Barakat Al-Bataina CV

Curriculum Vitae

Barakat A. Al-Bataina

Aug. 2005

1. Personal Data

Name: Al-Bataina

First name: Barakat<div align="center">

Profession / : / Associate Professor
Member of the National Team for the SESAME project
Place of birth / : / Hakama-Irbid, Jordan
Date of birth / : / December 5th, 1949
Address / : / Physics Department Yarmouk University
21163 Irbid Jordan
Nationality / : / Jordanian
Sex / : / Male
Marital status / : / Married, 9 children
Mobile / : / +962 777 82 76 87
Phone (Office) / : / +962 2 7211 111 ext. 2321
Fax (Office) / : / +962 2 7247 983
Phone (home) / : / +962 2 7410 044
Email / : /
WebPage / : / http://ctaps.yu.edu.jo/physics/BBataina

2. Academic Qualifications

Degree / Specialization / Institute / Date of Graduation
Ph.D. / Physics (Experimental Low Energy Nuclear Physics) / University of Michigan, Ann Arbor USA / 1985
M. Sc. / Physics
(Without Thesis) / University of Michigan, Ann Arbor USA / 1978
B.Sc. / Physics & Chemistry / Kuwait University, Kuwait / 1973

3. Field of Specialization

Experimental Low Energy Nuclear Physics. The precise topics of my research are:
(i) / Measurement of Radon Concentration Levels in the Environment.
(ii) / Alpha Spectroscopy Measurements.
(iii) / Gamma Ray Spectrometry Measurements.
(iv) / Elemental Analysis using X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry

Title of Ph.D. Dissertation

“Alpha-Particle Decay Measurements for very Long
Lived Quasi-stable Isotopes of Nd, Pt, Sm, U.”

4. Professional experience

Position / Place of Work / Date
Associate Professor / Yarmouk University / 17/9/2002 – Till Now
Associate Prof.
(Sabbatical Leave From Yarmouk University) / The Hashemite University
Zarqa Jordan / 17/9/2001 – 17/9/2002
Associate Prof. / Yarmouk University / 11/7/1999 – 17/9/2001
Assistant Prof. / Yarmouk University / 1/9/1992 – 11/7/1999
Assistant Prof.
(Sabbatical Leave From Yarmouk University) / Philadelphia University / 1/9/1991 – 1/9/1992
Assistant Prof. / Yarmouk University / 1/9/1985 –1/9/1991
Teaching Assist. / University of Michigan / 1/9/1977 – 1/9/1985
High School Teacher / Ministry of Education / 1/9/1973 – 1/9/1977

