Dr. Agacik Zafer is a professor of mathematics at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait, specializing in ordinary and functional differential equations, difference equations, impulsive systems, and dynamic equations on time scales. His work has been widely applied in nonlinear oscillation theory, boundary value problems, and mathematical modeling. He has published over 200 research papers with more than 2,000 citations and serves as an associate editor for several peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Ahmad Ababnah is a professor in the Computer Engineering Department at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. He holds a B.S in Electrical Engineering from Mutah University (Jordan), an M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University (USA), and a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from Kansas State University (USA). His research interests include multi-agent networks, distributed detection/estimation and 5G/6G communication networks. He contributes to academic service through, scientific and technical committees and conference organizations. He has served as a reviewer, session chair, and committee member for journals, conferences, and academic publications.
Dr. Ahmad Al-Hadid is an assistant professor of chemical engineering at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. He holds a Ph.D. from the Technical University of Munich, awarded summa cum laude (Highest distinction). His research focuses on advancing sustainable and environmentally conscious technologies through expertise in green solvent design, chemical thermodynamics, and innovative processing methods. In addition to sustainable processing, Dr. Al-Hadid explores applications in drug delivery, aiming to enhance the performance and safety of pharmaceutical formulations. His work integrates fundamental thermodynamic modeling with practical engineering solutions, contributing to a more sustainable chemical industry.
Ahmad Alsmadi is a senior laboratory instructor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. He holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in mechatronics engineering. He teaches and manages several core practical labs, including Systems and Measurements and Automatic Control Systems. His areas of interest include robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence, particularly their integration into engineering education. He is committed to fostering student engagement and innovation through practical learning and continuous improvement.
Dr. Ahmad Fino is a professor of mathematics at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait, specializing in partial differential equations. He earned his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from La Rochelle University, France.
With over 16 years of academic experience, Dr. Fino has taught undergraduate and graduate courses at the Lebanese University and several private universities. He has held teaching and research positions in France, Lebanon, Oman, and Kuwait.
His research focuses on the analysis of partial differential equations, with a strong interest in fractional calculus and operators such as the fractional Laplacian and Riemann–Liouville derivatives. He has published 40 papers, most of which appear in top-ranked international journals in Differential Equations, Fractional Calculus, and Applied Mathematics.
Dr. Fino has supervised four Ph.D. theses and over twelve Master's theses. He has secured research funding from the Lebanese University and actively contributes to the academic community as an editor of the Journal of Fractional Differential Calculus, a reviewer, and a session chair. He has also organized and participated in several major international conferences and scientific committees.
Dr. Ahmad Kahiel is an assistant professor at the College of Engineering & Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. He received his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Beirut Arab University. He completed his graduate studies at the American University of Beirut (AUB), where he subsequently served as a research assistant for one year. He later joined King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) as a postdoctoral researcher for two years before returning to AUB as a research associate. Dr. Ahmad Kahiel is specifically involved in research related to risk and hazards (earthquakes, liquefaction, soil improvement), soil behavior (cyclic response), and energy geotechnics (energy storage, geothermal energy, wind turbines design).
Ahmed Abbas is a laboratory instructor in the Architectural Engineering Department at the American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Amman Al Ahliya University in Jordan and a Master of Science in Architecture from Cardiff University in Wales.
Before transitioning to academia, he worked in architectural firms focusing on design development, construction coordination, and technical drawing preparation. At AUM, he teaches building design and BIM software courses, guiding students in concept development, 3D rendering, and digital modeling.
He is a Revit Certified Professional and a LEED Green Associate, committed to integrating sustainability and industry-relevant technologies into his teaching. His research interests include sustainable architecture and the performance of building envelopes.
Ahmed Abdelgalil is a senior laboratory instructor in physics at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait, with over 10 years of academic and interdisciplinary experience. He holds an M.Sc. in Applied Physics from Cairo University, where his research focused on laser-induced plasma spectroscopy.
His current research centers on multiphysics simulations of piezoelectric devices and their practical applications. His professional background also includes experience as a physicist at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, where he conducted spectrochemical analysis in heritage science, and as a teaching assistant at the American University in Cairo.
Ahmed Abdelgalil has co-authored peer-reviewed publications in applied physics, nanomaterials, and sensor technology. Passionate about connecting physics education with real-world applications, he integrates gamification into learning to foster engagement and deepen conceptual understanding.
Dr. Ahmed Amer is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Suez Canal University, with a specialization in solar energy applications for water desalination. He earned an M.Sc. from the Arab Academy for Science and Technology and a B.Sc. from Alexandria University. With over two decades of academic experience, he has delivered a wide range of mechanical and civil engineering courses, including thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, hydraulics, system modeling, and engineering materials. His research interests include renewable energy systems, non-Newtonian nanofluid dynamics, and advanced desalination technologies. Dr. Ahmed has published in numerous international peer-reviewed journals and actively supports ABET accreditation, curriculum development, and laboratory coordination.
Ahmed Furany is a lab instructor in the Electrical Engineering Department at the College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East (AUM), Kuwait, specializing in electrical and electronic engineering. He holds a Master of Science in Engineering Business Management, as well as a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, from the University of Sussex in the UK. His working experience spans over 7 years as a field engineer and an educator. His research interests comprise neural technologies, namely biosensing and processing, and neural network architectures, in addition to smart grid technologies and the respective integration of renewables. He teaches undergraduate courses in electronic design, measurement, and analysis techniques.