Date and Place of Birth

1954, Port Sudan                                                                                                                           

Marital Status

Married with 7 children                                                                                                                                        

Current Post

 Al neelain University , Professor of Computing Science  at the faculty of computer  science and information technology .

Languages

Arabic (mother language) and English.

Summary of qualification

Education

Ph.D., Department of Computing Science, University of New Castle Upone-Tyne, England 1981.

M.Sc, Department of Computing Science, University of New Castle Upon - Tyne, England 1978

Postgraduate Diploma, Statistics (Computer Methods), the Mathematical Institute University of Kent at Canterbury, England 1977.

B.Sc. (H), Faculty of Mathematical Science, University of Khartoum, Sudan, 1975.

Academic promotion and responsibilities

1-       Teaching Assistant, Computer Center, University of Khartoum: 1975-1976.

2-       Assistant Professor, Computer Center, University of Khartoum: 1981-1986.

3-       Director, Computer Center, University of Khartoum 1982-1986.

4-       Head of the Department of Computing Science, Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, University of Khartoum 1982-1986.

5-       Manager of Systems Applications, Computer and Information Center, Umm-al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia 1986-1990.

6-       Associate Professor, University of Khartoum 1990.

7-       Professor of Computing Science, Al Shark University, Al-Neelain University, 1994-

8-       Deputy-Vice Chancellor, Al Shark University, 1990-1994.

9-       Deputy-Vice Chancellor, Al-Neelain University, 1994-1996.

10-    Vice-chancellor Al-Neelain University 1997- 2005 .

Activities in Universities, Higher and General Education

 For  e .g

11-    Member of Khartoum University Senate 1982-1986.

12-    Member of Khartoum University Senate Academic Advisory Committee 1982-1986.

13-    Secretary of the Computer Center Council, Khartoum University, 1982-1986.

14-    Member of the Post-Graduate College Council, University of Khartoum ,1982-1986.

15-    Member of Faculty of Mathematical Sciences Council, Board Research and Examination Committees, Khartoum University, 1982 –1986.

16-    Member of the Institute of Environment Studies Council, Khartoum University, 1982-1986.

17-    Member of the Committees, which Revised the Degree Structure of the Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, Khartoum University 1982-1995.

18-    Member of the Committee, which Designed the Post-Graduate Studies Courses in the Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, Khartoum University 1983.

19-    Head of the Committee, which Designed the Junior Diploma Course in the Faculty of Mathematical Sciences, Khartoum University 1983.

20-    Member of the Committee which Designed the M.Sc. Course in Astronomy in the Institute of Environment Studies, Khartoum University 1983.

21-    Chairman of the Committee which Assessed Sudan Certificate 1994.

22-    Chairman of the Committee which, Designed the Degree Structure for the Department of Computer Engineering in Gezira University 1995.

23-    Chairman of the Committee which, Designed the Degree Structure for Department of Computer Engineering in Karari College of Technology 1995.

24-    Member of the Council of Sudan Examinations, Ministry of Education 1994 - to now.

25-    Member of the Technical and consultation Committee for Sudan Certificate 1994 to now.

26-    Consultant of Higher Education Admission Council 1995- to now.

27-    Member of high education advisory committee in computing science and IT, 1997-

28-    External    examiner and accreditor of computing science and IT programs in many local and foreign Universities .

Publications in journals

( A) ( In English )

1.        A.H. Ahmed and other ,Professional Use of Personal Computers in Sudan, Sudan  Journal of Basic Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, No. 4, Sudan Institute of Natutal Sciences, Khartoum, 2004.

2.        A.H. Ahmed, Examination of Mutually Orthogonal Latin squares in Authentication/Secrecy codes, in Far East Journal of Applied Mathematics, vol.10 No 1,2003.pp.41-48.

3.        A. H. Ahmed, Sameh T. Khffash and Abdelfatah A. Yahya, New Properties of t. Diagnosable Systems and their Applications to Systems Diagnosis in Jr. of Institute of Mathematics and Computer Sciences,vol.13,NO.2, December 2002 pp.99.110.

