I joined the Mechanical Engineering Department at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) as Assistant Professor in August 2016. I was promoted to the rank of Associate Professor in September 2020. I was appointed as Dana Gas Endowed Chair in Engineering in September 2023. I earned my Ph.D. degree in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Tech, USA in December 2011. I joined AUS after gaining good experience in industry. I worked as a research scientist with Schlumberger, the world’s leading oil and gas technology provider. I was involved in conducting and supporting research projects along with recommending scientific approaches,
novel concepts, and innovative technical solutions to monitor and control well stimulation operations. My experience in industry was helpful to guide students, give them insights on the workplace culture, and prepare them for professional careers. My current research interests include nonlinear dynamics, modeling, design, and analysis of micro electromechanical systems (MEMS), and bio-robotics. To date, I have published 96 refereed journal papers and hold 1 granted patent and 3 US patent applications. My research findings have been presented at several international
conferences. I was the recipient of the AUS College of Engineering Excellence in Research and Outstanding International Collaboration awards and Schlumberger Henri Doll prize for innovation among other awards and scholarships. I have also been recognized, since 2020, among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by
Stanford University in the single year category.