Cv oF Prof

RESUME of Prof. A. Tamimi

Name : Abdulrahman I. Tamimi,

Nationality : Jordanian,

Place& Date of Birth : Jordan, 1949

Address : Irbid, P.O.Box (3030)

Irbid 22110, JORDAN

Tel. : Mobile + (962) - 77 768 4829

Office + (962) - 2-720 1000 ext 22354Home + (962) -2-7060079

Fax : + (962) -2- 720 1074

e-mail : tamimi@just.edu.jo

Website : under construction

EDUCATION

Ph.D : Chemical Engineering ,The Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI , USA 1982. Thesis: "Performance of Flat-Plate Solar Collector in a Closed-Loop Thermosiphon Using Refrigerant-11"

M.Sc. : Chemical Engineering , Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA, USA, 1979. Thesis: "Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) Formation in Laminar Methane-Air Diffusion Flames"

M.Sc: Mechanical Engineering, The Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA 1984. (Completed the requirements after granting the Ph.D)

B.Sc. : Chemical Engineering, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt, 1973. Project: "Design of Aniline Plant, 20,000 tons/ year".

EXPERIENCE (Industrial, Academic&Administrative):

Jordan Petroleum Refinery Co. , Zarka , Jordan :

a- Operation & Production Engineer 1973-1974

b- Refinery Process Engineer (R& D) 1974-1977

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA:

Teaching Assistant, Chemical Engineering Department : 1980-1981

Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan (1983-1986):

a-Assistant Professor 1983-1986

b-Chairman , Chemical Engineering Department : 1983-1985

Jordan Univ. of Sci. and Technology, Irbid, Jordan (1986- Present):

a-Assistant Professor: Chemical Eng. Department 1986-1990

b-Associate Professor: Chemical Eng. Department 1990-1995

c-Professor: Chemical Eng. Department 1995- Present

d- Chairman: Chemical Eng. Department 1990- 1992

e- Chairman: Dep. of Agricultural Eng. & Tech.1994-1996.

f- Dean of Research: 1996-2000

g- Director of The Consultative Center for Sci. &Tech. 1996-2001

University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, USA (1992-1993):

Associate Adjunct Professor, Dep. of Chemical and Nuclear Engineering: 1992-1993

Duties: Research for American Gas Research Institute, USA.

Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (Saudi Arabia, Riyadh-2009-2012

Co-ordinator of Engineering Research Center 2009

Professor, Chemical Engineering Department, 2009-2012

COURSES TAUGHT @: The University of Michigan (USA), Yarmouk University (Jordan), Jordan University of Science and Technology (Jordan) & Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (KSA)

a- Undergraduate Level:

1. Unit Operations & Unit Operations Lab,

2. Separation Processes,

3. Petroleum Refining Engineering & Petroleum Lab

4. Strength of Materials,

5. Plant Design & Economy,

6. Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics ( I , II ),

7. Solar Energy Technology,

8. Heat and Mass Transfer,

9. Air Pollution (Special Topics),

10. Safety Fundamentals - Yarmouk University,

11. Safety in Industry (Special Topics),

12. Measurement & Chemical Analysis Lab.

13. Introduction to Chemical Engineering I

14. Introduction to Chemical Engineering II

15. Graduation Projects (I + II)

16. Introduction to Engineering

17. Engineering Training (ChE 399)

b- Graduate Level:

1. Advanced Heat and Mass Transfer,

2. Combustion,

3. Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics.

4. Fuel Cells Engineering (Special Topics)

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

a- Research Areas

1. Renewable Energy (Solar Energy:Thermal & Electrical)

2. Energy Generation, Conversion & Management,

3. Combustion & Fuel Processing,

4. Petroleum Refining & Gas Treatment,

5. Industrial Safety & Environment Protection,

6. Desalination & Water Treatment,

b- Research Grants:

1. Grant # 9/92 from JUST with Dr. Al-Alusi " Preparation of Inhibitor for Cooling Water System " . Completed 1992.

2. Grant # 13/92 from JUST with Dr. M. Farid" Solar Distillation With Humidification-Dehumidification Cycle". Completed 1993.

3. Grant # 29/96 from JUST with Dr. M.Abu-Arabi" Construction of a Wetted Sphere Absorption Apparatus for Measurement of Diffusion Coefficient of CO2 and N2O in Protonated Alkanolamine Solutions ". Completed 1997 .

