Awards & Honors

Dr. Mohammad Fayez Al Bataineh

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🏆 Recognized for Excellence in Research, Teaching, and Academic Achievement

A lifetime of dedication to advancing knowledge and inspiring the next generation

4.0

GPA (Both MS & PhD)

4.52/5

Teaching Evaluation

15+

Awards & Honors

10+

Years of Scholarships

Academic Excellence Awards

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Outstanding Academic Achievement Award
Illinois Institute of Technology
2010
Awarded for exceptional academic performance in Ph.D. program with perfect 4.0/4.0 GPA. Recognized for groundbreaking doctoral research applying communications theory to biological systems.
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Outstanding Academic Achievement Award
Illinois Institute of Technology
2006
Awarded for superior distinction in Master's degree program with perfect 4.0/4.0 GPA in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
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First Position - ECE Poster Competition
Illinois Institute of Technology
2007
Received first place in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department's poster competition for innovative research presentation.
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Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
National Recognition
2006
National recognition for outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and service to the university community.
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Undergraduate Academic Achievement - High Honors
Yarmouk University, Jordan
1997-2003
Graduated with high honors in Telecommunications Engineering. Consistently placed on Dean's List throughout undergraduate studies for exceptional academic performance.

Scholarships & Fellowships

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AAAEA College Scholarship
Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects
2008 & 2010
Competitive scholarship awarded twice in recognition of academic excellence and contributions to engineering research. Supported doctoral studies at Illinois Institute of Technology.
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Research Assistantship
Illinois Institute of Technology
2006-2010
Fully funded research assistantship supporting Ph.D. studies and research on applying communications theory to genomic analysis. Included stipend, tuition waiver, and research funding.
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Scholarship for Graduate Studies
Yarmouk University, Jordan (Sponsor)
2004-2009
Full scholarship for M.S. and Ph.D. studies at Illinois Institute of Technology, USA. Awarded based on undergraduate academic excellence and competitive selection process.

Teaching Recognition

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Excellent Rating - Faculty Evaluation
United Arab Emirates University
2020-2022
Received "Excellent" rating in comprehensive faculty evaluation covering teaching, research, and service contributions during 2020-2022 evaluation cycle.
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Outstanding Student Evaluations
United Arab Emirates University
2020-Present
Consistently achieved student evaluation average of 4.52/5.0, exceeding departmental average of 4.43. Recognized for innovative teaching methods and student engagement.
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Outstanding Field Training Award
Egyptian Telephone Company (QuickTel)
2001
Recognized for exceptional performance during telecommunications engineering internship, demonstrating strong technical skills and professional conduct.

Professional Recognition & Leadership

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Digital Liaison for Educational Technology

2025

Selected to lead digital transformation initiatives in the College of Engineering at UAEU, promoting innovative teaching technologies.

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Department Head

2018-2020

Led Telecommunications Engineering Department at Yarmouk University, managing faculty of 15+ members and overseeing curriculum development.

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ABET Accreditation Chair

2015-2018

Successfully led ABET accreditation process for BS Telecommunications Engineering program at Yarmouk University.

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Tempus Project Leader

2011-2014

Led 1 million Euro EU Tempus grant for MSc program modernization, including course development and two new specialization tracks.

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Promotion to Associate Professor

2018

Promoted to Associate Professor at Yarmouk University in recognition of outstanding research, teaching, and service contributions.

Research Funding Success

Total Research Funding Secured: 470,000+ AED

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Start-up Grant - Principal Investigator
United Arab Emirates University
2023-2025
Secured 367,000 AED for research on "Gene and Regulatory Sequence Identification using Communications Theory." Successfully completed with 20+ publications.
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Multiple SDG and SURE Plus Grants
United Arab Emirates University
2023-2026
Supervised multiple undergraduate research grants totaling 111,820+ AED for assistive technology projects supporting visually impaired individuals.

Professional Development & Certifications

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Faculty Teaching Academy Program (FTAP)
United Arab Emirates University
2023-2024
Completed comprehensive faculty development program focusing on Constructivist Learning Theory implementation and evidence-based teaching practices.
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Quality Matters Certification
Quality Matters Program
Scheduled September 2025
Enrolled in "Applying the QM Rubric" certification program for course design excellence and online learning quality assurance.