Journal of Tropical Diseases & Public Health

Mo Tassem Al-Arydah

Biography

Mo’tassem Al-Arydah

Current Position:  
Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE (2019-present)

Education:
Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics  
University of Ottawa, Canada (2009)
Thesis:* Proving the Existence of a Positivity Solution for a System of Nonlinear PDEs in a Domain with a Triple Phase Boundary

Master’s Degree in Mathematics
Yarmouk University, Jordan (2003)  
Thesis Topic: Frame and Basis (Functional Analysis)

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics 
  Yarmouk University, Jordan (2000)

Professional Experience:

Assistant Professor, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE (2019-present)
Senior Lecturer, Masdar Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE (June 2015 - 2018)
Visiting Assistant Professor, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE (Feb 2014 - May 2015)
NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship, Health Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (2011-2013)
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (2009-2010)
Teaching Assistant, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (2005-2008)
Teaching Assistant, Hashemite University, Al Zarqa, Jordan (2003-2004)
Elementary and High School Teacher, Ministry of Education, Irbid, Jordan (2000-2002)

Research and Academic Skills:

Over 18 years of teaching experience across institutions in the UAE, Canada, and Jordan.
Extensive research and data analysis skills developed through postdoctoral work and Ph.D. studies at Health Canada and the University of Ottawa.
Strong communication and supervisory skills demonstrated through leadership in research teams and authorship of numerous papers.
Proven ability to handle deadlines and heavy workloads from postdoctoral and Ph.D. experiences.

Honors and Awards:

Faculty Excellence Teaching Award, Khalifa University (2019); Shortlisted (2023)
NSERC Visiting Postdoctoral Fellowship, Canada (April 2011 - Feb 2014)
Admission Scholarship, University of Ottawa (2005-2009)
Scholarship, Yarmouk University (2008)

Teaching Record:

Graduate Level: Advanced Models in Mathematical Biology and Epidemiology (Math 777) at Khalifa University.
Undergraduate Level: Math 101, 102, 204, 206, 214, 232, 432, 485 at Khalifa University; Mathematics for Economics and Business, Calculus I, and Calculus II at Hashemite University.
Graduate Level: Applied Calculus, Advanced Calculus, Advanced Differential Equations and Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics, MATLAB at Masdar Institute.

Publication Record:

1. Omar Forrest and Mo’tassem Al-Arydah, "Optimal Control Strategies for Infectious Diseases with Consideration of Behavioral Dynamics," Math Meth Appl Sci. (Accepted)
2. Mo’tassem Al-Arydah, "Assessing vaccine efficacy for infectious diseases with variable immunity using a mathematical model," Sci Rep 14, 18572 (2024). [Link](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-69651-6)
3. H. Berhe et al., "Modeling and global stability analysis of COVID-19 dynamics with optimal control and cost-effectiveness analysis," Partial Differential Equations in Applied Mathematics, Volume 11 (2024). [Link](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.padiff.2024.100843)
4. Mo’tassem Al-Arydah, "Choosing Between Vaccine Efficacy and Vaccine Price: A Mathematical Model for COVID-19" (2024). Trends in Mathematics, Birkhäuser. [Link](https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-41420-6_9)
5. Mo’tassem Al-Arydah, "Mathematical modeling and optimal control for COVID-19 with population behavior," Math. Meth. Appl. Sci.46 (2023), 19184–19198. [Link](https://doi.org/10.1002/mma.9619)

Conference & Seminar Presentations:

International Conference on Mathematical Modeling with Modern Applications, Istanbul, Türkiye (June 4–6, 2024)
International Conference on Nonlinear Science and Complexity, Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey (July 10-15, 2023)
Workshop on Delay Differential Equations and Applications on Infectious Diseases and Immunology, UAEU (Nov 23-24, 2023)
The 8th International Conference on Control and Optimization with Industrial Applications, Baku, Azerbaijan (2022)

Research Funding:
Startup Funding, Khalifa University (July 2019 - June 2021)

University, Community, and Professional Service Activities:

Major day and open-day committees, KU-KAU student exchange program committee, Curriculum Committee (UGCC), Seminar committee
Organized and conducted workshops for high school teachers and Masdar Institute graduate students
Volunteering reviewer for journals including Springer, Elsevier, MDPI, World Scientific, and Hindawi

 

Research Interest

Research Interests

• Mathematical Modeling of Infectious Diseases:

  Development of mathematical models to understand and control the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19 and human papillomavirus (HPV).Application of optimal control strategies to manage infectious disease dynamics and evaluate vaccine efficacy.

• Epidemiological Models:

  Analysis and modeling of disease transmission dynamics, including behavioral dynamics and variable immunity in populations.Exploration of cost-effectiveness and decision-making in vaccination strategies and public health interventions.

• Optimal Control Theory:

  Utilization of optimal control methods to devise effective strategies for disease prevention and treatment.Investigation of the interplay between vaccine efficacy, cost, and public health outcomes.

• Partial Differential Equations (PDEs):

  Study of PDEs in the context of mathematical biology and epidemiology.Research on existence and properties of solutions for nonlinear PDE systems with applications to real-world problems like hydrogen fuel cells and radon exposure.

• Health and Environmental Impacts:

  Modeling the impact of environmental factors on health, such as radon exposure and its relation to lung cancer.Assessing the effectiveness of home mitigation systems and public health policies in reducing health risks associated with environmental hazards.

• Data Analysis and Computational Methods:

  Application of advanced data analysis techniques to interpret epidemiological data and model predictions.Development and implementation of numerical methods for solving complex mathematical problems and optimizing control strategies.

• Educational Contributions:

  Teaching and curriculum development in applied mathematics, mathematical biology, and computational methods at various academic levels.Engaging in workshops and training sessions to enhance the mathematical and analytical skills of students and professionals.

• These interests reflect Mo’tassem Al-Arydah’s extensive background in applied mathematics, epidemiological modeling, and his commitment to advancing public health through mathematical and computational approaches.