CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS: AWNI MOH'D KHASAWNEH
Residential Address : Amman – Shafa Badran – Building 14 - Maher Shreideh Street - Jordan Mobile: +962 772009800
Phone No: +962 6 5236002 Nationality: Jordanian Marital Status: Married
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
EDUCATION HISTORY:
• Ph. D. in Astrophysics and Radio Astronomy - Armenian National Academy of Sciences, Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory
• M. Sc. in Astronomy and Space Science/ Al Al-Bayt University
• Mapping & Charting Course – Defense Mapping School, USA.
• Higher Diploma in Geodetic Survey – Royal School of Military Survey, The United Kingdom.
• B. Sc. in Civil Engineering / University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan.
• General Secondary School Certificate – Scientific Stream, Jordanian Ministry of Education.
ACADEMIC & TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
2018 - current Member of the Board of Trustees of Yarmouk University, Jordan.
Oct 2020 – 10 Jan 2022 Assistant professor at AL- Balqa applied University, Jordan.
Feb 2013 – 2021 Founder and Supervisor of the joint Master's program offered by the Regional Center for Space Science and Technology Education/UN and Mutah University, specializing in Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing – Jordan.
2015 - 2020 Dean of the University College of Surveying and Geospatial Sciences hosted by RJGC /Balqa Applied University – Jordan.
2013 -2019 Lecturer at Mutah University / Master's Program in
Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing, hosted at the Royal Jordanian Geographical Center, Jordan.
2015-2019 Lecturer at the University College of Surveying and Geospatial Sciences / Royal Jordanian Geographical Center, Jordan.
2013-2015 Member of the Board of Trustees of the University College of Surveying Sciences / Al-Balqa Applied University
2012 -2015 Member of the Council of the College of Natural Resources and Environment at the Hashemite University - Jordan.
2011 Part-time lecturer at Jerash University, Jordan.
Oct-2008 - June 2010 Part-time lecturer at the World Islamic University of Sciences, Amman -Jordan
Oct2007 -Dec 2007 Visiting research astronomer / Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory, Armenia
2002-2005 Lecturer at the College of Surveying Sciences / Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Feb 2018 – Current
2016 -2021
Dec 2015- Current
Chairman of the Jordanian Geographical Society Goals & Responsibilities
1- Documenting the relationship between Jordanian geographers all over the country
2- Contribute to scientific research in all areas of geographical knowledge, with a focus on the geography of Jordan
3- Emphasis on linking geographical research with the applied aspects to serve sustainable development and working life
4- Developing awareness and geographical culture and employing it in behavioral practices
5- Reviving the Arab and Islamic geographical heritage
6- Cooperating with scientific institutions and similar local, regional and global research institutions.
Chairman of the Jordanian Astronomical Society (JAS) Goals & Responsibilities:
This Society aims to raise awareness and astronomical culture, cooperate with other interested societies to provide members with updates in the field of Astronomy, holding astronomical camps and establishing astronomy clubs in many schools, organizing astronomical camps to observe and study urgent astronomical phenomena.
Member of the Arab Group for Space Cooperation in the UAE.
Goals & Responsibilities:
The Group aims to provide an ecosystem to develop regional skills and competencies to work on advanced projects, and sponsor initiatives and programs to prepare the next generation of space sector leaders in the region.
June 2015 - current
2015 - 2020
Feb 2013 –2021
Feb 2014 – Feb 2015
Feb 2015 – 2021
Director of the Regional Office for Astronomy Development in the Arab Region (ROAD) affiliated with the International Astronomical Union (IAU)
Goals & Responsibilities:
This Office is affiliated to the International Astronomy Union (IAU) which adopted a strategic plan entitled "Astronomy for Development"
which aims to use Astronomy to stimulate development in all regions of the world including the Arab Region.
Dean of the Royal Jordanian Geographic Centre College for Surveying Sciences.
Goals & Responsibilities:
This College is affiliated with Al Balqa Applied University and grants a Diploma in Surveying and GIS.
I taught many courses in GIS and Remote Sensing Subjects
Master Program Supervisor & Coordinator (GIS + RS) in cooperation with Mutah University and the Regional Center for Space Science and Technology Education for Western Asia/UN.
Responsibilities:
I taught the following courses: Advanced Research Methods, Map Design Skills, and Global Positioning System (GPS), Remote Sensing, Digital Cartography, Basic GIS, Maps Reading & Interpretation Skills and Map Design Skills. GIS (1).
