Ahmed Alsharif

Faculty Member

Dr. Ahmed Alsharif

Biography

Dr. Ahmed Alsharif serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology Management. With an academic career spanning since 2015, he is deeply committed to advancing research and pedagogy in his field. Dr. Alsharif holds a Ph.D. and MS in Engineering Management from the Missouri University of Science and Technology. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from the Higher Education Academy and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tripoli.
Beyond his academic accomplishments, Dr. Alsharif boasts an impressive 18 years of hands-on industry experience. He has distinguished himself as a consultant and researcher, with specializations in Quality Management, Project Evaluation, and Performance Evaluation. His rich background in both academia and industry positions him as a thought leader capable of bridging theory and practice.

Education

PhD, Missouri University of Science and Technology, 2013

Major: Engineering Management

MS, Missouri University of Science and Technology, 2012

Major: Engineering Management

MBA, Academy of Higher Studies, 2004

Major: Management and Organization

BA, University of Tripoli, 1989

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Teaching

TECH 6450

Engineering Economics and Project Evaluation, Spring 2025

TECH 3400

Project Management WE, Spring 2025

TECH 3400

Project Management WE, Spring 2025

TECH 4200

Technology Marketing and Customer Relationship Management, Spring 2025

TECH 1010

Understanding Technology PP, Spring 2025

Presentations

Alsharif, Ahmed (Presenter & Author), Ilikchyan, Armen (Co-Author), Advanced technology, management and applied engineering- ATMAE Conference, "Enhancing Educational Engagement Through AI-Powered Learning_ The AI Tutor Project", ATMAE, Las Vegas. (October 29, 2024)
Alsharif, Ahmed (Presenter & Author), Ilikchyan, Armen (Co-Author), ATMAE Annual Conference 2023, "AI-Enhanced Learning_ Analysis of Technical, Ethical, and Legal Considerations for Instructional Content Generation", Atlanta GA. (October 26, 2023)
Alsharif, Ahmed (Leader), Ilikchyan, Armen (Presenter & Author), The 1st Annual Symposium of Teaching and Learning 2023, "Unlocking the Potential of AI in Open Education_ Using GPT-3 to Enhance Reading Material Creation", OTL - UVU, Orem. (March, 2023)

Awards

Higher Education Academey ASSOCIATE FELLOW (AFHEA)

Advance HE (HEA) - March 27, 2023

Advance HE (AHE) is an international, non-profit organization that promotes effectiveness in teaching and supporting learning in higher education through the Higher Education Academy (HEA) Fellowship Program. A key way in which HEA fellowship supports student success is through professional recognition (awarding of fellowships) of those who teach or support learning in higher education.
UVU is accredited by Advance HE to award three categories of HEA fellowship through he Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL).