Khalid Ibrahim Email & Phone Number

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Al Ain

- Development and delivery of hands-on training for end-users on how to effectively utilize ADASI products- Documentation of development processes and software version control- Presented ADASI's RASH project at IDEX 2021- Aerodynamics analysis and modeling of a glider Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) using different methods: CFD data analysis, Athena Vortex Library (AVL) tool and fundamental aerodynamic equations- Development of linear and non-linear simulation environments to facilitate Flight Control System (FCS) design and analysis- Design, implementation and analysis of a FCS for a glider UAV using MATLAB/Simulink- Development of a waypoint navigation system for a glider UAV- Implementation of a custom serial communications protocol used to transmit data between the UAV and ground station - Implementation of flight control, navigation and sensors software onto the PX4 framework using C/C++- Validation and testing of flight control software via Software-In-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) simulations- Introduction of rapid prototyping via FDM 3D printing into company workflow and set up a 3D printer farm on site- Assembly of glider UAV body kit and hardware integration of all sensors, modules and harnesses- Lead and define flight test campaign efforts to validate UAV performance metrics under operational conditions- Analysis of flight test data to enhance or improve FCS performance and communication of results to management in a clear and concise manner- Operation of workshop machines (metal lathe, sheet cutter/bender and drill press) for fabrication of tools, harnesses and jigs as required- Review, consultation and approval of UAV CAD models before for 3D printing- Operation and maintenance of FDM 3D printers whilst providing training for technicians- Involved with aiding different departments to ensure project milestones are achieved - Received training on how to operate and maintain RC fixed-wing aircrafts

Al Ain

- Aerodynamics analysis and modeling of a glider Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) using different methods: CFD data analysis, Athena Vortex Library (AVL) tool and fundamental aerodynamic equations- Development of linear and non-linear simulation environments to facilitate Flight Control System (FCS) design and analysis- Design, implementation and analysis of a FCS for a glider UAV using MATLAB/Simulink- Implementation of flight control, navigation and sensors software onto the PX4 framework using C/C++- Validation and testing of flight control software via Software-In-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) simulations- Introduction of rapid prototyping via FDM 3D printing into company workflow and set up a 3D printer farm on site- Assembly of glider UAV body kit and hardware integration of all sensors, modules and harnesses- Lead and define flight test campaign efforts to validate UAV performance metrics under operational conditions- Analysis of flight test data to enhance or improve FCS performance and communication of results to management in a clear and concise manner- Operation of workshop machines (metal lathe, sheet cutter/bender and drill press) for fabrication of tools, harnesses and jigs as required- Review, consultation and approval of UAV CAD models before for 3D printing- Operation and maintenance of FDM 3D printers whilst providing training for technicians- Involved with aiding different departments to ensure project milestones are achieved - Received training on how to operate and maintain RC fixed-wing aircrafts

- Perform component and system level Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) for unmanned air systems - Responsible for organizing and assigning tasks to team of technicians to assist with work in the hangar (ATPS, flight test preparations, support for other departments) - Manage and prepare flight test campaign logistics - Actively participate and support with flight test campaign setup and testing - Create and review documentation on general and technical workflow procedures

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Responsibilities:- Create plans to lead the team to fulfill the goals and objectives set by the founder- Ensure the organization's daily activities adhere to it's long term vision- Devise remedial actions for any unplanned issues and manage situations when necessary

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Responsibilities and Achievements:- Organized several local educational and recreational trips (DEWA Power Station, MASDAR Institute Open Day)- Organized two international study tours to South Korea and India- Organized several events, such as Arduino and Matlab workshops, as well as playing a major role in the recruitment efforts on the official IEEE Day

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Research involved design and test of RF semiconductor circuits for medical applications.Responsibilities:- Conduct research to develop solutions for circuit design- Modelling and simulation of circuits on various software platforms- Presentation of results and progress on a weekly basisSkills:- Cadence Tools- Agilent's Advanced Design Software (ADS)- Ansys High Frequency Structural Simulator (HFSS)

Singapore

Served a six-week internship with Global Foundries, Singapore. The internship’s focus was in the following areas:- The Semiconductor industry as a whole- Process flow of creating wafers- Various soft skills such as creative thinking and powerful presentation

Cyberjaya, Malaysia

Served a six-week internship with Microelectronic Solutions in Malaysia. The internship’s focus was in the following areas:- The Semiconductor ecosystem and the role each member plays- Digital design of microelectronic circuits using the HDL Verilog

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering

Msc Advanced Control And Systems Engineering, Electrical And Electronics Engineering, Distinction

Master's Thesis Titled: "Simulation and Design of a Robust Control System for a Quadrotor UAV Via ROS Gazebo"

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Electrical Engineering, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Chair of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineer (IEEE) Student Branch, Undergraduate Research.