He is the Principal AI Advisor at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and leads NASA's IT strategy at the agency headquarters. His career spans over 26 years at NASA, during which he has held various pivotal roles and significantly contributed to the technological and scientific advancement of the organization.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Jordan in 1994. He continued his studies in the United States, obtaining a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, and then a Master of Engineering in Materials Engineering from North Carolina State University. He further advanced his expertise by completing a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Carolina.
Dr. Hatamleh has received several prestigious awards from NASA, including the Silver Achievement Medal, the NASA Innovation Award, and the Exceptional Achievement Award.