Biography

Education

2003    Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada.

Thesis title” Effect of Fixture Dynamics on the Face Milling Process”

1997 M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, Kuwait University, Kuwait.

Thesis title “ Concurrent Design of Machine Parts and Components”

1992    B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, Kuwait University, Kuwait.

Senior Design Project” Analysis of Factors Affecting Power Consumption in Kuwait “

Employment

Jan. 2014 – Present, Associate professor of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Guelph, ON, Canada.

June 2013 –Dec 2013, Department head, Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering (CEN), American university of Sharjah, U.A.E

Sep. 2012- May 2013, Interim Department head, Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering (CEN), American university of Sharjah, U.A.E

May 2010- Dec. 2013, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering (CEN), American university of Sharjah, U.A.E.( BOT Meeting on May 23 2010).

Feb 2011 –Sep. 2012, Graduate Program Coordinator, Mechanical Engineering Department.

Sep. 2004- May 2010 & Sep. 2007- Aug.2011, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering (CEN), American university of Sharjah, U.A.E. ( Rolling contract awarded in June 2008) University Research Coordinator, Office of Research, American University of Sharjah, UAE.

Sep. 2002-May 2004, Lecturer, B.Tech. Program-Mechanical Engineering Department, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada.