Fadi Deek
Fadi Deek
Distinguished Professor, Informatics
3400 Guttenberg Information Technologies Center (GITC)
About Me
Administrative Appointments
Provost and Senior Executive Vice President (1/2013 – 06/2022)
Dean – College of Science and Liberal Arts (12/2003 – 6/2013)
Associate Dean – College of Computing (9/2001 – 12/2003)
Chairperson/Director – Information Technology Program (9/2000 – 6/2005)
Vice Chairperson – Computer and Information Science Department (9/1997 – 8/2001)
Associate Chairperson – Computer and Information Science Department—Undergraduate Studies (9/1997 – 8/2000)
Assistant Chairperson – Computer and Information Science Department (9/1995 – 8/1997)
Director – Computer and Information Science Undergraduate Programs (9/1989 – 8/1997)
Coordinator – Computer and Information Science Programs (9/1987 – 8/1989)
Academic Appointments
Distinguished Professor – Informatics (9/2014 – Present)
Joint appointments:
Mathematical Sciences (9/2003 – Present)
Member of Graduate Faculty – Rutgers University Newark (2012/01 – Present)
Then and Clark Endowed Chair (7/2016 – Present)
Professor – Informatics (9/2003 – 8/2014)
Associate Professor – Informatics (9/2001 – 8/2003)
Associate Professor – Computer and Information Science (9/1997 – 8/2001)
Lecturer – Computer and Information Science (9/1986 – 6/1989)
Teaching Assistant – Computer and Information Science (1/1985 – 6/1986)
Biography
Over his four decades of professional affiliation with New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Dr. Fadi P. Deek has progressed through faculty ranks, culminating with Distinguished Professor. He has similarly progressed through administrative ranks, culminating with Provost and Senior Executive Vice President.
Dr. Deek began his academic career as a student at NJIT in the early 1980s. He received his B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science, and PhD in Computer and Information Science; all from NJIT.
Dr. Deek’s faculty appointments are in two departments: Informatics (in the College of Computing) and Mathematical Sciences (in the College of Science and Liberal Arts). He also serves as NJIT's Then and Clark Endowed Chair and as a member of the Graduate Faculty at Rutgers University-Newark. Dr. Deek has taught students of differing abilities, from special needs to honors, and courses at all university levels in a variety of modalities, including face-to-face and online, from first-year to advanced graduate courses.
During this time, Dr. Deek has also had the opportunity to gain administrative experience in positions of increasing responsibility, from Coordinator and Director to Assistant, Associate, and Vice Chair as well as Chair/Director, eventually being named Associate Dean, Dean, and Provost and Senior Executive Vice President. In these positions, in addition to teaching and research, he has been actively involved in curricular development, program building and assessment, student recruitment, professional and regional accreditation, faculty and staff hiring and evaluation, promotion and tenure case review, resource development, budget management, policy development and implementation, collective bargaining, and fundraising.
Returning to the faculty in 2022, Dr. Deek has reactivated his research program with a keen interest in the intersection of philosophical, ethical, and technological aspects of artificial intelligence. He has always maintained an active funded-research program even while serving in senior administrative roles. His earlier research interests were primarily focused in the areas of software engineering and open source software development, all revolving around the development of new learning technologies that take into consideration the cognitive behaviors and needs of end-users. Because both learning and software engineering are highly collaborative activities, Dr. Deek also became interested in understanding how collaboration works, ranging from the dynamics of group decision support to the technologies required for computer-supported work. Most of this research has been supported by externally funded grants on which he has been the principal or co-principal investigator, most notably the Computation and Communication: Promoting Research Integration in Science and Mathematics (C2PRISM), $3 million from the National Science Foundation. Dr. Deek has mentored 15 PhD students six of whom are female, including African-American and Hispanic women who have gone on to successful careers in industry and academia. He has published over 180 articles in journals and conference proceedings, 14 book chapters, five edited collections, and three books: Open Source – Technology and Policy, (Cambridge University Press, 2007, co-authored with J. McHugh), Strategic Software Engineering – An Interdisciplinary Approach (Taylor & Francis Group - Auerbach Publications, 2005, co-authored with J. McHugh and O. Eljabiri), Computer-Supported Collaboration with Applications to Software Development (Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2003, co-authored with J. McHugh). Dr. Deek has also given over 50 invited/professional presentations and keynotes.
