Curriculum Vitae
Dr Mahmoud Bakir
PERSONAL DETAILS
Mahmoud Ahmad Bakir | :Name |
Dieratiah, Syria | :Address & Contact Details |
E-mail: mbakir49@gmail.com |
RESEARCH INTERESTS
– Fixed Point Theory in Functional Analysis – Pure Mathematics.
– Quality Assurance in Higher Education.
– Philosophy and History of Mathematics.
– Literary Criticism.
– Linguistics.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Ph. D, MSc & BSc in Mathematics from University of Sheffield (UK) and Damascus University (Syria).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ACADEMIC & ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
President, University of Kalamoon (UoK), Dieratiah, Syria | Aug 2011 – Jul 2014 |
University Advisor & University Board Member; representing the Board of Trustees, University of Kalamoon | Sep 2010 – Jul 2011 |
Vice President, University of Kalamoon | Mar 2009 – Aug 2010 |
Dean; Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Kalamoon | Nov 2003 – Mar 2009 |
Co-Founder, University of Kalamoon; was the main founder and the one who initiated the idea of setting up the first private university in Syria | May 2001 – Sep 2003 |
OTHER POSITIONS & DIRECTORSHIPS INCLUDED
Member, Governing Board of Syrian Private Universities’ Committee, Ministry of Higher Education, Damascus, Syria. | Sep 2013/Jul 2014 |
Committee Chair for setting the “Code of Ethics”, University of Kalamoon. | Oct 2012 – Jun 2013 |
Representative of Syrian Private Universities; National Committee of the Ministry of Higher Education (Syria) for the ‘International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience’ (IAESTE). | Sep 2009 – Aug 2010 |
Board Committee Chair of Scholarships, University of Kalamoon. | Sep 2009 – Jul 2011 |
Representative of the University of Kalamoon; The National Tempus Office of Syria/European Commission “Skills & Career Centre – Pathways to Labor Market”. | Jul 2009 – Jul 2011 |
Board Committee Chair, University of Kalamoon Magazine. | Apr 2008 – Jul 2011 |
Board Committee Member, University of Kalamoon Magazine. | Jun 2006 – Apr 2008 |
Representative of the University of Kalamoon, The National Tempus Office of Syria/European Commission (JEP – 321202004) “Quality University Management and Institutional Autonomy”. Supervised by Professor Van Buer from Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany. | May 2005 – May 2008 |
Head of Quality Assurance Committee, University of Kalamoon. | May 2005 – Aug 2006 |
Board Committee Member,Rashad Faroun Foundation Scholarships, University of Kalamoon. | Sep 2004 – Sep 2011 |
Head of University Requirement Unit, University of Kalamoon. | Sep 2004 – Sep 2005 |
Representative of the Syrian Teachers’ Syndicate at the University Board, University of Kalamoon. | Sep 2003 – Sep 2004 |
Member, Board of Trustees, University of Kalamoon. | Mar 2002 – Feb 2005 |
Negotiator & Key Point of Contact between University of Kalamoon and University of South Wales (University of Glamorgan); oversaw the implementation of the Scientific Cooperation Agreement between the two universities from the founding stage in 2003. | May 2001 – Sep 2006 |
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching Faculty Member, Yarmouk Private University (YPU), Damascus, Syria | Sep 2014 – till present |
Teaching Faculty Member (Part-Time), University of Kalamoon, Dieratiah, Syria | Sep 2003 – Jul 2014 |
Teaching Faculty Member, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria | Dec 1988 – Sep 2003 Sep 1983 – Sep 1984 |
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
The 45th “General Conference of the Association of Arab Universities (AARU); Annual Meeting for the Presidents of AARU Member Universities” held at Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez city, Morocco | 20th – 22nd Mar 2012 |
“Kalamoon’s Expatriate Conference” at the University of Kalmoon. Delivered a lecture on “University of Kalamoon: Ambitions & Achievements” | 17th Jul 2010 |
The 16th of “Arab Student Exchange Conference for AARU Member Universities” held at the University of Jordan, Aqaba, Jordan | 27th – 29th Apr 2010 |
The 5th Tempus National Information Day, The National Tempus Office of Syria/European Commission, Damascus, Syria | 7th Feb 2010 |
