Revolutionizing Urban Development and Governance With Emerging Technologies

Edited by:   Ali Al Maqousi, Ammar Almomani, Amjad Aldweesh, Mohammad Alauthman
Imprint:   IGI Global
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 178mm, 
ISBN:   9798337313764
Pages:   656
Publication Date:   17 April 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Primary ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Ali Al Maqousi is an Associate Professor of Information Security at the University of Petra in Jordan and serves as the Director of the Office of External Funding and Technology Transfer. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science (Computer Networks) from Oxford Brookes University, UK, and specializes in cybersecurity, computer networks, blockchain, and smart systems. With over 30 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Al Maqousi has led and contributed to numerous research initiatives, including high-impact Erasmus+ projects. These include BITTCOIN-JO, which focuses on establishing Technology Transfer Offices in Jordan; RL4Eng, which develops remote and virtual labs for engineering education; Pro-GREEN LABs, promoting sustainable development skills in architecture; and COMMO, a mobility program enhancing international academic exchange across the Mediterranean and Western Balkans. Dr. Al Maqousi contributed to the organization of four international conferences as Organization Chair (AEECT 2011, IT-DREPS 2013, AEECT 2013, and AEECT 2015) and two international conferences as General Co-Chair (JIEEEC 2017 & IT-DREPS 2017) and one international conference as a publication chair (ICCIAA 2025). His work has supported innovation, capacity building, and educational modernization through collaboration with institutions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He is active in academic quality assurance, supervises graduate research, and serves as a reviewer for international journals. Dr. Al Maqousi is also a senior member of IEEE and the Jordanian Engineers Association, reflecting his strong commitment to advancing research, education, and cross-border collaboration in higher education. Ammar Almomani earned his Ph.D. in Advanced Internet Security and Monitoring from Universiti Sains Malaysia (2013). He is a Professor at the Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE, and a consultant in AI and cybersecurity. Dr. Almomani has over 20 years of experience in academia and industry, specializing in areas such as network security, cryptography, and IoT-based cybersecurity. Recognized among the top 2% of researchers worldwide, he has authored over 150 publications and holds several patents. He has also played key roles in curriculum development and accreditation processes for academic programs​. Amjad Aldweesh received his Ph.D. in Blockchain Technology and Smart Contracts from Newcastle University, UK (2019). He is an Associate Professor at Shaqra University, Saudi Arabia, with expertise in blockchain systems, network security, and algorithm design. Dr. Aldweesh’s work focuses on leveraging blockchain technologies to enhance data security and contribute to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals. He has published extensively and has developed and taught courses in cybersecurity and blockchain technology​. Mohammad Alauthman is an Associate Professor in the Information Security Department at the Faculty of Information Technology, University of Petra, Amman, Jordan. His research interests include network security, intrusion detection systems, and applying AI techniques—such as machine learning and deep learning—for botnet and DDoS detection, spam filtering, IoT security, and network traffic classification. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Northumbria University, UK, in 2016. Dr. Alauthman has received multiple research grants supporting advanced AI-driven intrusion detection systems and international collaboration. He is also actively involved in Erasmus+ projects, including BITTCOIN-JO (technology transfer), RL4Eng (remote engineering labs), Pro-GREEN LABs (green competences in education), and COMMO (mobility and cooperation across Mediterranean and Balkan institutions), contributing to innovation, sustainability, and cross-border academic development.