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2018-2022

Dearborn, Michigan

Cumulative GPA: 4.00/4.00

2014-2016

Beirut, Lebanon

Cumulative GPA: 3.89/4.00

2010-2014

Doha, Qatar

Minor in Mathematics

Sep 2019 – Dec 2022

Developed and conducted an experimental plan for charging and discharging lithium-ion batteries at different charging speeds and number of cycles to study the mechanisms of degradation in lithium-ion batteries.
Investigated lithium-ion battery cells between normal and fast charging conditions.
Performed microstructural (FTIR, XPS, and SEM) and mechanical (Uniaxial and biaxial loading) characterization of the semi-crystalline polymer separators to understand the degradation mechanisms during battery cycling.
Developed an anisotropic continuum damage mechanics model (FEM) to predict the mechanical and failure of polymeric separators to help guiding cell design, pack assembly, and improving safety of lithium-ion batteries.
Implemented a multi-physics model to predict the stresses in polymeric separators in lithium-ion batteries under different charging conditions to assess the longevity of the separator.
Documented and submitted papers to peer-reviewed journals.

Sep 2018 – Apr 2022

Organized various class presentations and new course materials.
Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation.
Directed students in performing and completing assigned tasks.
Instructed the laboratory sessions for the following courses:
- IMSE 382: Manufacturing processes.
- IMSE 4835: Computer-aided process design and manufacturing (Catia V5, Mastercam, OpenCIM).
- IMSE 4825: Industrial controls (LabVIEW, Arduino, PLCs).
- IMSE 381: Industrial robots (Robot programming, Fanuc).

Jun 2019 – Aug 2019

Developed an anisotropic time-dependent continuum damage model to predict the mechanical and damage behavior of ductile metals.
Implemented the model in finite element and validated it on uniaxial loading tests conducted on 6xxx series aluminum alloy sheets.
Coded an optimization algorithm (Nelder-Mead) to find the modelling parameters.

Jan 2018 – Jul 2018

Developed a virtual application that investigates the attentional behavior patterns of children with autism spectrum disorder.
Performed microstructural (SEM) and mechanical (Tensile testing) characterization of magnesium alloys.
Simulated friction stir welding between two steel plates using a Eulerian-Lagrangian model in finite element.

Apr 2017 – Dec 2017

Introduced virtual and mixed reality tools applications to promote active learning in engineering.
Created a methodology to baseline the visuospatial skills of students.
Designed a virtual reality application for crystal structures on Oculus Rift using Unreal Engine 4 to improve the students’ overall learning experience.
Designed a mixed reality application using Unity on Hololens that allows the examination of different crystal structures such as metals, ceramics, and polymers to help enhance students’ visuospatial skills.

Jun 2015 – Dec 2016

Developed a simulation tool to predict the mechanical behavior of semi-crystalline polymers under cyclic loading.
Implemented a crystal plasticity model to predict the mechanical behavior and texture evolution in equal channel angular pressing.
Performed extensive literature review on the microstructure, mechanical behavior, and modelling of semi-crystalline polymers.

Jan 2012 – May 2014

Conducted experiments in Engine Lab to produce experimental results necessary for model development and validation.
Developed a Single Input Single Output model for single-injection diesel engine using system identification.
Assisted in the developing of a sliding mode controller to control torque output via fuel flow rate at constant speeds.
Assisted in developing an accurate and robust detection technique that can be used to identify heart abnormalities; specifically heart attack.
Performed a literature review of current work on heart attack detection.
Created and designed an android phone application (Java) to acquire and plot ECG signals via Bluetooth.
Created a webserver that receives ECG signals and analyzes them through a MATLAB algorithm.