Aug. 2008-Aug. 2011         University of Arkansas/Animal Science Department              Fayetteville, AR, USA

• D. in Animal Science (Ruminant Nutrition /Immunology). Dissertation Title: The inter-relationship among endophyte-infected fescue, immune function, and specific gene polymorphisms in cattle (GPA = 3.9/4).

Aug. 2005-July 2007         Jordan University of Science and Technology                                         Irbid, Jordan

• Master degree in Ruminant Nutrition from the Department of Animal Production/Faculty of Agriculture. Thesis Title: Effect of Forage Level in High Concentrate Diets on Growth Performance of Growing Awassi Lambs.

1998-2002                            Jordan University of Science and Technology                                          Irbid, Jordan

Bachelor degree in Agriculture/Animal Production from the Department of Animal Production/Faculty of Agriculture.

Nov, 2021 – Sep, 2022      Jerash University/ Faculty of Agriculture                                                                            Jerash, Jordan

         Dean Assistant for Quality Assurance Affairs

Nov, 2021-                         Jerash University/ Animal Production Department                                                         Jerash, Jordan

      Professor

Teaching Ruminant Nutrition, Beef Production, Biotechnology, Sheep Production, Animal Genetics, Feed Analysis, Meat Science and Technology, Graduation Seminar, Graduate Project,  and Field training coerces.

Feb, 2017-                            Jerash University/ Animal Production Department                 Jerash, Jordan

        Associate Professor

Teaching Principles of Animal Nutrition, Beef Production, Biotechnology, Sheep Production, Animal Genetics, Animal Breeding, Feed Analysis, Meat Science and Technology, Graduation Seminar and Field training coerces.

Oct, 2011- Jan, 2017         Jerash University/ Animal Production Department                 Jerash, Jordan

        Assistant Professor

Teaching Principles of Animal Nutrition, Beef Production, Biotechnology, Sheep Production, Animal Genetics, Animal Breeding, Graduation Seminar and Field training coerces.

Nov 2014- Oct 2015           Jerash University/ Deanship of Academic Research                                Jerash, Jordan

        Head of the Scientific Research Department.

Oct 2012- Sep, 2014           Jerash University/ Animal Production Department                 Jerash, Jordan

        Head of the Animal Production and Nutrition Science Department

Aug–Dec, 2009                    University of Arkansas/Animal Science Department                               Fayetteville, AR  

        Teaching Assistant (TA)

• Applied Nutrition course. Guest lectures, developing/grading exams/quizzes, and helping students with lab assignments.

April-May, 2008 & Oct-Nov. 2007      Nutrition and Food Technology Department/JUST       Irbid, Jordan

Research Assistant (RA)

• Research Assistant at Microbiology Lab. Preparing Media, planting, counting Bacteria and results analysis.

Nov-Feb, 2008                     Agriculture Center for Research and Production/JUST*                       Irbid, Jordan

Research Assistant (RA)

• Field Research Assistant. Feeding 36 lambs and monitoring their growth and body weight changes by using different rations.

B. Obeidat, M. Shdaifat, M. Aloueedat, M. Ata. 2022. The effects of feeding chickpea grains on the lactating performance and blood metabolites of ewes. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 54:340. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-022-03337-x. (ISI, Q2).

• B. Obeidat, M. Ata, F. Allataifeh. 2022. Influence of corn stover on the growth and blood parameters of Awassi lambs fed a concentrate diet. Italian Journal of Animal Science. 21(1): 702-707. https://doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2022.2057242. (ISI, Q2)
  

• B. Obeidat, M. Ata, H. S. Subih. 2022. Impacts of substituting soybean meal with cold extraction sesame meal on growth accomplishment and health in growing Awassi lambs. Tropical Animal Health and Production 54: 116. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-022-03116-8. (ISI, Q2)

• B. Obeidat, R. T. Kridli, M. Ata, K. Z. Mahmoud, P. M. Bartlewski. 2021. Nutrient intake, in vivo digestibility, growth performance and carcass quality of growing lambs fed concentrate diets containing sweet lupin grain (Lupinus angustifolius). Small Ruminant Research 204: 106510. doi.org/10.1016/j.smallrumres.2021.106510. (ISI, SCOPUS; Q2).
  

• M. Ata,  Altarawneh, M. Al-Masad. 2021. Climate change perceptions and adaptations for dairy cattle farmers in Jordan: case study in north east region – Al- Dhulel area. New Medit 20 (2): 97-105. doi.org/10.30682/nm2102g. (ISI, Scopus)

• M. Ata, B. S. Obeidat. 2021. The impact of lamb diets containing either barley or corn on growth performance and carcass quality. Veterinary World 14(6): 1487- 1491. doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2021.1487-1491. (Scopus; Q1)

M. Ata, B. S. Obeidat. 2020. The inclusion of sweet lupin grain (Lupinus angustifolius) improves nursing performance of lactation in Awassi ewes. Small Ruminant Research 190 (106150). doi.org/10.1016/j.smallrumres.2020.106150.

A. Al-Momani, M. Ata, K. Al-Najjar. 2020. Evaluation of Weight and Growth Rates of Awassi Sheep Lambs. Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences 5(3): 26-32.