The 4th Tempus National Information Day, The National Tempus Office of Syria/European Commission, Baath University, Homs, Syria | 1st Mar 2009 |
The 6th “Annual Meeting of the Deans’ Society for the Faculties of Science of AARU Member Universities” held at Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan. Paper presented ‘Obstacles for Quality Assurance in the Arabic Environment’ | 30th Oct – 3rd Nov 2008 |
The 5th “Annual Meeting of the Deans’ Society for the Faculties of Science of AARU Member Universities” held at Al-Fateh University, Tripoli, Libya | 30th Oct – 3rd Nov 2007 |
The 1st “Annual Conference for the Higher Education in Syria” overseen by the Ministry of Higher Education, Syria. Paper presented “The Dimensions of Quality Assurance in the Higher Education in Syria – University of Kalamoon as a Role Model” | 19th – 21st Feb 2006 |
The 2nd “Tempus National Information Day” organized by the Ministry of Higher Education in collaboration with the European Commission at Tishreen University, Lattakia, Syria | 20th Dec 2005 |
The 6th “Jordanian International Conference of Mathematics” held at Yarmouk University (Jordan) and organized by the Jordanian Society of Mathematics, Irbid, Jordan. Paper presented “Mathematics and Ethics” | 31st Aug – 3rd Sep 2004 |
The 34th “Weekly Science of The Higher Council of Science in Syria” held at Damascus University. Obtained an Honorary Award on a submitted paper “The Mathematics of Al-Kindi” | 15th Nov 1994 |
WORKSHOPS
“Skills & Career Centre – Pathways to Labor Market”, Tempus Programme (EU), held at Lund University, Lund, Sweden | 29th Mar – 4th Apr 2011 |
“Developing the Curriculum at the Chemistry Department –Faculty of Science” organized by the Chemistry Department/Faculty of Science, Damascus University, Syria. Delivered by keynote expert Dr Chris Amodio from University of Surry, UK | 22nd Feb 2009 |
“Achievements of Tempus Project–final Dissemination and Sustainability”, Damascus University, Syria. Delivered by keynote expert Professor Van Buer from Humboldt University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany | 21st May 2008 |
“Accreditation System and its Mechanism to Quality Management”, Karl – Franzes University, Graz, Austria | 19th – 26th Nov 2006 |
“Quality Assurance Regional workshop” organized by the British Council, Damascus, Syria. Facilitated by Dr Barrie Morgan (Higher Education Consultant), UK | 8th & 9th Nov 2006 |
The 2nd workshop on “Quality Assurance in Higher Education” held at the University of Kalamoon in collaboration with University of South Wales (University of Glamorgan) | 10th & 11th Sep 2006 |
“Quality Assurance & Capacity Building” organized by the Ministry of Higher Education at Damascus University, Syria | 11th Jun 2006 |
“Accreditation & Quality Assurance in the Private Higher Education Sector” organized by the Ministry of Higher Education (Syria) in coordination with the Austrian Embassy, held at Damascus University, Syria. Delivered by Professor Helmet Konard from Karl – Franzes University, Graz, Austria | 27th & 28th May 2006 |
“Informative Workshop – Tempus UM – JEP-321202004, Quality University Management and Institutional Autonomy”, The National Tempus Office of Syria/European Commission Damascus University, Syria | 15th & 16th May 2006 |
“Quality University Management and Institutional Autonomy”, The National Tempus Office of Syria/European Commission, Damascus University, Syria | 29th Apr 2006 |
“How to Prepare a Winning Proposal for Both Joint European Projects (JEPS) and Structural and Complementary Measures Projects (SCMC)” Organized by The National Tempus Office of Syria/European Commission, Damascus, Syria | 20th Jun 2005 |
The 1st workshop on “Quality Assurance in Higher Education” organized by University of Kalamoon in coordination with University of South Wales (University of Glamorgan) | 7th & 8th Jun 2005 |
Attended a bespoke course in “Quality Assurance” at University of South Wales (University of Glamorgan), Wales, UK | 16th – 27th Jun 2004 |
“Quality Management in Higher Education” held by Humboldt University of Berlin (Germany) at Damascus University, Syria | 28th Apr 2004 |
SEMINARS
“Bologna Awareness Seminar – Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window LOT3” organized by the European Commission, held at Damascus University, Syria | 23rd Apr 2008 |
