CURRICULUM VITAE

Salaheddin R. Malkawi
Associate Professor of Nuclear Engineering
Department of Nuclear Engineering
Jordan University of Science and Technology
(On Sabbatical leave)

Director General,
Jordan Nuclear Power Company
e-mail: salah.malkawi@jnpc.com.jo
salahm@just.edu.jo

EDUCATION

 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Nuclear Engineering, Dec. 2000.

Thesis: “Determination of Neutron Spectrum in a Material Test Research
Reactor”,
 Master of Science (M. Sc.) in Nuclear Engineering, First position (Grade
A), Nov. 1997.
Thesis: “Criticality Study of Natural Uranium Fueled Research Reactor”.
 Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Electronic Engineering (2.1Hons), University
of Kent at Canterbury /U.K, Jun. 1988
 GCE Advanced Level in Physics (A), Pure Math. (A), Applied Math. (A),
Combined Math. (A), Merton College /U.K. Jun. 1985

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

May. 2017 – Present: Director General (CEO), Jordan Nuclear Power Company
(JNPC). (On Sabbatical leave from JUST)
Feb. 2017 – May. 2017: Acting Director General, Jordan Nuclear Power Company
(JNPC). (On Sabbatical leave from JUST)
Feb. 2016 – Feb. 2017: Deputy Director General, Jordan Nuclear Power Company
(JNPC). (On Sabbatical leave from JUST)
Apr. 2008 – Jan. 2016: Chairman, Nuclear Engineering Department, Jordan
University of Science & Technology. Involved in establishing
the first and only Nuclear Engineering Department in Jordan,

Dec. 2008 – Jan. 2016: Technical Advisor (consultant) to Jordan Atomic Energy
Commission.
 Apr. 2011 – Jun. 2013: Project Manager, Design and Construction of Jordan
Subcritical Assembly (JSA). The first nuclear facility in
Jordan; successfully operated in June 2013.

Feb. 2009 – Nov.2010: Counterpart with North Carolina State University, U. S

State Department, and International Atomic Energy
Agency (IAEA) on the project for Developing An
Internet Reactor Laboratory for Supporting Nuclear
Science and Engineering Education in Developing
Countries (Internet Reactor Lab.)
Jan. 2008 – Mar.2009: Counterpart with International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA) for the development of Research Reactor in
Jordan
Oct. 2001- Sep. 2007: Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical
Engineering, Mu'tah University. Teaching, head, and
member of a number of committees.

Jun. 1988 – Nov. 1995: Avionics Engineer: Head of various sections,

Coordinator of a number of projects, Head and member
of different committees. Royal Jordanian

COURSES TAUGHT
Jordan University of Science and Technology
 NE526 Nuclear Security and Safeguards
 NE521 Nuclear Reactor Safety
 NE481 Nuclear Engineering Seminar
 NE452 Nuclear Instrumentation and Control
 NE451 Nuclear Power Plant Systems and Operations
 NE448 Nuclear Reactor Lab.
 NE313 Radiation Detection and Measurement lab.(1)
 NE311 Ionizing Radiation Detection and Measurement
 NE272 Programming for Nuclear Engineers
 NE201 Ethics and Development of Nuclear Technology
 NE101 Basics of Nuclear Engineering and Technology
 EE300 Signals and Systems
 EE316 Electrical Circuits lab.

Mu’tah University
 CE543 Modeling and Simulation
 EE469 Digital Electronics (Electronics III)
 EE448 Measurements and Instruments Lab.
 EE362 Electronics II (CE362 Electronic Circuits and Devices)
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  EE261 Electronics I (CE261Fundamentals of Electronics)
 EE202 Signals and Systems (Engineering Analysis II)
 EE201 Engineering Analysis
 ChE211Multivariable Calculus
 EE438 Microprocessors Lab.
 EE368 Electronics Lab.
 EE2018 Electric Circuit Lab.

SUPERVISED/ CO-SUPERVISED M. SC. THESIS

 A Multi-criterion Optimization Analysis for Jordan’s Energy Mix, Danah
AbdolRahman Azizi, M. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering/ Renewable Energy,
Jordan University of Science and Technology, Thesis defended on May 28,
2015.
 Exploring the Utilization of Nuclear Research Reactors in Distance Education
across International Borders, Ahmad Obeidat, M. Sc. in Industrial
Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology. Thesis defended
on August 10, 2010.
 Effect of Introducing Nuclear Power Plant on the Stability of Jordan Electrical
Grid, Ramzi Al-Tawalbeh, M. Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Jordan University
of Science and Technology. Thesis defended on May 13, 2010

M. SC. THESIS EXAMINING COMMITTEE

 A localized navigation algorithm for radiation evasion for nuclear facilities,
Zeina Aman Al-Shboul, Jordan University of Science and Technology,
December 19, 2010
 Solving reactor neutron diffusion equations for different geometries using the
Homotopy Perturbation Method, Kafa Khasawneh, Al-Balqa Applied
University, August 3, 2009.

