Fadi Abuamara

Position:

Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

Location:

650 Millwood Ave. (Beltone), Office 202

Phone:

(540) 665-5464

Email: fadi.abuamara@xgcr.net

Educational History:

Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Western Michigan University; MSE in Computer Engineering, Western Michigan University; BS in Computer Engineering, AlBalqa Applied University

Fields of Expertise:

• Ethical Hacking
• Cyber Forensics
• Blockchain
• Network Security
• SQL
• Robots and Virtual Reality

Professional Highlights:

I joined Shenandoah University in Fall 2022. Prior to that, I served as an assistant professor in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.
I have over 22 years of teaching, managerial, research, and industrial experience.
I have received exceptional performance awards, management’s appreciation letters, and students’ positive feedback.
My teaching experience includes cybersecurity, computer science, and computer engineering.

Research:

Research interests include cryptography, gamification to spread cybersecurity awareness, electricity and water management using Blockchain, and using robot and virtual reality to improve academic skills of autistic children.

Personal Quote:

Work smarter not harder

Personal Highlights:

Dr. Abuamara lives in Sterling, VA with his family. He enjoys workout at the gym, traveling, listening to book summaries, and hiking.