Research Interests:
Electromagnetic waves, Numerical Techniques and computational physics, Optical fibre, Quantum computing ,Magneto static surface waves in superconductors, Theoretical research in condensed matter physics, Linear and non-linear microwave excitations in multilayered structures cconsisting of dielectrics, ferrite and semiconductors, Magnetoplasmons waves, Optical wave-guides in periodic media, Non-linear optics, Molecular Electronics, Molecular LB films, Microwave Integrated Circuits
Finite Elements and finite Difference Methods in Condensed Matter Physics
Administrative Experience:
May-Dec. 1992 Director of Public Relations, the Islamic University of Gaza (IUG), Gaza, Gaza Strip, Palestine
Jan.-Sept.1993 Assistant, Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Islamic University of Gaza (IUG), Gaza, Gaza Strip, Palestine
Sept.1993- 1997 Dean of Faculty of Science, the Islamic University of Gaza (IUG), Gaza, Gaza Strip, Palestine
199- 2001 Deputy Dean, Faculty of Science, the Islamic University of Gaza (IUG), Gaza, Gaza Strip, Palestine
2001-2005 Vice president for Administrative Affairs, Islamic university, Gaza, Palestine
Funded Research:
1. M.M.Shabat, Measurements of Air Pollution at Gaza strip, International Centre for Theoretical Physics, and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), 1997
2. M.M.Shabat, USEE Programme (A pilot programme for upgrading science and engineering education in Arab Universities through computer multimedia technologies), UNESCO, Cairo, Egypt, 1998
3. M.M.Shabat, Optica wave guides sensors, Union of Arab Universities, 25
Graduate Students Directed:
1. N.Barakat, M.Sc thesis, Numerical techniques for non-linear lossy wave guides, College of Education, Gaza, in co-operation with Ain Shams University, Egypt.1999
2. Y.Madi, M.Sc thesis, Numerical techniques for moving wave guides, Mathematics Department, College of Education, Gaza, in co-operation with Ain Shams University, Egypt, 2000.
3. H.El-Sheikh, M.Sc thesis, Mathematics Department, Finite elements techniques for lossy wave guides, Islamic University of Gaza, 1999-2000
4. Hisham Fayad, PH.d thesis, Quantum wave guides, College of Education, Gaza, in co-operation with Ain Shams University, Egypt. Y.Madi, PhD thesis, College of Girls, Gaza, in co-operation with Ain Shams University, Egypt, 2000
5. Y.Madi, PhD thesis, Application of Finite Difference approach and Beam Propagation method to lossy non-linear wave-guides, College of Girls, Gaza, in co-operation with Ain Shams University, Egypt, 1999-
6. S. Taya, M.Sc Scattering 2000 in Quantum wave guides, physics department, Islamic university, Gaza, 2000
7. N.M.Barakat, PhD thesis, Application of Finite Difference approach and time domain method to lossy non-linear wave-guides, College of Education, Gaza, in co-operation with Ain Shams University, Egypt, 1999-2000
8. B. Abu Shaneb, Finite Difference applied to non-linear wave-guides, Mathematics Department, College of Education, Gaza, in co-operation with Ain Shams University, Egypt, 2000-2003
9. Z. El- Sahar, M.Sc thesis, Non-linear Electromagnetic waves in Ferro electric structures, physics department, Islamic university, Gaza, Non-linear Electromagnetic waves in Ferro electric structures, 2001
10. A.Abo-Shabab, M.Sc thesis, physics department, Islamic university, Gaza, TM Non-linear Electromagnetic waves in semiconductors superlattices wave guiding systems, 2001
11. M.Hamada, PhD thesis, Nonlinear electromagnetic waves in superconductors and semiconductors, Physics Department ,College of Education, Gaza, in co-operation with Ain Shams University, Egypt, 2000-2003
12. M.Abadla, PhD thesis, Physics Department, simulation of nonlinear optical sensors, College of Education, Gaza, in co-operation with Ain Shams University, Egypt, 2000-2003
13. H.Mousa, Nonlinear electromagnetic waves on gyromagnetic media, Physics Department, simulation of nonlinear optical sensors, College of Education, Gaza, in co-operation with Ain Shams University, Egypt,2003
14. Z.E-Sahar, PhD thesis, Electronic transport through mesoscopic systems, Physics Department, College of Education, Gaza, in co-operation with Ain Shams University, Egypt, 2000-2003
15. S.M.Baraka, Study of the onset of the Earth Magnetosphere under the influence of the Solar Wind, M.Sc, Physics Department, Islamic University, Gaza, Palestine
Graduated Students Examined:
1. Ahmed El-Kahlout, M.Sc thesis, Review of Differential Ordinary Equations Methods, Mathematics Department, Islamic University of Gaza, Gaza, 1998.