Founder and Transitional President of the Regional Committee of the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management for Arab States (UNGGIM)
Vice President of the Regional Committee of the UNGGIM for Arab States.
Goals & Responsibilities:
This Committee is responsible for developing effective strategies to build geospatial capacity between the member countries. It is also responsible for making accurate, authoritative and reliable geospatial information
May 2012 - Current
July 2012 – Oct 2021
July 2012 – Oct 2016 Oct 2018 – Oct 2021
readily available to support national, regional and global development.
This committee includes 22 Arab countries.
Chairman of the Arab Division of Experts on Geographical Names (ADEGN)
Goals & Responsibilities:
This Division is composed of Arab Experts in Geographical Names assigned by their countries to collect, check, standardize and process names of places and natural landmarks in all Arab countries. It includes 22 Arab countries and aims to activate the joint Arab work in the field of Geographical Names, issue geographical names magazines, Atlases, glossaries and indexes, produce maps and charts to be used for various purposes, participate in related conferences and workshops and provide integrated information about geographical names through various digital and paper products.
Director General of the Regional Center for Space Science &
Technology Education for Western Asia (UN-RCSSTEWA) Goals & Responsibilities:
The objective of this center is to provide the best education, research and applied programs, as well as provide the best opportunities and experiences in the field of space science and technology for participants in its programs in the fields of Remote Sensing and GIS, Spatial Meteorology, Spatial Communications, Space Science and Astronomy.
The President of the Board Council of Trustees of the Regional
Centre for Space Science and Technology Education for Western Asia affiliated to the United nation located in Jordan.
Goals & Responsibilities
Teaching space science and technology, studying scientific issues, and exchanging information and experiences in various scientific fields.
Implementing academic programs at the graduate level, and holding training courses.
Working to standardize scientific terminology in the field of space science and technology in member states and encourage research, publication, authorship and translation of the scientific material.
Providing advice to institutions, bodies and individuals in the areas of
July 2010 - Oct 2019
July 2010 – Oct 2019
July 2010 – Oct 2019
Nov 2009 - Current
space science and technology education.
Enriching the main library in the country of headquarters in books, studies, research and periodicals in the fields of space science and technology so that they are a reference for all member states and researchers.
Developing the skills and knowledge of university professors and scholars Head of the Joint Team of Experts (JTM) affiliated to the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC)
Goals & Responsibilities:
This Committee includes many experts and specialists in survey and international boundaries demarcation. Its mission is to establish, maintain and sustain border pillars depending on reference geodetic network, to follow up all projects and works on international border lines in order to take the appropriate decisions. In addition, the Head of this Committee is considered a consultant for all official authorities (military and civil).
Director General of Royal Jordanian Geographic Centre (RJGC) Goals & Responsibilities:
RJGC aims to provide necessary information, maps, geographic information for all ministries and private sector in Jordan, produce various atlases, topographic and tourist maps, develop survey sciences, train technicians to meet the needs of public and private sectors, keep up with updated development in the field of maps industry, provide advice and consultancy, conduct aerial photography in various scales and establish maps library for geographical names.
Chairman of the National Committee of Geographical Names (NCGN)
Goals & Responsibilities:
This Committee has the responsibility of standardization the writing of geographical names in Jordan, publishing of Jordanian geographical index, adopting the system of writing geographical names in Latin (Romanization), providing information bank for new geographical names and follow up the updated developments related to geographical names.
Secretary General of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences (AUASS)
Goals & Responsibilities:
This Union is responsible for taking care of space and astronomy sciences and developing the Arab society scientifically and technically as well as preserving the Arab and Islamic Astronomical heritage, studying the
scientific issues among Arab countries and exchange of information and experiences in all fields related to space and astronomy, increasing the interest in space science and astronomy in the Arab countries, supporting the scientific institutions and societies in Arab countries, participating in helping Arab amateur astronomers and specialists in space science and astronomy to form their scientific institutions and societies in their countries, providing all capabilities to increase the efficiency of space science and astronomy, working on determining the beginnings of lunar months using scientific methods.
OTHER SKILLS AND CERTIFICATES:
Computer Skills:
• Operating Systems: DOS, Windows (95, 98, 2000, XP), Unix, Linux
• Programming: Basic, Fortran, IDL
• Word Processing: WinWord, La TeX
• Graphics & Design: ACAD, CorelDraw, Photoshop, Arc GIS, PCI
• Miscellaneous: HTML
• Auto Cad.