Dr. Deek has received numerous teaching, research, and leadership awards: The NJIT Student Senate Faculty of the Year Award, given to him in 1992 and 1993; the NJIT Honors Program Outstanding Teacher Award in 1992; the NJIT Excellence in Teaching Award in 1990 and 1999; the NJIT Master Teacher Designation in 2001 and the NJIT Robert W. Van Houten Award for Teaching Excellence in 2002. He has also been awarded the NJIT Overseers Public and Institute Service Award in 1997, the IBM Faculty Award in 2002, the NJIT Student Senate Administrator of the Year Award in 2007, and the NJIT Alumni Association Alumni Achievement Award in 2009. Dr. Deek has also been recognized in 2018 with an award from the World Lebanese Cultural Union (WLCU) in acknowledgment of his exceptional accomplishments and outstanding service to the community. In 2021, In recognition of his support and commitment to advancing technological development and innovation, Dr. Deek was inducted as Honorary Member of NJIT’s chapter of the National Academy of Inventors.
More recently, in 2022, Dr. Deek was given the Exemplar Model Award by NJIT’s Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers; the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Distinguished Alumnus Award by NJIT’s College of Science and Liberal Arts; An Award in Recognition of Great Guidance and Outstanding Service by NJIT’s Martin Tuchman School of Management, and was recognized by an NJIT Board of Trustees resolution for his Leadership and Service as well as a resolution by the NJIT Alumni Association acknowledging Dr. Deek’s continued contributions to the growth and excellence of the university and its alumni. Also in 2022, the NJIT Faculty Senate as well as the full faculty body passed motions Recognizing the Outstanding Performance [of Dr. Deek] as Provost. Finally, in 2024, a resolution by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners was made in honor of Dr. Deek’s exceptional contributions to higher education… his remarkable achievements and his Lebanese heritage.
Provost and Senior Executive Vice President (1/2013 – 06/2022)
Dean – College of Science and Liberal Arts (12/2003 – 6/2013)
Associate Dean – College of Computing (9/2001 – 12/2003)
Chairperson/Director – Information Technology Program (9/2000 – 6/2005)
Vice Chairperson – Computer and Information Science Department (9/1997 – 8/2001)
Associate Chairperson – Computer and Information Science Department—Undergraduate Studies (9/1997 – 8/2000)
Assistant Chairperson – Computer and Information Science Department (9/1995 – 8/1997)
Director – Computer and Information Science Undergraduate Programs (9/1989 – 8/1997)
Coordinator – Computer and Information Science Programs (9/1987 – 8/1989)
Academic Appointments
Distinguished Professor – Informatics (9/2014 – Present)
Joint appointments:
Mathematical Sciences (9/2003 – Present)
Member of Graduate Faculty – Rutgers University Newark (2012/01 – Present)
Then and Clark Endowed Chair (7/2016 – Present)
Professor – Informatics (9/2003 – 8/2014)
Associate Professor – Informatics (9/2001 – 8/2003)
Associate Professor – Computer and Information Science (9/1997 – 8/2001)
Lecturer – Computer and Information Science (9/1986 – 6/1989)
Teaching Assistant – Computer and Information Science (1/1985 – 6/1986)
Biography
Over his four decades of professional affiliation with New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Dr. Fadi P. Deek has progressed through faculty ranks, culminating with Distinguished Professor. He has similarly progressed through administrative ranks, culminating with Provost and Senior Executive Vice President.
