JAMAL OTHMAN JABER
Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Al-Balqa’ Applied University, P.O. Box: 15008, Amman 11134, Jordan
Office phone: (+962 6 4790333) (Ext. 135), Fax: (+962 6 4790350)
E-mail:
ENERGY AND POWER GENERATION EXPERT
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
Dr. Jamal Jaber is a highly educated, specialized and experienced senior energy specialist with more than 30 years of practical experience in the power and energy sector. He has an excellent knowledge of the Jordanian and nearby markets due to his past and long experience in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources as Chief of the Central Energy and Environment Division, which enabled him to carry out designated jobs professionally and efficiently. He developed a special expertise in technical and financial issues of energy sources, operation and maintenance and implementation of energy and pollution control projects. Also he has a long experience in purchasing and procurement of technical supplies and governmental tenders for large projects because he served for many years as technical member in the central tendering committee in Jordan. In 2004, he worked as Technical Advisor for development of the energy and power generation sector master plan for Jordan, which included future energy and electricity supply and demand scenarios, the key strategic options, potential of new indigenous and renewable energy sources, future investment plan and environmental issues in the energy sector. In 2005-2006, served as senior consultant in conducting a comprehensive field study aiming to increase energy awareness and efficiency in all sectors of the national economy and finding out main barriers restraining the implementation of energy conservation measures. As part of this study, a comprehensive analysis of installing a combined heat and power system or a combined cycle plant for an industrial complex was conducted, with the main aim of increasing efficiency and reducing costs. This project was financed jointly between the National Energy Efficiency Program of Saudi Arabia and UNDP. Recently conducted a study to repower an old thermal power station and convert it into a combined cycle power plant. During last three years (2008-2011) Dr. Jaber worked in close cooperation with the Higher Council for Science and Technology to enhance efficiency of energy and water utilization in various industries in an attempt to reduce rates of emissions and increase their productivity and competitiveness as well as expanding applications of renewable technologies. Dr. Jaber participated in various courses related to thermal power, gas turbine technology, combined cycle systems and advanced energy systems.
Dr. Jaber worked in several projects with international consulting firms and donors, including World Bank, USAID, UNDP, EU, GTZ, JICA and Islamic Development Bank, in Jordan and the region. Thus, he has good understanding of projects developed and implemented by international financing institutions. He supervised many graduation projects and theses discussing renewable energy sources development, efficient water utilization in industry and expected environmental impacts in Jordan. Also he is the principal author of long list of technical papers and reports dealing with power generation, renewable energy applications, energy and water efficiency, pollution control, environmental impact and sustainable development. He is an active member in many technical committees in the Ministry of Environment, Jordan Engineers Association, Ministry of Public Works and Housing, and he is a charted registered engineer in Jordan Engineers Association and Arab Engineers Union as well as in the World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies. Dr. Jaber is the founder and Chairman of Jordan Energy Engineers Association. Recently he was nominated as a permanent member in Jordan Green Building Council and he is in the board of the review committee of the green building codes.
Dr. Jaber is Registered Chief Consultant and Chartered Expert Engineer (Reg. No. 270) in fields of energy and environment al management, in Jordan Engineers Association and Arab Engineers Union, and a Certified Energy Manager, in Association of Energy Engineers (AEE ID # 74211), in USA.
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Cranfield University, England, UK, 1999, Energy and Environment
M.Sc., Cranfield Institute of Technology, England, UK, 1991, Energy Conservation and the Environment.
B.Sc., Alleppo University, Syria, 1982, Mechanical Engineering/Thermal Power.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Teaching
· Energy Conversion, Management and Conservation
· HVAC
· Thermodynamics and Fluids
· Power Plants Technology
· Internal Combustion Engines
· Environmental Protection and Air Pollution control Technologies
Research
· Energy efficiency and analysis
· Fuels processing and gas turbines
· Air pollution and environmental protection
· Thermal systems and energy management
· Oil shale utilization
· Desalination using non-conventional sources
CORPORATE EXPERIENCE
Academic
· Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Al-Balqa’ Applied University, Jordan (May 2012-present)
· Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan (March 2007-May 2012).
· Assistant Professor Grade A, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan (February 2006-March 2007).
· Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hashemite University, Jordan (February 2000-February 2006). Started the job soon after the Faculty of Engineering was established late 1999, in the Hashemite University. The tasks include establishing the faculty from scratches, preparing technical specifications for most of tenders and equipment, participating in preparation of study plans and required personnel to run different divisions in the faculty.
· Assistant Manager, Center for Studies and Consultation, Hashemite University, Jordan (Oct. 2004-Oct. 2005).
Non-Academic
· Senior Energy and Environment Consultant, IdRC, Jordan (June 2009-2013).
· Chairman of Jordan Energy Engineers, Jordan Engineering Association, Jordan (2010-2012).
· Chief of the Central Energy and Environment Division, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Jordan (May 1993-February 2000).
· Energy Sector Coordinator, Restructuring and Adjustment Plan of Energy Sector, World Bank and Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Jordan (January 1992-May 1993).
