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, Applied Mathematics, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan / Mathematics, Central Michigan University, USA.
Bachelor, Mathematics, Yarmouk University, Jordan.
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.
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Associate Professor, School of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, German Jordanian University, Amman, Jordan, Feb 2024 – Present
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Vice Dean of Scientific Research, Oct 2023 – Present
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Associate Professor, Hydrogen Technology Engineering, Hosted Programs [host the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS)], Oct 2023 – Present
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Associate Professor, January 2019-Present
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Vice Dean, Deanship of Student Affairs, October 2017 – March 2019
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Director, Career Guidance and Alumni Office/King Abdullah II for Development (GJU office), October 2017 – March 2019
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DSA Dean Assistant for Industrial Relation, October 2017 – March 2019
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Hochschule Niederrhein, University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Summer 2017, Visiting Scholar, Institute of Modelling and High-Performance Computing (IMH) -
Assistant Professor, Sept 2015-January 2019, German Jordanian University, Amman, Jordan
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Chair, Department of Mathematics and Natural Science, Jun '11 – Aug ‘15, Northwood University, Midland, MI
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Assistant Professor, Jan '11 – Aug ‘15, Northwood University, Midland, MI
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Visiting Assistant Professor, Aug '10 - Dec '10, Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA
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Doctoral Research Fellowship, Aug '08 - Aug '10, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
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Teaching assistant, Aug '04 - Aug '08, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
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Full time-Instructor, Aug '00 - Aug '04, Yarmouk University Model School, Irbid, Jordan
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
(25000 JOD) - Co-Investigator
Scientific Research Support Fund (SRSF), Ministry of Higher Education, Jordan
Development of Multiphase Flow Thermal-Hydraulics Models for Nuclear Reactor Fuel Assemblies
(40000 JOD / $56340) - Co-Investigator
Seed Project, German Jordanian University
Tertiary Students’ Entrepreneurial Intentions, Tendencies, and Activities: National, Regional, and Global (GUESSS Project)
(26000 JOD / $36600, August 11, 2018 – August 11, 2020)
Academic Services:
- German Jordanian University:
1. Organizing Committee Member
22nd International Conference on Research and Education in Mechatronics (REM 2024), held at the Dead Sea, Jordan, September 24–26, 2024.
2. Sponsorship Committee Member
22nd International Conference on Research and Education in Mechatronics (REM 2024), Dead Sea, Jordan, September 24–26, 2024.
3. Technical Program Committee (TPC) Member
7th International Conference on Mathematics and Statistics (ICoMS 2024), Amarante, Portugal, June 23–25, 2024.
11th International Conference on Information Technology (ICIT 2023), Zaytoonah University, Amman, Jordan, August 9–10, 2023.
6th International Conference on Mathematics and Statistics (ICoMS 2023), Leipzig, Germany, July 14–16, 2023.
12th International Conference on Engineering Mathematics and Physics (ICEMP 2023), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 5–7, 2023.
2023 IEEE Jordan International Joint Conference on Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (JEEIT).
5th International Conference on Mathematics and Statistics (ICoMS 2022), June 17–19, 2022.
10th International Conference on Information Technology (ICIT 2021), IEEE co-sponsored, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
4th International Conference on Mathematics and Statistics (ICoMS 2021), June 24–26, 2021 (Online).
3rd International Conference on Mathematics and Statistics (ICoMS 2020), June 21–23, 2020 (Online).
4. Developer and Coordinator
GJU Online Placement Exams using Moodle, Summer 2023.
5. Session Chair
12th International Conference on Engineering Mathematics and Physics (ICEMP 2023), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 5–7, 2023.
6. Lead Member
GJU Mathematics Course Syllabi Development and Review, November 2022–January 2023.
7. Scheduling Committee Member
School of Basic Sciences and Humanities, November 2022–August 2023.
8. Scientific Committee Member
6th International Arab Conference on Mathematics and Computations (IACMC 2019), April 24–26, 2019.
IEEE Jordan International Joint Conference on Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (JEEIT 2019), organized by IEEE Jordan Section, Jordan Engineers Association, and Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, November 2018–April 2019.