Dr. Deek began his academic career as a student at NJIT in the early 1980s. He received his B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science, and PhD in Computer and Information Science; all from NJIT.
Dr. Deek’s faculty appointments are in two departments: Informatics (in the College of Computing) and Mathematical Sciences (in the College of Science and Liberal Arts). He also serves as NJIT's Then and Clark Endowed Chair and as a member of the Graduate Faculty at Rutgers University-Newark. Dr. Deek has taught students of differing abilities, from special needs to honors, and courses at all university levels in a variety of modalities, including face-to-face and online, from first-year to advanced graduate courses.
During this time, Dr. Deek has also had the opportunity to gain administrative experience in positions of increasing responsibility, from Coordinator and Director to Assistant, Associate, and Vice Chair as well as Chair/Director, eventually being named Associate Dean, Dean, and Provost and Senior Executive Vice President. In these positions, in addition to teaching and research, he has been actively involved in curricular development, program building and assessment, student recruitment, professional and regional accreditation, faculty and staff hiring and evaluation, promotion and tenure case review, resource development, budget management, policy development and implementation, collective bargaining, and fundraising.
Returning to the faculty in 2022, Dr. Deek has reactivated his research program with a keen interest in the intersection of philosophical, ethical, and technological aspects of artificial intelligence. He has always maintained an active funded-research program even while serving in senior administrative roles. His earlier research interests were primarily focused in the areas of software engineering and open source software development, all revolving around the development of new learning technologies that take into consideration the cognitive behaviors and needs of end-users. Because both learning and software engineering are highly collaborative activities, Dr. Deek also became interested in understanding how collaboration works, ranging from the dynamics of group decision support to the technologies required for computer-supported work. Most of this research has been supported by externally funded grants on which he has been the principal or co-principal investigator, most notably the Computation and Communication: Promoting Research Integration in Science and Mathematics (C2PRISM), $3 million from the National Science Foundation. Dr. Deek has mentored 15 PhD students six of whom are female, including African-American and Hispanic women who have gone on to successful careers in industry and academia. He has published over 180 articles in journals and conference proceedings, 14 book chapters, five edited collections, and three books: Open Source – Technology and Policy, (Cambridge University Press, 2007, co-authored with J. McHugh), Strategic Software Engineering – An Interdisciplinary Approach (Taylor & Francis Group - Auerbach Publications, 2005, co-authored with J. McHugh and O. Eljabiri), Computer-Supported Collaboration with Applications to Software Development (Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2003, co-authored with J. McHugh). Dr. Deek has also given over 50 invited/professional presentations and keynotes.
Dr. Deek has received numerous teaching, research, and leadership awards: The NJIT Student Senate Faculty of the Year Award, given to him in 1992 and 1993; the NJIT Honors Program Outstanding Teacher Award in 1992; the NJIT Excellence in Teaching Award in 1990 and 1999; the NJIT Master Teacher Designation in 2001 and the NJIT Robert W. Van Houten Award for Teaching Excellence in 2002. He has also been awarded the NJIT Overseers Public and Institute Service Award in 1997, the IBM Faculty Award in 2002, the NJIT Student Senate Administrator of the Year Award in 2007, and the NJIT Alumni Association Alumni Achievement Award in 2009. Dr. Deek has also been recognized in 2018 with an award from the World Lebanese Cultural Union (WLCU) in acknowledgment of his exceptional accomplishments and outstanding service to the community. In 2021, In recognition of his support and commitment to advancing technological development and innovation, Dr. Deek was inducted as Honorary Member of NJIT’s chapter of the National Academy of Inventors.