4.        A. H. Ahmed, Construction for Authentication / Secrecy Optimal 1-Codes Based on Latin Squares Theory , in Sudan Journal of Basic Sciences, Series M. Mathematical Sciences, Issues No.2, 2^nd year, Jan. 2002, pp.95-114.

5.        A. H. Ahmed, r.n.Mohen &R. Bhanu Teja, On Certain Ciphering Systems on M₂ – Matrices , in Varahmihir Journal of Mathematical Sciences , vol. 1 No  2 July – December, 2001, pp.125-134

6.        A. H. Ahmed, The Residual and the Error For Collocation Methods. In Jr. of Math & Mathematical Sciences. Vol. 25, No. 12 March 2001, pp. 801-816.

7.        A.H. Ahmed, Implementation and Comparison of Brown Algorithm with Analytical Derivatives For Boundary Value Problems, Int. jr. of Comp. Math., 1999, Vol. 72, No. 2, pp. 181-187, England.

8.        R. H. Mohan and A.H. Ahmed, A Construction for Authentication/Secrecy Codes Based on Latin Squares Theory, Far East Jr. Appl. Math. 2 (2), pp. 163-168, 1998.

9.        A.H. Ahmed, Improved Implementation of Adaptive Algorithms in Collocation for Boundary Value Problems, Inter. Jr. of Computer Math. Vol. 66, pp 267- 275, England.

10.     A.H Ahmed, Computable error bounds for collocation methods. Int. Jr. Of math and math science, Vol. 21, No. 2, 1998, Pp. 375-379.

11.     A.H. Ahmed. A.E.Ali and E. Elnima. An Experiment of the Effect of Scale Variation in Strip Adjustment, The Sudan Eng. society Jr, No.32, Sudan, 1995.

12.     K. Wright, A.H Ahmed and A. Seleman. Mesh Selection in Collocation for Boundary Values Problems. IMA, Jr. of Num, Ana. 11 No. 1, 7-20, England, 1991.

13.     A. H. Ahmed, Asymptotic Properties of Collocation Projection Norms, in Int. Jr. of Comp and Math. With application,  vol. 19, No 4 p 45-50U.S.A, 1990.

14.     A.H. Ahmed, E. Taha and F.Omer, Study of the therapeutics of zar, published in a book with title Clinical psychology in Africa edited by Churl Peltzer, Peter Ebigbo publisher, Germany, 1989.

15.     A.H. Ali, A.H. Ahmed and E. Elnima, The NGS versus the NRC Methods of Adjustment in Strip Triangulation, Aust. J. Geod. Photgoram Surv, No 46, Australia, December 1987 pp 139-157.

16.     A.H. Ahmed, The problem of Oil Distribution in Sudan, Engineering Society journal, Issue No. 29 Sudan, December 1988.

17.     A.H. Ahmed and K. Wright, Error Estimation for Collocation Solution of Linear Ordinary Differential Equations, Inter. Jr. of Computer and Math with Applications, vol. 12 No. 5/6 and in Book form by Pergamon Press with Title Mathematics of Computer Approximation, Ed. EL. Ortz, University of London, 1988.

18.     A.H. Ahmed and K. Wright, Further Asymptotic Properties of Collocation Matrix Norms, I.M.A journal of Numerical Analysis England1985, 5-235-246.

19.     A.H. Ahmed, Experiment on Rounding Errors in Polynomial Interpolation with Divided Differences Algorithm, The Sudan Engineering Society Journal, issue No. 26 Sudan, Jan. 1984.

(B) (IN ARABIC):

20   A. H. Ahmed, Designing E-Exams. From the Bank Questions, in Journal   of Educational Studies, National Council for Curricula and Educational Research, No. 11, 6^th  year, Jan. 2005, pp. 57-65.

