EDUCATION |
2002-2005 | Doctorate of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering
Michigan State University. East Lansing, Michigan, USA
August 2005
Dissertation Topic: “Forming of Aluminum Alloys at Elevated Temperatures” |
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2000-2002 | Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Michigan State University. East Lansing, Michigan, USA
August 2002
Fulbright Scholar
Thesis Topic: “Experimental and Numerical Investigations of Stamp Hydroforming and Ironing of Wrinkling in Sheet Metal Forming” |
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1990-1995 | Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering and Technology, Hebron, West Bank
June 1990
Thesis Topic: “50 Ton Crane Design for Quarry Industry” |
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WORK EXPERIENCE |
| 07/07 – Present | Research Associate Professor
University of Waterloo. Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaConducted research in tube and metal forming technologies Developed process design and optimization methods for tube and sheet metal forming Developed and implemented plasticity models for the finite element method Supervised graduate students in performing research Developed and submitted project proposals for NSERC (proposal accepted)
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| 08/05 – 06/07 | Post Doctoral Research Associate
University of Waterloo. Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaConducted research in tube and metal forming technologies Developed process design and optimization for tube and sheet metal forming Developed phenomenological and micromechanical models for prediction of material behavior Supervised graduate students in their research Developed new research projects and proposals Reviewed journal papers manuscripts for several journals and conferences, e.g. Int. J. of Plasticity, Int. J. of Machine Tools and Manufacture, Int. J. of Mechanical Sciences, NUMISHEET2005.
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08/00–07/05 | Research Assistant Michigan State University / Department of Mechanical Engineering Conducted research in metal sheet forming technologies Developed phenomenological and micromechanical models for prediction of material behavior and plasticity Developed and implement UMAT’s (Material Constitutive Models) into FEM codes for numerical simulations Use of various Finite Element Commercial software:
Ls-Dyna, Abaqus, HyperMesh Supervised other graduate students in their work
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07/03–-8/05 | Research Consultant Red Cedar Technology, East Lansing, Michigan |
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08/04–09/05 | Conference Organization/Web Design Helped organize the “6th International Conference and Workshop on Numerical Simulation of 3D Sheet Forming Processes” to be held in Detroit, MI Created website and perform website maintenance for the conference
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09/95–07/00 | Auto Mechanic Teacher/Trainer/Producer Lutheran World Federation Secondary Vocational School Jerusalem, ISRAEL |
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1989–2000 | Mechanical Engineer / Technical Advisor Abedrabbo Lathe Turnery Workshop. Beit Jala, West Bank Performed mechanical assembly jobs done at the workshop Made drawings and calculations for new equipment to be manufactured Conducted quality control of final products
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TRAINING |
06/01 | LS-DYNA Finite Element Analysis Software Livermore Software Technology Corporation. Livermore, California (56 classroom hours) |
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03/01 | HyperMesh Finite Element Pre- Post-Processor Software Altair Engineering Co. Allen Park, Michigan (2 days) |
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03/00–04/00 | Faultfinding Problems in Electronic Ignition and Injection in cars Handwerkskammer zu Köln. Cologne Chamber of Industries. Germany Identified problems in Engine Management systems for SI and DI engines, Electronic- Automatic Transmission systems, ASR, SRS, ABS, Bosch testing equipment
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09/99–07/99 | “How to Start a Small Business” Beir-Zeit University continuous learning program |
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07/97–01/98 | Modern Fuel Injection and Electronic Ignition Systems Kalajokilaakso Vocational College. Nivala, FINLAND |
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05/97–07/97 | Computerized Diagnostics Service Allen Institute. Petah Tekva, Israel Trained on the use of the BEAR 400 Professional Workstation Use of the OTC computer on-board Scanner BEAR CCD1000 wheel alignment
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