Mohamed Awwad

Mohamed awwad

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Professor at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | MBA Candidate | CSCP | CPEM |

  • Education

    • University of central florida

      2012 - 2014
      Master of science (ms) industrial engineering

      Track: Systems Operations & ModelingComprehensive Exam: Journey to Perfect - Mayo Clinic and the Path to Quality

    • University at buffalo

      2018 - 2019
      Master of business administration - mba
    • Cairo university

      2004 - 2009
      Bachelor of science (bsc) mechanical design & production engineering

      Graduation (Senior Design) Project: Development & Assessment of U-Tube Heat Exchanger.

    • Cairo university

      2009 - 2013
      Master of science (msc) mechanical design & production engineering

      MSc Thesis: A Tabu Search Approach for Multiprocessor Open Shop Scheduling Problem

    • California state university, long beach

      2022 - 2025
      Master of business administration - mba
    • University of central florida

      2012 - 2014
      Graduate certificate applied operations research

      The Graduate Certificate in Applied Operations Research is designed to prepare individuals with an overview of Operations Research (OR) tools, develop competence in modeling programs and provide practice and hands-on experience.

    • University of central florida

      2012 - 2015
      Doctor of philosophy (phd) industrial engineering

      Dissertation: Modeling Dense Storage Systems With Location Uncertainty.Advisor: Dr. Jennifer PazourResearch Interests: Search Theory, Optimization, Logistics, Operations Research, Military Operations Research, Scheduling, Quality Improvement and Data Analysis.

  • Experience

    • Kuwait and arab countries company

      Jul 2006 - Jul 2006
      Engineering intern

      Kuwait and Arab Countries Co. provides maintenance services for several automotive makes, including Volvo, Hyundai and Chevrolet. As a summer intern I had the chance to:● Carryout troubleshooting service activities on different cars under senior technicians' supervision● Observe complex overhaul service activities on engines and transmissions and provide assistance whenever requested

    • Modern motors s.a.e

      Aug 2006 - Aug 2006
      Engineering intern

      Nissan Modern Motors is a subsidiary of Seoudi group, one of the biggest automotive groups in Egypt. As a summer intern at Nissan Modern Motors, the service center for Nissan and Suzuki cars in Egypt, I had the chance to:● Observe maintenance and overhaul activities carried out on Nissan and Suzuki cars' engines and transmissions.● Carry out troubleshooting service activities on Nissan cars and trucks, such as instant oil change, brake system inspection, repair and replacement, and belts and hoses inspection and replacement. Show less

    • Arab british engine company (abeco)

      Jul 2007 - Jul 2007
      Engineering intern

      Arab British Engine Co. (ABECO) is a joint venture between Rolls-Royce plc (UK) and Arab Organisation for Industrialization (Egypt).As a summer intern, I had the chance to:● Observe full-scale helicopter inspection and overhaul operations, including disassembly, determination of any malfunctions and breakdowns, repair, reassembly and painting of the aircraft.● Observe overhaul and testing activities carried out on turbo engines, including chemical cleaning, crack detection, plasma spray for repairing worn-out surfaces and vertical and horizontal dynamic balance equipment for rotating parts, as well as test benches for measuring the performance of engines after overhaul. Show less

    • Gb corp

      Jul 2007 - Jul 2007
      Engineering intern

      Prima Engineering Industries (A subsidiary of Ghabbour Auto) is the manufacturer of Hyundai passenger cars in Egypt. As a summer intern, I spent one month in the company's assembly plant in the Industrial zone of the city of Giza. As an Intern, I had the chance to:● Get exposed to a manufacturing environment.● Learn how cars are assembled.● Participate in a mini group project to recommend a process change in the plant that reduced incident rates.

    • Af automotive

      Aug 2007 - Aug 2007
      Engineering intern

      As a summer intern, I spent one month in the Speranza Egypt's assembly plant (Formerly known as Daewoo Motor Egypt, a subsidiary of AF Automotive ) located in the Industrial zone of the city of Sixth of October, Giza, Egypt. As an Intern, I had the chance to:● Get exposed to a manufacturing environment.● Learn how cars are assembled.● Conducted assembly line time studies.