5.Research Guidance

a) Supervision:
Eleven candidates have been awarded M. Sc. Degrees in Yarmouk University, under my supervision and the titles of their dissertations are:
(i) / Measurement of Radon Concentration Levels Indoors/Outdoors of Ramtha District. (Student: Mr. Ziad A. Abdul jawad), 1994.
(ii) / Study of Radon Levels in the soil of Samma Town, North of Jordan. (Student: Mr. Hussein M.I. Abu Kharma), 1998.
(iii) / Measurement of Radon Concentrations in the Soil and Dwellings of Al-Mukaria Town, Al-Shoback. (Student: Mrs. Naeema. A.M. Khether), 1998.
(iv) / Variation of Radon Concentration in the Environment of Zarqa –Jordan with Seasons. (Student: Mr. Abd Elmoniem A. Elzain), 2000.
(v) / Measurement of Radon Gas Emanation from Soil in Alkora District /Tubneh. (Student: Mr. Jehad M. Mustafa), 2001.
(vi) / Radon-222 Measurements in Khribet Alsoog, Alyadooda Pharmacists Housing and Allobun Village, Southern of Amman. (Student: Mr. Mohannad M. Albosta), 2001.
(vii) / Measurement of Radon Gas Concentrations in Soil and its relation with Physical properties of soil. (Student: Mr. Ayman A. K. Albatayneh), 2001.
(viii) / Measurement of Radon Concentrations in Soil in Ramtha City.
(Student: Mr. Osama. M. K. Alhamza), 2004.
(ix) / Evaluation of Radon Concentration in Soil and Dwellings and its effect on Public Health in the two Villages, Kufrsoom and Saham. (Student:Mr. Maen S.K. Sulieman), 2004.
(x) / Estimation of Radon Concentrations in Soil and Dwelling in Souf Village using CR-39. (Student: Mr. Omar A.H. Othybat), 2004.
(xi) / A Study of Radon Levels in Drinking Water from the two Villages, Hatim and Ibder. (Student: Mr. Mazen M.K. Megdad), 2005.
b) Examination Committee:
(i) / Bassam. R. Khether. Measurement of Radon Concentrations in the Dwellings of Irbid City. M. Sc Thesis. Yarmouk University, 1990.
(ii) / Abdulla. H. A. Mohammad. Determination of Physical and Geometrical Elements of Tow Short Period Eclipsing Variables (44i Boo, AK Her). M. Sc. Thesis. Al al-Bayt University, 1999.
(iii) / Mohammed. K. N.H. Nawafleh. Effects of Cooperative Learning On Achievement in Science and on Self-Concept of Eighth Graders. M.A. Thesis in Education. Yarmouk University, 2000
(iv) / Rami. A. Alomari. A Study of Indoor Radon Levels in Irbid City Dwellings, Influencing Factors and Lung Cancer Risks. M. Sc. Thesis. Yarmouk University, 2002.
(v) / Hussein. A.K.J.Al-eedani. Altitude Profiles of Oxygen Ions Temperatures and Velocity Distributions in the Auroral Ionosphere. M. Sc. Thesis
Al al-Bayt University, 1999.
(vi) / Eymad. H.K. S. Albayyati. Collision Frequency of Hydrogen &Oxygen Ions in the Polar Wind. M. Sc. Thesis. Al al-Bayt University, 2000.
(vii) / Almutasim. M. A. Almomani. Light Curve Changes of the Variable Binary Star (K–LYR). M. Sc. Thesis. Al al-Bayt University, 2001.
(viii) / Ahmad K.A. Khawalda. Photoelectric Studies and Light Curve Analysis of two RS CVn Binary Star Systems (AR Lac, RT And). M. Sc. Thesis.
AL al-Bayt University, 2001.
(ix) / Mohammad N. A. A. Al-Robayei. Physical Properties Study of X-Ray Emission Spiral Galaxies. M. Sc. Thesis. Al al-Bayt University, 2003.
(x) / Akrum M.A. Kraigy. Neutral Hydrogen Atom Properties at 21 cm In Star burst Galaxies. M. Sc. Thesis. Al al-Bayt University, 2003.
(xi) / Basim H. A. Widyan. Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) Technique and its Applications for Jordan and the Middle East. M. Sc. Thesis.
Al al-Bayt University, 2003.
(xii) / Nabil K. M. Jaradat. Study of the Solar Activity Effect in Radio Communication through Ionosphere Layer. M. Sc. Thesis.
Al al-Bayt University, 2003.
(xiii) / Kawther. A. M. Al-harahsha Molecular Gas Properties of CO at 2.6 mm wavelength in Star burst Galaxies. M. Sc. Thesis. Al al-Bayt University, 2004.

Record of Courses Taught at University Level:

(a) / Yarmouk University (Jordan) (1985- present)
1. M. Sc. Level:
Phys. 641 / Nuclear physics (1)
Phys. 691 / Special Topics.
1. B. Sc. Level:
Phys. 491 / Special Topics
Phys. 461 / Statistical Physics
Phys. 441 / Nuclear Physics (I)
Phys. 332 / Electromagnetic Theory (I)
Phys. 312 / Classical Mechanics (II)
Phys. 311 / Classical Mechanics (I)
Phys. 304 / Astrophysics
Phys. 282 / Vibrations and Waves
Phys. 261 / Thermodynamics
Phys. 251 / Modern Physics
Phys. 207 / Waves & optics
Phys. 203 / Astronomy (II)
Phys. 202 / Astronomy (I)
Phys. 106 / Freshman General Phys. Lab. (Electricity & Magnetism)
Phys. 105 / Freshman General Phys. Lab. (Mechanics)
Phys. 102A / General Physics for Biologist & Premedical Students
Phys. 102 / General Physics II (Electricity & Magnetism)
Phys. 101 / General Physics I (Mechanics)
(b) / The Hashemite University, Jordan (2001-2002)
B. Sc. Level:
Phys. 311 / Intermediate Classical Mechanics (1)
Phys. 312 / Intermediate Classical Mechanics (2)
Phys. 211 / Special Theory of Relativity
Phys. 99 / Introductory Physic
(c) / Philadelphia University, Jordan (1991-1992)
B. Sc. Level:
Phys. 101 / General Physics. I (Mechanics)
Phys. 102 / General Physics II (Electricity & Magnetism)
(d) / University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA.
Under the Oculus Program for minority Students (1982-1985)
Phys. 140 / General Physics (Mechanics)
Phys. 126 / General Physics (Electricity & Magnetism)
Phys. 126 / General Physics Lab (Mechanics)

