Prof. Mohammad Riyad H. Abdel Kader

	Address	Mohammad Riyad H. Abdel Kader Mechanical Engineering Dept. Faculty of Engineering and Technology University of Jordan P.O.Box: 13258 Amman-11942-Jordan
	Phone Fax	+962 6 5355000 ext 22811 +962 6 5355588
	Email	abdlkadr@ju.edu.jo

Field of Research

• Machine Design
• Fracture and Failure Analysis
• Thermal Fluid

Education

• Ph.D., 1988, Mechanical Engineering (Machine Design and Fracture Mechanics), University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA.
• B.Sc., 1974, Mechanical Engineering, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya.

Academic Experience

• 1988 to Date Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
• 1981-1988 Lecturer and Research & Teaching Assistant, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Graphics Department, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA.
• 1978-1981 Research & Teaching Assistant, Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
• 1974-1978 Research and Teaching Assistant, Mechanical Engineering, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya.

Teaching Responsibilties

1. Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
   • Engineering Drawing (manual and CAD)
   • Descriptive Geometry (manual and CAD)
   • Machine Drawing (manual and CAD)
   • Machine Design I and II
   • Fracture Mechanics
   • Statics
   • Strength of Material
2. Center for Consultations and Continuous Education, University of Jordan
   • Engineering drawing using AutoCAD
   • 3D modeling and visualization using AutoCAD
   • 3D Modeling and Visualization using Pro-Engineer
   • 3D Modeling and Visualization using 3D Studio MAX
   • Solving Descriptive Geometry Problems using ACAD
3. Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Graphics Department, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA.
   • Engineering Drawing
   • Descriptive Geometry
4. University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya.
   • Engineering Drawing
   • Descriptive Geometry
   • Mechanical Engineering Drawing

Publications

• A. Sahli, M. R. Abdelkader and O. Rahmani, Formulation of Boundary Integral Equations for Plate Bending Problems, Second Jordanian International Conference for Mechanical Engineering (JIMEC 97) Amman, Jordan, 1-5 June 1997, Vol. 2, pp. 1221-1229.
• O. Rahmani, M. R. Abdelkader and D. Boutchicha, Merging of Finite and Boundary Elements in Two-Dimensional Elastostatics, Second Jordanian International Conference for Mechanical Engineering (JIMEC 97) Amman, Jordan, 1-5 June 1997, Vol. 2, pp. 1347-1356.
• A. Sahli, M. R. Abdelkader and O. Rahmani, The Boundary Element Method for Thermoelastic Problems, Third Jordanian Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Conference (JMIEC 99), Amman, Jordan, 9-12 May 1999, pp. 453-458.
• A. Belarabi, D. Boutchicha, O. Rahmani, and M. R. Abdelkader, Computed Fracture Modes from Structures under Complex Loading, 5th International Meeting on Energetic Physics, Bashar, Algeria, 7-9 November 2000.
• D. Boutchicha, A. Belarabi, , O. Rahmani, and M. R. Abdelkader, Coupled Finite Element-Boundary Element Method for Axisymmetric Problems, 5th International Meeting on Energetic Physics, Bashar, Algeria, 7-9 November, 2000.
• M.Riyad H. Abdelkader, Analytical Solution of One Dimensional Transient Heat Conduction Problem in Thick Metal Slab, IASME Transaction, Issue 9, Vol.2, 2005, pp.1624-1629.
• Al-Salaymeh, A., Al-Salaymeh, M.,Rabah, and Abdelkader, M.Riyad. Enhancment of the Coefficient of Performance in Air Conditioning Systems by Utilizing Free Cooling Proceeding of the 2nd International Conference on Thermal Engineering Theory and Applications, Al-Ain, United Arab of Emirate, January 3-6, 2006.
• M.Riyad H. Abdelkader, Investigation of Numerical Techniques with Comparison Between Analytical and Explicit and Implicit Methods of Solving One-Dimensional Transient Heat Conduction Problems, WSEAS Transactions on Heat and Mass Transfer, Issue 4, Volume 1, April 2006, pp.567-571.
• M.Riyad Abdelkader, A.Sahli, O. Rahmani, Meshless Analysis of Linear Elastostatic Plane Problems, Proceedings of the 11th WSEAS Int. Conf. on APPLIED MATHEMATICS, Dallas, Texas, USA, March 22-24,2007, pp.195-201.