Education:
· PhD., Mechanical Engineering, Loughborough University, 2006.
· M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, Kuwait University, 1997.
· B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, Kuwait University, 1994.
Academic experience:
· College of Technological Studies (PAAET), Professor, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, 2023 – Present.
· College of Technological Studies, Associate Professor, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, 2022-2023.
· Portland State University, Affiliate Professor, 2016-Present
· College of Technological Studies, Associate Professor, 2015-2023, full-time.
· Chair of the Department of Mechanical Power and Refrigeration Technology, 2011-2015, full time
· College of Technological Studies (PAAET), Assistance Professor, 2006-2015, full time.
· College of Technological Studies (PAAET), Teaching Assistance, 1999-2006, full time.
Research interests: Buildings Optimization, Buildings Energy Performance, Buildings Modeling and Simulations, Buildings Energy Auditing, Net-zero Energy Building (NZEB), Green Buildings Concepts.
Publications: Publishes many articles in building energy performance assessments, building optimization using genetic algorithms (GAs) and Underfloor air-distributions system (UFAD).
PATENT:
U.S. Patent Application
No. 12/350,604 for: Hybrid Apparatus for Cooling and Heating water.
Awards:
· Gold Medal Certificate, the 7th International Invention Fair in the Middle East.
· Energy Professional Development of the year Middle East Region, Association of Energy Engineer, 2016.