Awards & Honors

Dr. Mohammad Fayez Al Bataineh

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🏆 Recognized for Excellence in Research, Teaching, and Academic Achievement

A lifetime of dedication to advancing knowledge and inspiring the next generation

4.0

GPA (Both MS & PhD)

4.52/5

Teaching Evaluation

15+

Awards & Honors

10+

Years of Scholarships

Academic Excellence Awards

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Outstanding Academic Achievement Award
Illinois Institute of Technology
2010
Awarded for exceptional academic performance in Ph.D. program with perfect 4.0/4.0 GPA. Recognized for groundbreaking doctoral research applying communications theory to biological systems.
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Outstanding Academic Achievement Award
Illinois Institute of Technology
2006
Awarded for superior distinction in Master's degree program with perfect 4.0/4.0 GPA in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
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First Position - ECE Poster Competition
Illinois Institute of Technology
2007
Received first place in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department's poster competition for innovative research presentation.
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Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
National Recognition
2006
National recognition for outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and service to the university community.
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Undergraduate Academic Achievement - High Honors
Yarmouk University, Jordan
1997-2003
Graduated with high honors in Telecommunications Engineering. Consistently placed on Dean's List throughout undergraduate studies for exceptional academic performance.

Scholarships & Fellowships

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AAAEA College Scholarship
Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects
2008 & 2010
Competitive scholarship awarded twice in recognition of academic excellence and contributions to engineering research. Supported doctoral studies at Illinois Institute of Technology.
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Research Assistantship
Illinois Institute of Technology
2006-2010
Fully funded research assistantship supporting Ph.D. studies and research on applying communications theory to genomic analysis. Included stipend, tuition waiver, and research funding.
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Scholarship for Graduate Studies
Yarmouk University, Jordan (Sponsor)
2004-2009
Full scholarship for M.S. and Ph.D. studies at Illinois Institute of Technology, USA. Awarded based on undergraduate academic excellence and competitive selection process.

Teaching Recognition

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Excellent Rating - Faculty Evaluation
United Arab Emirates University
2020-2022
Received "Excellent" rating in comprehensive faculty evaluation covering teaching, research, and service contributions during 2020-2022 evaluation cycle.
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Outstanding Student Evaluations
United Arab Emirates University
2020-Present
Consistently achieved student evaluation average of 4.52/5.0, exceeding departmental average of 4.43. Recognized for innovative teaching methods and student engagement.
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Outstanding Field Training Award
Egyptian Telephone Company (QuickTel)
2001
Recognized for exceptional performance during telecommunications engineering internship, demonstrating strong technical skills and professional conduct.

Professional Recognition & Leadership

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Digital Liaison for Educational Technology

2025

Selected to lead digital transformation initiatives in the College of Engineering at UAEU, promoting innovative teaching technologies.

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Department Head

2018-2020

Led Telecommunications Engineering Department at Yarmouk University, managing faculty of 15+ members and overseeing curriculum development.

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ABET Accreditation Chair

2015-2018

Successfully led ABET accreditation process for BS Telecommunications Engineering program at Yarmouk University.

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Tempus Project Leader

2011-2014

Led 1 million Euro EU Tempus grant for MSc program modernization, including course development and two new specialization tracks.

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Promotion to Associate Professor

2018

Promoted to Associate Professor at Yarmouk University in recognition of outstanding research, teaching, and service contributions.

Research Funding Success

Total Research Funding Secured: 470,000+ AED

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Start-up Grant - Principal Investigator
United Arab Emirates University
2023-2025
Secured 367,000 AED for research on "Gene and Regulatory Sequence Identification using Communications Theory." Successfully completed with 20+ publications.
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Multiple SDG and SURE Plus Grants
United Arab Emirates University
2023-2026
Supervised multiple undergraduate research grants totaling 111,820+ AED for assistive technology projects supporting visually impaired individuals.

