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The Division of Science, Technology and Mathematics of the American University of Afghanistan has highly qualified and experienced faculty with a diverse background. It serves the best interests of AUAF and the higher education of Afghanistan.
The Division offers a state-of-the-art degree in Information Technology. It also provides courses in science, mathematics, statistics, quantitative analysis and information technology to students of other divisions and departments. The Division is also in charge of the preparation and running of Mathematics and Information Technology Placement Tests, and it is responsible for two computer laboratories, which are used both for teaching and for students practice.
Stereoselective Synthesis of Bicyclic Lactones by Annelation with Diester and Methyl bromoacetate; Bello Y. Makama, American Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2(6), 2012, 127-131.
Effect of Temperature on the transesterification of Cod Liver oil; Makama, B. Y., Res.J.Chem.Sci., 2(7), 2012, 82-84.
Samarium (II) Iodide Mediated Synthesis of 3,5-dimethyl-hexahydrocyclopenta[b]furnan-2-one; Makama, B. Y., Research Journal of Recent Sciences,1(7), 2012, 87-89.
Synthesis of tetrahydro-cyclopenta[b]furan-2,4-dione via photochemical dimerization of ketene; Makama, B. Y., Int. J. Chem. Sci., 5, (1), 2012, 56-57.
Regioselective Synthesis of γ-Butenoildes Mediated by Silvertrifluroacetate with β-Halo Acetals; Bello Y. Makama,Research Journal of Recent Sciences, 1(1), 2012, 85-88.
Synthesis of 3-methyl 2-(tert-butyldimethylsiloxy)furan; Makama, B. Y., Int. J. Chem. Sci., 4 (2), 2011, 222-225.
Funtionalization of AB-Ring Systems: An efficient Protocol towards Tricyclic Lactones; B. Y. Makama. International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, 7 (3), 2011, 281-285.
Synthesis and Calorific Value of Biodiesel by Methanolysis of Castor and Olive Oils in Admixture; 1Bello Y. Makama, 2Bankefa Temitope, 2Nwaeburu Clifford and 2Linus N. Okoro. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 5(11), 2011, 874-878.
Transesterification Castor Oil and Palm oil in Admixture; B. Y. Makama. International Journal of Chemical Science and Technology, 1(4), 2011, 116-120.
Ring expansions using Baeyer-Villager oxidation: An efficient strategy for the construction of substituted AB-ring systems; Bello Y. Makama,Org. Commun., 2010, 3(4), 84-91.
Preparation of Bicyclic Lactone using Lewis Acids CatalyzedEne-Reaction; Makama, B. Y., Science World Journal, 5 (1), 2010, 15-16.
Synthetic Approach to an Enantio-Enriched Tricyclic Core in Brasoside; Makama, B. Y., Science World Journal, 5(1), 2010, 26-31.
An Efficient Access to Tricycliclactones Ring Systems via a Three Step Protocol of Chiral γ-Keto-Acid; Makama, B. Y.,Int. J. Chem. Sci. Vol 3 No. 2, 2010, 283-288.
Synthetic Methodologies of an Enantioenrich Lactone. The 35th Annual International Conference, Workshop & Exhibition of the Chemical Society Conference of Nigeria. 17th – 21st September 2012.
Synthetic Methods towards Natural Products of Medicinal Importance: the Antidegenerative Disorders Approach. Department of Chemistry Seminar Series. 7th May 2012. Kano University of Science and Technology.
Synthetic Approaches towards the Tricyclic lactones. The 11th International Chemistry Conference & Exhibition in Africa; 20-23 November 2010, Luxor Egypt.
Synthetic Approaches towards the tricyclic core in Brasoside. The 34th Annual International Conference of the Chemical Society Conference of Nigeria. 19th – 23rd September 2011.
University of Reading, United Kingdom, Research Day, July 2007.
University of Reading United Kingdom, Research Day, June 2008.
Dr. Pavlova has more than 30 years of teaching and research experience from universities in Bulgaria, Greece, West Germany, Namibia, New Zealand, Oman and Saudi Arabia. She has specialized in the teaching of Engineering Mathematics, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods, Foundation Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling and Optimization.
Dr. Pavlova's research interest involves the Application of Mathematics and Statistics to Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Optimization and Optimal Control, Global Optimization, Multi-criteria Optimization, Optimization under Uncertainty, Optimal Decision Making, Quality Control, Environmental Management, Monitoring and Control, Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development.
S. Stoyanov, R. Pavlova. On the Problem of Optimization under Uncertainty, Annual of the UCTM - Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria, v. 25, 2, 1978, p. 237.
S. Stoyanov, R. Pavlova. Estimation of the Weight Coefficients of Uncertain Parameters, Annual of the UCTM - Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria, v. 27, 1, 1980, p. 68.
S. Stoyanov, R. Pavlova. Optimal Design of Chemical Objects under Parameter Uncertainty, Preprints of the 13-th European Symposium on Routine Calculationsand Use of Computers in Chemical Engineering EFCE, CHEMPLANT' 80, Sept.1980, Heviz, Hungary, Publ. Ser. No. 10, v. 2, p. 1061.