SUPERVISED B. SC. PROJECTS

Jordan University of Science and Technology
 Characterization of Neutron Environment at Jordan Subcritical Assembly,
Ibrahim Al-Jarrah, Faisal AlDebi, and Mohammad AlMustafa, May 2015.
 A Study of Vulnerability of Nuclear Digital Instrumentation and Control to
Cyber Attack, Saed AlMomani and Wala’ Bataineh, May 2015.
 Modeling and Simulation of a Detection System for Special Nuclear
Materials, Suhaib AbuSiny and Tariq Muhidat, May 2015.
 Reactivity Determination Methods in a Subcritical Assembly, Faris Bassam
Sweidan and Hussam Wael Khalefih, June 2014.
 Sensitivity Analysis of MCNP Model for keff Calculations in JSA, Ahmad
Subhi AlKhateeb and Ibrahim Mohammed Alissa, June 2014.

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  In-Core Fuel Management using Artificial Neural Network, Majdi Ibraheem
Radaideh and Zaid Abdullah Al-Taher, January2014.
 Criticality Calculations of a Typical Material Test Research Reactor using
MCNP code, May 2013.
 Thermal Hydraulic Analysis of Jordan Subcritical Assembly, May 2013.
 Criticality, Flux, and Burn-up Calculations of Jordan Subcritical Assembly,
May 2013.
 Prediction of Neutron Spectrum in a Typical MTR type Research Reactor
Using Monte Carlo Method, May 2012.
 Estimation of Radioactivity in JUST Campus in the Light of the Construction
of JRTR, May 2012.
 Design Verification of Jordan Subcritical Assembly, May 2012.
 3-D Virtual Reality of a research Reactor for Educational Purposes, May
2012.
 Modeling and Simulation of Jordan Subcritical Assembly, May 2011.
 Safety Analysis of Jordan Subcritical Assembly, May 2011
 Radioactivity Measurement in Soil Samples, May 2011.

Mu’tah University
 Design of a PC-based Spectrum Analyzer
 Design of a PC-based function generator.
 Design of a Digital I.C Tester.
 A fully interactive amplifier design
 Design of a PC- based Network Analyzer
 Design of a Laser Range Finder
 Design of a short range Laser Range Finder
 Design of High Dynamic Range Front end Receiver

FUNDED PROJECTS
 Site Selection of Permanent Geological Disposal for High level Nuclear
Waste in Jordan. Funded by Scientific Research Support Fund. Joint research
JUST and Al-Hussein Bin Talal University.

MEMBERSHIPS
 Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM). Member.
 Established JUST’s INMM Student Chapter. Faculty Advisor.
 Jordan Engineering Association. Member.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
 Seminar on the safety aspects of Jordan Research and Training Reactor at
the Arab Cultural Society, Al Ramtha, Irbid, August 25, 2012.
 Invited lecture for Public Awareness on Nuclear Energy, Al-Ashrafieh
Boys’ Secondary School, Al-Ashrafieh, AL-Korah, Irbid, May 10, 2009.

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 EXPERT MISSIONS, TECHNICAL MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS
(List to be submitted upon request)

INVITED TALKS, PRESENTATIONS, SEMINARS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

(List to be submitted upon request)