    • Dib-egypt llc

      Feb 2008 - Feb 2008
      Engineering intern

      DIB-Egypt LLC is a subsidiary of Dong-IL Co. of Korea. Since its establishment in 1997, DIB-Egypt LLC has been producing high-quality yarn using carefully selected Egyptian raw cotton with its close access to surrounding European market. Additionally, the company has been continuously emphasizing the importance of localization through its efforts to strengthen personal ties with its workers as well as provide scholarships to Cairo University every year. I was involved with DIB-Egypt in two ways:● I spent one week training at DIB-Egypt LLC's plant in Mostorod Industrial Zone in Kalioubia, Egypt.● I was the 2008 DIB-Egypt Cairo University scholarship recipient for academic distinction in college studies. Show less

    • Kharafi national

      Jul 2008 - Aug 2008
      Engineering intern

      I spent my summer internship period at ABJ Engineering & Contracting Co. (A subsidiary of Kharafi National, KSC). ABJ is specialized in designing and manufacturing Pressure Vessels, Columns/Towers, Process Equipment Modules, Modularized Industrial Structures like Pipe racks and Piping & Valve Skids, in addition to other products and services.During my internship with ABJ, I had the chance to:● Work with Engineering/ Design Department on verifying the designs of several pressure vessels and piping projects.● Work as a project coordinator for project No. 2138-10 staring from initiation to the delivery of the final product. Show less

    • Cairo university

      Oct 2009 - Aug 2012
      Graduate teaching and research assistant

      Courses assisted in at Cairo University:● Production & Operations Management● Quality Management● Work Design & Ergonomics● Engineering Operations Research● Production Technology I● Production Technology II● Engineering Metrology● Technical Writing● Communication & Presentation Skills● Principles of Marketing

    • The american university in cairo

      Jan 2010 - May 2010
      Graduate teaching assistant

      As a Graduate Teaching Assistant at The American University in Cairo (AUC) I was responsible for conducting laboratory and tutorial sessions for MENG215: Mechanical Engineering Drawing course.

    • University of central florida

      Aug 2012 - May 2016

      Teaching STA 3032: Probability and Statistics for Engineers for Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Summer 2015 and Fall 2015 semesters. I am responsible for the students enrolled in Video Streaming/ Reduced Seat Time (RV) sections of the course. In RV sections, the class is delivered to students attending in-class, in addition, it is delivered via video streaming.My responsibilities include developing and teaching lectures, developing learning activities and homework, and assessing students' achievements.Some of the topics discussed in this course are: Descriptive Statistics, Axioms of Probability, Probability Distribution, Sampling and Sampling Distributions, Estimation and Tests ofHypotheses,Student Enrollment is as follows:● Fall 2014: 104 Students.● Spring 2015: 85 Students● Summer 2015: 118 Students● Fall 2015: 87 Students Show less As a Research Engineer and Graduate Research Assistant in the Logistics Delivery System Design Laboratory of the University of Central Florida I focused on studying and modeling the problems of internal cargo movement and selective offloading usually present in dense storage environments that could be utilized onboard U.S. Navy ships consisting a Sea Base. A Sea Base is a floating distribution center that offers support to joint forces deployed ashore participating in various missions through providing the troops with supplies when requested. My work involved:● Surveying the literature related to the problem(s) under examination and identifying gaps.● Identifying different components of the studied problems and suggesting solution approaches.● Developing solution models and getting insights about the studied environment. Show less As a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) at the Department of Industrial Engineering & Management Systems at UCF, I was responsible for delivering and conducting laboratory sessions, grading assignments and exams, performing clerical tasks and holding office hours.Courses assisted in at UCF:● EIN 3001: Introduction to Industrial Engineering and Management Systems (Fall 2012)● EIN 3314C: Work Measurement and Design (Fall 2012)● EIN 4364: Facilities Planning (Spring 2013)● ESI 5219: Engineering Statistics (Spring 2013 & Summer 2013)● STA 3032: Probability & Statistics for Engineers for Undergraduate Students (Summer 2013) Show less

