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Mohammad Abu Shattal, Ph.D.

Program Chair, Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing

mohammad.abushattal@franklin.edu

Profile

Dr. Mohammad Abu Shattal is an academic leader and researcher specializing in Computer Science and Engineering with a focus on 5G/6G networks and cloud computing systems. He holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, with research interests that include cloud-enabled systems, Internet of Things (IoT), wireless and mobile networks, adaptive communication systems, and cloud-native architectures. He has contributed to federally funded and multi-institutional research projects supported by organizations such as the National Science Foundation and NASA. His research experience includes system modeling, simulation, and experimental prototyping of cognitive and adaptive wireless communication and radar systems, with outcomes published in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences. Dr. Abu Shattal brings extensive teaching experience across undergraduate and graduate programs, with a strong emphasis on workforce readiness and applied learning. He integrates industry-standard cloud platforms and enterprise tools directly into coursework and labs and holds multiple industry-recognized certifications from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, and CompTIA. These certifications inform his curriculum design and instruction, ensuring students gain hands-on experience aligned with current professional roles and certification pathways in cloud computing and IT. In addition to research and teaching, Dr. Abu Shattal is actively engaged in academic and professional service. His work includes curriculum development, program assessment, faculty collaboration, student mentoring, peer review for scholarly venues, and participation in community technology initiatives, research forums, and hackathons that connect education with industry and community needs.

Education

2017
Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, Michigan)
Doctor of Philosophy, Electrical & Computer Engineering
2011
Mutah University (Al-Karak , Jordan)
Master of Engineering, Communications Engineering
2006
Yarmouk University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering

Certifications

AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AWS Certified AI Practitioner, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cloud+, CompTIA
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cloud Essentials+, CompTIA
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft

Work Experience

2023 - Present
Franklin University, Program Chair, Cloud Computing
2020 - Present
Franklin University, Lead Faculty
2019 - 2020
The Ohio State University, Senior Lecturer, Columbus, Ohio
2018 - 2019
The Ohio State University, Post-Doctoral Researcher, Columbus, Ohio
2014 - 2017
Western Michigan University, Graduate Research Assistant, Columbus, Ohio
2011 - 2013
Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Lecturer, Ma’an, Jordan
2007 - 2011
Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Lab Supervisor, Ma’an, Jordan

Publications & Presentations

Thuan Do, D., Le, A., Silva, A., Kharel, R., Abu Shattal, M., & Abu Shattal, M. (2020). Hybrid Satellite-Terrestrial Relay Network: Proposed Model and Application of Power Splitting Multiple Access. MDPI Sensors.
Abu Shattal, M., A., O., C., B., G.E., S., J., D., J.T., J., & R., L. (2019, Aug. 03). Multiplatform Mission Planning and Operations Simulation Environment for Next Generation Small Satellite Missions. 33rd Annual Conference on Small Satellites, AIAA/Utah State University, Utah.
Delong, J., Abu Shattal, M., O'Brian, A., Christopher, B., Smith, G., & Johnson, J. (2019). Fully Adaptive Cloud Profiling Radar Simulation. IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium 2019. IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium 2019.
Ball, C., Smith, G., O'Brian, A., Johnson, J., Delong, J., Abu Shattal, M., & Ryan, L. (2019). Simulation Toolset for Adaptive Remote Sensing. IEEE National Aerospace and Electronics Conference. IEEE National Aerospace and Electronics Conference.
Abu Shattal, M., Al-Fuqaha, A., Dombrowski, K., Khan, B., & Wisniewska, A. (2018). Evolutionary Game Theory Perspective on Dynamic Spectrum Access Etiquette. IEEE Access.
Abu Shattal, M., Al-Fuqaha, A., Dombrowski, K., Khan, B., & Wisniewska, A. (2018). Bio-Socially Inspired Dynamic Spectrum Access in Support of Infotainment Applications in VANETs. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology.
Wisniewska, A., Abu Shattal, M., Khan, B., Al-Fuqaha, A., & Dombrowski, K. (2018). Emergence of pecking order in social Cognitive Radio societies. The 3rd IEEE INFOCOM Workshop on Advances in Software Defined and Context-Aware Cognitive Networks 2018. The 3rd IEEE INFOCOM Workshop on Advances in Software Defined and Context-Aware Cognitive Networks 2018.
Wisniewska, A., Abu Shattal, M., Khan, B., Ala, A., & Dombrowski, K. (2017). From Blindness to Foraging to Sensing to Sociality: An Evolutionary Perspective on Cognitive Radio Networks. Springer–Mobile Networks and Applications.
Wisniewska, A., Khan, B., Al-Fuqaha, A., Dombrowski, K., & Abu Shattal, M. (2017). When Brands fight over Bands: Sociality in the Cognitive Radio Ecosystem. IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) 2017. IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) 2017.
Wisniewska, A., Khan, B., Al-Fuqaha, A., Dombrowski, K., & Abu Shattal, M. (2017). Evolutionary pressures in emerging societies of secondary users in cognitive radio networks. Best Paper, 10th EAI International Conference on Bio-inspired Information and Communications Technologies (BICT). Best Paper, 10th EAI International Conference on Bio-inspired Information and Communications Technologies (BICT).
Abu Shattal, M., Al-Fuqaha, A., Khan, B., Wisniewska, A., & Dombrowski, K. (2017). Evolution of Bio-Socially Inspired Strategies in Support of Dynamic Spectrum Access. IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) 2017, Workshop on Flexible Networks. IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) 2017, Workshop on Flexible Networks.
Wisniewska, A., Khan, B., Al-Fuqaha, A., Dombrowski, K., & Abu Shattal, M. (2016). Social Deference and Hunger as Mechanisms for Starvation Avoidance in Cognitive Radio Societies. Machine-to-Machine Communications (M2M) & Internet of Things (IoT) Workshop. Machine-to-Machine Communications (M2M) & Internet of Things (IoT) Workshop.
Abu Shattal, M., & Al-Qafwasmi, A. (2012). The Effect of Interference on Bluetooth Data Exchange over WLAN. WSEAS Transactions on Communications.

Professional Service

2018
Committee Member
IEEE VTC, IEEE MTTW, EAI BROADNETs, IEEE COMMNET
2018
Member
IEEE, ACM
2017
Member
IEEE Student Member, ACM Student Member, Teaching Assistant Union
2017
Reviewer/Paper Reader
IEEE TVT, IEEE Access, IEEE WCL, IEEE CL, IEEE T-ITS