Amir Souhail

Experience

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  Namal College

  Jun 2015 - Nov 2016

  Research Assistant

  • Developed an integrated approach to problem-solving and product development by combining Design Thinking and Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ)• Conducted training sessions on the integrated techniques for university students• Demonstrated expertise in utilizing Design Thinking and TRIZ methodologies to drive innovation and creativity in product development processes• Facilitated problem-solving sessions using the integrated approach to help teams identify and overcome challenges in product development• Applied knowledge of Design Thinking and TRIZ to help teams generate and evaluate ideas, and develop solutions that are both innovative and practical Show less

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  Prince of Songkla University

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  Research Fellow

  • Assisted professor in delivering lab activities for material characterization and heat transfer courses• Set up lab equipment and materials for experiments, ensuring safety and accuracy• Demonstrated experiments to students and answered questions to clarify concepts• Graded lab reports and provided feedback to students to help them improve their understanding• Collaborated with professor to design new experiments and improve existing ones• Developed skills in lab management, teaching, and communication through this experience Show less

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  Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2023

  Research Fellow

  • Proficient in ANSYS software for Electric, thermal and mechanical simulations• Experienced in 3D printing using fused deposition modeling technique with thermoplastic materials (specifically poly-lactic acid, PLA and PCL)and Stereolithography (SLA)• Designed and fabricated a variable stiffness element with embedded heating element using 3D printing and simulation techniques and Modeled a Robotic actuator design in SolidWorks• Characterized materials under different temperature with Universal testing machine and Dynamic mechanical analyzer• Characterized the heating and cooling time of the variable stiffness element through simulation and experimental measurements using thermalimaging camera and embedded thermistor• Evaluated the compliance variation of a fiber reinforced actuator with embedded variable stiffness element through elongation and load carrying capability in elongated and bending state Show less