EYAD H. R. FADDA

EYAD H. R. FADDA
PhD, MSc, BSc.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Nationality
Date & Place of Birth
Married
Jordanian
July, 17, 1963, Amman, Jordan
Three Kids
Present Position & Profession
Assistant Professor
Remote Sensing, Digital Image Processing,
GIS, Geospatial Modelling and Geosciences.
Address for Correspondence
King Saud University
Riyadh, 11451, B.O. Box 2456
Saudi Arabia
Mobile: 00966599144819 (Saudi Arabia) and 00962797284610 (Jordan)
E-mail: efadda@ksu.edu.sa
or hakam96@hotmail.com
Qualifications
2003 PhD. Geomatics Engineering (GIS and Remote Sensing) in Geohazards,
University of Dundee, UK.
1991 M.Sc. Remote Sensing, Image Processing and Applications, University of
London, U.K.
1990 Diploma in Remote Sensing, University College of London, U.K.
1985 B.Sc. Earth and Environmental Sciences, Yarmouk University, Jordan.
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Language ability
English: Excellent (British Universities Graduate).
Further abilities
International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL): in English.Effective Tertiary
Teaching: Certificate of recognition for completion of New York Institute of
Technology’s professional development program.
Memberships
1997 Member of Mediterranean Arid Regions Observatory Group, EARSEL,
European Commission.
1996 Member of Mediterranean Data Fusion Group, EARSEL,
European Commission.
1989 Member of Remote Sensing Society, Nottingham.
1985 Member of Jordanian Geologists Association.
Awards/Merits
1997 Selected to receive one of the prestigious 1997/98 Hubert H. Humphrey
Awards (Fullbright) in the USA. The Hubert H. Humphrey grants are awarded
based on the proven professional excellence of the candidate.
1995 Visiting Scientist, University of Dundee, Scotland, U.K.
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Experience
2009 - Now: Assistant Professor
Dept. of Geography,
Faculty of Art,
King Saud University
Riyadh, 11451, B.O. Box 2456
Saudi Arabia.
2000 - 2009: Assistant Professor / Geomatics Engineering
Dean Assistant / Faculty of Engineering
Dept. of Surveying and Geomatics Engineering
Faculty of Engineering,
Al-Balqa Applied University,
Al-Salt, Jordan.
Assistant Professor / Remote Sensing, Digital image Processing, GIS,
Geospatial Modelling and Geosciences.
1999 -2000: Lecturer, Remote Sensing & GIS
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences,
Institute of Lands, Water and Environment,
Hashemite University,
Jordan.
1997 – 1999: Lecturer, Remote Sensing and GIS
Department of Geology,
United Arab Emirates University.
United Arab Emirates.
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1994 - 1995: Visiting Scientist
Remote Sensing Group,
University of Dundee,
Scotland, U.K.
Working in the Remote Sensing Group of the Department of Applied
Physics and Electronics & Mechanical Engineering as a Visiting Scientist
from October 1994 to September 1995. During that time contributed to the
research activities of the group and written a paper presented at the annual
conference of the Remote Sensing Society in September 1995.
1985 -1997: Senior Geologist
Natural Resources Authority,
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources,
Jordan.
Publications
1. Fadda, E. H., Taghrid M. H. Dmour, 2009. Using GIS, Remote Sensing
and Associated Digital Image Processing Techniques to produce Land Use
Capability Map for Zarqa area, Jordan. The International Conference on
Information Technology (ICIT’2009), IEEE PUBLICATION TITLE (Journal,
Magazine, Conference, Book): ISBN: 9957-8583-0-0, ICIT, held at Al-
Zaytoonah University, Jordan on June 3-5, 2009.
2. Fadda, E. H., Maher Kakish and Tariq Al Azab, 2009. The implementation
of Satellite images and associated digital image processing in addition to
GIS modeling for urban mapping in Amman area, Jordan. Issue 2, Volume
8, 2009, pp. 300-309. ISSN: 1109-2742. Published by Wseas; transactions
on communications.
