Teaching Assistant
The American University of the Middle East
Total years of experience :15 years, 8 Months
Teach engineering students labs and classes.
Update and develop lab handouts.
Present material to students and communicate it to colleagues.
Maintain labs in running conditions.
Document classwork for ABET accreditation.
Present Petra Solar in local venues.
Identify potential customers and market segments.
Marry available energy solutions to customer requirements.
Design renewable energy solutions to satisfy customers' energy needs.
Present solutions to customers and create proposals.
Follow up with customer and the technical department throughout the installation process
I was given two simultaneous assignments:
Research:
- Plan, perform and analyze CFD case studies.
- Produce recommendations and publications from case studies.
- Lead, supervise and assess interns/trainees.
Teaching (Measurements I & II lab):
- Design, construct, maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment
- Supervise and provide support to students and colleagues in the lab.
- Maintain class records.
Lab topics covered:
- Fluid Mechanics
- Vibrations
- Strength of materials
- Heat transfer
- Transducers: Strain gauges, thermocouples, thermistors, accelerometers, pressure transducers and microphones
- Signal generation, conditioning, acquisition and processing
- Statistics and uncertainty
- Report writing and professionalism
Duties:
- Select, purchase and install lab equipment
- Conduct biodiesel research experiments
- Perform CFD simulations
Research topics:
Biodiesel, Algae, Wave energy and CFD simulations
Duties:
- Maintain lab equipment including internal combustion engines and ensure its readiness for students
- Teach students and provide support during lab sessions and office hours
- Assist students in senior design projects
Labs taught:
Internal Combustion Engines, HVAC and Strength of Materials.
