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Ahmed Abdelhafez Hassanein Abdelhafez, PhD
Education 2009 – 2011 United States Navy Indian Head, MD, USA Postdoctoral research in combustion of energetic metals Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division Examined the control of performance of Advanced Energetic Explosives through the addition of energetic metals Utilized optical spectroscopy and nanosecond imaging to study onset of detonation and early stages of heat release
Fall 2005 – Spring 2009 University of Maryland College Park, MD, USA PhD in Combustion from Mechanical Engineering Department Examined swirl effects on shock-induced mixing in high-speed (transonic and supersonic) flows Advisor was Prof. Ashwani K. Gupta Coursework cumulative GPA 3.9 / 4.0
Fall 2003 – Summer 2005 Faculty of Engineering, Cairo Univ. Giza, Egypt MSc; examined Effects of Mixing and Nozzle Geometry on the Stability and Structure of Free-Jet Flames in a Vertical Concentric-Flow Conical-Nozzle Burner
Fall 1998 – Spring 2003 Faculty of Engineering, Cairo Univ. Giza, Egypt BSc from Mechanical Power Department with general appreciation of Distinction with first degree of honor, and ranked first among my 250-student class. Graduation project on “Industrial Boilers and their Steam and Condensate Return Systems,” appreciation: Distinction.
1991 – 1998 Deutsche Evangelische Oberschule Giza, Egypt Graduate of the “Deutsche Evangelische Oberschule Cairo” (German school in Cairo), Egyptian high school certificate.
Teaching Spring 2008 – Spring 2009 University of Maryland College Park, MD, USA Experience Teaching Assistant in the Mechanical Engineering Department. Undergraduate courses: Thermodynamics (ENES 232), Air Pollution (ENME 489A), and Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering: Pollution and Waste Technology (ENME 489W) Instruction (lectures + tutorials) Exam formulation and grading Supervising graduation and research projects
Fall 2003 – Spring 2005 Faculty of Engineering, Cairo Univ. Giza, Egypt Teaching Assistant in the Mechanical Power Engineering Department. Undergraduate courses: Engineering Thermodynamics (MEP 201), Mechanical Engineering (MEP 224), and Mechanical Engineering (INT 117) Exam grading
Page 1 of 5 Industrial 2014 – present EESP, DRTPC, Cairo University Giza, Egypt Work Industrial Consultant in Energy and Environmental Applications at Energy and Experience Environment Studies Program (EESP), Development Research and Technological Planning Center (DRTPC), Cairo University Offering consultation to Egyptian industry in applications of combustion, energy conservation, and environmental compliance Environmental emissions measurements and performance analysis of combustion applications, such as boilers, furnaces, internal-combustion engines, heaters, etc. Workplace safety measurements of noise level, heat stress, inhalable dust particulates, light intensity, and volatile organic compounds Offered consultation to different industrial sectors such as: Petroleum Industry (Qarun Petroleum), Food-Processing Industry (Pepsico Inc., Chipsy for Food Industries, Mars Egypt for Manufacturing, Farm Frites, Integrated Oil Industries, Mass Food), Chemical Industry (SC Johnson, Henkel, Unilever, Egyptian Glass Company), Metal-Working Industry (Greif Egypt), Clay Brick Industry, and many other sectors and companies
2011 – 2013 General Electric Company Niskayuna, NY, USA Lead Combustion Research Engineer at GE Global Research Global Research Center is main R&D facility of the multi-national GE company Employed in Emissions and Fuel Flexibility Lab, Combustion Sciences Organization, Aero Thermal and Mechanical Systems Led and participated in 10 research and test projects over the span of 2.5 years Design, testing, and optimization of dry low-emissions (DLE) gas-turbine combustor components with the goals of emissions reduction and fuel flexibility (adapt to variable fuel composition) Led multiple teams for experimental testing and mapping of combustor components at actual engine conditions (high pressure & temperature) Filed a US patent disclosure of enhanced fuel-injection in GE’s LM2500 engine for lower emissions (beyond capabilities of current market product) and adaptability to a wide range of natural-gas compositions (up to 50% inert diluents) Experimental testing to investigate and mitigate combustion dynamics and determine acoustic limits in engine mapping Collaborated with GE Aviation for development of TAPS combustor technology in GE’s Leap-X, GEnx, and GE9x engines Experimental testing of the durability of novel materials with high strength/weight ratios for use in the first stage of high-pressure turbine in GE’s aviation engines Tested sector of combustor of GE’s LMS100 engine that powered the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia Mentored multiple interns and younger colleagues
Career- 2011 – 2013 General Electric Company Niskayuna, NY, USA Development Presentation Skills and o Presenting to managers Professional o Presenting to a generic audience Trainings o Managing body language: posture, facial expressions, eye contact o Voice control: speed/rhythm, clarity, volume o Confidence: energy/enthusiasm, positive voice tone, controlling nerves o Audience management: handling questions, interruptions, and objections
Page 2 of 5 Hiring the Right People Career- o Write effective job descriptions that attract the right candidates Development o Candidate screening and o Prepare behavior-based interview (BBI) questions that accurately assess Professional candidate’s qualifications Trainings o Develop an effective interview structure (contd.) o Assessing interviewees and making final decision Talent Development o Identify one’s distinctiveness, combining dominant career values, relevant strengths and weaknesses, and motivators o Relate one’s talents and passions to the organization’s needs o Recognize how to increase one’s value by transitioning to an expanded stage of leadership and contribution
July & August, 2002 Testo CAL GmbH Lenzkirch, Germany Full calibration of engine test stands at both Audi AG Ingolstadt and DaimlerChrysler Evobus Stuttgart in Germany, including: Adjustments of the reference instruments and measuring systems, On-site calibrations of hand-held instruments and temperature cabinets, Programming of a large-scale computer software to standardize and automate the issuing of calibration certificates for the calibration of engine test stands, and Simplification of the existing procedures of measurements documentation
July & August, 2001 Testo GmbH & Co. Lenzkirch, Germany Professional training in the marketing department of Testo GmbH & Co., a German company that produces electronic devices for the measurement of physical and chemical quantities. The training involved scientific background behind the operation of different measuring devices, primarily combustion analyzers.
