Prof. Ahmed Mohammed Abu Hanieh

Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at Birzeit University since 2004, worked as the department chairman for three years. Director of three Master programs; Master in Renewable Energy Management, Master in Water and Environmental Engineering, Master in Water and Environmental Science. Participated in more than seventeen research and capacity building projects. Worked on international Tempus, Erasmus plus, Erasmus Mundus and Credit Mobility funded by European Union and Quality Improvement Fund (QIF) projects funded by the International Bank. Established and directed two Master programs (Sustainable Engineering in Production & Renewable Energy Management). Participated in the preparations for ABET accreditation of Mechanical Engineering program. Planning and supervision of industrial related projects. Member in the Palestinian Higher Education Reforms Experts (HERE) for 5 years. Board member in the Higher Council for Innovation and Excellence in Palestine for six years. Participated in the judgement of several local and international innovation competitions like Made in Palestine, Intel Science competition and First Lego League. Supervised two Doctorate students in European Universities. Supervised several Bachelor graduation projects and Master theses.  Author of three books, more than 25 journal articles and more than 35 conference papers. Volunteer reviewer for more than 17 international specialized journals and conferences. Teaching interests are: Mechanical Vibrations, Fluid Power Control, Dynamics, Measurements and Sustainable Engineering courses.