21.A.H.Ahmed, Evaluation and Comparison of Foreign Secondary School Certificates for Admission to Sudanese Universities, Jr of  Educational Studies, Vol. 10, 5^th year, June 2004, ministry of education ,Sudan. 

22 A.H. Ahmed ,The Use of Information Technology in Crime and Ways of Protection, in Journal of Crime and Social Sciences, No,9, April 2004, PP. 217-226,Elrabat University , Sudan .

23 A.H. Ahmed and others, Lawyers Professional Use of Personal Computers in The Sudan, in Journal Of Justice, No. 10, 5^th year, Dec. 2003.pp.56-79,Ministry of justice, Sudan. 

24 A.H. Ahmed and A.K. Hussein, Mechanism to Strengthen encryption Algorithms, Journal of Computer Research, No. 2, 2002, Arab research councils Bagdad. 

20.     24 A.H. Ahmed and S.M. Abdel Aziz, Measurements of Oriented Systems with Emphasis on Inheritance Standards,  In journal of Computer Studies, vol. 6, N O. 1,2002. PP. 18-30, , Arab research councils Bagdad.

21.     25 A.H. Ahmed , The internet : Advantages and disadvantages ,Jr of Educational Studies, 2- 3 , Jan. 2001,pp 127- 132, Ministry of education , Sudan.

26 A.H. Ahmed, Introduction of information systems and mathematical modeling in general education , Education studies, Ministry of education Sudan ,20002,pp -4, 49-.

27 A. H. Ahmed. The importance of research in cryptography and computation in the new millenium and the possibilities of Arab solidarity. In Bulletin of computer research, Vo. 4, No. 2. Association of Arab research councils,  Bagdad, 2000. pp. 5-14.

28 A. H. Ahmed. Measures and Evaluation Standards :Case Study Secondary school Sudan Certificate Results, in Mathematics, Higher Education Journal, Vol. 2, Oct. 2000.

29 A.H. Ahmed and A. A. Ahmed. Computerized System for Statistical Evaluation for model  Students examinations Results. Nile Basin Research Journal. Vol. 2. 2000.

30 A.H. Ahmed, The Strategic Administration of Year 2000 Problem and its Effects. The Nile Basin Research Journal 1999, 1, 15,EL Neelain University, Sudan.

31 A.H. Ahmed, Training and Efficiencies in Computer Implementation in Sudan, Bulletin of African Studies, 20, 1999, pp. 75-80.

32 A.H. Ahmed, Analysis, Design and Management of the National Net of Information in Sudan, Bulletin of Strategic Studies, 17, pp. 143-149, 1999,Strategic studies Center, Sudan .

33 A.H. Ahmed, The Experience of Computerizing Banking Procedures and Future Views in Sudan, Bulletin of Strategic Studies, 18, 1999, pp. 37-46, Strategic studies Center, Sudan .

34 A.H. Ahmed, The status of Software Engineering in Sudan, Bulletin of Computer Research, vol. 2, No. 2. Association of Arab Research Councils. 1999.

35 A.H. Ahmed, The status of Arabicization in Computer Field. The Scientific Jr. of Elneel, vol. 1, issue 1, Wadi Elneel University, Sudan, 1997, pp 19-26.

36 A.H. Ahmed, The Status of Computer Technology and the Suitability of the Microcomputer in Sudan Environment, Bulletin of Africa studies, 16, pp. 69 -74, 1997.

37 A.H. Ahmed, Introducing Computer Concepts in General Education, jr. of Education, Faculty of Education, University of Khartoum, Sudan,1/1/1995.

38 A.H. Ahmed, Computer Simulation of pilgrims Entrance Systems in Jeddah Seaport, Pilgrimage Research Center, Umm-al-Qura University, Makka (Confidential ) Saudi Arabia,1990.

39 A.H. Ahmed, Computer Simulation of Pilgrims Entrance Systems in King Abdel Aziz Airport, Pilgrimage Research Center, Umm-al-Qura University, Makka, (Confidential) Saudi Arabia, 1990.