August, 2000 Misr Air Conditioning Co. Giza, Egypt A professional training in the sheet metal department of Misr Air Conditioning Co. (Miraco). Training involved all sheet metal forming and machining processes.
September, 1999 EESP, DRTPC, Cairo University Giza, Egypt Training in the Energy and Environment Studies Program (EESP), Development Research and Technological Planning Center (DRTPC), on concepts and methodologies of energy conservation, improving combustion and heat equipment efficiencies, indoor air measurements, gas pollution measurements.
Awards 2011 – 2013 General Electric Company Niskayuna, NY, USA GE “Thank You” Award, seven times Awarded for dedication, quality of work, innovation, and clear thinking
Fall 2005 – Spring 2009 University of Maryland College Park, MD, USA ▪ A. James Clark School of Engineering Fellowship, five times Awarded for academic excellence, leadership and service to the A. James Clark School of Engineering at University of Maryland ▪ Ann G. Wylie Dissertation Fellowship Awarded for the quality of work and for the potential contribution/significance of dissertation to the field of research
Page 3 of 5 Publications ▪ Abdelhafez, A., Brodt, M. W., Carney, J. R., and Lightstone, J. M., “Laser Dispersion and Ignition of Metal Fuel Particles,” Review of Scientific Instruments, Vol. 82, Issue 6, 2011, pp. 064101-1 – 064101-11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.3598341 ▪ Abdelhafez, A., Gupta, A. K., “Effect of Swirl on Mixing in Underexpanded Supersonic Airflow,” Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 27, 2011, pp. 117-131, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.48335 ▪ Abdelhafez, A., Gupta, A. K., “Effect of Swirl on Shock Structure in Underexpanded Supersonic Airflow,” Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 26, 2010, pp. 215-229, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.45716 ▪ Abdelhafez, A., Gupta, A. K., “Swirling Airflow through a Nozzle: Choking Criteria,” Journal of Propulsion and Power, Vol. 26, 2010, pp. 754-764, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/1.47956 ▪ Abdelhafez, A., and Gupta, A. K., “Propagation of Swirl in Transonic Airflow,” 45th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Denver, Colorado, USA, Aug 2009, AIAA-2009-5164, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2009-5164 ▪ Abdelhafez, A., and Gupta, A. K., “Swirl Effects on Free Underexpanded Supersonic Airflow,” 47th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Orlando, Florida, USA, Jan 2009, AIAA-2009-1646, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2009-1646 ▪ Abdelhafez, A., Kareem, A., and Gupta, A. K., “Swirl Effects on Mixing in Free Underexpanded Supersonic-Nozzle Airflow,” 47th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Orlando, Florida, USA, Jan 2009, AIAA-2009-1419, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2009- 1419 ▪ Abdelhafez, A., and Gupta, A. K., “Advanced Mixing in High-Speed Flows for Efficient Combustion,” 2nd International Energy 2030 Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Nov 2008, http://www.energy-2030.com/08/pdfs/r-t3-7.pdf.pdf ▪ Abdelhafez, A., and Gupta, A. K., “Swirl Effects on Shock Structure in Free Underexpanded Supersonic-Nozzle Airflow,” 44th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Hartford, Connecticut, USA, Jul 2008, AIAA-2008-4502, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2008-4502 ▪ Abdelhafez, A., and Gupta, A. K., “Numerical Investigation of Oblique Fuel Injection in a Supersonic Combustor,” 46th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, Nevada, USA, Jan 2008, AIAA-2008-68, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2008-68 ▪ Abdelhafez, A., Gautam, V., and Gupta, A. K., “Cryogenic Flow from a Coaxial Injector under Low-Pressure In-Space Conditions,” 46th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, Nevada, USA, Jan 2008, AIAA-2008-1456, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2008- 1456 ▪ Abdelhafez, A., and Gupta, A. K., “Mixture Fraction Measurement in the Flowfield from a Coaxial Injector,” 46th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, Nevada, USA, Jan 2008, AIAA-2008-954, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2008-954 ▪ Abdelhafez, A., Gupta, A. K., Balar, R., and Yu, K., “Evaluation of Oblique and Traverse Fuel Injection in a Supersonic Combustor,” 43rd AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, Jul 2007, AIAA-2007-5026, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2007-5026 ▪ Abdelhafez, A., Gupta, A. K., and Yu, K., “Interaction of a Gaseous Fuel Jet with Shock- Wave-Rich Airflow,” 45th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, Nevada, USA, Jan 2007, AIAA-2007-390, http://dx.doi.org/10.2514/6.2007-390 ▪ Abdelhafez, A., El-Mahallawy, F. M., and Mansour, M. S., “Mixing and Nozzle Geometry Effects on Flame Structure and Stability,” MCS 4, Lisbon, Oct 2005, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00102200600809324
Page 4 of 5 Professional ▪ Golden Key International Honour Society Society Since November 2008 Membership ▪ American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Since November 2006 ▪ American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Since May 2006
Computer Microsoft Windows system, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Matlab, Visual Basic Skills Programming.
Activities Bike riding, hiking, swimming, traveling.
Languages Trilingual with excellent command of English, German, and Arabic languages, spoken and written.
Personal data Citizenship: Egypt / USA Date and place of birth: 02/28/1981, California, USA
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