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  • Phone:

    +966-13-849-9772

  • Email:

    imuhi@pmu.edu.sa

  • Office No:

    F-105

  • Imad Muhi

  • Job Title :

    Assistant Professor

  • College :

    College of Sciences and Human Studies


  • Department :

    Mathematics & Natural Sciences


Dr. Imad Muhi joined Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU) as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences in November 2009. Prior to coming to PMU he was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Arts and Sciences at New York Institute of Technology NYiT – in Amman, Jordan Campus.
Imad received his B.A. in Mathematics from Yarmouk University, Jordan, in 1986 and his first Masters in Mathematics from University of Stuttgart, Germany in the year of 1996. Later, he moved to Los Angeles, California, where he received his second Masters in the year of 2004 and Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, specialized in Digital Image Processing, from Claremont Graduate University (CGU), California, USA., in 2008.

  • Rewards: Received the U. S. Department of Education grant GAANN (Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need) Fellowship for the years 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
  • Awards:  Awarded (ITNG’s) Best Student Paper of the Year, 2008, (http://www.itng.info/Student.htm).
  • Won the best Ph.D. thesis at CGU for the year of 2008.
  • Conference Committee: Hosting Special Session about Watermarking at the International Conference on Information and Communication Systems (ICICS 2009) December 20-22, 2009, Amman, Jordan. 2009.

  • Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, September 2008

            Claremont Graduate University, California, USA, USA

            Specialization: Applied Mathematics, Digital Image Processing

  • Master's degree in Applied Mathematics, January 2003

            Claremont Graduate University, California, USA

            Specialization: Applied Mathematics, Digital Signal and Image Processing

  • Master of Science in Mathematics, June 1999

            University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart. Germany, Germany

            Specialization: Mathematics, “Multipliers of Fourier Coefficients Spaces”.

  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, June 1986

            Yarmouk University, Jordan

            Specialization: Mathematics

 

 

  • Imad Muhi. (2025). Seminar. AI Predictive Modeling for Improving Mathematics Teaching and Learning. FACULTY FORUM | Oct 21| Improving Mathematics Teaching and Learning Using “AI” Predictive Modeling.
  • Al-Ameen, T., Mahmud, M., & Muhi, I. (2025). Mathematical conundrums in the standard theory of special relativity. Proceedings of SPIE 13631, International Conference on Medical Imaging, Electronic Imaging, Information Technologies, and Sensors (MIEITS 2025). doi.org
  • Mahmud, M., Al-Ameen, T., & Muhi, I. (2025). Is bell-shaped distribution of exam grades evidence of success or failure to teach well and test well? Proceedings of SPIE 13660, International Conference on Advances in Photonics Science (ICAPS 2024). doi.org
  • Al-Ameen, T., Mahmud, M., & Muhi, I. (2024). Can Newtonian kinetic energy and Einsteinian rest-mass energy be expressed by the binomial expansion of the Lorentz factor, and how valid is using Einstein’s 𝐸 =𝑚0𝑐2 to calculate the nuclear fission energy?, Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2793(1), 012002.
  • Al-Ameen, T., Mahmud, M., & Muhi, I. (2023). No definite value for rest-mass energy () can be confirmed. Proceedings of SPIE 12936, International Conference on Mathematical and Statistical Physics, Computational Science, Education and Communication (ICMSCE 2023). doi.org.

  • Book:  "Feature based Watermarking".  I. Muhi El-Ddin, H. Morris, M. Eyadat, in {Advanced Techniques in Multimedia Watermarking: Image, Video and Audio Applications}, Editor: Dr. Ali Mohammad Al-Haj. IGI publishing (2010).
  • Paper: “A New Approach to Video Watermarking”. Imad Muhi, Hedley Morris, Mohammad   Eyadat. Accepted for presentation at the International Conference on Information and    Communication Systems (ICICS2009). ICICS Proceedings Series. December 20-22, 2009, Amman, Jordan. 2009.
  • Paper: “Wavelet Compression Techniques in Digital Watermarking Embedding Applications”. Imad Muhi, Hedley Morris, Mohammad Eyadat. Accepted for presentation at the International Conference on Information and Communication Systems (ICICS2009). ICICS Proceedings Series. December 20-22, 2009, Amman, Jordan. 2009.
  • Paper: “Barcode Watermarking”. Hedley Morris, Imad Muhi El-Ddin, Mohammad Eyadat. The International Conference on Information Technology: New Generations (ITNG 2009). April 27-29, 2009, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Published by the IEEE Computer Society. 2009
  • Paper:  “A New Image Transform”.  Hedley Morris and Imad Muhi El-Ddin. “The 2008 World Congress in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Applied Computing”, Proceedings of (IPCV'08), pp. 101-107, Vol. I, July 14-17, 2008.
  • Paper: “Watermarking: A New Approach”.   Imad Muhi El-Ddin, Hedley Morris, Mohammad Eyadat. (This paper was recognized in May 2008 for best student paper of the Information Technology New Generations Competition. http://www.itng.info/Student.htm). Fifth International Conference on Information Technology: New Generations (ITNG 2008), pp. 795-800, April 6-9, 2008.
  • Paper: “Feature Frame Watermarking”.  Imad Muhi El-Din and Hedley Morris. Proceedings of the 41st Annual Asilomar Conference on Signals, Systems, and Computers. pp. 565-570, November 4-7, 2007.
  • Paper: "Compression Standards Roles in Image processing: Case Study".  Mohammad Eyadat and Imad Muhi El-Ddin. Proceeding of IEEE International Conference on Information Technology, pp. 135-149. Vol. II. April 4-6, 2005.