S. Stoyanov, R. Pavlova. Optimization of a Multistage Technological Process with Uncertain Parameters, Preprints of the 14-th Symposium on Routine ComputerPrograms and Use of Computers in Chemical Engineering EFCE CHEMCONTROL' 81, Sept.1981, Laxenburg, near Vienna, Austria, Publ. Ser. No. 17, p. 172.
R. Pavlova, G. Toneva, D. Damgaliev.Optimization under Uncertainty of aDesorption Column based on Approximation of the Objective Function through Experimental Design, Preprints of the International Congress on Organization,Automation and Experimental Design, Rousse, Bulgaria, v. 3, 1981, p. 193.
S.Stoyanov, R. Pavlova. Computer Program System for Optimization under Uncertainty, International Bulletin of Chemical Industry, v. 5, 1981, p. 25.
B. Bojnov, R. Pavlova., S. Stoyanov. Optimal Construction of Disc – Maxillary Brakes by Repeated Short Temporary Regimes under Uncertainty, Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Bulgaria, 9, 1981, p. 409.
R. Pavlova, G. Toneva.Optimal Control of a Desorption Technological Systemunder Uncertainty based on Optimal Experimental Design, Preprints of theInternational Congress on Statistical Methods in the Research of Experiments and Quality Control, Varna, Bulgaria, v. 3, 1986, p. 128.
R. Pavlova, S. Stoyanov, Tz. Djonov, I. Angelov.Optimization of the Quality ofNitric Steels under Uncertainty, Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Bulgaria, 12,1987, p. 538.
I. Bojov, G. Toneva, R. Pavlova, N. Ganev. Optimization under Uncertainty of Model Parameters of an Industrial Desorption Column, Preprints of the Polish -Bulgarian Seminar, Lodz, Poland, 1980.
G. Toneva, R. Pavlova, I. Bojov, S. Stoyanov. Optimization of an Industrial Desorption Column under Parameter Uncertainty, Preprints of the 7-thInternational Congress on Chemical Engineering, Chemical Equipment, Design and Automation CHISA' 81, Praha, Czechoslovakia, E. 4.27, 1981.
R. Pavlova, S. Stoyanov.Optimization of Technological Objects under ParameterUncertainty as a Multi-criteria Problem, Preprints of the 7-th International Congress onChemical Engineering, Chemical Equipment, Design and Automation CHISA' 81, Praha, Czechoslovakia, K. 6.7, 1981.
S. Stoyanov, R. Pavlova, G. Toneva. Comparative Analysis of Optimization Strategies under Parameter Uncertainty, Annual of the UCTM - Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria, v. 29, 4,1983, p. 48.
G. Toneva, R. Pavlova, I. Bojov. Optimal Steady State Control of a Desorption Technological System, Preprints of the International Congress on Control and Automationof Technological Systems, Varna, Bulgaria, Oct. 1985.
I. Bojov, S. Stoyanov, D. Tchavdarov, R. Pavlova. Decentralized Microprocessor System for Control of Polyethylene Production under High Pressure, Preprints of theInternational Congress on Control and Automation of Technological Systems, Varna, Bulgaria, Oct. 1985.
J. Tellalyan, R. Pavlova, S. Stoyanov, E. Panchev. Dialogue Computer Program System for Processing of Experimental Data and Mathematical Modeling, Preprints ofthe Scientific Research Conference, UCTM - Sofia, Bulgaria, 1986.
I. Angelov, V. Christov, R. Pavlova, S. Stoyanov. Mathematical Modeling of the Hardness of Glazed Tile - Standards by Rockwell, Journal of MechanicalEngineering, Bulgaria, 4, 1989, p. 162.
J. Pavlova, S. Bojadjieva, R. Pavlova. Influence of the Calcium Carbonate Content in Ceramics on the Phase Formation and Frost Resisting of Ceramics, Journal of BuildingMaterials, Bulgaria, 1989, p. 34.
S. Stoyanov, B. Bojnov, R. Pavlova. Optimal Design under Parameter Uncertainty of Disc - Maxillary Brakes by Repeated Short Temporary Regimes, Annual of the TU -Gabrovo, Gabrovo, Bulgaria, v. 13, 1, 1990, p. 34.
R. Pavlova, D. Kambourov.Mathematical Modeling of Exploitation Characteristicsof Disc - Maxillary Brakes with Constant Power Magnet, Journal of MechanicalEngineering, Bulgaria, 10, 1990, p. 439.
T. Konstantinova, G. Tzaneva, R. Pavlova. On the Synthesis of Amino-triazine Derivatives and the Possibility for their Optimization, Preprints of the 8-th Congress on Chemistry and Agriculture AGRICHEM'90, Czechoslovak Scientific and Technical Society, v. 2, 1990, p. 121.
R. Pavlova, Z. Litovski, V. Lasheva.Mathematical Modeling andOptimization of Production of Chemical - Mechanical Mass from Poplar Wood Pulp through Processing with Green Lye, Journal ofCellulose and Paper, Bulgaria, 4, 1991, p. 18.
