Mahmoud Al-Kofahi, Ph.D.

CONTACT

Mahmoud.Al-Kofahi@life.edu
Professor of Physics

BIOGRAPHY

Education

Ph.D. in Exp. Nuclear. Physics, M.I.T.

M.Sc. in Nuclear. Physics, The University of Jordan

B.Sc. in Nuclear. Physics, The University of Jordan

A confident, enthusiastic, hard-working, and accomplished physics professor with extensive experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Effective communicator and creative problem solver who always seeks new ways to help students succeed. Detailed researcher with several published articles on the applications of x-ray and nuclear techniques. Extensive experience in online education systems, utilizing various LMS platforms, including Blackboard and Moodle.

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

I read scientific journals to become aware of new developments in the field and understand my colleagues’ research. I tutor my undergraduate students to ensure they have a solid understanding of physics. Outside of work, I enjoy working with computers and their applications in automation. Additionally, I enjoy volunteering with my community in promoting science and technology.

Khaled al-bashaireh, Maen Mohammad Omoush, Mahmoud Al-kofahi, Pierre-Marie Blanc, and Piero Gilento; “Technological and provenance aspects of Umayyad and Ayyubid-Mamluk pottery from Umm as-Surab, north-eastern Jordan: A multi-method approach”; Jordan Journal of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 12, No. 3 (2021) 214-229.
• M. Al-Kofahi, C. Chapman1, B. Edison, E. Johnson, M. Harman1, N. Zayyad, J. Seybert, C. Watters, R. Emme, T. Sliva, and W. Miller. "Using a Microcontroller to Automate a Green House for Experiments"; Journal of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Vol. 3, No. 2; December 2016.
• M. Ya’qoub, I. F. Al-Hamarneh, and M. M. Al-Kofahi, “Indoor Radon Concentrations and Effective Dose Estimation in Dwellings of Al-Salt Region in Jordan”. Jordan Journal of Physics, Vol. 2 (2009) 189-196.
• B. A. Al-Bataina, A. O. Masalat and M. M. Al-Kofahi, "Element Analysis and Biological Studies on Ten Oriental Spices Using XRF and Ames Test". Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology, 2 (2003) 85-90.
• K. F. Al-Tarawneh, M. M. Al-Kofahi and J. M. Shobaki, “Analysis of Jund Coins Using XRF Techniques”. Journal Ages, 1 (2002) 123-130.
• M. Kullab, A. Ismail and M. M. Al-Kofahi, “Analysis of Jordanian Cigarates Using XRF Techniques”. Abhath Al-Yarmouk Journal, Pure Science and Engineering Series. 11 (2002) 87-94.
M. M. Al-Kofahi and K. F. Al-Tarawneh, “Analysis of Ayubid and Mamluk Dirhams Using X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy”, X-Ray Spectrometry, Vol. 29, No. 1 (2000) 39- 47.
• S.H. Gharaibeh, Wa’il Y. Abu-El-Sha’r and M. M. Al-Kofahi, “Removal of Selected Heavy Metals From Aqueous Solutions Using a Solid by-Product from the Jordanian Oil Shale Refining”, Environmental Geology, Vol. 39, No. 2 (1999) 113- 116
• S.H. Gharaibeh, Wa’il Y. Abu-El-Sha’r and M. M. Al-Kofahi, “Removal of Selected Heavy Metals From Aqueous Solutions Using Processed Solid Residue Of Olive Mill Products”, Water Research, Vol. 32, No. 2 (1998) 498- 502.
• M. M. Al-Kofahi, “Determination of Wear Metals in Engine Oil by PIXE and RBS Techniques”, Dirasat - Natural and Engineering Sciences, Vol. 24, No. 2 (1997) 367-378.
• M. M. Al-Kofahi, K. F. Al-Tarawneh and J. M. Shobaki, “Analysis of Abbasid Dirhams Using XRF Techniques”, X-Ray Spectrometry, Vol. 26 (1997) 10-14
• M. M. Al-Kofahi and A. B. Hallak, “Analysis of Kidney Stones by PIXE and RBS Techniques”, X-Ray Spectrometry, Vol. 25 (1996) 225-228.
• El-Ali, M. M. Al-Kofahi, Sami H. Mahmood and I. Abu-Aljarayesh, “Phonon Dispersion Curves of
the Fe(Al, Co) System”, Al-Manarah, Vol. 1, No. 3 (1996) 27- 35.
S. Nasir, Najib A. Kofahi and M. M. Al-Kofahi, “Ferric: A Modular Turbo Basic Computer Code for Mineral Formula Calculation and Ferric Estimation from Microprobe Analysis”, Mu’tah Journal for Research and Studies, Vol. 10, No. 4 (1995) 136- 160.
• B. Hallak, M. A. Daous and M. M. Al-Kofahi, “PIXE/RBS Development and Activities at KFUPM”, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Vol. B75 (1993) 120-122.
• M. M. Al-Kofahi, A. B. Hallak, H. A. Al-Juwair and A. K. Saafin, “Analysis of Desert Rose Using PIXE and RBS Techniques”, X-Ray Spectrometry, Vol. 22 (1993) 23-27.
• M. M. Al-Kofahi, S. Sari and W. Sawaftah, “A Study of Umayyad Dirhams Using PIXE Techniques”, Dirasat - Natural and Engineering Sciences, Vol. 19B, No. 4 (1992) 33- 55.
M. M. Al-Kofahi, B. R. Khader, A. D. Lehlooh, M. K. Kullab, K. M. AbuMurad and B. A. Al-Bataina, “Measurement of Radon 222 in Jordanian Dwellings”, Nucl. Tracks Radiat. Meas., Vol. 20, No. 2 (1992) 377-382.
• S. Mahmood, I. Abu-Aljarayesh, M. M. Al-Kofahi, S. Nasir, J. Popplewell and C. Landydt, “Characterization of Karak Basalts Using Petrological, Magnetic, and Mossbauer Studies”, Dirasat - Natural and Engineering Sciences, Vol. 18 (1992) 253- 260.
• M. M. Al-Kofahi and R. E. Abdel-Aal, “A Data Acquisition System Utilizing a Desktop Computer”, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Vol. 15 (1990) 113- 116.
• Hallak, M. M. Al-Kofahi and H. A. Al-Juwair, “A PIXE Data Reduction Code Utilizing an IBM PC/XT Computer”, X-Ray Spectrometry, Vol. 19 (1990) 113- 116.
• F. F. Al-Adel, E. E. Khawaja, A. B. Hallak, M. M. Al-Kofahi and M. A. Salim, “RBS Study of Thin Glass Film Prepared by Laser Evaporation”, Thin Solid Films, Vol. 192 (1990) 149- 156.
H. A. Al-Juwair, M. M. Al-Kofahi, A. B. Hallak and M. Rajeh, “A 3 MV Tandetron Facility at KFUPM”, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Vol B50 (1990) 474- 477.
• N. Kassis and M. M. Al-Kofahi, “The Choice of Harmonic Oscillator Parameters in Nuclear Structure Calculations”, Proceedings of the Mathematical and Physical Society of Egypt, Vol. 45 (1978) 71-75.