Biography

Education

• McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
  Doctor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 2005 
  Thesis  titled “Two-Phase Flow Through Sudden Expansions”
• Alexandria University, Alex, Egypt
  Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 2000
  Thesis  titled “Performance of Air-Lift Pump Operated in Multi-Phase Flow”
• Alexandria University, Alex, Egypt
  Mechanical Engineering Degree, 1995
  Senior Project titled    “Design of Multi-Crude Oils Pipeline”.

Professional Experience

• King Fahd University Of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
  Associate Professor, College of Engineering Sciences & Applied Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, (2009-2014). 
• McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
  Visiting Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department) (July and August 2010)
• AMEC-NSS Ltd., Toronto, ON, Canada
  Senior Analyst, Asset Management (2008-2009).
• Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., Chalk River, ON, Canada
  R&D Engineer, Component Life Technology Branch, CANDU Technology Development, (2005-2008)
• McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
  Research and Teaching Assistant, Thermal Management and Research laboratories (TMRL) (2001-2005)
• Alexandria University, Alex, Egypt
  Research and Teaching Assistant, Mechanical Power Engineering Department, (1995-2001)

Honors and Awards

• Award for 5-years of excellence in teaching and advising undergraduate students for senior projects,  Mechanical Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, (KFUPM, May 2014)
• Plaque from the KSA Ministry of Education for the effort spend in judging the Saudi Robo 3 competition (Eastern Province, Khobar, 2011) 
• Certificate of appreciation from Deanship of Graduate Studies for participation in the graduate seminar day (KFUPM, May 2011)
• Certificate of appreciation from King Fahd University for the effort spend in the Third Maintenances Symposium, July, 2009.
• Achievement Award from Component Life Technology Branch, Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. 2008.
• NSERC Visiting Fellowship in Canadian Government Laboratories. 2006 (Declined)
• Dean’s award for excellence in communicating graduate research, McMaster University, Canada, 2004.
• Nominated member, The Scientific Research Society (Sigma-Xi), 2004.
• Nominated Graduate Student Representative of Mechanical Engineering Department, McMaster University, Canada, 2003-2005.
• Elected Representative of Faculty of Engineering and Business, Graduate Student Association (GSA), McMaster University, Canada, 2001.
• Faculty of Engineering Fellowship, Alexandria University, Egypt, (1995-2001)
• The University Award for Excellent in Academic Achievements, (five times), Alexandria University, Egypt (1991-1995).
• The Industrial Award, Abou-Kir for biological National Co., Egypt, for Academic Performance (1995).
• The Industrial Award, El-Mohandes Consulting Co., Egypt, for Academic Performance (1995).
• Fine Art prize in Alexandria art gallery for painting, Egypt, (1996).
• Prize for the best picture in National young artists, Egypt, (1999).

Affiliations and Training

• Syndicate of Egyptian Engineers (SEE) (1995-present),    Member.
• American Society of mechanical Engineers (ASME) (2003-present), Member.
• Canadian Society of mechanical Engineers (CSME) (2003-present), Member.
• Canadian Nuclear Society (CNS), (2005-present), Member.
• Conventional Fossil Plant Cycle Chemistry by Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (Oakville, Ontario, Canada, August 12-13, 2008).
• In depth training course from EPRI Solutions on use of CHECWORKS software used for mitigation of Flow Accelerated Corrosion (FAC). (Myrtle Beach, Fl., USA, June 12-14, 2008).
• Safety culture workshop. (AECL, Chalk River, August 15, 2007).
• Professional training course on balance of plant in CANDU reactors. (AECL, Chalk River, June 4, 2007).
• Professional training course on CANDU reactors chemistry and materials. (AECL, Chalk River, May 25-26, 2007).
• Professional training course on steam generators in CANDU reactors. (AECL, Chalk River, April 27, 2007).
• Quality management system – overview. (AECL, Chalk River, October 30, 2006).

Activities

• Art Display Mechanical Engineering Dept., McMaster University, Canada, Feb. 2004.
• Photo Show McMaster Photography Association (MPA), McMaster University, Canada, Feb. 2003.
• Participated in several Painting and Photography exhibitions, Alexandria, Egypt (1990-2000).