40 A.H. Ahmed, Computer Simulation of Pilgrims Entrance Systems in Jedda and Madina Highways, Pilgrimage Reseach Center, Umm-al-Qura University, Makka - (Confidential ) Saudi Arabia,1989.

41 A.H. Ahmed, The Computer and Priorities of Application in Sudan Development, Bulletin of Sudanese Studies, Issue (9), Khartoum University,1989.

42 A.H. Ahmed and Abdel Salam, Statistical Analysis of Sudan General Election Bulletin of Sudanese Studies, Issue (1990), Khartoum University, Sudan, 1986.

43 A.H.Ahmed and A.Bashir, Study of Increase of Intake of Female Studies in University of Khartoum, in Journal of Faculty of Arts , University of Khartoum .

44 A.H. Ahmed, Status of Computer Technology in Sudan, Bulletin of Sudanese studies, Issue 7 Khartoum University, Sudan, 1985.

© Published Text Books: (Arabicisation )  

45 A. H. Ahmed & ALSamani  A. talab , Numerical computation, AL-Neelain University Press.

46  A.H.Ahmed &Alsamani  A. talab , Operating system ,  AL-Neelain University Press.

47  A.H.Ahmed &ALSamani  A.talab ,Data Structure, AL-Neelain University Press.

48 A.H.Ahmed &ALSamani  A.talab ,Object Oriented Prosramming with c+ +,AL –NEELAIN University Press.

49 A.H. Ahmed, Introduction to Computer Systems and BASIC Programming,  , AL-Neelain University Press.

50 A. H. Ahmed, Introduction to Computer Simulation Techniques, , AL-Neelain University Press.

51 A. H. Ahmed, Introduction in Building Computerized Information Systems, , AL-Neelain University Press.

52 A. H. Ahmed, Introduction to Management Information Systems and COBOL Programming, , AL-Neelain University Press.

53 A.H. Ahmed. Introduction to Computer Science. 1^st year secondary school, Ministry of Education Sudan. 2000.

54 A.H. Ahmed. Introduction to Computer Science. 2^nd year secondary school, Ministry of Education Sudan. 2000.

55 A.H. Ahmed, Introduction to Computer Science, 3^rd year Secondary School, Ministry of Education Sudan, 2002.

56 A.H. Ahmed, Introduction to Cryptography Security , Center of Strategic Studies ,AL Neelain. University . Press, 2002.

57 A.H. Ahmed,Ciphering Algorithms. , Center of strategic studies ,AL Neelain University. Press, 2002.

58 A.H.Ahmed ,Digital Signatures. And Authentication . , Center of Strategic studies ,AL Neelain. University . Press, 2002.

59 A.H.Ahmed , Ciphering in Data bases and Networks. , Center of Strategic Studies ,AL Neelain University . Press, 2002.

(D) Reprints

60 R.N. Mohan and A. H. Ahmed, On a General Formula for Matrices of Combinatorial Interest. Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,  1997.

61 R.N. Mohamed and A. H. Ahmed, On Graphs based on Matrices of Combinatorial Interest. Submitted to Graphs and Combinatorics. Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1997.

(E) Published Research Books

62 A. H. Ahmed, Statistical study and Estimation of Zakah (Islamic Taxes) in Sudan, The strategic studies center, Sudan.

63 The progress of computer technology in Sudan and the way towords the E-gov. AL-Neelain university, Khartoum, 2001.

(F) Papers In The Process Of Publication

      A. H. Ahmed, and Saad Abdul Aziz, Model for Measuring Investment  Caused by Inheritance in, in Journal of Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science, Computers Science, India, 2004

Extracurricular and Professional activities

1-       Establishment of computing science and information technology departments , in many Universities for example:

-          University of Khartoum – Sudan  1981   -  1986

-          Ummal Gura University – Saudi Arabia  1986   -1996

-          Al- Neelain University – Sudan 1994-

2-       Establishment and promotion of universities, e.g.:

               -      Asharq University 1990-1994

               -      Al- Neelain University 1994 still now.