More recently, in 2022, Dr. Deek was given the Exemplar Model Award by NJIT’s Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers; the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Distinguished Alumnus Award by NJIT’s College of Science and Liberal Arts; An Award in Recognition of Great Guidance and Outstanding Service by NJIT’s Martin Tuchman School of Management, and was recognized by an NJIT Board of Trustees resolution for his Leadership and Service as well as a resolution by the NJIT Alumni Association acknowledging Dr. Deek’s continued contributions to the growth and excellence of the university and its alumni. Also in 2022, the NJIT Faculty Senate as well as the full faculty body passed motions Recognizing the Outstanding Performance [of Dr. Deek] as Provost. Finally, in 2024, a resolution by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners was made in honor of Dr. Deek’s exceptional contributions to higher education… his remarkable achievements and his Lebanese heritage.
Education
Ph.D.; New Jersey Institute of Technology; Computer And Information Science; 1997
M.S.; New Jersey Institute of Technology; Computer Science; 1986
B.S.; New Jersey Institute of Technology; Computer Science; 1985
M.S.; New Jersey Institute of Technology; Computer Science; 1986
B.S.; New Jersey Institute of Technology; Computer Science; 1985
Awards & Honors
2024 Resolution in honor of exceptional contributions to higher education… remarkable achievements and Lebanese heritage..., Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners
2022 Award in Recognition of Great Guidance and Outstanding Service, NJIT Martin Tuchman School of Management (MTSM)
2022 Distinguished Alumnus Award, NJIT College of Science and Liberal Arts
2022 Exemplar Model Award, NJIT Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
2022 Lifetime Achievement Award, NJIT College of Science and Liberal Arts
2022 Award in Recognition of Great Guidance and Outstanding Service, NJIT Martin Tuchman School of Management (MTSM)
2022 Distinguished Alumnus Award, NJIT College of Science and Liberal Arts
2022 Exemplar Model Award, NJIT Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
2022 Lifetime Achievement Award, NJIT College of Science and Liberal Arts
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2025 Spring Courses
IS 489 - INFO UNDERGRAD THESIS RESEARCH
IS 792 - PRE-DOCTORAL RESEARCH
IS 725 - INDEPENDENT STUDY I
IS 488 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN INFO
IS 726 - INDEPENDENT STUDY II
IS 700B - MASTER'S PROJECT
IS 790A - DOCT DISSERTATION & RES
IS 350 - COMPUTERS, SOCIETY AND ETHICS
IS 776 - IS RESEARCH STUDY
IS 701B - MASTER'S THESIS
IS 792 - PRE-DOCTORAL RESEARCH
IS 725 - INDEPENDENT STUDY I
IS 488 - INDEPENDENT STUDY IN INFO
IS 726 - INDEPENDENT STUDY II
IS 700B - MASTER'S PROJECT
IS 790A - DOCT DISSERTATION & RES
IS 350 - COMPUTERS, SOCIETY AND ETHICS
IS 776 - IS RESEARCH STUDY
IS 701B - MASTER'S THESIS
Past Courses
IS 350: COMPUTERS, SOCIETY AND ETHICS
Research Interests
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, AI Philosophy and Ethics, Blockchain Technology, Software Engineering, Open Source Software Development, Cognition/Learning/Collaborative/Group Decision Support Systems, Science and Technology Policy.
Conference Paper
“Artificial Intelligence in the Learning Environment: An Examination of Pedagogical, Psychological, and Ethical Implications”
4th International Conference on AI Research (ICAIR), 2024.
“Enhancing patient Comprehension: An effective sequential prompting approach to simplifying EHRs using LLMs”
International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedicine (BIBM), 2024.
“Skimming of Electronic Health Records Highlighted by an Interface Terminology Curated with Machine Learning Mining”
17th International Conference on Health Informatics—HEALTHINF, 2024.
“The Impact of AI Tools on the Cognitive Abilities of Learners: A Survey-Based Approach”
33rd International Congress of Psychology, 2024.
“Using clinical entity recognition for curating an interface terminology to aid fast skimming of EHRs”
International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedicine (BIBM), 2024.
4th International Conference on AI Research (ICAIR), 2024.
