Dr. Mamoun Adel Awad is currently an Associate Professor in the College of Information Technology at UAEU where he teachs and conducts research since August 2006. Dr. Awad received his Ph.D. in Software Engineering from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2005, M.S. in Computer Science from Wichita State University in 1999, and B.S. in Computer Science from University of Baghdad in 1994.  His research focuses on the applications of data mining, multi-media, and bio-informatics.

Prior to joining the UAEU, Dr. Awad had designed and developed several technological projects which include intrusion detection systems using Support Vector Machines, Web Prediction System for users serving the Web, Feedback/image based search engine, and data sharing based on trusted third party. Dr. Awad had several years of industrial experience in the US working as a Senior Software Engineer at EcommerceFlow.com (2001-2002) and as a Software Engineer at Infoseek Corporation (Disney Group) (1999-2001). His work focused on building robust B2B software using Java technologies.