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I am an associate professor in Plant/horticulture science, I have a good experience in teaching and research since 1999, I got my degrees from University of Jordan and Hannover University, I am interested in various disciplines:
Plant propagation and conservation, Plant tissue culture and molecular biology, Plant secondary metabolites and their applications, Plant ? Microbe interactions, Plant growth and development, Plant growth strategies، Nanotechnology
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 Research Intersets:
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Plant propagation and conservation, Plant tissue culture and molecular biology, Plant secondary metabolites and their applications, Plant ? Microbe interactions, Plant growth and development, Plant growth strategies، Nanotechnology
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 Qualifications
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Degree
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University
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Specialization
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Graduation year
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| 1 | PHD | Leibniz University of Hanover | agricultural and natural sciences | 2006 | | 2 | MASTER DEGREE | University of Jordan | Agricultural Sciences | 1998 | | 3 | BACHELOR'S DEGREE | University of Jordan | Agricultural Sciences | 1995 |
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 Experiences
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Academic Experience:
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 2006 -Current :Teaching Staff,Al-Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2001 -2002 :Visiting ResearcherDrought- tolerance mechanisms of pearl millet,Germany-University Kassel,Germany.
1995 -1998 :Teaching Assistant-Plant Propagation Course,University of Jordan,Jordan.
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Administrative Experience:
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 2023 -Current :Chairman of Plant Production & Protection Department,Agricultural Technology Faculty-Al-Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2021 -2022 :Vice Dean,Al Shouback University college/Al-Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2019 -2020 :Chairman of the Agricultural Sciences Department,Al Shouback University college/Al-Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2011 -2014 :Chairman of the Agricultural Sciences Department,Al Shouback University college/Al-Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
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 Publications
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1- Silver Nanoparticles and Biostimulants Affect Chemical Constituents, Total Phenolics, Anioxidants, and Potential Antimicrobial Activities of Santtolina chamaecyparissus , horticulturae , 2023,Vol. 10,no. 1.
2- Ascophyllum nodosum and Spirulina platensis affect
plant growth, yield, concentration of hormones
in the leaves and nematode communities in the
rhizosphere of cucumber plants ,BIOLOGICAL AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE, 2023,Vol. 40,no. 2.
3- Efficacy of Sterculia diversifolia Leaf Extracts: Volatile Compounds, Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activity, and Green Synthesis of Potential Antibacterial Silver Nanoparticles ,Plants, 2023,Vol. 11,no. 19.
4- Foliar Application of Moringa Leaf Extracts Affects Growth, Yield and Mineral Composition of Pepper (Capsicum Annuum L.) under Greenhouse Conditions , Journal of Ecological Engineering , 2023,Vol. 24,no. 6.
5- Comparative Coexpression Analysis of Indole Synthase and Tryptophan Synthase A Reveals the Independent Production of
Auxin via the Cytosolic Free Indole
,Plants, 2023,Vol. 12,no. 8.
6- A comparative Study of Onion Purple Blotch (Caused by Alternaria porri) and Tomato Early Blight (Caused by A. solani) Diseases in Southern Ghors of Jordan ,Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences, 2022,Vol. 15,no. 1.
7- The Response of Dill Plant Morphology and Production Parameters to Different Urea Application Levels when Grown in Calcareous Soil :Correlation Analysis ,Annals of Biology, 2020,Vol. 36,no. 1.
8- Assessment of exogenous application of plant growth regulators on Cress seed germination and ?-Galactosidase activity ,Plant Science today, 2020,Vol. 7,no. 2.
9- Effects of gamma irradiation on the alkaloid content in seeds of Datura stramonium and the radiosensitivity of
derived seedlings
,Plant Science today, 2019,Vol. 6,no. 4.
10- The impact of cattle manure on the content of major minerals and nitrogen uptake from 15n isotope-labeled ammonium sulphate fertilizer in maize (zea maysl.) Plants ,Pakistan Journal of Botany, 2018,Vol. 51,no. 1.
