Homeland Security and Faculty Expertise: University of Maryland

Homeland Security and the University Of Maryland

Mohammed Al-Sheikhly

Associate Professor
Director, Radiation Facilities
Materials Science and Engineering Department
University of Maryland, College Park

Ph.D. University of Newcastle

Expertise: "Expert Consultant on the Weapon of Mass Destruction Infrastructure Advisory Team" of the Homeland Security Protective Security Division.
Expert for International Atomic Energy Agency

Credentials

Dr. Al-Sheikhly is the Former president of the American Council for the Study of Islamic Societies; he has lived and studied in most of the Arabic speaking countries of the Middle East and North Africa.

Dr. Al-Sheikhly is also the author of numerous articles and papers and a member of National Science Foundation panel—Bioengineering and Environmental Systems Division.

Phone: 301-405-5214
Address: 2309F Chemical/Nuclear Engineering Building
University of Maryland
College Park MD 20742
Email: Click here to contact Dr. Al-Sheikhly
For more information: Dr. Al-Sheikhly's home page

Faculty

Listed by Area of Expertise
Listed Alphabetically

Faculty Expertise Areas

Critical Infrastructure Protection

Biological and Chemical Countermeasures

Emergency Preparedness & Response

Domestic and Foreign Policy

Borders and Transportation

Standards and State / Local Government

Nuclear and Radiological Countermeasures

Linguistics and Languages

High Explosives Countermeasures

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The University of Maryland ranks among the top 20 public research universities in the nation and is the closest in proximity to the nation's capital. Maryland is uniquely positioned to address issues of homeland security with its highly ranked programs in public affairs, science and technology and its strong ties to nearby federal agencies and research laboratories. Our distinguished faculty includes members who have served as senior government officials and public policy experts, as well as leading experts in arms control and nuclear and biological weapons.