SHERIF FATHY AHMED MEHANNY

College of Engineering – University of Toledo t 5051 Nitschke Hall MS 303

**** *. ******** * ******, OH 43606

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Mechanical Engineer/Bio-Engineer

Recent graduate seeking an opportunity in mechanical engineering and/or bioengineering.

Talented engineer with graduate degrees and practical experience in mechanical engineering and bioengineering, including published research and hands-on internships. Exceptionally skilled in experiment design, testing, and documentation, with a strong record of publishing and presenting research results at industry conferences. Recognized leader with classroom and lab leadership experience that includes teaching engineering principles, lab protocol, and Matlab. Results-driven problem solver who uses a meticulous approach to design projects and processes.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Bioengineering t Bioprocesses t Mechanical Design t Engineering Principles

Lab Protocol t Experiment Design t Experiment Techniques t Computer Modeling

Team Leadership t Teaching & Training t Problem Resolution t Communication

Technical Proficiencies

Matlab: programming, symbolic & GUI t Delmia Process Engineer t Unigraphics modeling

AUTOCAD 2D t Primavera t Microsoft Office t Movie Maker

Microcontroller: Assembly Language, AVRstudio, and ISIS

EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO, Toledo, OH 2012 – Current

Graduate Assistant, College of Engineering

Leverage academic and practical experience to instruct students in Introduction to Bioengineering and Bioprocessing Lab courses. Conduct research and co-author results for publication. Deliver engaging presentations of research findings at academic conferences.

tCo-authored research publications include:

o“Dairy Manure as Fertilizer for Microalgal Cultivation and Biodiesel Extraction” (currently under review).

tPlay a key role in research funded by the National Science Foundation, Extracting Biodiesel from Chlorella Algal Biomass Lipid, including:

oDeveloping a reliable resolution to a recurring problem with cracked pipes.

oExpertly performing spectrophotometry, total suspended solid test (TSS), flowcam assay, total organic/inorganic carbon assay (TOC/IC).

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO, Cairo, Egypt 2010 – 2012

Research Assistant, School of Science and Engineering

Actively participated in university-funded research project, Environmentally Friendly Composite Materials from Agricultural Byproducts. Laid the foundation for research by conducting a thorough literature review and carrying out preliminary experiments. Successfully carried out mechanical, morphological, water uptake, and thermal characterizations and final experiments.

tCo-authored research publications include:

o“Characteristics of starch based biodegradable composites reinforced with date palm and flax fibers,” published in Vol. 101 of Carbohydrate Polymers (2014).

tEnsured reliable experiment results through the installation of new experimental systems.

tTrained new research assistants in preparation and characterization techniques to maintain consistency and reliability.

Experiences & Achievements, continued

CAIRO UNIVERSITY, Cairo, Egypt 2008 – 2012

Co-faculty Member, Mechanical Design and Production Department

Taught a range of courses reflective of success in engineering theory and practice, including Introduction to Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Casting and Welding, and Metrology.

tDemonstrated Matlab expertise by teaching courses for the Egyptian Mud Engineering and Chemicals Co (EMEC) and the Center for Advancement of Post-Graduate Studies and Research in Engineering Sciences (CAPSCU).

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Bioengineering

University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, 2015

Graduate Assistantship

Master of Science, Mechanical Design and Production Engineering

Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt, 2012

Graduate Studies Scholarship

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Design and Production Engineering

Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt, 2008

Undergraduate Studies Scholarship

DAAD Summer Internship Award by German Technical Exchange Program (DAAD)

Internship, Helwan for Equipment & Heavy Machinery Co.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Member, Egyptian Syndicate of Engineers

Member, Society of Independent Engineers

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