Two Training Seminars, held at Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany: “Evaluation of higher education degree studies”, conducted by Professor John Schuh from Iowa State University (US). “Preparation of University mission statements”, conducted by Professor Van Buer from Humboldt University of Berlin (Germany) | 24th Sep – 1st Oct 2006 |
Delivered lectures on public science related topics at the Mathematics Department, Faculty of Science, Damascus University and at the Cultural Centre in Dieratiah and The Women’s Literary Club in Damascus | 2007 – 2000 |
FORUMS
“Developing the Curriculums and the Teaching Methods of Mathematics in Syrian Universities”. Paper presented “The Social and Psychological Roots of Mathematics”, Faculty of Science, Baath University, Homs, Syria | 19th May 2005 |
“The History of Mathematics”, Faculty of Science, Baath University, Homs, Syria. Paper presented “The Philosophy of Mathematics and its necessity in the History of Mathematics” | 23rd & 24th Apr 2003 |
SYMPOSIUMS
“Quality Assurance” organized by Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan | 1st Nov 2008 |
“Syria Towards Bologna” organized by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education, held at Damascus University, Syria | 4th – 6th Apr 2007 |
“McGraw – Hill Calculus”; organized by McGraw – Hill and delivered by Professor Robert Smith in Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 17th Mar 2007 |
“The By-law Draft of Quality Assurance Directorates at Syrian Public Universities”. Discussion held with British QAA Advisor (The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education) Arthur Brown at Damascus University, Syria | 29th Nov 2006 |
“Principle of Higher Education in the European Union” held at the Ministry of Higher Education, Damascus, Syria. Delivered by: Professor Berthold Burkhardt (TU Braunsc – Hweig – Germany). Professor Bernd Huckriede (BTU – Germany) | 18th Sep 2006 |
PAPERS PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES, FORUMS AND TO GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
1- Bakir, M (2008). ‘Obstacles for Quality Assurance in the Arabic Environment’. Paper presented at the 6th “Meeting of the Deans’ Society for the Faculties of Science of AARU Member Universities”, Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan.
2- Bakir, M (2008). ‘Scientific and Philosophical Assessment of the Book “Contemporary View of Imam’s Theory on Fourth Dimension”’. A study presented to the Ministry of Higher Education, Syria, based on their request.
3- Bakir, M (2006). ‘The Dimensions of Quality Assurance in the Higher Education in Syria – University of Kalamoon as a Role Model’. Paper presented at the 1st “Annual Conference for Higher Education in Syria” overseen by the Ministry of Higher Education, Damascus, Syria.
4- Bakir, M (2006). ‘Scientific Notes on the Reading Book curriculum for Scientific and Literary Baccalaureate in Syria’. A proposal study to the Curriculum Department at the Ministry of Education, Syria.
5- Bakir, M (2005). ‘The Social and Psychological Roots of Mathematics’. Paper presented at the “Developing the Curriculums and the Teaching Methods of Mathematics in Syrian Universities” Forum, Faculty of Science, Baath University, Homs, Syria.
6- Bakir, M (2003). ‘The Philosophy of Mathematics and its Necessity in the History of Mathematics’. Paper presented at the “History of Mathematics” forum at the Faculty of Science, Baath University, Homs, Syria.
7- Bakir, M. (1994). ‘The Mathematics of Al-Kindi’. Paper presented at the 34th “Weekly Science of The Higher Council of Science in Syria”, Damascus University, Syria.
PUBLICATIONS
1. Bakir, M (2006). ‘Mathematics and Ethics’. Al-Maarefa Magazine, Ministry of Culture (Syria), No. 513.
2. Bakir, M (2001). ‘Proposals to the Department of Philosophy – Philosophy and Mathematics’. Damascus University Magazine (Syria), No. 80.
3. Bakir, M (2001). ‘A Mathematical & Linguistic Study on How Many Blessings are there for God?’ The Cultural Magazine, University of Jordan (Jordan), No. 52.
4. Bakir, M (2001). ‘Mathematics as an Intellectual Skill’. The Arabization Magazine, Arab Centre for Arabization, Translation, Authorship and Publication (Syria), No. 22.