4. Grant # 207/99 From JUST with Dr. H. Al-Laboun " Sweetening of Risha Gas Using Alkanolamines". Completed 2000.

5. Grant # 13/ 2004 from JUST Performance of a Compound Tubular Flat-Plate Hydronic Solar Collector. Completed, 2005.

6. Grant # 77/2007 from JUST with Dr. M. Abu-Arabi "Desalination of Saline Water by Humidification-Dehumidification Using a Conventional Solar Still". Completyed 2008.

7. Grant # 9/2008 from JUST with Dr. Auni Al-Otoom " Effect of Area Concentration Ratio on on Performance of a Convetional Solar Still with Humidification-Dehumidification". Completed 2008.

M.Sc THESES SUPERVISED:

1. Sami Nimri " Investigation of a Thermosiphon Solar Air Heater Integrated with a Wind Fan "Mehanical Engineering Department, Yarmouk University, Graduated 1986.

2. Khalid Khamaiseh Laboratory Investigation on Properties Asphalt Rubber Binders Used in Asphalt Concrete Mixtures " With Prof. Tayseer Khedaywi, Civil Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Graduated 1991.

3. Sa'id Al-Hallaj " Solar Distillation With Humidification-Dehumidification Cycle " With Prof. M. Farid, Chemical Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology. Graduated 1994.

4. Mohammad Al-Eideh " Measurement of Diffusion Coefficient of CO2 in Aqueous Solutions of Protonated Monoethanolamine and Diethanolamine Using Wetted-Sphere Absorber" With Dr.M.Abu-Arabi, Chemical Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology. Graduated 1997 .

5. Asem Al-Jarrah " Solubility and Diffusivity of CO2 in Protonated Triethanolamine (TEA ) " With Dr. M. Abu-Arabi, Chemical Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology. Graduated 1999 . Graduated 1998.

6. Khlid Rashid(" Sweetening of Risha Natural Gas Using Alkanolamines " With Dr.H.Al-Laboun, Chemical Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology. Graduated 2000 . Graduated 2001.

7. Mohammad S. Migdadi Performance of a Compund Tubular Flat-Plate Hydronic Solar Collector Chemical Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology. Graduated, 2005. Graduated 2005.

8. Ramzi Sinnokrot "Desalination of Saline Water by Humidification-Dehumidification Using a Conventional Solar Still" Chemical Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology. Graduated 2008.

9. Samir Abandah " Effect of Area Concentration Ratio on the Performance of a Conventional Solar Still with Humidification-Dehumidification" Chemical Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology. Graduated 2008.

M.Sc & PhD THESES EXAMINED ( External Examiner):

1. Majid Ahmad M. Hammad, M.Sc Influence of Heat Transfer on Compressible Air Flow in a Frictionless Variable Area Duct with Dr. Mahmoud Issa, Mechanical Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology. Graduated 1987.

2. Luay A. Zeatoun, M.Sc Prediction of Momentum and Heat Transfer in Turbulent Two-Phase Pipe flow with Dr. Thawat Abu- Arab, Mechanical Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology. Graduated 1988.

3. Ahmad S. Al-Shuha, M.Sc Environmental Isotopes Studies in Some Reservoirs in the Northern Part of Jordan with Dr. Aly Islam Metwally, Chemical Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology. Graduated 1992 .

4. Habis S. Al-Zoubi, M.Sc Characteristics Study of Jordanian Johoba Oil with Dr. Mamdouh Al-lawzi, Chemical Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology. Graduated 1996.

5. Ammar Omar Al-Omari, M.Sc Extraction of Castor Oil from Caster Seeds with Dr. Noman Haimour, Chemical Engineering Department, The University of Jordan. Graduated 1996.

6. Al- Reimawi, M.Sc Performance of Carnalite-Solar Ponds with Dr khalid Rawajfeh, Chemical Engineering Department, The University of Jordan. Graduated 1999.

7. Mohammad Radwan Tawalbeh, M.Sc Production of Activated Carbon from Johoba Residue and Evaluation of its Adsorbtive Capacity with Dr. Mamdouh Al-lawzi, Chemical Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology. Graduated 2000.

8. Naser Dabaibeh, M.Sc Evaluation of Animal Solid Waste (Manure) as a New Adsorbent with Dr. Samir Al-Ashah, Chemical Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology. Graduated 2001.

9. Motasem Naief Saidan, M.Sc Modeling of Trihalomethanes Concentration in a Selected Area of Ammans Drinking Water Distribution Systems with Dr Khalid Rawajfeh, Chemical Engineering Department, The University of Jordan. Graduated 2001.

10. Nabil A. Al-Kofahy , PhD Development of Systematic Laboratory Testing Procedure to Predict Stripping of Ashalt-Concrete Mixtures Civil Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology. G