3-       Analysis, design and programming of many computerized systems for example:

§ Customs Procedures.

§ Pension Systems.

§ Banking Systems.

§ Insurance Systems.

§ Sea Ports management systems

§ Free Markets and Free Zones sales systems.

§ Railways systems.

§ Pilgrims Services, system.

§ Student Registration and Examination Systems.

4-       Quality assurance in high education : e.g :

§ Quality Assurance in High Education in the Sudan . A paper

§ presented in the AAU meeting at Morocco,2003.

§ Quality Assurance in Al- Neelain University . A paper

prepared according to AAU request ,2004.

§ Envelopment with many Committees, seminars, discusser and designing quality assurance systems in Universities.     

Teaching Experience For Both Undergraduate And Postgraduate Levels: and research Supervision

(a)     Teaching

1-       Computer Appreciation and Programming.

2-       Numerical Data Processing.

3-       Business Data Processing.

4-       Numerical Computation I, II, III.

5-       Computerized Information System, I, II.

6-       Computer Simulation Techniques I, II.

7-       Data Structure I, II.

8-       Statistics and Computing.

9-       Computer security and cryptography.

(b)     Supervision:

 Supervision of many students who got their M.Sc and Ph.D degrees in Computing Sciences and Management Information Systems.

ICT Consultations

1-     Consultant and supervisor of computerizing systems in many organizations: For example, Sudan Seaports Corporation, Sudan Lines, Sudan Railways, Sudan Customs, Medical Supplies, Sudan Free Zones, Bank of Sudan, Army, many commercial banks Sudan, National Center for Information, Council of Ministers, and many insurance companies.

2-     Consultant of Ministry of Federal affairs and ministry of council of ministers affairs.

3-     Computer Studies Committee- Ministry of High Education – Sudan .

4-     Member of The editorial board of The International Arab Journal of Information Technology (IAJIT), 2arka Private University, Jordan.

5- Member of the advisory board of the Institute of Mathematics,   India.  

6- Chairman of the government company for (software house),0 the largest software company in Sudan.

Fellowships

 Major achievements

 Awards 

1-       An award by British council for a six weeks visit to do research in Newcastle university by computer lab 1982.

2-       Award by British council for a six weeks visit to do research at the institute of Terrestrial ecology in environmental modeling, 1984.

3-       An award by Ford foundation for a six weeks visit to Stanford university to participate in a workshop in microcomputer and development.

4-       An award by British council for a six weeks visit to do research in Liverpoor university, 1984.

5-       An award by Danida for a ten weeks workshop in computerized information systems in Turino center, 1985.

       6-   An associate of the academy of science center.

7-       An associate of Abdalsalam international center of physics.

1-       Establishment and promotion of Computer and information technology education in Sudan ( both general  and high education ).

2-       Establishment and promotion of Computer use in Sudan

3-       Establishment of Asharq University from scratch to 8 faculties in the eastern region of Sudan..

4-       Promotion of ALNeelain University from four to twelve Faculties with more than 100 programs for BSC, PGD, MSC, and intermediate diploma, 3 research centers and more than 200 centers for family and women development.

5-       Publication of more than fifty papers in Computing Science and Supervision of many Sudanese and Foreign students in Computing and IT for M. Sc. And Ph. D. degrees.

6-       Publication and arabicisation of many text books in Computering and IT for both general and high education levels.

7-       Consultations for both general and high education in accreditation and quality assurance.  

1-       The Golden Order of Science and Arts. The highest honouring medal in Sudan 2004.

2-       Al-shaheed  Al Zubair Prize for the best TV program in society awareness in the field of IT, 2004.

3-       Al- Shaheed Al Zubair Prize for creativity and scientific

        excellence, It is the highest scientific prize award in the 

        Sudan, 2003.

4--   Al Zarka University award to the best book for 2005.