5. Bakir, M (2000). ‘The Theoretical Mechanics in Arab Islamic Heritage’. Tourath Magazine (Abu Dhabi – UAE). No. 23.
6. Bakir, M. (1999). ‘The Ecstasy of Mathematics’. The Cultural Magazine, University of Jordan (Jordan), No. 47.
7. Bakir, M. (1998). ‘Dimensions in Mathematics and Linguistics’. Arabic Language Institution Magazine (Syria), Vol. 73, No. 2.
8. Bakir, M. (1998). ‘Puzzles and Mathematics’. The Cultural Magazine, University of Jordan (Jordan), No. 43.
9. Bakir, M. (1998). ‘Projection and its Mathematical and Linguistic Implications’. Afkar Magazine, Ministry of Culture (Jordan), No. 131.
10. Bakir, M. (1997). ‘The Mechanics; Idiomatically and Linguistically in Arab Islamic Heritage’. The Cultural Horizon and Heritage Magazine (Dubai – UAE), No. 16.
11. Bakir, M. (1993, 1994, 1995 & 1996). ‘Mathematical Problems Looking for an answer’. The Cultural Magazine, University of Jordan (Jordan).
12. Bakir, M. (1996). ‘Digits and Numbers in Mathematics and Linguistics’. Arabic Language Institution Magazine (Syria), Vol. 27, No. 2.
13. Bakir, M. (1996). ‘Georg Cantor’s Inimitable Achievements and his Tragic Ending’. Saudi Society for Mathematical Science Magazine (Saudi Arabia), No. 6.
14. Bakir, M. (1995). ‘Mathematical Fallacies and Notes on “The Book & Quran” – Contemporary Reading’. The Cultural Magazine, University of Jordan (Jordan), No. 35.
15. Bakir, M. (1994). ‘The Logical Thinking of George Boole’. Al-Maarefa Magazine, Ministry of Culture (Syria). No. 402.
16. Bakir, M. (1993). ‘The Complementation and its Mathematical and Linguistic Implications’. Arabian Magazine (Saudi Arabia).
17. Bakir, M. (1992). ‘The Cultured People and Mathematics/The Mathematical Identity of Writing’. The Contemporary Writings Magazine (Lebanon), Vol. 4, No. 16.
18. Bakir, M. (1991). ‘The Journey from the Finite to the Infinite’. The Cultural Magazine, University of Jordan (Jordan), No. 25.
19. Bakir, M. published some Mathematical materials for the Arab Encyclopedia Institution, Syria.
ACADEMIC JOURNALS
1. Bakir, M (2008). ‘Using the Standard Division of the Standard n- Simplex for proving the Brouwer Fixed Point Theorem’. Journal of Scientific Researches and Studies, Tishreen University (Syria), Vol. 30, No. 2.
2. Bakir, M (2008). ‘Schauder Fixed Point Theorem’. Journal of Scientific Researches and Studies, Tishreen University (Syria), Vol. 30, No. 4.
3. Bakir, M (2001). ‘Existence of Free Groups and Semigroups in Some Kinds of Compactification’. Journal of Basic Sciences, Damascus University (Syria), Vol. 17, No. 2.
4. Bakir, M (2000). ‘Application of Fixed Point in Existence of Haar Measure’. Journal of Studies, University of Jordan (Jordan), Vol. 27, No. 2.
PUBLISHED BOOKS
1. Bakir, M & Kabil, Mohammad Bashir & Kafa, Ahed (2007). ‘Introduction to Measure Theory and Lebesgue Integral’. Faculty of Science Publications, Damascus University, Syria.
2. Bakir, M & Abo Hamda, Abdul Wahed (2005). ‘Topology 1’. Faculty of Science Publications, Damascus University, Syria.
3. Bakir, M & Al-Nabhan, Maha (2001). ‘Geometry’. Translated into Arabic and reviewed by Dr Khider Al-Ahmad. Published by Arab Centre for Arabization, Translation, Authorship and Publication, Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (Syria). Authored by David A. Brannan, Matthew F. Esplen, Jeremy J. Gray, published by Cambridge University Press (1999).
PAPERS & BOOKS TO BE PUBLISHED
1. Bakir, M. ‘The Mathematical Transcendence of God’s Immanence’.
2. Bakir, M. ‘The Mathematical Features of Structuralism’.
3. Bakir, M. ‘The Philosophical of Faith from a Mathematical Perspective’.
4. Bakir, M. ‘Linguistic Studies from Mathematical Perspective’.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Arabic (native), English (fluent)