Prof. Dr. Noman Qaid A. Al-Naggar

Professor in Biomedical Engineering

University of Science & Technology, Sana’a-Yemen

Nationality: Yemeni | Status: Married with 5 Children

Date of Birth: 8-5-1978 | Place of Birth: Dhmar-Yemen

Phone: +967711086712 | +967770525093

Email: n.alnajar@ust.edu.ye | noman_qaed@yahoo.com | nnagar845@gmail.com

Web site: Google Scholar Profile


EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC RANK

  • Full professor in Biomedical engineering: 19/4/2020, at University of Science & Technology, Sana’a-Yemen.
  • Associate professor in Biomedical engineering: 24/6/2014, at University of Science & Technology, Sana’a -Yemen.
  • Ph.D. in “Bio-technical & medical apparatus and systems”: 2004-2007, University – Saint-Petersburg- Russia.Topic: “Models, Algorithms. and Technical Facilities for Studying & Analysis Lung Sounds (LS)”.Graduated date: 31-11-2007.

Specialty Interests:

  • Bio-technical & medical apparatus and systems (Design)
  • Bio signal analysis (lung sounds)
  • Modeling

QUALIFICATION DIPLOMAS

  • High Qualification Diploma in Professional Development: Sana’a (2009-2010). Courses include: Educational and Information Technology, Measurement and Evaluation, Nature of learning, Effective Modalities of university teaching, Development of curriculum and assessment.
  • Diploma in English: YALI & Toefl PBT.
  • Russian Language: Fluency in written and oral, Tver State Technical University – Russia (25/1/2003).

SCIENTIFIC & ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES

  • Teaching (2008 – Current): Bioinstrumentation I (bioelectricity & sensors), Bioinstrumentation II (biomedical analysis), Bio instrument III (medical imaging), Clinical engineering & management, Medical networks, Introduction to BME, Medical computer science, Graduation project.
  • Supervision: Supervisor of many graduated projects, master thesis, and PhD.
  • Editorial & Review:
    • Deputy Editor in Chief of Arab Journal for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (AJQAHE) (2018-2020).
    • Reviewer for Arab Journal AJQAH and Journal Jbise.
  • Consultancy: Consultant of Social Fund for Development (SFD) in BME Field; CRDF project at National Central Public Health Laboratories (NCPL).
  • Professional Memberships: Member of Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological & Environmental Engineering Society (APCBEES).
  • Quality & Accreditation: Technical Reviewer for program specification document (PSD); Experience in ABET standards and Preparing Self-study reports; Trainer for faculty members in ILOs, SLOs, and faculty Vision and Mission development.

MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCES

  • Assistant Rector for Academic Affairs at University of Science and Technology (UST).
  • Manager of Quality Assurance and Accreditation at UST.
  • Vice Dean of Faculty of Engineering (2013-2014).
  • Head of Biomedical Engineering Department (2010-2012).
  • Responsible for BME program at Electronic Engineering department (2008-2010).
  • Head and member of many scientific, Academic, Strategic, and management committees.

PATENT AND ALL SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

Patent:

Equipment for recording & analysis Lung sounds (LS): RU Patent No. 2007113453, April 10-2007.

Scientific Publications (Full List):

  1. Recorder and analysis of respiratory sounds, Federal Institute of Industrial Property, 2007.
  2. Automated decision support diagnostic decisions in the study of respiratory system, Penza, 2007.
  3. Computer technology in study and diagnosis of pathologies of respiratory, Software products and systems, 2007.
  4. Studying the common faults in diagnostic bio-equipments, JEC-UST, 2010.
  5. Design of Lung sounds Filtering using ANC with variable Step Size LMS Algorithm, JEC-UST, 2012.
  6. A new method of lung sounds filtering using modulated least mean square ANC, JBiSE, 2013.
  7. Studying the performance of the most common used algorithms for protein structure prediction, JEC-UST, 2013.
  8. Comparison of the 3D Protein Structure Prediction Algorithms, International journal of Engineering Research and Application (IJERA), 2014.
  9. Design Two-channel Instrument to Record Lung and Heart Sounds, IJAREEIE, Vol. 4, Issue 4, April 2015.
  10. Modeling and analysis of medical equipment maintenance in Yemenis hospitals, JST-UST, Vol. 19, No. 2, 2014.
  11. Calibration of medical infusion pumps: Quality assurance perspective, AJQAHE, 2015.
  12. Simulation of Mathematical Model for Lung and Mechanical Ventilation, JST-UST, Vol. 21, No. 1, 2016.
  13. A Mathematical Model of Lung Functionality using Pressure Signal for Volume-Controlled Ventilation, 2020 IEEE.
  14. Modeling Lung Functionality in Volume-Controlled Ventilation for Critical Care Patients, 2020 IEEE.
  15. Sensor-based fall detection systems: a review, ISI, 2021.

QUALIFICATION COURSES AND TRAINING

  • SIEMENS lab devices service & maintenance (2015).
  • Advanced medical equipment – Beda Precision (2013).
  • Calibration and quality assurance (Fluke) – UAE (2010).
  • Biomedical electronic & instrumentation – Italia (2008).
  • Signal processing in Matlab – Russia (2007).
  • Modern strategies for leadership.
  • Preparing reports on academic performance.
  • Assessment of graduated project.
  • Preparing course portfolio & self-evaluation.
  • Workshops in academic accreditation (2020-Present).
  • Teaching & learning strategies.

FUTURE RESEARCH TRENDS AND SKILLS

Research Interests:

  • Separate LS & heart sounds filtering.
  • Analysis of bio-signals (Lung sounds).
  • Biomedical engineering in Yemenis hospitals.
  • Develop bio monitoring system of old infant incubators using web-server.
  • Develop ventilator performance using math model monitoring.
  • Determined medical needs program based on beds number.
  • ECG monitoring based on smartphone.

Skills and Software:

  • Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office, Matlab, Adobe Audition, LabVIEW.
  • Willingness to work in groups and quick adaptation to new challenges.
  • Ability to prioritize activities under overwhelming workload.
  • Flexibility to adapt to change working conditions.

LANGUAGES AND HOBBIES

Arabic: Mother tongue | Russian: Fluency (Written & Oral) | English: Writing and Oral (YALI & Toefl PBT)

Personality Hobbies:

  • Self development in my major & languages.
  • Improvement of computer & network skills.
  • Development of management ability.