• Arc GIS.
• ICDL.
• GPS. /Total Station.
• Field Survey Instruments.
• Micro-Geodesy.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• Arabic - Native Proficiency
• English - Excellent (Reading, speaking and writing)
• Urdu – Good (Reading, speaking and writing)
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:
• Teaching experience in the field of GIS, Remote Sensing & GPS, Optics, Field Survey, cartography, astronomy and astrophysics.
• Supervising and examining over 30 M.Sc. Theses in many universities and institutions.
• Editor of various journals such as: Al Meqyas, the Universe, and Geographical Names Journal.
• Ability to work as a team leader in many projects in the fields of astronomy, space, GIS, remote sensing, and other fields of specialization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and set deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written correspondence with an exceptional attention to details.
• Highly organized with a creative flair for project work.
COURSES TAUGHT:
1. Introduction to Astronomy (B.Sc. University Elective Course) كلفلا ملع يف ةمدقم 2. Astronomy (B.Sc. Physics Department Elective Course) ءايزيفلا ةبلطل كلفلا 3. Fundamental of Astronomy & Space Science. كلفلاو ءاضفلا مولع تايساسأ 4. Methods of Scientific Research in Astronomy & Space Science
يف يملعلا ثحبلا ةيجهنم ريتسجاملا ةبلطل ءاضفلا مولعو كلفلا
5. Astrophysics: Stellar Atmospheres.
6. Stellar Interiors.
7. Classical Mechanics )ةيديلقت( ةيكيسلاك اكيناكيم 8. Modern Physics ةثيدحلا ءايزيفلا
9. Special Theory of Relativity
10. Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) ةيملاعلا ةيئاضفلا ةحلاملا ةمظنأ 11. Geographic Information Systems &Remote Sensing
دعب نع راعشتسلااو ةيفارغجلا تامولعملا مظن 12. Surveying (1 + 2)
13. Cartography & Photogrammetry يللآا مسرلاو يطئارخلا مسرلا 14 Basic Remote Sensing Course
15. Basic Digital Mapping Course
16 Advanced Remote Sensing for civil engineering 17 Global Positioning System (GPS Basic) . 18 Digital Cartography Subject
19 Maps Reading & Interpretation Skills
20 Map Design Skills.
PUBLICATIONS:
1 The possibility of disk-fed formation in supergiant high-mass X- ray binaries, Ali Taani, Shigeyuki Karino, Liming Song, Mashhoor Al-Wardat, Awni Khasawneh and Mohammad Mardini, Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Vol. 19, issue, 1, 12
2 The Nucleosynthesis and Reaction Rates of Fluorine 19 (19F) in the Sun,Mohammad K.
Mardini, Nidal Ershiadat, Mashhoor A. Al-Wardat, Ali A. Taani,Sergen O ̈zdemir, Hamid Al-Naimiy and Awni Khasawneh
3 Probing the accretion induced collapse of white dwarfs in millisecond pulsars, Taani and A Khasawneh .Applied Science Department, Aqaba University College, Al-Balqa Applied University, Aqaba, Jordan Royal Jordanian Geographic Center
4 The wind accretion model of GX 301-2 Ali Taani, Shigeyuki Karino, Liming Song, Mohammad Mardini, Mashhoor Al-Wardat, Ahmad Abushattal, Awni Khasawneh, and Hamid Al-Naimiy
5 Modified Physical and Geometric Parameters of the Eclipsing X-Ray Binary System Centaurus X-3∗M. A. Al-Wardat, H. Al-Naimiy, A. Taani, A. Khasawneh, O. Al-Banawi, and H. S. Widyan
6 Star formation Properties in Spiral Galaxies,UN\ESA .V111 Workshop in Basic Space Sciences . Jordan. Mafraq, Al al -Bayt University .1999
7 Star formation Properties in Spiral Galaxies in the near IR,4TH Arab Conference in Astronomy &Space Sciences. hosted by the Institute of Astronomy and Space Sciences.
Jordan. Mafraq, Al al =Bayt University .2000
8 Investigation of barred galaxies. V1. A comparative statistic of SB and SA galaxies. The Cold Gas Properties .R. A. Kandalyan, A. T. Kalloghlian, H. M. K. AI- Naimiy , A. M.
Khassawneh. Astrophysics, volume 43,411,2000
9 Investigation of Barred Galaxies. VII. Comparative Statistics of SB and SA Galaxies. Near and Mid-IR Regions, A. T. Kalloghlian, R. A. Kandalyan, H. M. K. Al-Naimiy . A. M.