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3. Fadda, E. H., Maher Kakish and Akkawi E., 2008. Relational GIS and
Remote Sensing Database System for Al-salt area, Jordan. International
Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, Volume 1, No, 4: 241-247,
2008. ISSN 1941-7020. Published by science Publications. USA.
4. Maher Kakish, Fadda, E. H. Akkawi E., 2008. Design of T-Beam Bridge by
Finite Element Method and Aashot Specification. KMITL Science Journal
Volume 8, No, 1, pp 24-34 January-June, 2008.
5. Fadda, E. H. and Maher Kakish 2008. The use of remote sensing and
digital image processing techniques for geo-environmental mapping; visual
and statistical analysis. International Journal of Applied Science and
Computations, Volume 15, No, 2 2008. ISSN 1089-0025. Published by
Institute of applied science and Computations, Charlestone, IIIinois USA.
6. Fadda, E. H., 2007. The use of Geomatics engineering for geological
hazards mapping in Salt area, Jordan. International Journal of Applied
Science and Computations, Volume 14, No, 3 December 2007, pp. 143-
154. ISSN 1089-0025. Published by Institute of applied science and
Computations, Charlestone, IIIinois USA.
7. Fadda, E. H. and Al-Hanbali, N., 2007. Implementing of GIS and digital
image processing techniques for structural mapping in Salt area, Jordan.
Map Middle East 2007 is the 3rd Annual Middle East Conference and
Exhibition on Geospatial Information, Technology and Applications with a
theme of Geospatial for all - All for Geospatial. April 9-11, 2007 in Dubai
International Convention and Exhibition Centre World Trade Center,
Dubai,UAE.
8. Al-Hanbali, N. N., Fadda, E. H., Kassab, A., Ayesh, M., Smadi, R., 2007.
"Geospatial Information Modeling and Implementation for Navigation,
Tracking and Address Location Services in Jordan", The Second national
GIS Symposium in Saudi Arabia, Dammam, April 23-25, 2007.
9. Al-Hanbali, N. N., Fadda, E. H., Rawashdeh, S. 2006. “Building 3D GIS
Modeling Applications in Jordan: Methodology and Implementation
Aspects”, Innovation in 3D Geo Information Systems, ٍSpringer –Verlag
Berlin Heidlberg 2006, Editors: Alias Abdul-Rahman, Sisi Zlatanova and
Volker Coors (Eds.), ISBN 10 3-540-36997-x Springer Berlin Heidelberg
New York.
10. Al-Hanbali, N., Fadda, E. H., Awamleh, B., and Al-Durgham, M., 2006.
Building 3D GIS Model of a University Campus for Planning Purposes:
Methodology and Implementation Aspects. Map Middle East 2006 is the
2nd Annual Middle East Conference and Exhibition on Geospatial
Information, Technology and Applications with a theme of Geospatial for all
- All for Geospatial. March 26-29, in World Trade Center, Dubai,UAE.
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11. Fadda, E. H. 2005. Integration of remote sensing and GIS for Geomatics
Engineering. The ISPRS International conference on Advanced Remote
Sensing for Earth Observation; Systems, Techniques, and Applications. 8-
11 May, 2005. Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
12. Fadda, E. H. 2004. The use of data fusion techniques for merging
multisensor and multiresoluion satellite data. The first Jordan International
Conference on Computer Science and Engineering October 4-7, 2004. Al-
Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt, Jordan.
13. Fadda, E. H., and Vaughan, R. 2004. Qualitative assessment for the use
of data fusion techniques for geoenvironmental mapping and road network
updating: Visual analysis and statistical analysis. Book of abstracts. The
24 th Symposium, Annual General Assembly of EARSeL, European
Association of Remote Sensing Laboratories.
14. Fadda, E. H., and Vaughan, R. 2004. A comparison between data fusion
results and Ikonos images for geohazards mapping in the Aqaba area,
Jordan. Book of abstracts. The 24 th Symposium, Annual General Assembly
of EARSeL, European Association of Remote Sensing Laboratories.