9. Industrial Relations Committee Member
German Jordanian University, November 2017–March 2019.
10. Organizer and Moderator
First Annual GJU Research Day, Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, German Jordanian University, October 13, 2016.
Second Annual GJU Research Day, Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, German Jordanian University, November 14, 2017.
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Northwood University:
1. Chair, Department of Mathematics and Natural Science, July 2011-Sept 2015.
Responsibilities included administrative support, adjunct faculty hiring, teaching supervision, development of a Minor in Mathematics, online placement exam coordination, and mentoring for the Honors program.
Developer, Developmental Mathematics online placement exams.
Coordinator, Online Placement Exams, May 2011-Sept 2015.
2. Math Curriculum Committee Member
August 2010–September 2015.
3. Project NExT Fellow
Michigan Section of the MAA, 2012–present.
4. Co-Author
CoursePack for Developmental Mathematics/Intermediate Algebra.
5. Committee and Event Participation
Orientation, registration, commencement, convocation, faculty meetings, and departmental meetings.
6. Faculty Development Committee Member
August 2011–September 2015.
Administrative Services:
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German Jordanian University:
1. University Council (University Senate)
Elected member, School of Electrical Engineering & Information Technology, Oct. 1, 2024-Oct. 1, 2025.
Elected member, School of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Oct. 1, 2022-Oct. 1, 2023.
Elected member, School of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Oct. 1, 2020-Oct. 1, 2021.
Elected member, School of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Oct. 1, 2019-Oct. 1, 2020.
2. Faculty Council Representative, School of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Elected member, Represented the Basic Sciences Department, February 26–October 2024.
3. Faculty Council Representative, School of Basic Sciences and Humanities
Elected member, Represented the Basic Sciences Department, Oct. 1, 2019-Oct. 1, 2020.
Elected member, Represented the Basic Sciences Department, Oct. 1, 2018-Oct. 1, 2019.
Elected member, Represented the Basic Sciences Department, Oct. 1, 2015-Oct. 1, 2016.
4. Housing Fund Management Committee (Chaired by GJU President): Oversaw the university’s Housing Fund for Employees,
Vice Chair (October 2023–October 2024).
Vice Chair (August 2022–October 2023).
Member (October 2021–October 2023).
5. Administration Staff Disciplinary Council
Chair, Led the disciplinary council for administrative staff, 2023–2024.
Chair, Led the disciplinary council for administrative staff, 2024–2025.
6. Contributor, GJU Open House – Student Recruitment
Participated in recruitment activities for prospective students, July 24–August 7, 2023.
Participated in recruitment activities for prospective students, August 14–18, 2022.
7. Member, Erasmus+ Scholarship Assessment Center Commission
Assessed candidates for Erasmus+ scholarships for the winter term 2023/24.
8. Head, Employee Investigation Committee
Led investigations on employee-related matters, January 2022.
9. Member, SBSH Students’ Investigation Committee
Investigated student violations, October 2021–October 2022.
10. Member, Teacher Excellence Committee
Assessed teaching excellence for the 2018/2019 academic year.
11. Member, Scientific Research Committee
Contributed to the School of Basic Sciences and Humanities’ research initiatives, October 1, 2020–October 1, 2021.
12. Advisor, GJU Model United Nations (GJU-MUN)
Advised students participating in GJU-MUN, 2017/2018 and 2018/2019.
13. Advisor, GJU Math Club
Supported the Math Club under the Deanship of Student Affairs, February 19–October 1, 2020.
14. Vice President, SBSH Social Committee
Facilitated social activities, December 2015–October 25, 2016.
15. President, SBSH Social Committee
Led the committee in organizing social events, October 25, 2016–October 25, 2017.
16. Member, SBSH Website Committee
Assisted with website development and maintenance, November 2015–present.
17. Faculty Development Committee
Supported faculty development initiatives, August 2011–September 2015.
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August 2017 – October 2017, Train the Trainer, Funded by Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal and DAAD, Institute of Modelling and High-Performance Computing (IMH), Hochschule Niederrhein, Germany.
