FAISAL AWARTANI

Address

Math Department
Birzeit University, P.O. Box 14,
West Bank
Via Israel
Tel: (H)+972-29957350, (W)+9722 9982144
Email (w) : faisal@math.birzeit.edu
Email (H) : fawarta@netvision.net.il

 ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Ph.D. in Statistics, The American University, Washington D.C.     August 1993
           Dissertation: Adaptive Optimal Design Applied to The Logistic Model
M.S.   in Computer Science,  The American University, Washington D.C.    August 1988
B.S.    in Mathematics, Birzeit University, West Bank       August 1986

ACADEMIC AWARDS

• Dissertation Fellowship, Department of Mathematics & Statistic

The American University, Washington D.C.   1992-1993
 
• Karim Said Foundation Full Scholarship for M.S. in Computer Science

 The American University, Washington D.C.   1986-1988
 
• Passed Comprehensive Exam With Distinction For The B.S. In Mathematics

 Birzeit University, West Bank  1986

WORKSHOPS

• Palestinian Bureau of Statistics: Participated in the Income and Expenditure Survey workshop, 1994
• Palestinian Bureau of Statistics: Participated in the Demographic Survey Workshop.     1994
• Palestinian Society for Mathematical Sciences: Conducted a workshop in cooperation with professor Hiaganoush Prisler on Advanced Linear Model using S-Plus statistical package.  1995
• International Statistics Institute: Survey methods in the third world countries; Turkey  Istanbul .     1997

EMPLOYMENT

• Advisor For The  Social Science Research Lab       September 1992- August 1993
• Social Science Research Lab, The American University
• Washington D.C. 20016
•   Advised graduate students about the statistical methodology needed in their research problems.
•   Trained students and faculty to use statistical software including  SAS, SPSSX, SYSTAT and MYSTAT.
• Mathematics & Statistics Instructor,       September 1988-August 1992

The American University, Washington D.C. 20016
•   Taught several courses in mathematics and statistics
• Assistant Professor                            October 1993-Until Now

Birzeit University, West Bank

• Statistical Consultant                                                                                   1996

Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics  (PCBS)

• Statistical Consultant                                                                                   1996-

Department of community health , Birzeit Universtiy.

PUBLICATIONS

1.   Awartani F. (1997), Evidence on Gender Gap In the Political Attitudes In The Palestinian  Society. Proceedings of The International Statistical Institute Conference, Turkey , Istanbul.
2.  Awartani. F. (1997),  Demographic Properties of Palestinian Electorates.  Chapter 4, in the book, First Palestinian Elections, CPRS. Page 61-84.
3.   Awartani. F. (1997), Methodology of the Exit Poll in the Election Day. Chapter 3, in the book First Palestinian Elections, CPRS.  Page 45-60.
4.  Awartani  F. (1997), Gender and the Position of Electorates towards the President and the  Legeslative Council. Chapter 6, in the book, First Palestinian Elections, CPRS. Page 103-114.
5.  Awartani. F. (1997), Determinants of Palestinian Public Opinion Towards The Palestinian   Authority and Opposition Groups.  Journal of Palestine Policy, Volume 4. Number 13,  Page 53- 63, CPRS.
6.  Awartani. F.  (1996) Adaptive D-Optimal Design For The Two Parameters Case Using Logistic Model , Presented in the 2nd Jordanian Mathematics Conference.
7.  Awartani  F. & Dabeet E., (1996),  Applied Statistics, Open University, Jerusalem. In progress.
8.  Awartani, F. (1995) ,Quantitative Analysis in Survey Data In Palestine, Proceedings of the Conference on Survey Data in Palestine, Center for Palestinian Research and   Studies.
9.   Awartani, F. & Flournoy N. (1994) Adaptive Optimal Design Applied to The Logistic Model (1994)  Proceedings of the 34th annual science weak, Damascus University Syria.

Scientific Societies Memberships

• A member of the International Association For Survey Statistician (IASS).