Khassawneh . Astrophysics volume 44, .359 ,2001
10 (Ha Velocity Field and rotation curves for NGC784) 5th Arab Conference in Astronomy
&Space Sciences. hosted by the prince Sumayya University for the sciences and Technology
\ Jordan. Amman from 19 – 22 august 2002.
11 The velocity field and kinematics of NGC 784 in the H alpha Line, R. A. Kandalyan, A. M.
Khassawneh, A.T.Kallogilyan Astrophysics volume 46, .95 ,2003
12 A. M. Khassawneh. the velocity field and Kinematics of NGC 784 and UGC 7786(M90) in the Ha line. the 8th Arab Conference in Astronomy &Space Sciences.Tunisia \ Djerba. 20 – 23 March. 2007
13 On the correlation between average velocities of galaxies and their average luminosities in the closest large clusters of galaxies, Harutyunian, H. A.; Grigoryan, A. M.Khasawneh, A.
Communications of the Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (ComBAO), Volume 66, Issue 1, pp. 25-30,2019
14 Probing the accretion induced collapse of white dwarfs in millisecond pulsars to cite this article: A Taani and A Khasawneh 2017 J. Phys.: Conf. Ser. 869 012090
15 Drought Severity Assessment using Land Surface Temperature (LST) and (NDVI) in AL Zaatari basin (Northeast of Gordan) from 2010- 2017”, Dr Awni Khasawneh, and others 2018
16 Extrasolar Planets in Binary Systems (Statistical Analysis), A. A. Abushattal*, M. A. Al- Wardat, A.A. Taani, A. M. Khassawneh, H. M. Al-Naimiy, Journal of Physics: Conf. Series 1258 (2019) 012018
17 On the possibility of disk-fed formation in supergiant high-mass X-ray binaries Ali Taani1, Shigeyuki Karino2, Liming Song3, Mashhoor Al-Wardat4, Awni Khasawneh5 and
Mohammad K. Mardini6, RAA 2019 Vol. 19 No. 1, 12(8pp)
18 Precise masses, ages and orbital para meters of the binary systems HIP 11352, HIP 70973, and HIP72479, Yamam M. Al Tawalbeh, Abdallah M. Hussein, Fadi A. Suleiman, Ali A.
Tahani , Ahmad A. Abushattal , Nihad A. Yusuf , Mohammad K. Mardini , Hamid M. Al Naimiy , Awni M. Khasawneh and Mashhoor. A. Al Wardat, Astrophysical Bulletin (2020, Vol. ??, No.? Impact Factor 1.191
19 Probability Distribution of Magnetic Field Strengths through the Cyclotron Lines in High Mass X ray Binaries, Ali Taani, A wni Khasawneh, Mohammad Mardini, Ahmad and Mashhoor Al Wardat, Ali Taani, A wni Khasawneh, Mohammad Mardini, Ahmad and Mashhoor Al Wardat , Jordan Journal of Physics (JJP) JJP), Volume 13, Number 1, 2020 20 On the wind accretion model of GX 301 2, IOP Publishing Ltd, Ali Taani, Shigeyuki
Karino, Liming Song, Mohammad Mardini, Mashhoor Al Wardat , Ahmad Abushattal, Awni Khasawneh and Hamid Al Naimiy,Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2019 , Volume 1258, Number 1
21 Masda Physical and Geometrical Parameters of CVBS X I: COU1511 (HIP12552),
Mashhoor A. Al Wardat ,El Mahameed, M. H. Yusuf, Nihad A., Khasawneh, Awni M and Su hail G. Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics ( 2016 , 16, No. 11. Impact Factor (2016): 1.371
22 Modifie d Physical and Geometrical Elements of the Eclipsing X Ray Binary System, Al Wardat, M. A. Al Naimiy, H. Taani, A. Khasawneh, A. Al Banawi, O. Widyan, H.
S.S.,Centaurus X 3 Astrophysical Bulletin , 2014 ,Vol. 69, No. 3 , pp. 325 329 Impact Factor (2013( 1.000
23 Evolution of Accreting Binary Systems on the Spin up Line, Ali Taani, Mashhoor A. Al Wardat and Awni Khasawneh, Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 7(13) November 2013, Pages: 287- 291
24 Space Technology Applications to Access Environmental impacts and natural Resources depletion due to the presence of Syrian Refugees Camp in Jordan; A case Study of Zaatari Camp.