“Enhancing patient Comprehension: An effective sequential prompting approach to simplifying EHRs using LLMs”
International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedicine (BIBM), 2024.
“Skimming of Electronic Health Records Highlighted by an Interface Terminology Curated with Machine Learning Mining”
17th International Conference on Health Informatics—HEALTHINF, 2024.
“The Impact of AI Tools on the Cognitive Abilities of Learners: A Survey-Based Approach”
33rd International Congress of Psychology, 2024.
“Using clinical entity recognition for curating an interface terminology to aid fast skimming of EHRs”
International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedicine (BIBM), 2024.
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Chapter
Fadi P Deek, . 2024. “Bob Lynch—A Four Decades of Distinction.” In F.P. Deek, R. Friedman, and N. Elliot (Eds.), Robert E. Lynch: A Life Celebrated pp. 5-23. Palm Harbor, Florida, USA: Purple Breeze Press, 2024.
Fadi P Deek. 2024. “Resolution.” In F.P. Deek, R. Friedman, and N. Elliot (Eds.), Robert E. Lynch: A Life Celebrated pp. 95-98. Palm Harbor, Florida, USA: Purple Breeze Press, 2024.
Fadi P Deek, Regina Collins. 2022. “On the Use of a Novel Converged Learning Model as an Agile Method for Teaching and Learning Before, During, and After the Pandemic.” An Anthology of Case Histories pp. 35-47. UK, UK: 8th e-Learning Excellence Awards/ACPIL, 2022.
Luyin Zhao, Fadi P Deek, James McHugh. 2011. “Strategies for Improving Open Source Software Usability: An Exploratory Learning Framework and a Web-based Inspection Tool, in Multi-Disciplinary Advancement in Open Source Software and Processes.” In Stephan Koch (Eds.), Multi-Disciplinary Advancement in Open Source Software and Processes pp. 218-232. IGI Global, 2011.
Robert S. Friedman, Fadi P Deek, Norbert Elliot. 2009. “Validation of E-learning Courses in Computer Science and Humanities: A Matter of Context.” In Christine Spratt and Paul Lajbcygier (Eds.), pp. 157-176. Hershey, PA, US: IGI Global, 2009.
Fadi P Deek. 2024. “Resolution.” In F.P. Deek, R. Friedman, and N. Elliot (Eds.), Robert E. Lynch: A Life Celebrated pp. 95-98. Palm Harbor, Florida, USA: Purple Breeze Press, 2024.
Fadi P Deek, Regina Collins. 2022. “On the Use of a Novel Converged Learning Model as an Agile Method for Teaching and Learning Before, During, and After the Pandemic.” An Anthology of Case Histories pp. 35-47. UK, UK: 8th e-Learning Excellence Awards/ACPIL, 2022.
Luyin Zhao, Fadi P Deek, James McHugh. 2011. “Strategies for Improving Open Source Software Usability: An Exploratory Learning Framework and a Web-based Inspection Tool, in Multi-Disciplinary Advancement in Open Source Software and Processes.” In Stephan Koch (Eds.), Multi-Disciplinary Advancement in Open Source Software and Processes pp. 218-232. IGI Global, 2011.
Robert S. Friedman, Fadi P Deek, Norbert Elliot. 2009. “Validation of E-learning Courses in Computer Science and Humanities: A Matter of Context.” In Christine Spratt and Paul Lajbcygier (Eds.), pp. 157-176. Hershey, PA, US: IGI Global, 2009.
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Journal Article
Wei Yao, N. Gorlewski, Fadi P Deek, Guiling Wang. 2024. “Considerations for Decision-makers and Developers toward Adoption of Decentralized Key Management Systems Technology in Emerging Applications.” IEEE Computer.
Wei Yao, Fadi P Deek, Renita Murimi, Guiling Wang. 2023. “SoK: A Taxonomy for Critical Analysis of Consensus Mechanisms in Consortium Blockchain.” IEEE Access, vol. 11, pp. 79572-79587.
