Developed edeX, a development environment for embedded control applications. edeX is an automated intelligent SW/HW system including simulation, fuzzy logic controller (FLC) toolkit, FLC auto-tuner, and optimization capabilities. It can tune multiple kinds of FLCs as well as the PID for highly interactive, multivariable systems. Applications include home appliances, HVAC systems, air-conditioners, home heaters, power electronics, motor drivers, automobiles, electrical vehicles, scooters, motorcycles, boats, snow machines, lawnmowers, medical equipment, robotics, machines, and more.edeX includes proprietary technologies.Developed gdex for process control.

My duties included: preparation of design documents, production of software design documents, engineering detailed drawings, interlock systems design. Preparation of design requirements (DR), design specification (DS) program specification documents, system classification List (SCL) documents, design reports (DRP), RDS nuclear system registration packages, seismic qualification (SQ), and environmental qualification (EQ). Preparation of EQRs, equipment specifications, technical evaluation of bids and equipment procurement. Worked closely with other departments within the company such as Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Safety and Licensing. Interacted with suppliers and client representatives. Modeling and simulation of liquid zone control system, nuclear flux behavior and flux mapping for Candu reactor. Investigated and analyzed stability and upset behavior conditions in the dynamic control region and safety boundaries of reactor operation.

Developed the following high-tech products:• SimFuzz simulation software for intelligent system design and analysis. It includes a complete software simulator and a fuzzy toolkit together with automated systems for knowledge-base elicitation and optimization of intelligent system. • Rule Generator: Rule generation system (KBGEN) employing Boxes algorithm, fuzzy logic and machine learning methodologies in which Boxes algorithm was extended from on-off to multiple-stage capability, and time is considered as a fuzzy variable. KBGEN is suitable for single-input single-output and multivariable fuzzy controller application.• Fuzzy Tuner: tuning system (FTUN). The system uses fuzzy logic tuner and Hill climbing technique. FTUN is suitable for single-input single-output and multivariable fuzzy controller application• Large System Modeling: modeling method based on the Group Method of Data Handling (GMDH) that was developed by Ivakhnenko. This method was extended to include multiple inputs and intelligent model structure selection. The method also filters out irrelevant input signals and bases its decision on a forward regression orthogonal estimator.Other duties:• Performed design and implementation work.• Performed necessary technical and onsite client’s support.• Managed projects and led the technical development team of professionals.• Trained other professionals on the technologies and design concepts of knowledge-based systems and data modeling.• Provided consulting services regarding a wide array of I.T. strategies and issues.• Interacted with the strategic marketing and lead the industrial application group of the company. • Organized workshops on I.T. and intelligent systems.• Attracted funding in excess of $400,000 from the National Research Council (NRC), Ministry of Energy, OntarioJob Funding program by Ontario Government as well as other industrial funding resources.Systems included proprietary technologies.

• Research on the application of neural network for knowledge compression and finger print recognition. Application of adaptive control and identification for robots. Development of fuzzy logic control and fuzzy logic information processing.• Taught artificial intelligence, software system design, robotics, digital systems and linear system theory.

I taught here as part of the International Program for the Algerian Institute of Petroleum.• Taught process control, instrumentation, industrial boilers, control panel design, monitoring system design, computer application in industrial control, human-machine interface and program development. • Designed and built three real-life laboratory process simulators for research and study purposes. • Refurbished the Institute boiler house. Forty students were involved for one year. This was a major project that was undertaken with help from the nearby Batioua refinery.• Revised the curriculum of the Algerian Institute of Petroleum and introduced 3 new subjects to it: Design of Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID), Digital Systems and Safety Standards in industrial plants. In recognition of my contribution, the institute promoted me to Professeur Agréger.

Feasibility study, basic and detailed design, procurement of instruments and equipment, technical requirements, technical specifications, P&ID diagrams, safety procedures and interlocks, equipment specifications, valve calculation and selection, cables and cable trenches, control room design and specification, software system specification, preparation and finalization of the as-built drawings, monitoring systems, telemetry and telecontrol systems for oil and gas plants. Control of large projects: prepared scope of work, acted as the project representative with third parties. Reviewed and followed up the overall project status including engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning. Discussed and reported deviations from the contract requirement. Appraised opportunities of change orders and recommended their approval or rejection.Negotiated large scale Multi $ million projects with the following multinational companies: Chyoda Engineering & Construction Co. (Japan), Toyo Engineering (Japan), Nigatta (Japan), Snamprogetti (Italy) and Novo Pignone (Italy), Bectel (USA) and Iraqi National Oil Company (INOC).Managed the instrumentation and communication branch with 44 projects totaling over $3 billion.

Taught: - control system design- process control- instrumentation- linear and multivariable control theory- nonlinear and adaptive control systems

Feasibility study, basic and detailed design, procurement of instruments and equipment, technical requirements, technical specifications, P&ID diagrams, safety procedures and interlocks, equipment specifications, valve calculation and selection, cables and cable trenches, control room design and specification, software system specification, preparation and finalization of the as-built drawings, monitoring systems, telemetry and telecontrol systems for oil and gas plants.