Discrete Event Simulation & Digital Twins Engineer

Osama Aljarrah, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Simulation, Additive Manufacturing & Machine Learning

Flint, MI 810-***-**** *********@*********.*** **********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Ph.D. industrial and systems engineer and assistant professor with 15+ years across academia and manufacturing industry. Expert in discrete-event and discrete-element simulation, finite element analysis, machine learning, and simulation-based optimization applied to additive manufacturing, digital factory, and electrified-vehicle systems. Proven record of peer-reviewed publications, funded grants, and industry projects with Caterpillar and Intel collaborations. Skilled in Python, MATLAB, C++, Abaqus, FlexSim, and Arena, with strong capabilities in data-driven modeling, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

●Methods: Discrete-event simulation, discrete-element simulation (DEM/YADE), finite element analysis, simulation-based optimization, machine learning, deep learning, evolutionary computation, surrogate modeling, topology and generative design.

●Applications: Additive manufacturing, binder jetting, digital factory, manufacturing scenario planning, electrified-vehicle route/charging optimization, supply-chain and business analytics, statistical quality control, lean manufacturing.

●Programming: Python, MATLAB, C++, R.

●Software: Abaqus, 3DEXPERIENCE, SolidWorks; Arena (Rockwell), FlexSim (Autodesk); CPLEX, AMPL, LINDO, Gurobi; Minitab, EViews, SPSS, AMOS; Power BI, LaTeX, Excel.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Kettering University, Flint, MI Jun 2023 – Present

●Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in simulation, operations research, machine learning, manufacturing processes, design for manufacturing and assembly, engineering statistics, and engineering economics.

●Design and update IME curriculum and revise syllabi to meet ABET accreditation metrics; developed new Machine Learning for Engineers and Machine Learning for Manufacturing courses.

●Coordinate manufacturing research for the department and advise students across industrial engineering and manufacturing-systems programs.

●Lead externally funded research in additive manufacturing simulation, DEM modeling of binder jetting, and generative/topology design optimization.

Assistant Professor, Industrial & Systems Engineering

Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH Sep 2021 – Jun 2023

●Taught manufacturing processes, automation, statistical quality control, engineering statistics, decision analysis, and competitive manufacturing management (undergraduate and graduate).

●Designed and updated ISE curriculum and labs to meet ABET metrics; developed production planning, supply chain, and facilities planning courses.

●Built a statistical process control course for semiconductor manufacturing through an Intel / Central State University / YSU collaboration.

Simulation Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc. Oct 2021 – Feb 2022

●Modeled and tested electrified mining trucks across hauling–dumping cycles using discrete-event simulation to evaluate performance outcomes in controlled environments (TRL-3).

Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, MA Sep 2017 – May 2021

●Taught SolidWorks engineering drawings, simulation modeling, and engineering optimization; supported FEA, design of experiments, and advanced statistical quality control courses.

●Conducted doctoral research on data-driven prediction, optimization, and simulation of additive manufacturing process parameters using surrogate modeling.

Production Engineer / Quality & Logistics Engineer

National Aluminum Industries, Jordan (2009–2010); Jordan Steel, Jordan (2006–2008)

●Managed extrusion and steel production quality to customer specifications; analyzed labor, machine, material, and logistics costs; investigated yield and scrap; led ISO 9001:2000 documentation and international material-resource planning.

Part-Time Lecturer, Industrial Engineering & Business

Hashemite University, Jordan University of Science & Technology, and Yarmouk University, Jordan 2010 – 2016

●Taught operations research, production planning, engineering economics, quality management, statistics, and quantitative analysis.

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Engineering & Applied Science / Industrial & Systems Engineering University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, USA 2021

MBA, Business Administration Yarmouk University, Jordan 2013

B.S., Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering Jordan University of Science & Technology, Jordan 2006

GRANTS & FUNDED PROJECTS

●Co-PI, Engineering Innovation Fund (2025): Embedding Communication and Problem-Solving Skills in Undergraduate Engineering through Client-Driven Projects (PI: Ping Ren).

●PI, Elite Engineering Tech (sponsored contract): Engineering drawings and manufacturing plans for a hospital bed with integrated sheet-changing mechanism and air-bladder pressure-relief system.

SELECTED PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

●Ezekiel, U., Hoq, E., Aljarrah, O., et al. (2026). Physics-guided generative surrogate modeling for full-field plasticity prediction in Al/SiC nanocomposites. Advanced Engineering Informatics.

●DeCarvalho, S., Aljarrah, O., Chen, Z., & Li, J. (2024). Influence of build orientation and support structure on additive manufacturing of human knee replacements. Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing, 62, 2005–2017.

●Hoq, E., Aljarrah, O., Li, J., et al. (2023). Data-driven methods for stress-field predictions in random heterogeneous materials. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 123, 106267.

●Aljarrah, O., Li, J., Huang, W., et al. (2022). Part distortion simulation in additive manufacturing: A data-driven framework. Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing.

●Aljarrah, O., Li, J., Huang, W., et al. (2019). ARIMA-GMDH: A low-order integrated approach for predicting and optimizing additive manufacturing process parameters. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 106, 701–717.

Full publication list (7 journal articles, 10+ conference papers, and posters) available on request.

CERTIFICATIONS

●HAAS Basic Mill Operator Certification, Haas Factory Outlet (HFO) – Flat Rock, MI (2026)

●FANUC Handling-Tool Operation & Programming — FANUC America (2023)

●Universal Robots Trainer (2022)

●Universal Robot Core Training, Shaltz Automation (2022)

●FlexSim Core Training (2022).

●Certified Industrial Engineer — Missouri State University / IBDL Foundation (2020)

●Power BI and Automation Control — Engineering Tracks (2022)

●Ergonomics Program Management — NASP (2020)

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