25 A Field Study for the Selection of the Optimal Astronomical Site in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Funded by Scientific Research Support Fund/ Jordan under the number
Bas/2/05/20122 (in cooperation with a research team
26 Some Musings on the physical Consequences of interaction between the Bayryonic Objects and the carrier of the Dark Energy,Haike Hauratonian,Awni Khasawneh,The Jordanian life Science conference" Sustainable Development” 27-29 April /2017 "
27 The Role of The Regional Center for Space Science &Technology Education for Jordan and Arab Region, Awni Khasawneh, The Jordanian life Science conference" Sustainable Development” 27-29 April /2017 "
28 Presenting dozens of research papers and working papers in national, Arab and international conferences and meetings in which they participated.
Funded Scientific Research
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Research
1 A field study for the selection of an astronomical optical observatory in Jordan funded by the Scientific Research Fund (joint with other researchers).
2 Applications of space technology to assess the environmental impacts and depletion of natural resources resulting from the presence of Syrian refugee camps in Jordan (case study: Zaatari camp)
3 Research Project No. (WE\2\4\2019) Mapping the degree of the Earth's surface and its impact on soil moisture in light of climate change using satellite image (the case of the Disi agricultural catchment)
4 Hydrodynamic modeling and spatial analysis of flash floods and dam collapse and production of hazard maps, two case studies (Al-Waala Dam and King Talal Dam, with other researchers)
PUBLIC LECTURES:
1 Delivered tens of public lectures at universities, School, Clubs, Societies, associations, camps and cultural centers, in Jordan and abroad.
2 Participated in tens of articles and press releases in various media outlets (newspapers, magazines, radio and TV in Jordan and abroad.
3 Annual crescent observation campaigns for the holy months (Ramadan, Shawal.. etc).
4 Partial Solar Eclipse observation camps.
5 Venus’s transit observational camp, Hamza Astronomical Camp, Azraq, Jordan (Jun, 2004 – 2012).
6 Seventh observational workshop, Zarqa National University, 26 July 2004.
7 The Perseid Meteor Shower observational camp, Hamza Astronomical Camp, Azraq, Jordan (9- 12 August 2004)
8 Observation of the Leonid meteor shower, Azraq desert, November 18,1999 9 Participation in the establishment of dozens of observational nights for the local
community, universities, schools, cultural centers and astronomical school clubs.
10 Participation in Haute Provence Observatory - Marseille - France for 9 observational nights.
11 Participation in Byuarkan Astrophysical Observatory / Armenia for 32 observational nights.
Scientific and Research Interests
1 Selection the Suitable sites for building an astronomical observatory 2 The history of astronomy
3 Multi wave length of Starburst Galaxies 4 Astronomical applications in Islamic Shariaah 5 GIS and remote sensing Systems
6 Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) Climate and meteorological forecasting Space geodesy
SUPERVISION AND EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF JOURNALS:
1 Editor-in-chief of Al-Meqias, a periodical scientific journal issued by the Royal Jordanian Geographical Center from 2011 - 2019.
2 Editor-in-chief of Al-Kawn Scientific Periodical Journal issued by the Arab Union for Astronomy & Space Sciences from 2012 - until now
3 Editor-in-chief of the periodical scientific geographical names journal from 2013- until now
4 Editor-in-chief of Al-Thuraya journal issued by Jordanian Astronomical Society from 2016 – until now
MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES:
• Member of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Membership Committee.
• Team leader of the National Astronomy Education coordinator representing Jordan in the International Astronomical Union (IAU).
• Founding member of the Arab Association for Astronomy and Space Sciences, headquartered in Egypt
• International Astronomical Union (IAU) National Outreach Coordinator.
• Chair of the Working Group on a “Space2030” agenda of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space-united Nations
• Member of the Arbitration Committee of Abdel Hamid Shoman Institution Award for Arab Researchers.
• Arab Union for Astronomy & Space Sciences (AUASS), Amman: founding member, August 1998 – now;
• Member of the Jordanian Engineers Association, Amman: July 1983 – now.
• Member of the Jordanian Heritage Historical Association, Amman, Jordan
• Member of the International Astronomical Union (IAU).
• Member of the Jordan Supreme Judge (Qadi al-Qodah) Committee for the determination of praying times and lunar months.
• Member in Committee of Studying the Islamic Satellite Project/ Ministry of Awqaf Islamic Affairs and Holy Places.