Professional Development & Certifications

📜 Academic Degrees & Credentials

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B.Sc. in Communications Engineering
Yarmouk University, Jordan
2004
Bachelor of Science degree in Communications Engineering with honors.
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M.S. in Electrical Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago
May 13, 2006
Master of Science degree from Armour College of Engineering.
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Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago
July 24, 2010
Doctor of Philosophy degree from Armour College of Engineering.
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UAE PhD Degree Equivalency
UAE Ministry of Education
March 25, 2021
Official recognition and equivalency of PhD degree for use within the UAE.

🎤 Conference Presentations & Session Chairs

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HIBIT 2012 Conference Presentation
7th International Symposium on Health Informatics and Bioinformatics
April 19-22, 2012 | Cappadocia, Turkey
Paper: "TFBS Detection Algorithm Using Distance Metrics Based on Center of Mass and Polyphase Mapping"
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ICBET 2016 Conference Presentation
6th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Technology
March 12-14, 2016 | Singapore
Paper: "Temperature Compensation of Fiber Bragg-Grating Manometry Catheter Using Kalman Filter"
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ICBET 2023 Session Chair
13th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Technology
June 15-18, 2023 | Tokyo, Japan
Session Chair for Medical Imaging and Biomedical Image Processing session.
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ICBET 2024 Conference Presentation
14th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Technology
June 14-17, 2024 | Seoul, South Korea
Paper: "Enhanced Detection and Localization of Zinc Finger Proteins Using Advanced Neural Network Techniques"
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ICBET 2025 Conference Presentation
15th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering and Technology
June 27-30, 2025 | Jeju Island, South Korea
Paper: "A Comparative Analysis of Computational Approaches for Gene Detection"
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ICMET 2025 Oral Presentation
7th International Conference on Modern Educational Technology
2025
Paper: "Technology-Enhanced Active Learning in Engineering Education: Promoting Equity and Engagement Through Digital Innovation"
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IEEE AICT 2025 Conference Appreciation
19th IEEE International Conference on Application of Information and Communication Technologies
October 29-31, 2025 | Al Ain, UAE
Certificate of appreciation for distinguished contribution to the conference held at UAEU.

📰 Publication Certificates

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Sensors Journal Publication
MDPI Sensors (IF: 3.9, CiteScore: 6.8)
September 2023
Paper: "Managing Energy Consumption of Devices with Multiconnectivity by Deep Learning and Software-Defined Networking"
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Sustainability Journal Publication
MDPI Sustainability (IF: 3.9, CiteScore: 5.8)
April 2024
Paper: "Abolishing Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles in Dubai Hotels as a Voluntary Act—Scenarios and Environmental Impacts"

🏅 Service & Recognition

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Orientation Day Appreciation
College of Engineering, UAEU
January 4, 2022
Certificate of appreciation for valuable contribution to Orientation Day 2022.
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Ibn Trais Educational Award
Ibn Trais Educational Award Committee
May 16, 2024
Certificate of appreciation for positive participation as a judge/evaluator.
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UAE GSRC25 Reviewer
10th UAE Graduate Students Research Conference
April 12, 2025 | American University of Sharjah
Certificate of appreciation for contribution as a reviewer at the conference.

📚 Professional Development & Training

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AI and the Future of Higher Education
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), UAEU
March 26, 2025
60-minute workshop on artificial intelligence applications in higher education.
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Quality Matters (QM) Certification
Quality Matters Program
October 8, 2025
Completed "Applying the QM Rubric" (APPQMR) certification for course design excellence and online learning quality assurance.
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AI Bootcamp V2.0
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), UAEU
Fall 2025
3-hour workshop on Assessment & Evaluation with AI, focusing on practical AI tools for teaching and learning.
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CETL Design Academy - Cohort 1
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), UAEU
Fall 2025
17.5-hour academy emphasizing design aesthetics and hands-on tools to elevate teaching materials and course experiences.