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, SyriaDec 1988 – Sep 2003
Sep 1983 – Sep 1984

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

The 45thGeneral 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 6thAnnual 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 5thAnnual 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 1stAnnual 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 2ndTempus 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 6thJordanian 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 34thWeekly 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-Kindi15th 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, Syria28th 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 Damascus2007 – 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 6thMeeting 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 1stAnnual 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 34thWeekly 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)