Departments

Qualification

• Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Control System Engineering, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq, 2003
• M.Sc. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Control System Engineering, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq, 1995
• B.Sc. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq, 1989

Professional Membership

• Consultant Engineer at Iraqi Society for Engineers, Baghdad, Iraq
• Member at Association of Iraqi University Lecturers, Baghdad, Iraq
• Member of Iraqi Laser Society, Baghdad, Iraq
• Member at IEEE / Bahrain Section
• FHEA: Fellow UK Higher Education Academy / UK

Teaching & Learning Statement

Based on my extensive experience in teaching and research, I am qualified in designing, planning and modifying the course curricula, learning activities and design engineering programmes for undergraduate level since 2009. I gained my experience in designing courses, educational activities and research through participating in workshops and training sessions held at GU about designing course specifications, learning, assessment and feedback process, as well as E-learning workshops. These workshops developed my teaching experience of design courses. Accordingly, I benchmarked (local, regional and international) with similar programmes/courses including the teaching and assessment methods used in the courses I taught. In addition, I shared my experience to update my courses facilities and to develop the software/hardware requirements.

Experience

I had 30 years of experience working in academic Institutions and more than 10 years of practical experience working in industry. My professional experience includes teaching and research at the university in the same field. I have presented and participated in many of practical projects in different locations and companies in Iraq. I worked as a faculty member in Engineering colleges of the following universities; University of Technology (1989–2006), University of Baghdad (2006–2009), both are in Baghdad/Iraq and finally in Gulf University/Kingdom of Bahrain since 2009. Currently I am the Dean of College of Engineering. Previously I was the Director of Scientific Research and Community Services Directorate/Gulf University, 2015–2016, Acting Head of General Sciences Department/College of Engineering/Gulf University, 2016, Head of Professional Certificate and Consultation Center (PCCC), Gulf University, 2014–2016, Acting Head of Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering/College of Engineering/Gulf University, 2015–2016.

Research Interest

My research interests include modelling and stability of automatic control systems, mathematics and optimization problems, Artificial Intelligence, power electronics systems and applications, machines learning and control.

Selected Publications

Conferences

1. “Switching Angle Optimization Based Genetic Algorithms for Harmonic Reduction in Three-Phase PWM Inverters”, International Workshop on Symbolic and Numerical Methods, SM2ACD 2010, Tunisia, October 5–6, 2010.
2. “Microcontroller Servomotor for Maximum Effective Power Point for Solar Cell System”, 10th International Conference for Enhanced Building Operations (ICEBO), Kuwait, 26–28 October 2010.
3. “High Performance DC-DC Boost Converter Based on Tuning PI controller”, ECCCM2, MECA 14, 25–27 Feb 2014. Published in Iraqi Journal of Computers, Communications, Control and Systems Engineering, IJCCCE Vol. 14, No.1, 2014.

Journals

1. “Improving Inverter Performance by Generation of Optimal Nonsinusoidal Modulating Wave in Suboptimal PWM Strategy”, Gulf University Journal, Vol. 3, ISSN: 1985-9562, Pages 185–202, 2011.
2. “Three-Phase PWM Strategy Using Genetic Algorithms for Harmonic Reduction”, Diyala Journal Engineering Sciences, Vol. 04, No. 01, pp. 83–94, June 2011.
3. “A novel method for tuning PID controller”, Diyala Journal Engineering Sciences, May 2012.
4. “Power Distribution Systems Reconfiguration Based on Artificial Neural Network and Genetic Algorithm for Loss Reduction”, IFRSA International Journal of Electronics Circuits and Systems, Vol 2, Issue 1, Feb 2013, pp. 26–36.
5. “Beam Delivery Design for Laser Cutting System Using Neuro-Fuzzy Logic Controller”, Gulf University Journal, Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 28–38, 2013.
6. “Analysis and Performance of Saturated Three-Phase Wound Rotor Induction Machine”, IJIREEICE, Volume 4, Issue 7, July 2016.
7. “Neuro-Fuzzy SVD Technique for Image Recognition and Safety in Construction Site”, Journal of Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences, SCOPUS, 2019.

Book Chapters

• “Enhancing Control Systems Response using Genetic PID Controllers”, Chapter 3 in “Genetic Algorithms in Applications / Book 3”, Edited by Rustem Popa, ISBN 978-953-51-0400-1, InTech, March 2012.

Other Interest & Activities

Travel, participation in research events, Reading and sport Activities.