• Member of several Border Demarcation Committees in Jordan.
• Member of the Royal Jordanian Geographic Centre College Council - Affiliated with Al- Balqa University.
• Member of the Board of Directors of Aerial Survey & Photography (ASP)/ Representative of King Abdullah II Design & Development Bureau (KADDB).
• Member of the Board of Directors of Inter-Islamic Network on Space Sciences and Technology (ISNET) affiliated to the Muslim World League.
• Member of the Board of Directors of Jordan Energy Resources Incorporation (JERI).
• Member of the Advisory Committee of the Royal Scientific Society - Jordan.
• Member of the Scientific Research Support F`und/ Committee of Water & Environment – Ministry of Higher Education - Jordan.
• Member of the Steering Committee & Technical Committee for pasture Development &
Management and water Harvesting/ The Hashemite Fund for Development of Jordan Badia.
• Member of the Steering Committee of the Water Resources Control System Project/
Ministry of Water in cooperation with (KFW) - Jordan.
• Member of the Board of Jordanian Society for Science History.
• General Supervisor of Al Aqsa Journal since 2008.
• Member of evaluating the Scientific Research Project No. (Eng/2/05/2012) entitled (Optimum locations and number of Jordan Civil Defense Emergency Stations for Amman)/
Scientific Research Support Fund.
• General Supervisor of Al Meqyas Scientific Journal published by Royal Jordanian Geographic Centre (RJGC).
• General Supervisor of Astronomy & Space Journal published by the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences (AUASS).
• Member of the Committee formed by the President of the Islamic Sciences University to put curriculum plans for the Engineering Faculty.
• Member of the Natural Resources & Environment Faculty Counsel/ The Hashemite University.
• Member of the Consulting Scientific Board of the Arab Scientific Society Organization which aims to enable and activate the role of the Arab Researchers in society.
• Member of Jordan Science & Technology Observatory which aims to support the scientific Research, Technology and Creativity, and developing scientific capabilities.
• Member of the World Soil Map Project which aims to help decision makers in the field of environment changes. This project is executed by the Royal Jordanian Geographic Centre and the Ministry of Agriculture.
• Member of GARD Project executed by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport and UNDP in Queen Alia International Airport: July, 2014.
• Member of Honor in the Geographic Society/ France (Societe de Geographie), 2014.
• Member of the Higher Studies Counsel in Mutah University for the Academic Year 2014/2015.
PUBLISHED BOOKS:
1. Awni M. Khasawneh, Astronomical Applications in Islam 2nd Edition (in Arabic Language), Amman - Jordan, 2016.
2. Awni M. Khasawneh, Prayers Timing & Its Calculations Using Accurate Scientific and Astronomical Methods, Amman - Jordan 2016.
3. Awni M. Khasawneh, Printing and Graphic Design, Amman – Jordan, 2010.
4. Awni M. Khasawneh, Introduction to Basic Astronomy, Amman – Jordan, 2009.
5. Awni M. Khasawneh, Astronomical Applications in Islam (in Arabic Language), Amman –Jordan, 1999.
6. Digital Mapping Sciences and Geographical Information Systems, Amman, Jordan, 2015.
SUPERVISOR OF MSC THESES:
• Supervising the Master's Thesis entitled (Investigation of Solar Flares using Very Low Frequency Radio Waves), Student Monir Alahmar, Faculty of Science, Al Albayt University, 2015.
• Supervising the Master's Thesis entitled (Using GIS & RS Techniques in Studying the Change of Plant Cover for Al Za'atari Camp), student Manar Taimat, University of Mu'tah, Faculty of Social Sciences, 2015.
• Supervising the Master's Thesis entitled (A Study about choosing the Optimal Astronomical Site in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan) Al Albayt University.
• Supervising the Master's Thesis entitled (Studying the fine Structure Changes which might explain the Mechanism of the Environment around the Be Stars)/ Al Albayt University.
• Supervising the Master's Thesis entitled (Using GIS & RS Applications in Floods Management and Analysis of Environmental Risks "Case Study of Amman City"), Student Wala Keswani, Faculty of Geography, University of Mu’tah, 2016.
• Supervising the Master's Thesis entitled (Detection the Change of Land Cover and Land use in Wadi Al Sair Area during the period 1989-2014 using GIS and RS, Student Nafez Abu Ali, Faculty of Geography, University of Mu’tah, 2016.