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
a. Journals
1. Salaheddin Malkawi, Moh’d Al-Nimr, and Danah Azizi, “A Multi-Criteria
Optimization Analysis for Jordan’s Energy Mix”, Energy, 127 (2017) 680 –
696.
2. Salaheddin R. Malkawi, Mahmoud El Gohary, Mohammad Omari, Danah
Azizi, Qusai Al-Mistarihi, and Ebtihal Al-Malahim, “Investigation of
Radioactivity Levels in Soil at JUST Campus Prior to the Construction of
JRTR”, Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering ,7(4) (2013) 371 – 376.
3. Wafa Batayneh, Omar Al-Araidah, and Salaheddin R. Malkawi,
“Biomimetic Design of a Single DOF Stephenson III Leg Mechanism”,
Mechanical Engineering Research, 3(2) (2013) 43 - 50.
4. Salaheddin R. Malkawi, Bassam Khuwaileh, and Malik Al-Momani,
“Prediction of Neutron Energy Spectrum in a Typical MTR type Research
Reactor Using Monte Carlo Simulations”, Annals of Nuclear Energy, 56
(2013) 17 - 22
5. Salaheddin Malkawi and Omar Al-Araidah, “Students’ Assessment of
Interactive Distance Experimentation in Nuclear Reactor Physics Laboratory
Education”, European Journal of Engineering Education, 38(5) (2013) 512 –
518, DOI: 10.1080/03043797.2013.811476
6. Q. M. Qananwah, S. R. Malkawi, and Ahmad Harb, “Chaos Synchronization
of the Third-Order Phase-Locked Loop”, International Journal of Electronics,
95 (8) (2008) 799-803.
7. Ayman Al-Lawama, Salaheddin R. Malkawi, Abdullah Al-Odinat and Flex
Yanovsky, “Models for Mixed Ensemble of Hydrometeors and Their use in
Calculating the Total Random Cross-Section of a Resolution Volume Filled
by Random Scatterers”, American Journal of Applied Sciences, 5 (12) (2008)
1764-1768.
8. S. R. Malkawi, “Three-Dimensional Calculations of Axial Neutron Flux
Distribution in a Material Test Research Reactor”, Journal of Applied
Sciences, 4(2004) 292-296.
9. S. R. Malkawi and Nasir Ahmad, “Determination of Neutron Energy
Spectrum at a Pneumatic Rabbit Station of a Typical Swimming Pool Type
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 Material Test Research Reactor”, Annals of Nuclear Energy, 29 (2002) 101-
108.
10. S. R. Malkawi and Nasir Ahmad, “Solution of the Neutron Spectrum
Adjustment Problem in a Typical MTR Type Research Reactor”, Annals of
Nuclear Energy, 28 (2001) 25-51.
11. S. R. Malkawi and Nasir Ahmad, “Prediction and Measurement of Neutron
Energy Spectrum in a Material Test Research Reactor”, Annals of Nuclear
Energy, 27 (2000) 311-327.
12. S. R. Malkawi and N. Ahmad, “Experimental Evaluation of Neutron Spectra
in the Irradiation Fields of a Typical Material Test Research Reactor”,
Journal of Neutron Research, 8 (4) (2000) 261-285.
13. S. R. Malkawi, Matiullah and N. Ahmad, “Comparison of Solution Spectra
in a Material Test Reactor using Different Adjustment Codes”, Nuclear
Science Journal, 37 (4) (2000) 264-272.
14. Masood Amin, Matiullah, S. R. Malkawi and K. Kudo, “Studying the
Response of the Chiyoda and Pershore Cr-39 Detectors to Fast Neutrons”,
Sci. Int. (Lahore), 12 (4) (2000) 339-341.
15. N. Ahmad, Rab Nawaz, M.M Hasan, Rao F. H. Khan and S. R. Malkawi,
“Design and Development of DC to DC Power Supply for a Gamma Ray
Surveymeter”, Sci. Int. (Lahore), 12 (3) (2000) 223-226.
16. N. Ahmad, Rab Nawaz, M.M Hasan, Rao F. H. Khan and S. R. Malkawi,
“Design of DC Amplifier and an Alarm System for a Gamma Ray
Surveymeter”, Sci. Int. (Lahore), 12 (2) (2000) 119-120.
17. N. Ahmad, Rab Nawaz, M. M Hasan, Rao F. H. Khan, and S. R. Malkawi,
“Design and Characteristics of an Ion Chamber for a Gamma Ray
Surveymeter”, Sci. Int. (Lahore), 12 (1) (2000) 29-32.
18. S. R. Malkawi, S. Karim and Matiullah, “Measurement of Neutron Spectrum
In PARR-1 Using The Spectrum Unfolding Code SANDII”, Sci. Int. (Lahore),
11(4) (1999) 357-360.
19. S. R. Malkawi and Nasir Ahmad, “Evaluation of Neutron Environment in the
Thermal Column of A Material Test Research Reactor”, Nuclear Science
Journal, 36(6) (1999) 379-392.
20. Aslam, S. R. Malkawi, Nasir Ahmad and L. A. Khan, “Criticality Studies of
a Natural Uranium Fueled, Light Water Cooled, Heavy Water Moderated
Nuclear Reactor Part-II: Effect of Moderator Properties”, Sci. Int. (Lahore),
11(3) (1999) 231-233.
21. Nasir Ahmad, S. R. Malkawi, Aslam and L. A. Khan, “Core Neutronics of a
Natural Uranium Fueled, Light Water Cooled and Heavy Water Moderated
Nuclear Reactor”, Sci. Int. (Lahore), 10(1) (1998) 5-7.
22. S. R. Malkawi and Nasir Ahmad, “Prediction of Neutron Energy Spectrum in
a Material Test Reactor using One and Three Dimensional Computer Codes”,
Turkish Journal of Nuclear Sciences, 25 (2) (1998) 47-60.
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 23. Aslam, S. R. Malkawi, Nasir Ahmad and L. A. Khan, “Criticality Studies of
a Natural Uranium Fueled, Light Water Cooled, Heavy Water Moderated
Nuclear Reactor Part-I: Bare And Reflected Core”, Sci. Int. (Lahore), 10(3)
(1998) 253-256.
24. S. R. Malkawi, Aslam and Nasir Ahmad, “Criticality Studies of a Natural
Uranium Fueled, Light Water Cooled and Heavy Water Moderated Nuclear
Reactor”, Nuclear Science Journal, 35(5) (1998) 369-378.