      • Adjunct Instructor & Graduate Faculty Scholar

        Jan 2016 - May 2016
      • Instructor

        Aug 2014 - Dec 2015
      • Graduate Research Assistant

        Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
      • Graduate Teaching Assistant

        Aug 2012 - Aug 2013
    • Correct craft

      Feb 2014 - Aug 2014
      Industrial engineering intern

      Worked as a part-time Industrial Engineering Intern at Correct Craft, Inc., the manufacturer of Nautique Boats, at its plant in Orlando, Florida. During my internship with Correct Craft, I had the chance to conduct time studies in the assembly line, recommend time studies/ work instructions software for future use in the company, and participate in a wide range of process improvement projects with other Industrial Engineering team members.

    • Florida polytechnic university

      Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
      Visiting assistant professor

      As a Visiting Assistant Professor at the College of Innovation & Technology at Florida Polytechnic University, I taught the following undergraduate courses during the Spring 2016 semester:● EGS 3625: Engineering & Technology Project Management (Enrollment: 58 Students)● STA 2023: Statistics 1 (Enrollment: 28 Students)● COP 2271: Introduction to Computation & Programming (Enrollment: 40 Students)

    • University of missouri-columbia

      Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
      Assistant teaching professor

      ► As an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering I am responsible for providing training and teaching the following courses:● Material Flow & Logistics Systems Design● Supply Chain Engineering● Quality Control● Applied Statistics● Six Sigma► I was actively involved in research activities and lead a team of graduate and undergraduate researchers to design logistics system, including last-mile logistics solutions in urban areas or cities. Our research includes:● Designing and optimizing last-mile delivery of parcels using drones. We implement OR and simulation methodologies in our design.● Designing a network of underground freight delivery tunnels to replace traditional truck-based last-mile delivery operations.● Examining and modeling the optimal deployment of an Airborne Fulfillment or Distribution Centers in cities. Show less

    • University at buffalo

      Aug 2017 - Sept 2019
      Assistant professor of teaching
    • California polytechnic state university-san luis obispo

      Sept 2019 - now
      Assistant professor
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mohamed Awwad
      Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching Nominee UCF Department of Industrial Engineering & Management Systems (IEMS) Feb 2016
    • Awarded to Mohamed Awwad
      Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching Winner UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science Feb 2016
    • Awarded to Mohamed Awwad
      Graduate Presentation Fellowship UCF College of Graduate Studies May 2014
    • Awarded to Mohamed Awwad
      Marian and Gary Whitehouse IEMS Graduate Travel Scholarship (GTS) UCF Department of Industrial Engineering & Management Systems (IEMS) May 2014
    • Awarded to Mohamed Awwad
      EducationUSA Opportunity Funds EducationUSA 2011
    • Awarded to Mohamed Awwad
      Microsoft Egypt Business Solution Scholarship Microsoft Egypt 2010
    • Awarded to Mohamed Awwad
      DIB – EGYPT Corp. LLC. Scholarship for academic distinction DIB – EGYPT Corp. LLC. Jan 2007
    • Awarded to Mohamed Awwad
      M.F.Khamis Foundation Scholarship M.F.Khamis Foundation 2004
  • Volunteer Experience

    • ASME Student Section at Cairo University Student Sections Committee (SSC) Liaison

      Issued by ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) on Jul 2008
      ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers)Associated with Mohamed Awwad
    • Member of the Student District Operating Board for the Middle East and Africa (ASME District J)

      Issued by ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) on Jul 2008
      ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers)Associated with Mohamed Awwad
    • Founding Vice Chair of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers Student Section at Cairo Univ.

      Issued by ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) on Jul 2007
      ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers)Associated with Mohamed Awwad