6.Publications

a) Books of General Content or Textbooks:
(i) / Al-Bataina, Barakat Atwan. (2003). Introduction to Astronomy. Dar Almassira
For Publishing and Distributing, Amman, Jordan.344P.
(ii) / Khataibeh, Abdallah M., Al-Dairy, Abdul R., Sawalha, Hakam A., and
Al-Bataina, Barakat A. (2002). Concepts in Natural Sciences. Dar Almassira
For Publishing and Distribution, Amman, Jordan.384P.
b) Research Papers:
(I) Articles Submitted for Publication:
(1) / Al-Bataina, B. and Al-Jassabi, S. Alteration in Erythrocyte Membrane
Lipids Induced by Low Doses of Ionizing Radiation.
ABHATH AL-YARMOUK JOURNAL, Pure Science and Engineering
Series.
(2) / Al-Shereideh, S. A., Al-Bataina, B. A., and Ershaidat, N. M.
Seasonal Variations and Depth Dependence of Soil Radon Concentration
Levels in Different Geological Formations in Deir Abu-Said District, Irbid-
Jordan. Radiation Measurements.
(3) / Ershaidat, N. M., Al-Bataina, B. A. And Al-Shereideh, S. A.
Characteristics of Soil Radon Transport in Different Geological Formations. Radiation Measure
(II) Articles Published or Accepted For Publication:
(1) / Khayrat, A. H., Al-Bataina, B. A., Shweikani, R., Oliver, M. A., and
Durrani, S. A. (2005). Factors Affecting Soil Radon Concentration. Accepted for Publication, ABHATH AL-YARMOUK JOURNAL, Pure Science and Engineering Series.
(2) / Al-Bataina, B. A., Al-Taj, M. M., and Atallah, M. Y. (2005). Relation Between Radon Concentration and Morphotectonics of the Dead Sea Transform In Wadi Araba, Jordan. Radiation Measurements. 40: 539-543.(UK).
(3) / Al-Jassabi, S. and Al-Bataina, B. (2005). Effect of Radiation on Glyoxalase System Activities in Human Red Blood Cell. Journal of Applied Sciences.5 (6): 1130-1132.
(4) / Al-Bataina, Barakat A., and Samawi, Hani M. (2005). Measurement of Soil and Indoor Radon Levels in Al-Fuhais, Jordan. ABHATH AL-YARMOUK, "Basic Sciences and Engineering". 14(1): 75-84.
(5) / Al-Bataina, Barakat and Abu-Kharma, Hussein. (2004). Study of Radon Concentration in Soil of Samma Town, Jordan. ABHATH AL-YARMOUK,"Basic Sciences and Engineering". 13 (2): 177-190.
(6) / Al-Taj, M., Al-Bataina, B., and Atallah, M. (2004). Evaluation of Geodynamic Activity of the Dead Sea Transform Fault by Radon Gas Concentrations. Environmental Geology. 46 (5): 574-582.
(7) / Al-Bataina, Barakat A., Maslat, Ahmed O., and Al-Kofahi, Mahmoud M. (2003). Element Analysis and Biological Studies on Ten Oriental Spices Using XRF and Ames Test. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology.17 (2): 85- 90.
(8) / Al-Jundi, J., Al-Bataina, B. A., Abu-Rukah, Y., and Shehadeh, H. M. (2003). Natural Radioactivity Concentrations in Soil Samples along the Amman Aqaba Highway, Jordan. Radiation Measurements 36: 555-560.
(9) / Al-Bataina, Barakat A., and Elzain, Abd-Elmoniem A. (2003). Seasonal Variation of Indoor Radon –222 Concentration Levels In Zarqa City of Jordan. ABHATH AL-YARMOUK, " Basic Sciences and Engineering". 12 (1): 191-202.
(10) / Al-Bataina, Barakat A., Tarawneh, Suliman and Lataifeh, Mahdi S. (2003). Measurements of Radon Concentration in water and Building Aggregate Samples in Al-Karak, Jordan. ABHATH AL-YARMOUK, " Basic Sciences and Engineering". 12 (1): 221-230.
(11) / Kullab, M. K., Al-Bataina, B. A., Ismail, A. M., and Abumurad, K. M. (2001). Seasonal Variation of Radon –222 Concentrations in Specific Locations In Jordan. Radiation Measurements. 34: 361-364.
(12) / Atallah, M.Y., Al-Bataina, B.A., and Mustafa, H. (2001). Radon Emanation Along the Dead Sea Transform (RIFT) in Jordan. Environmental Geology.
40: 1440- 1446.
(13) / Al-Bataina, Barakat A., and Mustafa, Hakam A. (2000). Radon Exhalation Rate Measured in Rock Samples From Jordan. ABHATH AL-YARMOUK, "Basic Sciences and Engineering." 9 (2): 99-111.
(14) / Al-Bataina, Barakat A., and Lataifeh, Mahdi S. (2000). Indoor Radon Levels During Autumn in Al-Karak District, Jordan. Mu'tah Lil-Buhuth Wad-Dirasat, "Natural and Applied Sciences series". 15 (1): 123- 134.
(15) / Al-Bataina, Barakat. (1999). Seasonal Variation of indoor Rn-222 Concentration Levels In the District of Ramtha, Jordan. ABHATH AL-YARMOUK," Basic sciences and Engineering Series". 8 (2): 19-28.
(16) / Al Momani, Raid and Al-Bataina, Barakat. (1998). Boundary problems of the harmonic vibrational Theory of Band Plates. Bull. Cal. Math. Soc. 90: 19-26.
(17) / Khatibeh, A. J. A. H., Matiullah, N. Ahmad, Kenawy, M. A., Abumurad, K. M. Kullab, M., and Al-Bataina, B. A. (1997). Measurement of Indoor Radon Concentration Levels in Some Cities of Jordan. Radiation Measurements. 28(1-6): 589-590.
(18) / Shweikani, R., Al-Bataina, B., and Durrani, S. A. (1997). Thoron and Radon Diffusion Through Different Types of Filter. Radiation Measurements. 28(1-6): 641-646.
(19) / Kullab, M. K., Al-Bataina, B. A., Ismail, A. M., Abumurad, K. M., and Ghaith, A. (1997). Study of Radon-222 Concentration Levels Inside Kindergartens in Amman. Radiation Measurements. 28 (1-6): 699-702.
(20) / Al-Bataina, B. A., Ismail, A. M., Kullab, M. K., Abumurad, K. M., and Mustafa, H. (1997). Radon Measurements in different types of Natural Waters in Jordan. Radiation Measurements.28 (1-6): 591-594.
(21) / Abu-Jaber, N. S., Al-Bataina, B. A., and Ali, A. Jawad. (1997). Radiochemistry of Sediments From Southern Dead Sea, Jordan. Environmental Geology. 32 (4): 281-284.
(22) / Abumurad, K., Al-Bataina, B., Ismail, A., Kullab, M., and Al-Eloosy, A. (1997). A Survey of Radon Levels in Jordanian Dwellings During an Autumn Season. Radiation Protection Dosimetry. 69(3): 221-226.
(23) / Ismail, A. M., Abumurad, K. M., Kullab, M. K., and Al-Bataina, B. A. (1996). Measurement of Rn-222 Concentrations in Building materials Used in Jordan. Mu’tah Journal For Research and Studies. 11 (3): 201-216.
(24) / Abumurad, K. M., Kullab, M. K., Al-Bataina, B. A., Ismail, A.M., Lehlooh, A.D. (1994). Estimation of Radon Concentrations Inside Houses in Some Jordanian Regions. Mu'tah Journal for research and studies. 9(5): 9-21.
(25) / AlKofahi, M. M., Khader, B. R., Lehlooh, A. D., Kullab, M. K., Abumurad, K M., and Al-Bataina, B. A. (1992). Measurement of Radon - 222 In Jordanian Dwellings. Nucl. Tracks Radiat. Meas. 20 (2): 377-382.
(26) / Al-Bataina, B., and Janecke, J. (1988). Reduced Alpha widths for Nuclei with N > 84, Z < 84. Physical Review C. 37(4): 1667-1671.
(27) / Al-Bataina, B., and Janecke, J. (1987). Half-lives of long-lived Alpha Emitters. Radiochemica Acta. 42: 159-164.
(28) / Al-Bataina, B., and Janecke, J. (1987). Alpha Particle Emission from Contaminants in Counter Materials. Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A. 255: 512-517.

