Suzan Allaham
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Engineering Center G wing Room 233 Tempe, AZ 85281
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Mail code: 5506Campus: Tempe
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Student Information
Graduate StudentEngineering Education Systems and Design
Ira A Fulton Engineering
Suzan Allaham is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Academic and Student Affairs within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and a Ph.D. candidate in Engineering Education Systems and Design (EESD). She is an accredited engineer with more than 25 years of experience in engineering education, industry practice, and international consultancy. Her professional experience spans seven countries and 30+ mega projects includes work on major engineering projects with global organizations such as The World Bank, Shell Global, and Eesti Energia.
Prof. Allaham is a certified educator through the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) with extensive teaching experience at both university and community college levels. She specializes in curriculum design, active learning methodologies, and interdisciplinary engineering education. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning and real-world engineering applications through the integration of project-based learning (PBL). She has contributed to the establishment of a million-dollar makerspace designed to bridge academic learning with professional engineering practice.
Her engineering education research focuses on broadening participation and improving student success among underrepresented groups in engineering, with particular attention to women in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Her work investigates the effectiveness of AI-enabled educational tools in enhancing learning outcomes and supporting inclusive engineering education.
- Ph.D., Engineering Education Systems and Design, Arizona State University, 2028.
- M.A., Civil Engineering, The University of Jordan, 2002.
- First-Year Experience: Student retention and persistence in engineering education, including the use of AI as a supported learning tool.
- Sense of Belonging: Experiences of women and underrepresented groups in engineering education
- Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: Instructional design of project-based curriculum in engineering education.
- S. Allaham and J. Bekki, "WIP: Exploring Cultural Assets and Their Influence on Fostering a Sense of Belonging Among Women in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region," 2024 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), Washington, DC, USA, 2024, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/FIE61694.2024.10892851. keywords: {Engineering profession;Africa;Color;Cultural differences;Global communication;Interviews;Faces;STEM;IEEE Regions;Gender issues;Women of Color;STEM;Belonging;Cultural Assets;MENA;Engineering Education;Cultural Practices;Religious Beliefs;Societal Values},
- “Waste Management in Dhaka, Bangladesh: A Plan to End Domestic Waste Pollution on the Primary and Secondary Level”, South Mountain Community College and Basis School-Ahwatukee, 2021-USA.
- “Tensile Testing”, South Mountain Community College, 2015-USA
- “LEED Gap Analysis – Respecting Diversity Through the Localization of the LEED Rating System in the Region – Jordan as a Case Study”, JGBC, year 2012-Jordan
- “Water Users’ Associations in Jordan Valley, a Success Story for PPP”, in the Sixth IWA Conference, Efficient 2011, year 2011-Deadsea, Jordan
- “Raising Water Use Efficiency in Jordan Valley Farms”, in the sixth IWA Conference, Efficient 2011, year 2011-Jordan
- “Impacts of Applying the Cost Recovery Policy on the Socio-Economic and Marketing Trends in the Jordan Valley”, in the First Arab Water Week, year 2010-Jordan
- “Introducing the Cost Recovery Component as a Potential Factor for the Selection Mechanism of WEAP Model; the case of North and Middle Jordan Valley”, in the First Arab Water Week, year 2010-Jordan
Courses
2026 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EGR 340 | Engineering Thermo-Fluids I |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
2026 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EGR 101 | Found of Eng Design Proj I |
| EGR 380 | Advanced CADD & Solid Modeling |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| CEE 294 | Special Topics |
| CEE 294 | Special Topics |
| CEE 294 | Special Topics |
2025 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| CEE 294 | Special Topics |
| CEE 294 | Special Topics |
2025 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| CON 223 | Strength of Materials |
| CON 223 | Strength of Materials |
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EGR 101 | Found of Eng Design Proj I |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| CON 598 | Special Topics |
| CON 494 | Special Topics |
2024 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| CON 223 | Strength of Materials |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| FSE 104 | EPICS Gold I |
| FSE 104 | EPICS Gold I |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 404 | EPICS Gold: EPICS in Action |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 104 | EPICS Gold I |
| FSE 104 | EPICS Gold I |
| FSE 104 | EPICS Gold I |
| FSE 404 | EPICS Gold: EPICS in Action |
| CON 598 | Special Topics |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| FSE 404 | EPICS Gold: EPICS in Action |
| FSE 104 | EPICS Gold I |
| FSE 104 | EPICS Gold I |
| FSE 104 | EPICS Gold I |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 104 | EPICS Gold I |
| ASU 101-CAI | The ASU Experience |
| ASU 101-CAI | The ASU Experience |
| ASU 101-CAI | The ASU Experience |
| CON 598 | Special Topics |
| CON 494 | Special Topics |
2023 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CON 221 | Applied Statics |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| CON 221 | Applied Statics |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| FSE 104 | EPICS Gold I |
| FSE 104 | EPICS Gold I |
| FSE 104 | EPICS Gold I |
| FSE 404 | EPICS Gold: EPICS in Action |
| FSE 404 | EPICS Gold: EPICS in Action |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 404 | EPICS Gold: EPICS in Action |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| CON 494 | Special Topics |
| CON 598 | Special Topics |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| FSE 104 | EPICS Gold I |
| FSE 404 | EPICS Gold: EPICS in Action |
| FSE 404 | EPICS Gold: EPICS in Action |
| FSE 104 | EPICS Gold I |
| FSE 104 | EPICS Gold I |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| FSE 404 | EPICS Gold: EPICS in Action |
- Continuous Improvement and Innovation Piller Award, South Mountain Community College, Spring 2022.
