About
Engineer first.
Researcher next.
I'm a mechanical engineer and PhD researcher based in Sydney, Australia. My work sits at the intersection of mechanical design, nanomaterials, and intelligent systems — from organic photovoltaics and bioelectronics to embedded sensors and data-driven engineering.
Sydney, Australia
PhD candidate, University of Sydney
English · Arabic · Learning Dutch
Bio
The thread that ties it together: making advanced systems behave well in the messy real world.
During my bachelor's and master's studies at Qatar University, I worked on projects in 3D and 4D printing, nanocomposite materials, and sensor systems. I contributed to research on nanocellulose-based sensor materials, polymer-nanocomposite printing, and embedded sensors for CO₂-to-fuel processes and environmental monitoring.
In the lab, I designed experiments, fabricated prototypes, and analysed data in Python and MATLAB. That led to joint publications on nanocellulose composites, 3D/4D printing, and the thermal and sensing properties of waste-derived materials.
Outside academia, I've worked as a research assistant, MEP engineer, and assistant production manager. Those roles gave me hands-on experience with production planning, mechanical systems in real buildings, and the difficult middle distance between a prototype and a reliable product. I used AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SketchUp, and Rhino to bridge design and manufacturing, and I leaned heavily on scripting and digital tracking to compress production loops.
Today my PhD research focuses on soft nanomaterials for bioelectronic interfaces and organic photovoltaic devices, using Cryo-TEM, STEM-EDX, and synchrotron X-ray microscopy to connect nanoscale structure with device performance. I'm interested in collaborations at the overlap of materials science, AI, and hardware.
Experience
A working timeline
From wellheads in the field to spectrometers in the lab.
- 2024 — present
Sydney, Australia
PhD Candidate, Mechanical Engineering
University of Sydney
Soft nanomaterials for bioelectronic interfaces and organic photovoltaic devices; advanced microscopy for nanoscale structure-function studies.
- Designing donor–acceptor nanoparticle blends and probing how morphology shapes charge separation in OPV.
- Developing soft, low-voltage nanomaterials for artificial retina and neural-interface applications.
- Using Cryo-TEM, STEM-EDX, and synchrotron X-ray microscopy to connect nanoscale structure to device performance.
Cryo-TEMSTEM-EDXSynchrotron X-rayPythonMATLAB - Sep 2022 — Jun 2024
Qatar
Assistant Production Manager
Nabina Kitchen and Door Factory
- Oversaw production, deliveries, and schedules across a multi-line factory.
- Automated repetitive design tasks using Ruby scripting on SketchUp.
- Digitised order tracking and instituted quality-control checkpoints.
RubySketchUpAutoCAD - Jun 2018 — Aug 2022
Doha, Qatar
Research Assistant
Qatar University
- Built prototypes and ran experiments on 3D printing, sensor technologies, and autonomous-driving robustness.
- Co-authored publications on cardiac health prediction, 3D/4D printing, and nanocellulose-based sensors.
- Designed and tested embedded CO₂ sensors for indoor air quality and atmospheric monitoring.
PythonMATLABSolidWorks3D printing - Jul 2017 — May 2018
Qatar
MEP Engineer
Al Jaber Contracting
- Supervised mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems installation on active construction sites.
- Produced and coordinated documentation in AutoCAD across trades.
AutoCAD - Jun 2016 — Aug 2016
Qatar
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Delta Corporation
- Supported manufacturing of valves, pipe fittings, and oil-well equipment.
- Assisted installation, testing, and servicing of wellhead equipment onshore and offshore.
Education
Degrees
- 2024 — present
PhD, Mechanical Engineering
University of Sydney · Sydney, Australia
- 2018 — 2020
MSc, Mechanical Engineering
Qatar University · Doha, Qatar
- 2012 — 2017
BSc, Mechanical Engineering
Qatar University · Doha, Qatar
Skills
Toolkit
Programming & ML
- Python (Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn)
- C / C++
- Ruby, Java
- Model development, preprocessing, feature engineering
Data & simulation
- MATLAB
- OpenFOAM
- Pandas / NumPy
- Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
CAD & engineering
- SolidWorks
- SketchUp
- Rhino / Grasshopper
- AutoCAD
Microscopy & characterisation
- Cryo-TEM
- STEM-EDX
- Synchrotron X-ray microscopy
- Optoelectronic measurements
Domains
- Nanomaterials & bioelectronics
- Organic photovoltaics (OPV)
- 3D / 4D printing
- Sensor systems, biometrics, CO₂ sensing
Languages
- English (fluent)
- Arabic (native)
- Dutch (learning)
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