11- Effects of pre-treatment solution, soaking period and cultivar on germination of pistachio (Pistacia vera) seeds ,Research on Crops, 2018,Vol. 19,no. 2.
12- Impact of seedling age on the survival and productivity of Atriplex halimus shrubs in drought-affected rangelands of Jordan , The Rangeland Journal, 2018,Vol. 40,no. 3.
13- Using chitosan to improve growth of maize cultivars under salinity Conditions ,Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, 2018,Vol. 24,no. 3.
14- Effects of explant, media and growth regulators on in vitro regeneration and antioxidant activity of Juniperus phoenicea ,Australian Journal of Crop Science , 2017,Vol. 11,no. 7.
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 University Courses Taught
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1- Protected agriculture.
2- Principles of fruit production.
3- Vegetable production.
4- Plant propagation and nurseries.
5- Ornamental plants & landscaping.
6- Plant biotechnology.
7- Statistics and agricultural experimental design.
8- Agricultural production technology.
9- Principles of plant production.
10- Organic farming.
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 Master and Phd thesis contributions
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Thesis Supervision
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Growth and yield of sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) as influenced by seaweed extract and humic acid under greenhouse conditions,Mutah university,Master Thesis,2019.
Effects of Foliar application of Moringa Leaf Extract on Growth and Yield of Sweet Pepper Under greenhouse conditions,Mutah university,Master Thesis,2019.
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Thesis Defense Committee Membership
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Assessment of Genetic Diversity and Propagation of Wild Samh Plant in Jordan ,University of Jordan,Phd Thesis,2018.
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 Honors and Academics Awards
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Award Country
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| 1 | Distinguished Researcher Award | Al Balqa Applied University | 2017 | Jordan | | 2 | Expert in Plant Production | Agricultural Engineers Association | 2016 | Jordan | | 3 | PhD Study | Al-Balqa Applied University | 2000 | Jordan |
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 Projects
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Strengthening capacity of TVET teaching & management staff to enhance development & provision of curricula and programs by HEs and TVETs in the Jordanian horticulture sector ,Nuffic-Holland,2019/11-2021/12.
Plant Propagation of Juniperus phoenicea by Seeds, Cuttings and in vitro culture Techniques ,Deanship of Scientific research,2010/04-2016/04.
Using low- to medium- chill apricot varieties help adapt climatic changes in Jordan ,scientific fund research,2023/03-2025/03.
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 Conferences and Workshops
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Conference/Workshop Date
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| 1 | Practical entrepreneurship based on Business Model Canvas and validation of findings in the field | Jordan | 2023/02 | | 2 | Entrepreneurial skills in horticulture and its application to teaching | Jordan | 2023/01 | | 3 | Training on the creation of hybrid learning environment using problem-based learning | Jordan | 2022/12 | | 4 | Smooth the transition of female horticulture graduated into the labour market | Jordan | 2022/11 | | 5 | Soilless Agriculture | Jordan | 2022/02 | | 6 | training in pedagogical and technical skills to enhance practice-oriented and student-centered education for TVET colleges in the Jordan valley | Jordan | 2021/10 | | 7 | curriculum revision process of TVET colleges in the Jordan valley using the DACUM method | Jordan | 2021/02 | | 8 | bases of rewards for publishing in the first-class journals | Jordan | 2017/03 | | 9 | scientific research opportunity in Germany via Von Humbolt-Stiftung | Jordan | 2017/03 | | 10 | Molecular Characterization of Pomegranate (Punica granatum l.) Genotypes Using Rapid Markers in Al shoubak Region | Jordan | 2015/05 | | 11 | lecturer and trainer for Palestinian delegates :Tissue culture and Plant regeneration | Jordan | 2014/08 | | 12 | biological systems / issues concerning biodiversity? :/Lecturer | Jordan | 2014/06 | | 13 | lecturer traditional knowledge ?Relationship of biodiversity to human activities/Practices to conserve biodiversity? | Jordan | 2014/03 | | 14 | lecturer and trainer for Iraqi delegates: Tissue culture and plant regeneration | Jordan | 2014/01 |
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