Dr. Mohammad AlQudah
Dr. AlQudah is an accomplished Associate Professor in the Department of Basic Sciences at the German Jordanian University (GJU), where he has been a faculty member since September 2015. With a teaching career spanning over 20 years, he has developed a strong foundation in mathematics education, research, and academic leadership. Before joining GJU, Dr. AlQudah served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Northwood University, Michigan, USA, from January 2011 to September 2015, where he also chaired the department from June 2011 to August 2015.
A Project NExT fellow from the Michigan Section of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) since 2012, Dr. AlQudah’s research bridges several domains, focusing on nonlinear dynamics, soliton theory, orthogonal polynomials, fractional calculus, fluid dynamics, mathematical physics, and computational optimization methods.
Dr. AlQudah holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Central Michigan University, USA, and a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics from Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan, and Central Michigan University. His Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics is from Yarmouk University, Jordan.
In addition to his academic roles, Dr. AlQudah has held various administrative positions at GJU, including Vice Dean of the Deanship of Student Affairs, Director of the Career Guidance and Alumni Office/King Abdullah II Fund for Development (KAFD), and Vice Dean of Scientific Research.
Throughout his career, Dr. AlQudah has received several awards, including the prestigious Project NExT fellowship and an Outstanding Teaching Assistant award at Central Michigan University. His passion for mathematics and commitment to both teaching and research continue to drive his contributions to the academic community.
Educational Background
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Mathematics CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, MOUNT PLEASANT, MI, USA December 2008, Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Mathematics JORDAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, IRBID, JORDAN October 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mathematics YARMOUK UNIVERSITY, IRBID, JORDAN June 2000
Dr. AlQudah's research spans applied mathematics, nonlinear dynamics, and mathematical physics, with key areas including:
- Nonlinear Dynamics and Soliton Theory: Focus on chaotic solitons and wave solutions in nonlinear systems.
- Approximation Theory and Orthogonal Polynomials: Emphasis on polynomial approximation and splines, particularly generalized polynomials.
- Fractional Calculus and Analytical Methods: Solving fractional differential equations using advanced techniques.
- Thermal and Fluid Dynamics: Modeling nanoscale heat transfer and fluid dynamics using mathematical and machine learning approaches.
- Optimization and Computational Methods: Developing algorithms for real-world optimization challenges like motor design and energy efficiency.
His work bridges soliton theory, orthogonal polynomials, fractional calculus, and computational optimization.
Research Projects
- Co-Investigator
Research Grant, Deanship of Scientific Research, University of Petra, Jordan
New Class of Generalized Rayleigh Distributions Based on Quantile Functions with Applications to Financial Datasets, January 14, 2024 – December 31, 2024 - Principal Investigator
Seed Project, Deanship of Scientific Research, German Jordanian University
Symbolic and Numerical Algorithms for Simulating Non-Linear Partial Differential Equations: Computations and Applications - Co-Investigator
Scientific Research Support Fund (SRSF), Ministry of Higher Education, Jordan
Development of Multiphase Flow Thermal-Hydraulics Models for Nuclear Reactor Fuel Assemblies.
- Co-Investigator
Seed Project, German Jordanian University
Tertiary Students’ Entrepreneurial Intentions, Tendencies, and Activities: National, Regional, and Global (GUESSS Project), August 11, 2018 – August 11, 2020
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German Jordanian University, Amman, Jordan
Feb 2024 – Present
Associate Professor, School of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Oct 2023 – Present
Vice Dean of Scientific Research
Oct 2023 – Present
Associate Professor, Hydrogen Technology Engineering, Hosted Programs [host the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS)]
Jan 2019 – Feb 2024
Associate Professor, School of Basic Sciences and Humanities
Oct 2017 – Mar 2019
Vice Dean of Student Affairs
Oct 2017 – Mar 2019