B. Obeidat , H. S. Subih, M. Ata. 2020. Protein Supplementation Improves Performance of Lambs Fed Low-Quality Forage. Animals 10: 51-58. doi:10.3390/ani10010051.

B. Obeidat , M. A. Mayyas, A. Y. Abdullah, M. S. Awawdeh, R. I. Qudsieh , M. D. Obeidat, B. M. Nusairat, K. Z. Mahmoud, S. G. Haddad, F. A. Al-Lataifeh, M. Ata, M. A. Abu Ishmais, A. E. Aljamal. 2019. The Potential Use of Layer Litter in Awassi Lamb Diet : Its Effects on Carcass Characteristics and Meat Quality. Animals 9: 782-789. doi:10.3390/ani9100782.

B. Obeidat , R. T. Kridli, K. Z. Mahmoud, M. D. Obeidat, S. G. Haddad, H. S. Subih, M. Ata, A. E. Al-Jamal, T. Abu Ghazal, and J. M. Al-Khazáleh. 2019. Replacing Soybean Meal with Sesame Meal in the Diets of Lactating Awassi Ewes Suckling Single Lambs: Nutrient Digestibility, Milk Production, and Lamb Growth. Animals 9: 157- 165. doi:10.3390/ani9040157.

B. Obeidat, B. S., K. Z. Mahmoud, M. D. Obeidat, M. Ata, R. T. Kridli, S. G. Haddad, H. H. Titi, K. Jawasreh, H. Al-Tamimi, H. Subih, S. Hatamleh, M. A. Abu Ishmais, R. Abu Affan. 2018. The effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae supplementation on intake, nutrient digestibility, and rumen fluid pH in Awassi female lambs. Veterinary World 11: 1015- 1020.

M. Ata, F. Allataifeh, and M. Altarawneh. 2017. Performance, carcass percentage, and production cost for Awassi lambs fed high energy diet for short fattening period. Journal of Agricultural Sciences 9(9): 108-113.

B. Obeidat, B. S., Kamel Z. Mahmoud, Mohammad D. Obeidat, Mysaa Ata, Rami T. Kridli, Serhan G. Haddad, Hosam H. Titi, Majdi A. Abu Ishmais, Safaa M. Hatamleh. The effects of Saccharomyces cerevisiae supplementation on intake, nutrient digestibility, N balance, and rumen fluid pH in Awassi ewe lambs offered two levels of fiber. Journal of integrative Agriculture. (In Press).

M. Ata. 2016. Effect of Hydroponic Barley Fodder on Awassi Lambs Performance. Journal of Biology, Agriculture, and Healthcare. Journal of Biology, Agriculture, and Healthcare 6(8): 60- 64.

M. Ata. 2016. The Impact of Partial and Total Replacement of Soybean with Peanut Meal on Broilers Performance. Journal of Natural Science Research 6(4): 77-81.  

M. Ata, and H. Hamad. 2015. Relationship between Birth Weight and Body Growth of awassi Lambs During Early Weaning. Journal of Biology, Agriculture, and Healthcare 5(24): 95- 99.

H. Hamad, M. Ata,W. Hamad, and H. Takruri. 2015. Effect of Soaking and Fermentation Wheat Bran on Weight Gain, Accumulative Food Intake, and Food Efficiency Ratio in Rats. Journal of Agricultural Sciences 7(11): 201- 207.

M. Ata, and M. Almasad. 2015. Effect of Milk Powder Supplementation on Growth Performance of Broilers. Journal of Agricultural Sciences 7(8): 111-117.

M. Almasad, M.Ata, M. Tarawneh, and E. Altahat. 2014. Problems facing broilers producers in Amman. Al-Najah University Journal 28(9): 2074- 2088.

-       B. Aldeseit, M.I. Majdalawi,  M. Ata. 2012. Application of Linear Programming Technique to Formulate Least Cost Balanced Ration for Calves – Fattening in Jordan.  Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances 11(17): 3119- 3124.

-       M. Ata, K.P. Coffey, J.D. Caldwell, A.N. Young, D. Philipp, E. Kegley, G.F. Erf, D.S. Hubbell, III, and   C.F. Rosenkrans, Jr. 2010. Immune Function Responses of Spring and Fall-Born Calves Weaned from Wild-type or Novel-Endophyte Infected Tall Fescue. AAES Research Series 584: 16- 19.

(http://arkansasagnews.uark.edu/584-3.pdf)

M. Ata, K.P. Coffey, J.D. Caldwell, A. N. Young, D. Philipp, E. Kegley, G.F. Erf, D.S. Hubbell, III, and C.F. Rosenkrans, Jr. 2009. Immune Function Responses of Spring-Born Calves Weaned from Wild-type or Novel- Endophyte Infected Tall Fescue. AAES Research Series 574: 60-62. (http://arkansasagnews.uark.edu/574-17.pdf)

       M. A. Ata and S. G. Haddad, 2009. Growth performance of lambs fed on diets varying in concentrate and wheat straw. Small ruminant research 81: 96-99

Faculty of Agriculture/ Animal Production and Pritection Department