Azza Abu-Shams
Amman, Jordan • 00962795790586
zizianalysis@gmail.com • aabushams@philadelphia.edu.jo
EDUCATION
Central Michigan University Ph.D. in Mathematics (Mathematics Education)
Dissertation: An Approximation to Non-Linear Coupled Reaction-Diffusion Equation Using Adomian Decomposition Method and Fractional Operators.
Advisor: Dr. Leela Rakesh.
University of Jordan M.S. in Mathematics
Thesis: Norm Inequalities Related to the Triangular Inequality.
Advisor: Dr. Fuad Kittaneh.
University of Jordan B.S. in Mathematics
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Columbia University (Amman Campus) Research Assistant
• Conducted analysis of social and behavioral patterns of local and refugee students.
• Attended and evaluated classroom interactions across multiple provinces.
• Analyzed surveys and prepared conclusions reflecting student responses.
• Organized panel discussions and individual interviews.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Philadelphia University Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics Basic Sciences
• Taught PDEs, ODEs, Probability Statistics, Linear Algebra, Vector Calculus, and Mathematical Modelling.
• Led course improvement efforts during accreditation and integrated programming tools.
University of Jordan Part-Time Lecturer
• Taught Calculus III and Principles of Statistics Probability.
Effat University Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering
• Taught ODE, PDE, Calculus for Engineers, Pre-Calculus (Humanities, Architecture, IS/CS).
• Designed a course for the M.S. Engineering in Energy program.
Central Michigan University Teaching Assistant, Department of Mathematics
• Taught College Algebra, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations.
• Developed new materials for Linear Algebra and ODE courses.
• Completed advanced courses in Mathematics Education.
PUBLICATIONS
• Kalaf, G., Jasim, N., Saeidan, Z., Abu-Shams, A. Result for the Group”, Ibn Al-Haitham Journal for Pure and Applied Sciences.
• Jasim, N., Zidan, M., Abu-Shams, A., Issa, A. Outcome for the Group”, IHJPAS.
• Al-Khaled, K., Almalki, A., Ajeel, M., Abu-Shams, A., El-Bashabsheh, S. Approaches to Soliton Solutions Using Modified Laplace ADM”, International Journal of Neutrosophic Science.
• Abu-Shams, A., Rakesh, L. Pattern Formation Using Reaction-Diffusion Equations and Simulation Results”, Int. J. Open Problems Complex Analysis.
• Abu-Shams, A., El-Kuffi, E. An Approximation with SEJI Transform for Some Non-Linear Delay Differential Equations”, submitted.
COMPUTER SKILLS
• MATLAB Programming
• COMSOL Multiphysics
• ICDL Certificate
• LaTeX
CONFERENCES WORKSHOPS
• 8th International Scientific Conference for Mathematics, Al-Zarqa Private University, Jordan.
• Women Leadership in Higher Education, Middle East University, Amman.
• Attended interdisciplinary seminars in engineering, physics, and chemistry departments.
• Participated in a recruitment event in Mississippi and delivered a departmental talk.
• Selected for a competitive NSF-sponsored Applied Mathematics summer program at UC Berkeley.
• Participated in SIAM conferences: Wayne State University, Central Michigan University, and San Diego.
• Participated in Mathematics Education Conference at Saginaw Valley State University.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.