Alaa A. Alghwiri
Assistant Professor Industrial Engineering Ai & Machine Learning Entrepreneurship @German Jordanian University
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant Professor Industrial Engineering Ai & Machine Learning Entrepreneurship @German Jordanian University
Amman, JO
Teach Data Analytics for Industrial Engineering at the undergraduate level, with a focus on data-driven decision-making, machine learning applications, and the use of artificial intelligence to solve industrial problems- Deliver Product Development and Prototyping in the Master’s in Entrepreneurship and Innovation program, guiding students through idea generation, MVP development, and prototype validation- Developing a university-wide AI Literacy course designed to introduce students from diverse academic backgrounds to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, its real-world applications, and its ethical and societal implications- Mentor students in applying predictive analytics, intelligent systems, and prototyping methods to address challenges in industry and entrepreneurship.
EDUCATION
Jordan University of Science and Technology
Bachelor's degree, Electromechanical Engineering
The University of Akron
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Industrial Engineering
The University of Akron
Master's degree, Industrial Engineering
ABOUT ALAA A. ALGHWIRI
Dr. Alaa Alghwiri is a seasoned data scientist, entrepreneur, and educator with a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering. With over 10 years of experience spanning healthcare, energy, higher education, and transportation sectors, he specializes in developing advanced data science methodologies to solve complex, real-world problems.Currently serving as a Senior Research/Data Scientist at the University of Pittsburgh\'s Center for Population Health Management, Dr. Alghwiri leverages machine learning and statistical analysis to improve patient outcomes. His work includes developing predictive models using Electronic Health Records (EHR), implementing causal forest algorithms for personalized care, and creating applications for targeted resource allocation in underserved communities.An accomplished educator, Dr. Alghwiri is passionate about mentoring the next generation of data scientists. As an Adjunct Professor at TrineOnline University and a Data Science Instructor at Simplilearn, he has taught courses ranging from programming basics in Python and R to advanced machine learning techniques. His teaching approach emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking, and practical application of skills, earning him high ratings and positive feedback from students.As the co-founder and former CTO of Algebra Intelligence, Dr. Alghwiri led the development of Taqtak, an innovative real-time monitoring platform for energy plants. Under his technical leadership, the company secured over $1 million in funding, demonstrating his ability to drive technological innovation and business growth.Dr. Alghwiri has published extensively in high-impact journals and presented at numerous conferences. His research interests include data science applications in healthcare and energy, predictive modeling, and machine learning algorithms. He is a member of professional organizations such as the American Society for Quality (ASQ) and the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE).With a commitment to lifelong learning and a talent for simplifying complex concepts, Dr. Alaa Alghwiri is dedicated to empowering others through mentorship. His combination of technical expertise, industry experience, and passion for education makes him an invaluable resource for those looking to advance their careers in data science and related fields.
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