• Project Manager supported by the Scientific Research Support Fund entitled "Space Technology Applications to assess Environmental Impacts and Natural Resources Depletion due to the presence of Syrian Refugee Camps in Jordan (A Case Study Za'atari Camp).
• Supervising the study entitled " Physical and Geometrical Parameters of CVBS XI: Cou 1511 (HIP 12552).
• 9) Master Thesis entitled "MODIFIED ORBITAL ELEMENTS OF THE CLOSE VISUAL BINARY SYSTEMS, HIP11352, HIP70973, HIP732479”, Student Yamam Mahmoud Al- Tawalbeh, Al-Bayt University / College of Graduate Studies 2017.
• The use of geographic information systems in the study of groundwater change in Zaatari camp Taghreed Al-Daham, Mutah University 2015
• Estimation of the sedimentary output in the Al-Walah basin using the RUSLE model within the GIS environment Student Mohamad Suleiman Talaheen ,Mutah University,2018
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• Estimation of soil moisture content in Wadi Al-Walah and its impact on vegetation cover using modern geographical techniques Hadeel Yusef Al-Fuqaha University of Mutah 2018
• Employing spectral indicators to detect and analyze the change in vegetation coverage of highlands in Karak Governorate for the period 1986-2016
• Geographical distribution of security centers in the city of Amman using GIS techniques Safwat Al-Shara’a, Mutah University 2018
• The use of remote sensing techniques and geographic information systems in studying the change of vegetation cover in Zaatari camp Student Manar Taimat,Mutah University, 2015
• Documenting the sites of the shrines of the Companions in Jordan using geographic information systems, Dirar Ahmed Ramadan Al-Zogoul, Mutah University 2019
• The application of geographic information systems in analyzing the morphometric properties and their hydrological implications for the Wadi Araba basin in southern Jordan Hisham Al Zayoud Mutah University 2016
• Site Selection for Establishing on Optical Telescope in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
Supervisor: Dr. Eqab Rabee. Co- Supervisor :Dr. Awni Khasawneh ,Student Talafha, Mohammad,2014
• Modified Orbital Elements of The Close Visual Binary Systems, HIP11352,HIP70973,HIP732479 , Student yamam Mahmood , Al-Bayt University / College of Graduate Studies 2017
• Hawamdeh, Amal, (Spectral behavior of some X-Ray binary Systems ,Institute of Astronomy & Space Science ,Al-al-Bayt University
• X-Ray Propertis of OH Mega – maser Galaxies, (in Arabic). Supervisor: Dr Rafik Kandalyan . Co- Supervisor :Dr Awni Khasawneh Student Farhan,Ahlam Ahmad, Al-Bayt University / College of Graduate Studies 2018
• Master Thesis: "Estimation of Sedimentary Output in Wadi Al-Wala Basin using RUSLE Model within GIS Environment”, Student Mohammed Sulaiman Al-Talahin, Mu'tah University / College of Graduate Studies 2018.
• New physical and Geometrical Elements of The X-Ray Binary System (RXJ1015.5+0904). Student Noor A.Issa Physics department, Yarmouk University,Irbid ,Jordan, 2013
• The application of geographic information systems in analyzing the morphometric properties and their hydrological implications for the Wadi Araba basin in southern Jordan Hisham Al Zayoud Mutah University 2016
PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCES:
Participating and supervising many International scientific conferences and workshops in the field of Space Sciences, Astronomy, Geographical Names, Global Geospatial Information Management and Outer Space Affairs, including:
• The UN/Austria Symposium on Space Science and the United Nations" held in Graz, Austria from 21-25/9/2014.
• Open Forum for Senior Executive in National Surveying and Mapping" organized by the Korean Association of Surveying and Mapping during the period 28/10-2/11/2014.
• The First Meeting of the UN-GGIM for the Arab States in Saudi Arabia/Riyadh in cooperation with the UN-ESCWA, 2015.
• The Official Launch Ceremony of the UAE Space Agency with a paper entitled "The Role of The Regional Center for Space Science and Technology Education for Western Asia in Human Development and attracting trainees from Arab Countries", 2015.
• The 58th Session Meeting of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPOUS) with a paper entitled "The Role of the Regional Center for Space Science and Technology Education for Western Asia in the fields of Peaceful Uses of Outer Space and Space Law", 2015.
• The International Seminar on GlobeLand30 and its Applications in cooperation with the UN Statistics Division (UNSD), (UNGGIM) and the National Administration of Surveying, Mapping and Geoinformation (NASG) in Beijing, China, 2015.
