, Jordan.
•	Chair session; Several IEEE and IEE International Conferences.
•	Chair session; The International Conference and Exhibition on Green Energy & Sustainability (ICEGES 2009), Jordan 2009.
•	Chair session; The International Conference on Computing and Information Technology (ICCIT 2012), Taibah University-KSA 2012.
•	Chair; the Strategic Plan Committee in the EE Department at HU, 2008.
•	Chair; the ABET Committee in the EE Department at HU, 2007.
•	Chair; the Promotion and Appointment Committee in the EE Department at HU, 2009.
•	Coordinator; the Undergraduate Practical Training Committee in the EE Department at HU, 2006.
•	Member; the Evaluation Committee of the third National Technology Parade, JUST, Jordan 2010.
•	Member; Organization Committee of the fifth Engineering Scientific Day, Faculty of Engineering (FOE) at HU, 2010.
•	Member; the Graduate Studies Committee, FOE at HU, 2009.
•	Member; the Scientific Research Committee in the FOE at HU, 2009.
•	Chair; the Curriculum Committee, EE Dept. at King Faisal University (KFU)-KSA, 2012-2016.
•	Chair; the Students Affairs Committee, EE Dept. at KFU-KSA, 2012-2016.
•	Member; the Quality Assurance Committee, FOE at KFU-KSA, 2011-2016.
•	Member; Searching and Hiring Committee in EE Department, FOE at KFU-KSA, 2012-2016.
•	FOE Representative; Student Guidance and Counseling Unit, KFU- KSA, 2011- 2016.
•	Member; Out of College Course Coordination Committee, FOE at KFU- KSA, 2011-2016.
•	Member; Award for Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation Committee, KFU-KSA, 2011-2016.

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