R. Pavlova.Optimization of Metallurgical Objects and Systems under ParameterUncertainty, Journal of Metallurgy, Bulgaria, 6, 1996, p. 8.
N. Kozarev, R. Pavlova, S. Stoyanov. Optimal Petroleum Distillation in Industrial Plants, Preprints of the International Congress on Systems Modelingand Control, Zakopane, Poland, v. 2, Oct. 1995, p. 84.
S. Stoyanov, R. Pavlova, G. Bafas. Heuristic Ranking of Uncertain Parameters for Optimal Control, Preprints of the International Congress on Systems Modeling andControl, Zakopane, Poland, v. 2, Oct. 1995, p. 108.
S. Bencheva, N. Ivanova, R. Pavlova, V. Vulchev. Optimization of the Composition of Printing Paper using Styrol - Axrilate Dispersions, Journal of Cellulose and Paper, Bulgaria, 6, 1998, p. 19.
D. Asparuchova, R. Pavlova. Optimization of Technological Processes under Parameter Uncertainty, Journal of Technical Thought, Bulgaria, 1, 1999, p. 28.
R. Pavlova.Solving of Optimization Problems with Functional Constraints underUncertainty, Journal of Chemistry and Industry, Bulgaria, 6, 1999, p. 31.
R. Pavlova.Mathematical Modeling and Optimization of an Aggregate for ContinuousDown Warming of Cold Cylinder Sheet Iron, Preprints of the National Congress onControl of Technological Processes, UCTM - Sofia, Bulgaria, Sept. 1999.
S. Stoyanov, J. Tellalyan, R. Pavlova. Expert System for Process Optimization, Preprints of the National Congress on Mathematics and Mathematical Education, Sofia, Bulgaria, April 1997, p.145.
D. Tzolova, R. Pavlova, Z. Litovski. Mathematical Modeling and Optimization of Industrial Process of Cellulose from Poplar Wood using Natronic Method, Journal of Cellulose and Paper, Bulgaria, 2, 2000, p. 23.
G. Bafas, R. Pavlova, S. Stoyanov. Mathematical Modeling and Optimization under Uncertainty of a Wine Production Process, NTUA Per., Athens, Greece, 1999.
R. Pavlova, S. Stoyanov, G. Bafas, A. Taprantzis.Mathematical Modeling and Optimizationunder Uncertainty of Wine Distillation Products, Preprints of the International Congress onSystem Modeling and Control, Lodz, Zakopane, Poland, v. 5, 2000, p. 157.
S. Stoyanov, R. Pavlova. Annual Report for EU TEMPUS Projects on Environmental Monitoring, Control and Health in Bulgaria, Sofia, Bulgaria, 2001 - 2002.
Stoyanov, R. Pavlova. Annual Report of EU TEMPUS Projects on Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development in Bulgaria, Sofia, Bulgaria, 2003 - 2004.
R. Pavlova. Annual Reports of International MSc Degree Program in EnvironmentalProtection and Sustainable Development at the University of Namibia (International Project under the SIMDAS Flagship Programme of UNESCO), Windhoek, Namibia, 2008 – 2011.
Comes to AUAF from CERN and Fermilab, the world-reknown participle physics laboratories in Geneva, Switzerland. A physicist / scientific researcher with expertise in research & development and advanced data modelling & structuring, has over 50 peer-reviewed articles, collaborative reports and conference procedings, a body of work that represents major contributions in the field. Affiliations have included Kansas University, USA/Switzerland; Berne University, Switzerland; Texas Tech University, USA/Switzerland; and Heidelberg University, Germany/Switzerland. Has recently branched into Block Chain Technology in the context of finance and business, leveraging also extensive management experience of large and complex projects. Has managed MA and Phd students, written textbooks and has extensive experience presenting to large and small scientific communities as well as for large public audience, such as high school and scientific TV shows as a recognised teaching and science speaker in the fields of mathematics and physics.
Data Structure, Introduction to c programming, Java Programming, Introduction to Python, Database Concept, Mobile Application Development, Advanced Database, Network security, Computer security, Computer Networks, Web System and E-Business Biometrics Technology, Introduction to Computer and Artificial Intelligence.
His research interests include a variety of topics in the areas of Machine learning, Artificial intelligence, Biometrics Technology, Database systems, Watermarking, Digital Steganography, Pattern recognition, Computer Security, Cryptography, Network security and Computer programming.
Phd (in progress) in Educational Leadership, Chapman University, USA; MS in Business and Economics and BS in Computer Science, Southern Connecticut State University , USA.
Comes to AUAF from Rancho Santiago Community College District in California, USA. In addition to teaching computer science and mathematics, has extensive experience at academic institutions as Chief Information Officer and Director of Information Technology. Past affiliations have included Soka University of America; The American University of Kurdistan, Iraq; Norwalk Community College, USA; University of St. Thomas, USA; and Southern Connecticut State University, USA.
Ali’s carrier began in 2010 as a lecturer in ATVI (Afghanistan Technical Institute). He has taught courses such as programming and databases. Also he has designed several projects including,: Catering Stock program, Hospital Management Information System, and Town Management Information System.

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