· Chief of the Energy Conservation Division, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Jordan (January 1988-May 1993).
· Principal Member in the Central Technical Traffic Office in the Ministry of Interior (1985-2000).
· Technical Member in the Central Tendering Committee, Ministry of Public Works and Ministry of Finance (1986-1990) as well as the Hashemite University (2002-2005).
· Energy Engineer, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Jordan (March 1985- January 1988).
· Maintenance and Development Engineer, Jordan Petroleum Refinery, Jordan (August 1983-February 1985).
· Consultant and Energy Manager, Part-Time Lecturer in Energy Conservation, Boilers and Burners, Fuels and Combustion, Jordan Engineers Association, Jordan (1993-present).
Recent Activities
· Senior expert, National Energy Plan – Power Generation and Energy Efficiency, Economic and Policy Development Forum, Amman, 2012-2013.
· Founding member and chairman, Jordan Energy Engineers Society, Jordan Engineers Association, 2010.
· Member in the board of Green Building Council, Jordan, 2010.
· Expert and team leader, PCBs Working Team, POPs Project, Ministry of Environment, 2004-2005.
· Part time Consultant, Energy and Water Conservation in all sectors of the economy, 1992-present.
· Member, National Team Working on Jordan's GHG Action Plan and Capacity Building, Ministry of Environment, 2002-2003.
· Senior Expert, Energy Efficiency Improvement and GHG Reduction Project, Palestinian Energy authority, 2003-2004.
· Member, Steering Committee of Traffic Warders in Jordan, 2003-present.
· Local Expert, Long-Term Energy Strategy: Energy Master Plan, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, 2004.
· Team Leader and Expert, National Capacity Self Assessment for Global Environment, Ministry of Environment, 2005.
· Local Expert and member in the Stocktaking team, Ministry of Environment, 2005.
· Team Leader and Expert, Energy Audits for Selected Industries and Commercial Enterprises in Jordan, World Bank and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, 2005-2006.
· Consultant and Team Leader, National Energy Efficiency Program, Saudi Arabia and UNDP, 2006.
· Member in the International Scientific Committee of the International Exergy, Energy and Environment Symposium.
· Member in the International Scientific Committee of the International Clean Energy Conference.
· Referee and Reviewer of many international scientific journals, such as Energy Policy, Energy, Applied Energy, Energy Research, Exergy, Waste Management, Clean Energy Technologies, International Journal for Energy Research, etc.
PUBLICATIONS:
Refereed Journals
1. J.O. Jaber, Prospects of converting of old thermal power stations into combined cycle, under preparation.
2. A. Al-Ghandoor, J.O. Jaber, I. Al-Hinti, Y. Abdallat, Statistical assessment and analyses of the determinants of transportation sector: gasoline demand in Jordan, Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, Elsevier Science Journal, (2013), Vol. 50, pp. 129-138.
3. J.O. Jaber, A. Al-Ghandoor, I. Al-Hinti, S.A. Sawalha, Prediction of energy consumption of passenger transportation and GHG emissions in Jordan, International Journal of Global Warming, Inderscience Publishers, (2012) Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 90-112.
4. A. Al-Ghandoor, M. Samhouri, I. Al-Hinti, J.O. Jaber, M. Al-Rawashdeh, Projection of future transport energy demand of Jordan using adaptive neuro-fuzzy technique, Energy – The International Journal, Elsevier Science Journal, (2012), Vol. 38, No. 1, pp. 128-135.
5. J.O. Jaber, A. Amri, K. Ibrahim, Experimental investigation of effects of oil shale composition on its calorific value and oil yield, Int. J. Oil, Gas and Coal Technology, Inderscience Publishers, (2011), Vol. 4, No. 4, pp. 307-321.
6. J.O. Jaber, T. Tarawneh, L. Hidimi, A. Hijazi, Assessment of pollution load from the industrial sector in Jordan, International Journal of Sustainable Water and Environmental Systems, (2011), Vol. 3, Issue 2, pp. 85-98.
7. A. Al-Ghandoor, P.E. Phelan, R. Villalobos, J.O. Jaber, Energy utilization of the US manufacturing sector, Energy – Int. Journal, Elsevier Science Journal, (2010), Vol. 35, pp. 3048-3065.
8. J.O. Jaber, T. Abu Rahma, A. Alaween, Naser Kloub, Influence of operating conditions of surface retorting processes on CO2 emissions, Jordan Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, (2010), Vol. 4, pp. 591-596.
9. A. Al-Ghandoor, J.O. Jaber, I. Al-Hinti, I.M. Mansour, Residential past and future energy consumption: Potential savings and environmental impact, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier Science Journal, (2009), Vo. 13, pp. 1262-1274.
10. A. Al-Ghandoor, J.O. Jaber, Analysis of energy and exergy utilization of Jordan's agricultural sector, International Journal of Exergy, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd., (2009), Vol. 6, pp. 491-508.