2. Raed Sallhe, M.Sc thesis, Wavelets, Mathematics Dept., Islamic University of Gaza, Gaza, 1999.
3. Hussam Alzalan, M.Sc. thesis , Hamiltonian operators of constrained systems, University of Al-Aqsa, Gaza Strip, with Ain shams university, Egypt, 2000
4. Asad Asad, PhD thesis, Computational methods for heavy nuclear reactions, Physics Department, University of Al-Aqsa, Gaza Strip, with Ain shams university, Egypt, 2002
5. Zaher Nassar, M.Sc thesis, Singularities in constrained systems, Physics Department, Islamic University, Gaza Strip, 2001
6. Ziad El-Sahaar, Nonlinear surface waves in ferroelectrics, Physics Department, Islamic University, Gaza Strip, 2002
7. Muein Ubeid, MSc thesis, Plasma Physics, physics department, Physics Department, Islamic University, Gaza Strip, 2002
8. Khitam El-wassefi, Nonlinear surface waves in ferrite films, Physics Department, Islamic University, Gaza Strip, Palestine, 2002
9. Yehya Suliman, MSc. thesis, Computational methods for heavy nuclear reactions, Physics Department, Joint Program of Ain-Shames University (Cairo-Egypt) and Al-Aqsa University (Gaza, Palestine), 2003
10. Hajer abu obida, MSc. Painleve’ equations nonlinear special functions, Joint Program of Ain-Shames University (Cairo-Egypt) and Al-Aqsa University (Gaza, Palestine), 2003
11. Hosam El-Zalan, Ph.D thesis, Application on the Hamilton-Jacobi Formulation of Constrained Systems, Joint Program of Ain-Shames University (Cairo-Egypt) and Al-Aqsa University (Gaza, Palestine), 2003
B.Sc Students Projects:
The effects of Electromagnetic radiation on the human body, Radon in water and Air and its effects, Optical fiber, Nuclear accidents, High Temperature Superconductors, Optical Detectors, Reflection and Refraction of Electromagnetic wave, Quantum Computer and Computing, Magneto static Surface waves, The effects of Electromagnetic radiation on the human body, Laser Physics, Plasma physics, Astrophysics, Simulation and numerical Techniques, Space weather.
Consultations Services:
1- Commissioner of the Accreditation and Quality Commission, Ministry of Higher Education, Palestine, 2005
2- Ministry of Planning and International Co-operation, (MOPIC), Science and Technology Planning Unit, Palestine, (Scientific Research Project), Current status on R&D Programs of Research Centres, 1996-1998.
3- Consultant to Chairman, Palestinian Energy Authority, 1999-2003.
4- A member of the Palestinian National Committee of Ministry for Higher Education for Science, Technology and Research (White paper and Green Paper).
5- The Palestinian Scientific Centre for Energy Research (As foundation member) 1998
University Activities:
- Member of the Promoting Committee of the Al-Aqsa University, 2001-2004, Palestine.
- Member of the Steering Committee of World Renewable Energy Congress and world Renewable Energy Networks, U.K.
- An active member of Scientific Committees for establishing new programs at IUG (Master program in Mathematics, Master program in physics, Master program in Electrical Engineering, BSc. Programs in Computer Science, Environmental Sciences, and Optometry).
- Committee member of many university councils as the scientific research, editorial boards of the Islamic journals, examination committee etc.
- The significant and sustained contributions to the development of undergraduate physics and electrical engineering laboratories and undergraduate education.
- Help the university by connecting the e-mail services and Internet.
- Initiated a National Research Group among the Professors, postgraduate students and researchers at Palestinian Universities (Islamic University of Gaza, Al-azhar University, and Al-Aqsa University) in Gaza Strip, Palestine.
8. Referee to the international journals.