Dr. Ayah Alkhawaldeh, American University of Madaba, Jordan
Dr. Ayah Alkhawaldeh is an Assistant Professor at the American University of Madaba, where she teaches civil engineering courses and is involved in ABET accreditation efforts. She earned her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering/Structures from Jordan University of Science and Technology in 2022, focusing on strengthening heat-damaged reinforced concrete beam-column joints using carbon fiber reinforced polymers. Her M.Sc. in Civil Engineering/Structures from The University of Jordan (2016) investigated the rehabilitation of fire-damaged columns with CFRP. Dr. Alkhawaldeh has also served as a full-time lecturer at Arab University College of Technology and as a part-time lecturer at Al-Ahliyya Amman University. She is a member of the Jordanian Engineers Association and has received several scholarships, including fully funded ones for both her M.Sc. and Ph.D. studies.
Professional Profileš
Suitability for Best Researcher Award:
Given her strong academic record, extensive teaching experience, and impactful research contributions, Ayah Ahmad Faris Alkhawaldeh is a suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her work on the rehabilitation of heat-damaged reinforced concrete structures using innovative materials and techniques demonstrates a high level of expertise and a commitment to advancing the field of structural engineering. The citations and publications underscore her research’s relevance and influence within the academic and engineering communities.
Education
- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering/Structures (2022), Jordan University of Science and Technology, GPA: 4.05/4. Dissertation on “Strengthening of Heat-Damaged Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Joints using Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers.”
- M.Sc. in Civil Engineering/Structures (2016), The University of Jordan, GPA: 3.92/4. Thesis on “Rehabilitation of Fire Damaged Short Reinforced Concrete Columns Externally Confined with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP).”
Professional Affiliations
- Member of the Jordanian Engineers Association (2013-present).
Awards and Scholarships
- Practice Academic Work License from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
- Ph.D. fully funded scholarship from Jordan University of Science and Technology.
- M.Sc. fully funded scholarship from the Scientific Research Support Fund at the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research-Jordan.
Work Experience
- Assistant Professor, American University of Madaba (2022-present), teaching various civil engineering courses and working on ABET accreditation.
- Full-time Lecturer, Arab University College of Technology (2023-2024), teaching structural analysis and design courses.
- Part-Time Lecturer, Al-Ahliyya Amman University (2021-2022), teaching reinforced concrete design and steel structures.
Publication Top Notes:
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Title: Numerical simulation of the influence of bond strength degradation on the behavior of reinforced concrete beam-column joints externally strengthened with FRP sheets
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Title: Behavior of heated damaged reinforced concrete beam-column joints strengthened with FRP
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Title: Life cycle assessment of the sustainability of alkali-activated binders
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Title: Upgrading cyclic response of heat-damaged RC beam-column joints using CFRP sheets
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Title: Effectiveness of Externally Bonded and Near SurfaceāMounted CFRP Reinforcement in Flexural Strengthening of RC Beams: Numerical Approach