15. Fadda, E. H., 2003. The use of geomatics engineering for urban planning:
geological hazards mapping in Aqaba area, Jordan. Proceedings of the
Annual Conference of the Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society
(RSPSoc), Scales and Dynamics in Observing the Environment 10-12
September 2003. The University of Nottingham, UK.
16. Fadda, E. H., 2003. The use of data fusion techniques with a geographic
information system for geoenvironmental mapping in the Aqaba area.
Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Remote Sensing and
Photogrammetry Society (RSPSoc), Scales and Dynamics in Observing
the Environment 10-12 September 2003. The University of Nottingham,
UK.
17. Fadda, E. H., 2003. Using remote sensing to produce the geological map
of Wadi Al Awsaji area, Jordan, Geology Sessions within the 22nd
EARSeL Symposium, June 4-6, 2002.Millpress Rotterdam, Netherlands.
18. Al-Rowili, M. Fadda, E. H., R. A., Vaughan, 2003. A Comparison of Data
Fusion and Unsupervised Classification for Change Detection in Jeddah,
Saudi Arabia, Data Fusion Sessions within the 22nd EARSeL Symposium,
June 4-6, 2002.Millpress Rotterdam, Netherlands.
19. Fadda, E. H., 2001. The geology of Wadi Al Ausaji area, Sheet No. 3454II,
and geological map at a scale of 1:50,000, Jordan, Natural Resources
Authority, National Geological Mapping Project.
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20. Fadda, E. H., 2000. The use of Remotely Sensed for geological mapping
and industrial application of basaltic flows in Al Awsaji area (Al Badia
region), Jordan. The joint technical meeting of the UK Remote Sensing
Society and Royal Jordanian Geographic Center, Science & Application in
Arid Zone Remote Sensing, book of abstracts, Amman, Jordan.
21. Fadda, E. H., and Vaughan, R. 1998. The application of remotely sensed
data for the industrial evaluation of the volcanic taff and basaltic flows and
its potential in developing the Badya region, NE Jordan. The 17 th
Symposium, Annual General Assembly of European Association of
Remote Sensing, Lyngby, Denmark.
22. Fadda, E. H., 1998. The Geology of Wadi el Dab’i area, Sheet No. 3353III,
geological map at a scale of 1:50,000, Jordan, Natural Resources
Authority, National Geological Mapping Project.
23. Fadda, E. H. and Vaughan, R. 1997. A geo-environmental assessment of
coral reefs in the Gulf of Aqaba using integrated remotely sensed data. The
16 th Symposium, Annual General Assembly of European Association of
Remote Sensing Laboratories, Integrated Applications for Risk Assessment
Disaster Prevention for the Mediterranean, Remote Sensing ’96, Balkema,
Rotterdam.
24. Fadda, E. H. and Vaughan, R. 1995. The application of Thematic Mapper
data for structural mapping in Ma’in area of Jordan. The Annual
Conference of the Remote Sensing Society, Nottingham, U K., Sep.1995.
25. Fadda, E. H., 1993. The geology of Wadi el Ghadaf map sheet No. 3353II,
and geological map at a scale of 1:50,000, Jordan, Natural Resources
Authority, National Geological Mapping Project, Bulletin No. 34.
26. Abdelhamid, G. and Fadda, E. H., 1993. Geological investigation of an
area east of Azraq, NE Jordan using Landsat data, Jordan, NRA.
27. Fadda, E. H., 1991. The geology of Sahab map sheet No. 3253 IV, and
geological map at a scale of 1:50,000, Jordan, Natural Resources
Authority, National Geological Mapping Project, Bulletin No. 17.
M.Sc. Thesis:
University of London: An evaluation of Spaceborn Thematic Mapper data and
associated image processing techniques for tectonic mapping in Ma’in area of
Jordan.
PhD. Thesis:
University of Dundee: Integration of Remote Sensing and GIS for Geomatics
Engineering: Geohazards mapping on the Aqaba area, Jordan.
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