b. Conferences
1. Salaheddin Malkawi, “A Comparative Analysis of the Use of Internet
Reactor Laboratory and Subcritical Assembly for Nuclear Engineering
Education”, Proceedings of International Conference on Research Reactors:
Safe Management and Effective Utilization, Vienna, Austria, 16 - 20
November 2015
2. Fareed Yasin, Danah Azizi, Mohammad Mustafa, Hannah Hale, Kamal
Harahsheh, Reem Khrais, Mohammad Otoom, Salaheddin Malkawi,
Howard Hall, Joseph R. Stainback IV, “Nuclear Security Culture; Analytical
Investigation of Local Incoming Workforce in a Developing Nuclear
Country”, Proceedings of the 56th Institute of Nuclear Materials Management
(INMM) Annual Meeting, Indian wells, California, USA, 12 – 16 July 2015
3. Yahia Qawasmi and Salaheddin Malkawi, “The Role of Educational
Institutions in Support of Nuclear Energy Programs in New Comer States;
Case of Jordan University of Science and Technology, 3rd Annual Nuclear
Energy Development Summit, Budapest, Hungary, 2 – 3 October 2014.
4. Dala’ Amawi and Salaheddin Malkawi, “Human Resources Development
for Jordan’s Nuclear Energy Programme”, Proceedings of the IAEA
International Conference on Human Resource Development for Nuclear
Power Programmes: Building and Sustaining Capacity, Vienna, Austria, May
12 – 16, 2014
5. Salaheddin Malkawi, “Nuclear Security Planning and Education in
Jordan”, Proceedings of the 54th Institute of Nuclear Materials Management
(INMM) Annual Meeting, Palm Desert, California, USA, 14 – 18 July 2013
6. Salaheddin Malkawi and Omar Al-Araidah, “Evaluation of Nuclear Reactor
Physics Laboratory Education through Remote Utilization of Research
Reactors”, Proceedings of European Research Reactor Conference, Saint
Petersburg, Russia, April 21 – 25, 2013.
7. H. A. Abu Qdais, S. R. Malkawi, and A. I. Malkawi, “Public Perception on
Nuclear Research Reactors in New Comer States: A Case Study from
Jordan”, Proceedings of European Research Reactor Conference, Saint
Petersburg, Russia, 21- 25April 2013.

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 8. Salaheddin Malkawi, “Jordan University of Science and Technology's
Efforts to Ensure Safe and Secure Nuclear Infrastructure in Jordan”,
Proceedings of the 53rd Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM)
Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, USA, 15 – 19 July 2012.
9. Salaheddin Malkawi and Ayman Hawari, “Needs and Present Status of the
First Multipurpose Nuclear Facilities in Jordan”, International Conference
on Research Reactors: Safe Management and Effective Utilization, Rabat,
Morocco, 14- 18 November 2011.
10. Salaheddin Malkawi, Ayman I. Hawari, Ahmad Obeidat, and Omar Al-
Araidah, “Exploring The Utilization of Nuclear Research Reactors in
Distance Education Across International Borders”, Proceedings of the 1st
International Nuclear and Renewable Energy Conference (INREC10),
Amman, Jordan, 21-24March 2010. IEEE conference Publications.
11. Matiullah, S. R. Malkawi and M. Amin, “Determination of the Neutron
Spectra in PARR-1Using the Neutron Spectrum Unfolding Code SAIPS”,
Paper presented at the 2nd International Science Conference held in Lahore,
26 – 28 October 2000, Lahore, Pakistan.
12. Matiullah and S. R. Malkawi, “Radiation Dosimetry in the light of the ICRP-
60 Recommendations”, Paper presented at the national workshop on “Dose
Reduction Techniques” organized by DNSRP under IAEA, TC project
RAS/9/022, Islamabad, Pakistan, 22-26 November 1999
13. S. R. Malkawi, N. Ahmad, M. Tufail and M. Iqbal, “Spectrum Unfolding in
the Thermal Column of a Nuclear Research Reactor”, Paper presented at the
7th National Symposium on Frontiers in Physics, , Department of Physics,
Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan, Nov.19-21, 1998

c. Reports
1. Co-Author, Environmental Impact Assessment for Jordan Research and
Training Reactor (JRTR), Jordan Atomic Energy Commission, Queen Rania
Al Abdallah Center for Environmental Sciences & Technology, JUST, Jordan,
June 2013.
2. Co-Author, Environmental Management Plan for Jordan Subcritical
Assembly, JUST, Jordan, August 2010.