Fadi P Deek, Regina Collins. 2023. “The Converged Learning Model: Melding the Physical and Virtual Environments for Teaching and Learning Before, During, and After the Pandemic.” Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, vol. 23, no. 7, pp. 211-220.
Carlo Ciulla, Ilva Xhaferri, Fadi P Deek, Endri Muzahaqi, Dimitar Veljanovski, Ustijana Rechkoska Shikoska, Filip Risteski. 2023. “Sampling Technique for Fourier Convolution Theorem Based k-space Filtering.” Applied Research, vol. 2, no. 3.
Jingyi Gu, Fadi P Deek, Guiling Wang. 2023. “Stock Broad-Index Trend Patterns Learning Via Domain Knowledge Informed Generative Network.” International Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Applications, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 11-28.
Wei Yao, Fadi P Deek, Renita Murimi, Guiling Wang. 2023. “SoK: A Taxonomy for Critical Analysis of Consensus Mechanisms in Consortium Blockchain.” IEEE Access, vol. 11, pp. 79572-79587.
Fadi P Deek, Regina Collins. 2023. “The Converged Learning Model: Melding the Physical and Virtual Environments for Teaching and Learning Before, During, and After the Pandemic.” Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, vol. 23, no. 7, pp. 211-220.
Carlo Ciulla, Ilva Xhaferri, Fadi P Deek, Endri Muzahaqi, Dimitar Veljanovski, Ustijana Rechkoska Shikoska, Filip Risteski. 2023. “Sampling Technique for Fourier Convolution Theorem Based k-space Filtering.” Applied Research, vol. 2, no. 3.
Jingyi Gu, Fadi P Deek, Guiling Wang. 2023. “Stock Broad-Index Trend Patterns Learning Via Domain Knowledge Informed Generative Network.” International Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Applications, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. 11-28.
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Edited Collection
“Robert E. Lynch: A Life Celebrated”
Purple Breeze Press, 2024.
“Computer Science Handbook, Second Edition (Edited book)”
CRC Press, 2004.
“Final Report of the ACM K-12 Task Force Curriculum Committee – A Model Curriculum for K-12 Computer Science (Edited book)”
ACM Press, 2004.
“Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Information Technology: Research and Education”
IEEE Communications Society, 2003.
“Proceedings of the 1995, 1996 and 1997 Conferences on Computer Science Education in the Secondary Schools: Curriculum Guidelines, Content and Professional Development”
NJIT, 1997.
Purple Breeze Press, 2024.
“Computer Science Handbook, Second Edition (Edited book)”
CRC Press, 2004.
“Final Report of the ACM K-12 Task Force Curriculum Committee – A Model Curriculum for K-12 Computer Science (Edited book)”
ACM Press, 2004.
“Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Information Technology: Research and Education”
IEEE Communications Society, 2003.
“Proceedings of the 1995, 1996 and 1997 Conferences on Computer Science Education in the Secondary Schools: Curriculum Guidelines, Content and Professional Development”
NJIT, 1997.
Book
Fadi P Deek, James McHugh. 2008. “Open Source – Technology and Policy.” Cambridge University Press, 2008. ISBN 9780521881036.
Fadi P Deek, James McHugh, Osama Eljabiri. 2005. “Strategic Software Engineering – An Interdisciplinary Approach.” Taylor and Francis Group-Auerbach Publications, 2005. ISBN 0849339391.
Fadi P Deek, James McHugh. 2003. “Computer-Supported Collaboration with Applications to Software Development.” Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2003.
Fadi P Deek, James McHugh, Osama Eljabiri. 2005. “Strategic Software Engineering – An Interdisciplinary Approach.” Taylor and Francis Group-Auerbach Publications, 2005. ISBN 0849339391.
Fadi P Deek, James McHugh. 2003. “Computer-Supported Collaboration with Applications to Software Development.” Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2003.