Principal Engineer/Scientist, Phantom Works, Vehicle Systems Technolog
Resume:
Hassan M. Bedair
Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
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Summary of Experience:
Over 30 years of diversified aerospace engineering in flight, engine, and landing gear systems Servicing, control and development.
Extensive knowledge in multidisciplinary Systems of Military Equipment and subsystems: Operation, Maintenance, Overhaul and Manuals Translation.
Long years of background in hydro-/ elector-mechanical actuation, real-time hardware-in-the-loop simulator, Instruments Control and project / program management.
Experience in Optical Prognostics and Health Management applications on Aircraft Systems
Developed Advanced Modular Control Systems Augmented by Neural Network algorithms.
Developed a concept of Design and Integration Tool for Automated Development of Aircraft Systems (DITADAS) using Artificial Intelligence techniques.
Work environments have included Management of teams of multidisciplinary specialists in mechanical / hydraulic, avionics and sensing components.
Worked on different Aircraft platforms like UCAV, C-17, F/A-18 and MD-80/90/11/12.
Business History:
IN USA:
2001 – Present: MPMC, Anaheim, CA.
Engineering Consultant
Program / Project Management, Team Assembly;
Supervision and Development of Aircraft Systems at the State of the Art Technology
1990 – 2001: Boeing / McDonnell Douglas, Long Beach, CA.
Principal Engineer/Scientist, Phantom Works, Vehicle Systems Technology
A-Programs Support / Management:
Support of C-17 Hydraulic Systems using SSFAN and other controls program
Development and analysis of: Brake-By-Wire and Steer-By-Wire
B-Technology Areas (TA):
TA1- Real-Time Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation: Built a mobile simulator for: Testing subsystems development; and implementation of the state-of-the-art technology on aircraft systems.
TA2-Neural Network Application: Explored the state-of-the-art application of Neural Network and Fuzzy Logic on Adaptive Control augmentation for aircraft anti-skid systems; and Pattern Recognition for detecting defects on aerospace systems.
TA3-Artificial Intelligence (AI): Projected a tool integrating the development of complex aerospace systems and AI techniques in a commercially attractive advanced concept of “Design and Integration Tool for Automated Development of Aircraft Systems” (DITADAS).
TA4-Prognostics/Diagnostics/Health Management: Researched innovative approaches and analysis to identify aerospace systems-components that are about to fail. This technology will perform prognostics and manage the health of Electrical, Mechanical, propulsion, and avionics subsystems.
1988 – 1990: Rogerson Aircraft Corporation, Systems Division, Irvine, CA.
Manager of Systems Development
Established the first Electra-mechanical Actuation System to drive fuel and environmental control valves.
Directed the in-house development of small-size actuation mechanisms for Aircraft Systems.
1985 – 1988: Western Gear Corporation, Applied Technology Division, City Of Industry
Manager of Systems Development
Directly supervised project teams of specialists in computer-aided engineering, systems interface and geared mechanisms.
Designed and consolidated a modular integrated systems of microprocessor-controlled elector-mechanical actuation system
Designed and analyzed elector-mechanical / hydraulic geared systems for aircraft and missiles actuation using MATRIXx simulation.
1983 – 1985: Fairchild Control Systems Company, Manhattan Beach, CA.
Senior Engineering Specialist
Developed a simulation model for power-by-wire system. Simulated elector-mechanical actuation, hybrid controls, and microprocessor for digital filter design configuration.
1982 – 1983: Hydraulic Units Inc., Duarte, CA
Project Engineer
Designed and developed primary and secondary flight controls, servomechanisms, fly-by-wire systems and servo valve components.
1975 – 1982 : A/R Williams International Consultants, Canada/Egypt
Project Leader
Supervised multidisciplinary team of engineers to redesign the control systems comprising servomechanisms and actuators.