• The Official Inauguration Ceremony of South West Asian Regional Office of Astronomy for Development (SWA ROAD) in cooperation with the International Astronomy Union (IAU) in Byurkan Astrophysical Observatory/ Armenian National Academy of Science, 2015.
• An invitation from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the International Contractors Association of Korea and Samboo Engineering, 2015.
• The International Forum about the Names of Landmarks in Arab world/ Standardization Policy/ Cultural Interests organized by The Ministry of Culture/ the National Center of Researches on Prehistoric Age, Anthropology and History and was hosted by the Arabian Cultural Capital of 2015 Constantine City in the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria during the period 1-3 Feb. 2016. Many Arab countries and North Africa countries in Africa participated in this Forum in addition to the president of the UNEGN and many scientists and experts in the field of geographical names. RJGC presented three papers in this field and many recommendations and suggestionS were approved.
• The 2nd Joint Symposium of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) about the emerging Space Activities and Civil Aviation – Challenges and Opportunities during the period from 15-17 March, 2016.
• The Twenty-ninth session of the United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names which was held in Bangkok, Thailand during the period from 25-29 April 2016 in which three papers in the field of Geographical Names were presented.
• The Drupa Print Media Fair 2016 in Dusseldorf/ Germany during the period 4-11 June, 2016, which was about the Global Print Industry & Cross media Solutions in the field of printing, photography, mapping, scanning of spatial and aerial images.
• Organizing the scientific workshop about CubeSats Technologies: Design and Development in cooperation with ISNET during the period 15-19/10/2017 in RJGC/Jordan.
• Organizing the First International Conference on Geospatial Information Management:
Mapping the Future during the period 12-14/9/2017 in RJGC/Jordan.
• Participating in the COSPAR 2017 Conference about Using CubeSats in Space Research during the period 18-22/9/2017 in Korea.
• The Eleventh United Nations Conference on the Standardization of Geographical Names during the period 7-18/7/2017 in the United Nations Headquarters/New York.
• The First China – Arab States BDS Cooperation Forum (BEIDOU) related with the Navigation Satellite System during the period from 21-28/5/2017 in Shanghai/ china.
• The Meetings of the Arab Division on Geographical Names in Saudi Arabia during the period from 8-13/5/2017 in Riyadh/ Saudi Arabia.
• Oman Geospatial Forum 2017 organized by the National Survey Department in Sultanate of Oman/ Masqat during the period from 9-14/4/2017.
• 56th Session of the Legal Sub Committee of the Committee on Peaceful uses of Outer Space in Vienna during the period from 26/3-8/4/2017.
• The 4th Meeting of the Arab Division of Experts on Geographical Information Management in Doha/Qatar during the period from 20-25/2/2017.
• The 54th Meeting of the Scientific and Technical Committee of the UN Office of Outer Space in Vienna during the period from 29/1-11/2/2017.
• The World Forum under the title (Space Days in Kazakhstan) in Astana, and participation in the World Exhibition of Weapons and Military Equipment Systems (KADEX-2018), which was held on the sidelines of Forum 23-26 / 5/2018.
• The 61st Session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space and delivered a national statement during the high-level meeting (UNISPACE + 50) in the presence of the Heads of Delegations of the participating Member States / Austria-Vienna 19- 25 June 2018.
• Four meetings of the 2030 Working Group on Space Exploration, Innovation which was formed by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs held between 2018 -2020 .
• Participating in the African Astronomical Societies (AfAS) March 08-12-2021
• Fifth Middle-East and Africa Regional IAU Meeting (MEARIM V 2020) in November 10- 12, 2020 Amman, Jordan.
• OAD Meeting +Transients held on january- 2020 Cape Town-SA
• Chair of the Organizing Committee for the Scientific Workshop on the Global Partnership in Space Exploration and Innovation in cooperation with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs held on 28-3-2018 in Amman-Jordan
• UN-Austria Symposium: "Space: A Tool for Access, Diplomacy and Cooperation “held on 4- 9-2019 in Graz - Austria
• The Eighth Conference of the Arab Division of Geographical Names Experts, in the presence of representatives of 16 Arab countries held on Oct 2019.
• Meeting with Beni Suef University President and the National comission for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences, Zewail University, the National Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics, and the Kattameya Observatory on August 2020
• The Global Forum under the title (Space Days in Kazakhstan) in Astana, Austria - Vienna 19- 25/9/2018.
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