- Outstanding Adjunct Award, South Mountain Community College, Spring 2021.
- Environment Consultant , Jordan Engineers Association, Fall 2012.
- Effort Recognition, Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Jordan Valley Authority
Several recognition letters and trophies from schools/organizations for volunteer work in environmental awareness
- US Green Building Council (USGBC), Arizona Chapter 2015 - Present
- American Muslim Women’s Associate of Arizona (AMWA), Refugee Director and Board Member 2016 - Present
- Member of Sustainable Design Steering Committee, Jordan Engineering Association 2013-2015
- Jury member in Hashemite Fund for Human Development (JOHUD) for Jo-Green Competition 2013 - 2014
- Founder of Jordan Green Building Council and Board Member 2011 - 2016
- Arab Countries Water Utilities Association, ACWUA 2011 - 2015
- Environment Friend Society- UAE 2002 - 2005
- Attended and participated in more than 40 conferences all around the world 2002 - 2020
Academic Advisor :
- Global Career Network at Arizona State University
- Print-A-Smile at ASU.
- Muslims in Medicine at ASU
- Syrian Student Association.
- Jordanian Students Association at ASU
- Saudi Students Club at ASU
Grand Challenges Scholars Program ( GCSP) Reviewer.
Civil and Environmental Projects
2003-2004
- Al Shawahed Wells Water Treatment Plant, Jerash, Jordan.
- Gray Water Treatment System, Karak, Jordan.
- Al Tahoonh Slaughterhouse WWTP, Zarqa, Jordan.
- Al Zaytoonah Private University, Amman, Jordan.
- Applied Science Privet University Wastewater Treatment Plant, Amman, Jordan.
2004-2005
- Paper Recycling Project in Abu Dhabi city and Abu Dhabi Environmental City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
2006-2007
- Construction of Hai Nazzal Secondary School, Amman, Jordan, 2006 – 2007
2007-2009
- Seven Cities Project for Water Supply & Networks, Sewerage Networks & WWTPs –Yemen.
- Water Supply and Sewerage Services to the Metolong Dam Camp and Adjacent Areas, Lesotho
- Southern Amman Sanitation Networks Project (9 Sites), Jordan.
- Study & Design for Scatted Sanitation System – Amman, Jordan
- Sana’a Sanitation Network Project Phase-II & Phase-III, Yemen.
- Preparation of the Feasibility Study, Detailed Design, Tender Documents, and Supervision
- Services for the Construction of Wadi Zarqa Wastewater Closed Canal, Amman,
2009-2011
- Environmental Impact Assessment for Red - Dead Sea Jordan Project, Amman- Jordan (2010-2011).
- Millennium Challenge Corporation & of Water & Irrigation / Water Authority of Jordan (MWI/ WAJ) funding by Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)
2011-2015
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Social Impact Assessment (SIA), and a Health, Safety and Environmental Management System (HSE-MS) Resettlement Action Plan (RAP), and Remediation Plan for oil shale mining and oil shale-fired power production in Jordan, (2011-2012)
- Environmental, Social, Health Impact Assessment (ESHIA) for Jordan Field Experiment (JFE) Project, Jordan (2011-2012)
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for Sulphur Recovery Unit Project in Jordan Petroleum Refinery Co.Ltd, Jordan (2012-2013)
- Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for 10MW Solar PV Power Project in Ma’an (2013)
- Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for 50MW Solar PV Power Project in Safawi (2014)
- Preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for 50MW Solar PV Power Project in Safawi (2014)
- Resettlement Implementation Services for Water and Waste Project in Zarqa , Jordan (2012)
- Environmental, Social and Health Impact Assessment (ESHIA) for the Appraise Phase Activities, Jordan (2013)
- Aden & Hodeidah Hospitals Waste Management Plan, Yemen (2012)
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Framework Semel – Ibrahim Al Khalil Road Corridor, Kurdistan Iraq (2013)
- Feasibility Study for Modernisation of the Water Supply and Wastewater Management Systems of Yarmouk Water, (2012-2013)
- Energy, Water, Paper, and Telecommunication Assessment Study, Jordan (2013 – 2015)
- Sultani Oil Shale Conceptual Design, Jordan (2013 )
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Aqaba Oil & LPG Storage Terminal, Jordan (2013 -2014)
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Rehabilitation of Marine Terminal at Umm Qasr, Iraq (2013 -2014)
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for 21 MW Solar Power Plant in Ma’an, Jordan (2014)
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Rehabilitation of Marine Terminal at Umm Qasr, Iraq (2013 -2014)
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for Zubair, Al Rafidiya, Mishref Hammar gas compression Station, Basra, Iraq (2014- 2015)
- Hydrological and Hydraulic assessment study for 40 MW Solar Power Plant Projects at Ma’an MDA – Jordan (2014).
- Supervision on the construction of watercourse for Hishkaro River and Main Sewage Collector Project Dohuk – Kurdistan, Iraq (2014- 2015).
- Addendum to the Environmental and Impact for oil shale mining and oil shale-fired power production in Jordan, 2014-2015
- Aseer Wastewater Treatment Plant Design and Studies Phase II, KSA, 2013 – 2015
- Study, Design, Preparation of Tender Documents and Infrastructure Rehabilitation for the Old Sana’a City, Yemen, 2013 – 2015
- Design &Tender Documents Preparation of the Force-main From East Zarqa Pump Station to AsSamra WWTP, Jordan, 2014 – 2015