Director, GJU Office, Career Guidance, and Alumni Office, King Abdullah II for Development, Deanship of Student Affairs
Oct 2017 – Dec 2019
Dean Assistant for Industrial Relations, Deanship of Student Affairs
Sept 2015 – Dec 2019
Assistant Professor, School of Basic Sciences and HumanitiesHochschule Niederrhein, University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Summer 2017
Visiting Scholar, Institute of Modelling and High-Performance Computing (IMH)Northwood University, Midland, MI, USA
Sept 2015 – Dec 2015
Online/Remote Adjunct Faculty of Mathematics
Jun 2011 – Aug 2015
Chair, Department of Mathematics and Natural ScienceJan 2011 – Aug 2015
Assistant ProfessorMar 2012 – Dec 2012
Data Analyst, The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA)Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA, USA
Aug 2010 – Dec 2010
Visiting Assistant Professor/Postdoctoral FellowCentral Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, USA
Aug 2008 – Aug 2010
Doctoral Research Fellow
Aug 2004 – Aug 2008
Teaching AssistantYarmouk University Model School, Irbid, Jordan
Aug 2000 – Aug 2004
Instructor
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Academic Awards
- Train the Trainer
Funded by Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal and DAAD, Institute of Modelling and High-Performance Computing (IMH), Hochschule Niederrhein, Germany
August 2017 – October 2017
- Project NExT Fellow
Michigan Section, Mathematical Association of America (MAA), 2012
- Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award
Central Michigan University, April 2007
Selected Publications
| 2025 | Nasir, M., Yang, S., Alqudah, M., Mahnashi, A., & Shah, R. ,"Approximate solution of fractional-order FitzHugh-Nagumo equation within natural transform.",Journal of Applied Analysis & Computation, 15(2), 1-16. ,2025 |
| 2024 | M. Alqudah, M. Singh,"Applications of soliton solutions of the two-dimensional nonlinear complex coupled Maccari equations",[J]. AIMS Mathematics, ,9(11): 31636-31657.,2024 |
| 2018 | M. AlQudah, M. AlMheidat,"Generalized Shifted Chebyshev Koornwinder’s Type Polynomials: Basis Transformations, Symmetry",10(12),2018 |
| 2018 | M. Al Mheidat, K. Ayyal Salman, M. AlQudah,"Cubature formula for bivariate generalized Chebyshev Koornwinder’s type polynomials",AIP Conference Proceedings 1978,050004,2018 |
| 2017 | K. AyyalSalman, M. AlMheidat, M AlQudah,"Cubature formula for the generalized Chebyshev type polynomials",Int. J. of Pure and Appl.Math.,Vol 112, No. 3, pp.457-468,2017 |
| 2017 | M. AlQudah, M. AlMheidat,"Generalized Gegenbauer Koornwinder's type polynomials change of bases",AIP Conference Proceedings,Vol. 1863, No. 1, p. 060004, AIP Publishing, DOI: 10.1063/1.4992218,2017 |
| 2017 | M. AlMheidat, M. AlQudah,"Characterization of generalized Jacobi Koornwinder's type polynomials",AIP Conference Proceedings,Vol. 1863, No. 1, p. 060002, AIP Publishing, DOI: 10.1063/1.4992216,2017 |
| 2016 | Mohammad AlQudah, Maalee AlMheidat,"Generalized Jacobi Koornwinder’s type Bernstein polynomials bases transformations",Vol 27, Issue 11 ,2016 |
| 2015 | M.A. AlQudah,"Generalized Tschebyscheff-II weighted polynomials on simplicial domain",J. Math. Comput. Sci.,Vol. 5, No 6, 737-751,2015 |
| 2015 | M.A. AlQudah,"Generalized Chebyshev polynomials of the second kind",Turk J Math,39, no. 6, 842 -850,2015 |
| 2015 | M.A. AlQudah,"Characterization of the generalized Chebyshev-type polynomials of first kind",International Journal of Applied Mathematical Research,4(4), 519-524,2015 |
| 2015 | M.A. AlQudah,"Characterization of the generalized Gegenbauer polynomials",Applied Mathematical Sciences,Vol. 9, no.102, 5089-5096,2015 |
| 2015 | M.A. AlQudah,"Generalized Tschebyscheff of the second kind and Bernstein polynomials change of bases",European Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics,Vol.8, No.3, 324-331,2015 |
| 2015 | M.A. AlQudah,"Construction of Tchebyshev-II Weighted Orthogonal Polynomials on Triangular",Int. J. Pure Appl. Math.,vol. 99, No. 3, 343-354,2015 |
| 2015 | M.A. AlQudah,"Constrained Ultraspherical-weighted orthogonal polynomials on triangle",Int. J. Math. Anal.,Vol. 9, 2015, no. 2, 61-72,2015 |
| 2015 | M.A AlQudah,"Bivariate Chebyshev-I weighted orthogonal polynomials on simplicial domains",Journal of Mathematical Analysis,Vol. 6, issue 3, 1-8,2015 |
| 2010 | M.A. AlQudah,"The local Lipschitz constant in vector valued approximation",Thesis (Ph.D.)–Central Michigan University,2010 |
| 2005 | M. AlQudah, A. Rababah,"Jacobi-Weighted Orthogonal Polynomials on Triangular Domains",Journal of Applied Mathematics,vol. 2005, no. 3, pp. 205-217,2005 |