Research Assistant
United Arab Emirates University
Total years of experience :11 years, 7 Months
• Conducting research and experimental setups for cooling Photovoltaic and Concentrated Photovoltaic using phase change material (PCM) based projects.
• Supervising the installation and the commissioning of new hardware/software.
• Developing innovative methods to improve existing Photovoltaic products
• Managing regular orders and purchases and assist in upgrading the lab capacity.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting the Renewable Energy hardware and software.
• Evaluating and analyzing the data out from the experiment.
• Collating information, interpreting data and publishing the results of specific projects in technical report form.
• Testing and characterizing the PCM.
• Modeling and optimizing renewable energy systems.
• Supporting research grant proposals research, writing, and editing.
• Resolving issues that arise during the design, development and testing processes.
• Project managing, including scheduling resources and staff and managing budgets.
• Working with teams, suppliers, clients, and managers to agree on budgets, timescales and specifications.
• Arranged overflight and landing permits and ground handling for aircraft.
• Communicated technical and regulatory advice to clients, teams, suppliers and other professionals within the aviation industry and presenting data to groups and individuals.
• Maintained aircraft for full operation including making regular inspections, maintenance, and servicing.
In Product Support and Warranty Department
• Measured and improved the performance of aircraft, components, and systems.
• Improved safety features
• Minimized fuel consumption and pollution.
• Ability to apply the principles to support aircraft components and equipment.
• Developed repair procedures as well as worked out and managing schedules for repair and maintenance
In Engine shop, Wheel and Brake Workshop
• Assembled and disassembled of aircraft engines, wheels, and brakes.
• Supervised the assembly of airframes and the installation of engines, instruments and other equipment.
• Carried out fieldwork (collecting samples and monitoring environment)
• Worked within health and safety regulations
Dissertation Title: Performance Evaluation of Concentrated Photovoltaic-Thermal (CPV-T) System employing Phase Change Material (PCM) and water circulation for UAE Climate. Senior Courses: Foundations of Energy, Renewable Energy Technologies, Process Intensification, Demand Management and Energy Storage, Technology Future and Business Strategy, Critical Analysis and Research Preparation, Environmental Impact Assessment, Building Energy Management, Electrical Power Systems and Master’s Dissertation.
Senior Courses: Engineering Thermodynamics, Aerodynamic Principles and Aircraft Design, Aircraft Propulsion Technology, Material Engineering, Aircraft Gas Turbine, Aircraft Systems Principles, Business Management for Engineers and Aerospace Industry Studies.