7. Committees Memberships

I have been a member of several committees in the department, University and Societies such as:
A. / Department committees:
1- / Seminar committee
2- / Social committee
3- / Laboratory committee
4- / Curriculum committee
5- / Library committee
6- / Examiner for certain M. Sc. Theses.
7- / Member of the organizing committee for the first Symposium on use of Nuclear Techniques in Environmental Studies (24-26 September 2001), Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
8- / Member of the organizing committee for the second Symposium on use of Nuclear Techniques in Environmental Studies (23-25 September 2002), Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
9- / Member of the organizing committee for the third Symposium on use of Nuclear Techniques in Environmental Studies (September 2003), Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
10- / Member of the organizing committee for the fourth Symposium on use of Nuclear Techniques in Environmental Studies (13-15 September 2004), Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan.
B. / Faculty committees:
1- / Member of the Faculty of Science Council.
2- / Science Curriculum Planning Committee.
3- / Science Student Advisory Committee.
C. / University committees:
1- / Representative of Yarmouk University in the Advisory Committee for Nuclear Energy in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
2- / Seminar Committee
D. / Committees Outside the University:
-Member of the general exam committee for the degree of diploma
(Ministry of Higher Education, Jordan).
-Amateur Jordanian Astronomers Society- member.
-Jordanian Society for the history of sciences- member.
-Jordanian Association of physicists.

8. Conferences