
Timeline
About me
PhD Student | Instructor | Researcher | Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer | EIT
Education

Vision private school, abu dhabi, uae
2008 - 2011General secondary high school diploma scientific stream grade in all subjects: a
American university of sharjah
-Bachelor of science (b.sc.) mechanical engineering cum laudeActivities and Societies: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

American university of sharjah
-Master of science (m.sc.) mechanical engineeringActivities and Societies: Graduate Student Association My course work as well as research work are geared towards robotics, dynamics, control, chemotherapeutic drug delivery systems, and state estimation in a disciplinary setting.Thesis title: Modeling and Guidance of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

Georgia institute of technology
2024 -Doctor of philosophy - phd aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering
Experience

American university of sharjah
Jul 2015 - Aug 2015Research assistantEmployed LabVIEW (in instrumentation and control) to interface with a manufacturing process.

Al bayan engineering consultant
Aug 2015 - Sept 2015InternReceived an induction on the process through which construction works happen. Gained on-site experience with HVAC systems, and learned cooling load calculation methods.

Khatib & alami cec
Sept 2015 - Dec 2015Engineering traineeThis placement enabled me to become familiar with the specifications and the methodologies utilized throughout design and construction phases in the AbuDhabi Break Water Fairmont Hotel project. Served as trainee Inspection Engineer alongside the mechanical inspection department. Areas of work included Air Conditioning (HVAC chilled water systems), Water Supply & Drainage, and Firefighting installations.

American university of sharjah
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017Graduate research and teaching assistantMy responsibilities cover :- Instructing several undergraduate recitations & laboratories- Handling grading work for undergraduate/graduate courses- Preparing student handouts/tutorials and teaching material- Management of the student database online systemI engaged in the teaching of Statics, Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Dynamic Systems, Control Systems, Finite Element Analysis, Thermo-fluids Laboratory, and Internal Combustion Engines.I took part in a number of research ventures with faculty from AUS and abroad. Those ventures had me lead the research effort and perform the required experimentation in the fields of Nonlinear Dynamics, Friction Identification, Modeling, Estimation Theory, Optimization, and Design. Show less

American university of sharjah
Mar 2018 - Jan 2024Laboratory instructorMy responsibilities include:- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the dynamics, instrumentation, control, robotics and design tracks.- Acting manager in the AUS Mechatronics Center; supervising activities, utilizing operational budget, etc.- Supporting the continued development of curricula and teaching material, including creating/revamping new/existing courses.- Serving the Mechanical Engineering Department and the College of Engineering in events, committees, etc.- Enforcing safe-working conditions in the labs, including commissioning and maintaining equipment.- Supporting the needs of capstone projects and theses, including hardware selection and experimental setups.- Developing learning modules and certification/executive education programs serving governmental entities, university students, high school students, etc. Courses include: Dubai Municipality Robotic 3D Printing, AUS Drones Academy, MCE Explore, Design \& Build Bootcamp, AUS Engineering Day, and others. Show less

Georgia institute of technology
Jan 2024 - nowGraduate research assistant
Licenses & Certifications
- View certificate

Rcr basic course
Citi programJan 2024 - View certificate

Computer vision for engineering and science
CourseraMar 2023 - View certificate

Intro to self-driving cars
UdacityJan 2022 - View certificate

Robotics software engineer
UdacityNov 2022 - View certificate

Image processing for engineering and science
CourseraFeb 2023 - View certificate

Machine learning; regression and classification, advanced learning, unsupervised learning, recommenders, reinforcement learning
CourseraDec 2022 
Fundementals of engineering (fe) exam
NceesJul 2015- View certificate

Flying car and autonomous flight engineer
UdacityJan 2023 - View certificate

Verified international academic qualifications
World education servicesDec 2020 - View certificate

Self driving car engineer nanodegree
UdacityMay 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Ali WadiFinalist in the Project Poster Competition Inetrnational Symposium on Mechatronics and its Aplications Nov 2015 The Project, an Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), won third place for poster design and presentation. It was selected to participate for it was one of the best projects submitted.
- Awarded to Ali WadiChancellor's List Award College of Engineering Sep 2015 The Chancellor's List Award is one given to students who managed to enlist in the Dean's list in two consecutive semesters (Fall and then Spring) in a given year.
- Awarded to Ali WadiDean's List Award College of Engineering Sep 2015 The Dean's List Award is one given to students who enroll in at least 15 credit hours in a semester and manage to score a GPA of 3.5 and above in that semester
- Awarded to Ali WadiDean's List Award College of Engineering Feb 2015 The Dean's List Award is one given to students who enroll in at least 15 credit hours in a semester and manage to score a GPA of 3.5 and above in that semester
- Awarded to Ali WadiChancellor's List Award College of Engineering Sep 2014 The Chancellor's List Award is one given to students who managed to enlist in the Dean's list in two consecutive semesters (Fall and then Spring) in a given year.
- Awarded to Ali WadiDean's List Award College of Engineering Sep 2014 The Dean's List Award is one given to students who enroll in at least 15 credit hours in a semester and manage to score a GPA of 3.5 and above in that semester
- Awarded to Ali WadiDean's List Award College of Engineering Feb 2014 The Dean's List Award is one given to students who enroll in at least 15 credit hours in a semester and manage to score a GPA of 3.5 and above in that semester
- Awarded to Ali WadiDean's List Award College of Engineering Feb 2013 The Dean's List Award is one given to students who enroll in at least 15 credit hours in a semester and manage to score a GPA of 3.5 and above in that semester
- Awarded to Ali WadiChancellor's List Award College of Engineering Sep 2012 The Chancellor's List Award is one given to students who managed to enlist in the Dean's list in two consecutive semesters (Fall and then Spring) in a given year.
- Awarded to Ali WadiDean's List Award College of Engineering Sep 2012 The Dean's List Award is one given to students who enroll in at least 15 credit hours in a semester and manage to score a GPA of 3.5 and above in that semester
- Awarded to Ali WadiDean's List Award College of Engineering Feb 2012 The Dean's List Award is one given to students who enroll in at least 15 credit hours in a semester and manage to score a GPA of 3.5 and above in that semester
Languages
- enEnglish
- arArabic
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