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2012 Project NExT fellow from the Michigan Section of the MAA.
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Outstanding teaching assistant beyond 2nd year, Central Michigan University (April 2007).
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Dean Honor List, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan (First semester 1996/1997, First semester 1999/2000).
Selected Publications
| 2025 | Nasir, M.,"Approximate solution of fractional-order FitzHugh-Nagumo equation within natural transform",Journal of Applied Analysis & Computation,15(2), 1-16,2025 |
| 2024 | M. Alqudah,"Applications of soliton solutions of the two-dimensional nonlinear complex coupled Maccari equations",[J]. AIMS Mathematics,9(11): 31636-31657,2024 |
| 2024 | M. Almheidat, M. Alqudah, B. Souayeh, N. M. Tuan, S. Ahmad, K. Abualnaja,"Nanoscale heat transport analysis of magnetized trihybrid nanofluid over wedge artery: Keller Box and Finite element scheme combination",Case Studies in Thermal Engineering,105446,2024 |
| 2024 | Mahnashi, A. M.,"Numerical and stability analysis of Cu-Al2O3 water based hybrid nanofluid through a permeable shrinking sheet: Multiple solutions",Scientia Iranica,2024 |
| 2024 | Alqudah, M.,"Strange attractors, nonlinear dynamics and abundant novel soliton solutions of the Akbota equation in Heisenberg ferromagnets",Chaos, Solitons & Fractals,189 (2024): 115659,2024 |
| 2024 | Al-Sawalha, M.M.,"Formation of Optical Fractals by Chaotic Solitons in Coupled Nonlinear Helmholtz Equations",Fractal Fract,8, 594,2024 [View] |
| 2024 | Almheidat, M., Alqudah, M., Alderremy, A.A. ,"Lie-bäcklund symmetry, soliton solutions, chaotic structure and its characteristics of the extended (3 + 1) dimensional Kairat-II model",Nonlinear Dyn ,2024 |
| 2024 | Iqbal, N., Mohammed, W.W., Alqudah, M., Hamza, A.E., Hussain, S.,"Periodic and Axial Perturbations of Chaotic Solitons in the Realm of Complex Structured Quintic Swift-Hohenberg Equation",Math. Comput. Appl,29, 86,2024 |
| 2024 | Mukhtar, S.,"Kink Wave Phenomena in the Nonlinear Partial Differential Equation Representing the Transmission Line Model of Microtubules for Nanoionic Currents",Axioms ,13, 686,2024 [View] |
| 2024 | M. Al-Sawalha,"Dynamics of the Traveling Wave Solutions of Fractional Date–Jimbo–Kashiwara–Miwa Equation via Riccati–Bernoulli Sub-ODE Method through Bäcklund Transformation",Fractal Fract,8(9), 497,2024 |
| 2024 | Noor, S.,"Innovative Solutions to the Fractional Diffusion Equation Using the Elzaki Transform",Math. Comput. Appl. ,29, 75,2024 |
| 2024 | M. Alqudah, S. Mukhtar, H. Alyousef, Sh. Ismaeel, S. El-Tantawy, F. Ghani,"Probing the diversity of soliton phenomena within conformable Estevez-Mansfield-Clarkson equation in shallow water",[J]. AIMS Mathematics,9(8): 21212-21238,2024 |
| 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",International Journal of Mathematics,Vol 27, Issue 11 ,2016 |
| 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,"Bivariate Chebyshev-I weighted orthogonal polynomials on simplicial domains",Journal of Mathematical Analysis,Vol. 6, issue 3, 1-8,2015 |
| 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,"Generalized Tschebyscheff-II weighted polynomials on simplicial domain",J. Math. Comput. Sci.,Vol. 5, No 6, 737-751,2015 |
| 2015 | M.A AlQudah,"Bivariate Chebyshev-I weighted orthogonal polynomials on simplicial domains",Journal of Mathematical Analysis,Vol. 6, issue 3, 1-8,2015 |
| 2015 | M.A. AlQudah,"Generalized Chebyshev polynomials of the second kind",Turk J Math,39, no. 6, 842 -850,2015 |
| 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 |