Dr. Jihad Qaddour

Teaching Interests & Areas

Learning is a process of transformation. Given my diverse education, long teaching experience, and industrial experience, I have the ability to teach a large range of classes at both graduate and undergraduate levels. I have extensive knowledge of electrical and network engineering topics, such as communications, wireless and wire networks, data communication, wire and wireless security, next-generation networking, and the Internet of Things. The vast arsenal of knowledge and academic and industrial experiences I have obtained during the years gives me the opportunity to be more effective in teaching by blending the hands-on and the theory in my classroom.
Three primary principles form the foundation of my teaching philosophy: (1) enthusiasm, mastery of the subject, and engagement and collaborative Learning; (2) variety of tools and instructional techniques; and (3) application of curriculum and treating students with respect. These concepts have emerged through classroom experience, instruction in collegiate teaching, student feedback, reflection, and peer review.
I equip my students with strong foundations in theory and principle and assist them in translating this to implementation in their semester group project using innovative, real-life solutions and algorithms to solve practical problems. I pride myself on being FAIR, FIRM, yet FRIENDLY, learning my students' names, and treating them as individuals.