1961 – 1975 Egyptian Aerospace Association, Cairo, Egypt
Member of a German Team
1968-1975, Senior Control Engineer
1961-1968, Development Engineer
IN EGYPT:
Egyptian Consultation Firms, Cairo, Egypt (1977-1980)
1. Conducted Research Program on huge Logistics Systems of the Egyptian Air Force Using Quantitative / Qualitative Models
2. Managed two program of Maintenance and Transportation of a Petroleum Company Using Operations Research / Systems Synthesis – Analyses Techniques of Operations Research
Egyptian Air force, Cairo, Egypt (1965-1977)
Vocational Training Center (1965-1966)
oInstructor, Aircraft Engines
oInstructor Jet Aircraft System’s Structure, Performance and Maintenance
Main Maintenance and Overhaul center of Aircraft Engines
oManager / Commander of Aircraft Engines Services
Developed the Lines of Maintenance and Overhaul
Planned all the activities and routines for all the Egyptian Air Force Engines for fighters, Fighter- Bombers, Training and Transport
Engines Overhaul and Maintenance Center of Egyptian Air Force (1970-1972)
Director of the Main Engines Maintenance and Overhaul
Developed the Lines of Maintenance and Overhaul
Planned all the activities and routines for all the Egyptian Air Force Engines for fighters, Fighter-Bombers, Training and Transport
. Technical Institute of Egyptian Armed Forces
Dean / Chief Commander of Aircraft Division (1972-1977)
Managed the daily Lectures for all the: Mechanical, Electrical Instruments, Armaments, Radar and Wireless Structure and Systems
Directed the Technology Parks formed of Serviced and Running Aircraft: Mig-21 Fighter, SU-7 Fighter-Bomber, Mil-4 Helicopter and Mig-21 Engine Test Stand
Graduated some 500 Hundred Highly Qualified Military Assistance Engineers to Support all the Egyptian Air Force Divisions
Education:
Ph. D. (1978) – Systems Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt
“Simulation modeling of design –servicing correlation in developing countries”
M. Sc. (1974) – Automatic Control, Cairo University, Egypt
“Dynamics of pressure-rate sensing devices in jet engines”
B. Ms. (1962) - Military Sciences, Egyptian Military Academy, Cairo, Egypt
B. Sc. (1961) – Mechanical Engineering, Ain Shams University, Egypt
Power components, control theory and stress analysis
TEACHING ACTIVITIES
1. Universities: (1980 – 2001)
California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Long Beach (Teaching Undergraduate and Continuing Education)
California State University, Los Angeles (Teaching Undergraduate and Continuing Education)
University of Southern California (Teaching Undergraduate, Graduate and Continuing Education)
West Coast University (Teaching Undergraduate)
2. Training Centers / Institutes
Vocational Training Center, Egyptian Air Force, Cairo, Egypt (1965 – 1966)
Technical Institute, Egyptian Army, Air force Division, Cairo, Egypt (1972 – 1977)
Courses Taught:
Kinematics and Dynamics of Mechanisms
Automatic Control Applications
Simulation modeling of design/manufacturing correlation
Fluid flow dynamics in control equipment
Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making (Operations Research)
Jet Engines Structural Design, Maintenance and Overhaul
Aircraft Aerodynamics and Systems Design, Maintenance and Overhaul
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
COMMITTEES
SAE, Member, 1984 – 2000
ASME, Member, 1985 – 1990
- Egyptian Society of Management, Board Member and Assistant
Professional Secretary, 1978 – 1980
Egyptian Society of Mechanical Engineers, Board Member,
Professional Secretary, 1978 – 1980
EDITORIAL SERVICES
Translation / Review (1964-1965)
1.Translated from English to Arabic: Construction, Manuals of Maintenance and Overhaul of Fighter and Fighter – Bomber Aircraft and Jet Engines.
2.Applied the translated material to format the new courses for Multi-Cultural students.
3.Reviewed other translations in the Aircraft Systems and Controls.
INVITED LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS:
Some Hundred Lectures and Presentations
Hobbies:
Develop Web Pages, Presentation, Reading and Research
Citizenship:
USA
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