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU), Al Khobar, SA

Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California, USA

My primary research interests are in the fields 

  • Mathematical Physics.
  • Digital Image watermarking methods.
  • Mathematical Education Research.

Assistant Professor

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU), Al Khobar, SA

June 2016 - Current
  • I am teaching undergraduate classes such as: Calculus I, II, III, Differential Equations and Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Pre-Calculus, Finite Mathematics, Introductory Algebra. I am responsible for lecturing, designing and evaluating student quizzes and exams.
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
  • Performing research in applied mathematics, such as digital image processing and mathematical physics.
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.

Department Chair of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU), Al Khobar, SA

October 2014 - June 2016
  • Plan, coordinate, schedule, and evaluate the Math courses.
  • Assist with the development and the implementation of the academic strategic plan within the department
  • Recruit, interview, and recommend employment of culturally diverse associate faculty
  • Supervise faculty and coordinate the departmental affairs.
  • Resolve students' complaints and conduct class visitations and written evaluations of associate faculty members.
  • Develop new classes
  • Coordinate textbook selection within the department and place bookstore orders
  • Teach seven credit hours per academic term.
  • Plan and execute professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.

Assistant Professor

New York Institute of Technology

NYiT, Amman, Jordan

November 2008 - November 2009
  • Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
  • Performed research in applied mathematics, such as digital image processing.
  • Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
  • Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.

Assistant Professor

New York Institute of Technology NYiT, Amman Campus, Jordan

October 2008 - September 2009
  • I have taught several undergraduate math courses, I am responsible for lecturing, designing and evaluating student quizzes and exams.
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.

Teaching Assistant

Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California, USA

September 2001 - September 2008
  • I have taught several math courses such as calculus, Differential Equations, and applied mathematics for advance engineering. Responsible for tutoring students.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.

Project Leader (Editorial Assistant)

Harvey Mudd College, and Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California, USA

September 2002 - February 2004
  • Textbook "Differential Equations: A Modeling Perspective", 2nd Edition, by Robert L. Borrelli and Courtney S. Coleman. 2002. John Wiley & Sons. Fully responsible for editing the book, preparing solution for the exercises, supervising the team members who wrote computer programs, and simulated solutions using MATHEMATICA and MATLAB.

Mathematical Clinic Project

Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California, USA

September 2001 - December 2002
  • “Simple Approximation Formulae for Impact Ionization Effects in Hydrodynamic Model”. Worked as a team member to develop a mathematical model for computer chip development, simulating the results using MATLAB.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

Math Assistant

University of Stuttgart, Germany, Stuttgart, Germany

October 1997 - September 1999
  • Taught undergraduate classes in advanced calculus and applied mathematics. Responsible for designing and evaluating student assignments, including quizzes and exams. Assisted students with projects.
  • I had conducted extra review sessions on weekends to help students with mathematical weak backgrounds.

 

 

Teaching Assistant

University of Stuttgart, Germany, Stuttgart, Germany

October 1993 - September 1997
  • Taught undergraduate classes as a teaching assistant in calculus, linear algebra, applied mathematics, and differential equations. Responsible for evaluating student assignments, quizzes, and exams.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.

 

 

I taught many Math courses, including Linear Algebra, Pre Calculus, Intermediate Algebra, Calculus, 1, 2 and 3, Differential Equations.

My primary research interests are in the fields 

  • Geometric structures of spacetime in General Relativity.
  • Digital Image watermarking methods.
  • Mathematical Education Research.

 

Member in both American Mathematical Society (AMS), and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE).