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Eindhoven, Nb, Nl

Eindhoven, Nb, Nl

Embedded in the Philosophy and Ethics group within the department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences where I am: • Leading a multi-year, inter-disciplinary research project including data management and resource allocation to study engineering students’ perception of their social responsibility.• Managing institutional and external stakeholders such as the School of Education, the Industrial engineering department, and the High Tech Campus, to conceptualize a long-term research agenda. • Piloting a 2 full-cycle research initiatives, effectively integrating classroom interventions for teaching ethics to engineering students. • Presented at top-tier universities across the world (Oxford University, Technical University Berlin, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne)

Virginia, United States

• Supported the execution of International Research Experience for Students (IRES) programs under the guidance of the College of Engineering's Global Engagement Director.• Streamlined travel logistics and application processes, enhancing the overall participant experience.• Coordinated internship programs, including coordination with industry partners, overseeing travel and visa logistics, and student support.•Researched and published projects on program evaluation and measurement of global competencies.• Played an integral role in planning the 2023 Annual Colloquium for International Engineering Education, facilitating cross-cultural dialogue and knowledge exchange among global thought leaders in engineering education.

South Korea And Japan

Led groups of 60+ students on trips to Spain, Morocco, South Korea and Japan to learn how differences in cultural and social contexts influence engineering practice.

• Recruited participants and conducted in-depth interviews across two institutions in the US• Performed qualitative data analysis in NVivo• Maintained and updated the database of the project• Synthesized research findings in detailed reports and short summaries

• Edited and produced high-quality educational videos using Adobe Premiere Pro.• Managed learning management systems e.g. Canvas.• Transformed subject matter experts’ instructional materials for effective, accessible use in online courses• Developed and delivered training for a faculty/staff audience, via web tutorials using Articulate Storline 360 and Rise.• Contributed to the team’s mission in identifying and evaluating new technologies to be used for Engineering teaching, learning, and research.

Virginia, United States

Worked as a faculty apprentice on a graduate-level qualitative research methods class. Some of my duties included:• Documented the process of being a faculty apprentice, and presented the results to the departments’ graduate committee. • Planned weekly class activities with the instructor, and periodically lead class discussions on topics like conducting focus groups and think aloud methods.• Reviewed students’ weekly discussion posts to observe and evaluate students development.• Called for creation and formalization of the position in the department through engagement with the graduate student network.

Virginia, United States

• Created content for introductory engineering classes e.g. assignment prompts, lectures slides, help pages.• Lead classes on algorithms and data modelling using MATLAB. • Worked collaboratively in a small instructional team (3-7 people)• Guided students on discovering different engineering majors and careers.• Engaged with a large group of students (around 70 students) in the class, and smaller groups in office hours (or provide help one-on-one).

Doha, Qatar

• Lead student focus groups on how to improve teaching practices at the university.• Presented at the 'Industry Showcase' under the title 'How to Close the Gap between Communication at the Workplace and in the Engineering Classroom.'• Ran a workshop for the 'Women Faculty Forum' about stereotypes and identity threats.• Led a reading circle group to discuss 'Mind for Numbers' by Barbara Oakley during reading community events.

• Specialized in finite element analysis (FEA) modeling to predict and optimize the deformation behavior of large detector foils under various stretching forces.• Utilized ANSYS and SolidWorks to conduct detailed mechanical deformation analyses, improving the accuracy and reliability of system designs.• Conducted rigorous software tests on detection electronic boards for the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment, ensuring high-quality standards and functionality for critical experimental components.• Co-authored a comprehensive user manual for future interns and researchers, collaborating with Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, ensuring knowledge transfer and continuity in research and development efforts.

Doha, Qatar

• Prepared for and conducted workshops for children on various topics using robotics and everyday engineering applications.• Participated in a successful Guinness World Record for World Book Day.• Helped at the VIP opening of the Marvelous Creatures exhibit at the Museum of Islamic Art. • Lead storytime in English and Arabic for children aged 5-12.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Engineering Education

Dissertation Topic: Students’ Perspective on the Purposes of Engineering Higher Education: A longitudinal qualitative case study.

Certificate, Humanitarian Engineering

Bachelor'S Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Minor in MathematicsGraduated as an undergraduate research scholar