11. J.O. Jaber, Influence of heating rate, temperature and grain size on drying behaviour of the Attarat oil shale, Energy Sources, Taylor & Francis, (2009), Vol. 31, part A, pp. 99-107.
12. A. Al-Ghandoor, J.O. Jaber, I. Al-Hinti, Assessment of energy and exergy efficiencies of power generation sub-sector in Jordan, Jordan Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, (2009), Vol. 3, pp. 1-8.
13. A. Al-Ghandoor, J.O. Jaber, M. Samhouri, I. Al-Hinti, Analysis of aggregate electricity intensity change of the Jordanian industrial sector using decomposition technique, International Journal of Energy Research, (2009), Vol. 33, pp. 255–266.
14. J.O. Jaber, A. Al-Ghandoor, S. Sawalaha, Energy analysis and exergy utilization in the transportation sector of Jordan, Energy Policy, Elsevier Science Journal, (2008), Vol. 36, pp. 2995-3000.
15. J.O. Jaber, T.A. Sladek, S. Mernitz, T. Tarawneh, Future policies and strategies of oil shale development in Jordan, Jordan Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, (2008), Vol. 2, pp. 31-44.
16. A. Al-Ghandoor, I. Al-Hinti, J.O. Jaber, S. Sawalaha, Electricity consumption and associated GHG emissions of the Jordanian industrial sector: Empirical analysis and future projection, Energy Policy, Elsevier Science Journal, (2008), Vol. 36, pp. 258–267.
17. J.O. Jaber, Q. Jaber, S. Sawalaha, M.S. Mohsen, Evaluation of conventional and renewable energy sources for space heating in the household sector, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier Science Journal, (2008) Vol. 12, pp. 287-289.
18. Q.M. Jaber, J.O. Jaber, A.A. Khawaldah, Assessment of power augmentation from gas turbine power plants using different air cooling systems, Jordan Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, (2007), Vol. 1, No.1, pp. 7-15.
19. K.M. Ibrahim, J.O. Jaber, Geochemistry and environmental impacts of retorted oil shale from Jordan, Environmental Geology, Springer, (2007), Vol. 52, pp. 979-984.
20. S. Odeh, B. Akash, J.O. Jaber, M. Droubi, S. Touri, W. Farajallah, Flow chart of energy waste in Jordan, International Journal of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, (2006), Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 76-81.
21. A. Al-Sarkhi, J.O. Jaber, S.D. Probert, Efficiency of a Millar engine, Applied Energy, Elsevier Science Journal, (2006), Vol. 83, pp. 153-165.
22. A. Al-Sarkhi, J.O. Jaber, M. Abu-Qudais, S.D. Probert, Effect of friction and temperature-dependent specific-heat of the working fluid on the performance of a diesel engine, Applied Energy, Elsevier Science Journal, (2006) Vol. 83, pp. 343-351.
23. J.O. Jaber, M. Abu-Qudis, S. Sawalha, Kinetics of pyrolysis of Attarat oil shale by thermogravimetry, Oil Shale, Estonian Science Academy, (2006) Vol. 22, pp. 51-63.
24. J.O. Jaber, R. Mamlook, W. Awad, Evaluation of energy conservation programs in residential sector using fuzzy logic methodology, Energy Policy, Elsevier Science Journal, (2005) Vol. 33, pp. 1329-1338.
25. M.D. Afonso, J.O. Jaber, M. Mohsen, Brackish groundwater treatment by reverse osmosis in Jordan, Desalination, Elsevier Science Journal, (2004) Vol. 164, pp. 157-171.
26. J.O. Jaber, O.O. Badran, N. Abu-Shikhah, Sustainable energy and environmental impact: role of renewables as clean and secure source of energy for the 21st century in Jordan, Clean Technologies and Environment Policy, Springer-Verlag Heidelberg Journal, (2004), Vol. 6, pp. 174-186.
27. J.O. Jaber, A. Al-Sarkhi, B. Akash, M. Mohsen, Medium-range planning economics of future electrical power generation, Energy Policy, Elsevier Science Journal, (2004), Vol. 32, pp. 357-366.
28. J.O. Jaber, S.D. Odeh, S.D. Probert, Integrated PV and gas turbine system for satisfying peak-demands, Applied Energy, Elsevier Science Journal, (2003), Vol. 76, pp. 305-319.
29. B. Akash, J.O. Jaber, Characterization of shale oil as compared to crude oil and some refined petroleum products, Energy Sources, Taylor and Francis Journal, (2003), Vol. 25, pp. 1171-1182.
30. A. Al-Sarkhi, E. Abu-Nada, B. Akash, J.O. Jaber, Numerical investigation of shrouded fin array under combined free and forced convection, International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer, Elsevier Science Journal, (2003), Vol. 30, pp. 435-444.
31. J.O. Jaber, M. Mohsen, A. Al-Sarkhi, B. Akash, Energy analysis of Jordan's commercial sector, Energy policy, Elsevier Science Journal, (2003), Vol. 31, pp. 873-880.