Abdelbaset J Assaf

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Amman, Jordan

About

I am an Assistant Professor of Computer Science in the Computer Information Systems Department at the University of Jordan. I have completed a PhD in Computer Science at Queen’s University Belfast. My research focuses on using, evaluating and improving the use of simulation software and serious games in teaching Computer Science modules, especially computer programming. I am an open-minded individual with a proven track record in planning, designing and conducting experiments, data collection and analysis. I am enthusiastic about being challenged to improve my professional IT skills, especially in serious games and mobile development. I am also interested in data science topics, machine learning and cloud computing.

Experience

  • University of Jordan (2 yrs 9 mos)
    • Assistant Professor
      Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

    • Amman, Jordan
      Present

    • Assistant Dean for Laboratories and Student Affairs
      Sep 2024 - Sep 2026 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair School of Advanced Computing (ASAC) (3 yrs)
    • Head of Department
      Oct 2023 - Feb 2024 · 5 mos

    • Head Of Foundation Department
      Jan 2022 - Feb 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Assistant Professor
      Mar 2021 - Feb 2024 · 3 yrs

  • Assistant Professor at University of Jordan
    Feb 2023 - Jul 2023 · 6 mos

  • Queen's University Belfast (3 yrs 1 mo)
    • Laboratory Demonstrator
      Oct 2015 - Oct 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Assisted students in different modules such as Programming and Databases for year 1 students, Information System Security for year 3 students and Design Patterns for Masters' students.

    • Java tutorial lecturer
      Oct 2016 - Dec 2016 · 3 mos