Mohammed Ahmed Resume
Dr.Ing. in Computer and Systems Engineering with focus on Robotic and Mechatronic Systems
Full Name: Mohammed Nour AbdelGawad Ahmed
Email: mnourgwad@gmail.com, mnahmed@eng.zu.edu.eg
https://mnourgwad.github.io
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammed-ahmed-2257b615
PhD in Control Engineering (Dr.Ing.) (2015) University of Bremen, Robotics Group, Bremen, Germany.
Titled: “An Intelligent Architecture for Legged Robot Terrain Classification Using Proprioceptive and Exteroceptive Data”
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer & Control Engineering (2004) Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
Titled: “Design of a Computer Algorithm for Fine–Tuning of Adaptive Controllers”
Qualifying Examination of Master of Science in Computer & Control Engineering (1999) Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
Bachelor of Science (1998) Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
Major: Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Rank: First on graduation class (1st of 64).
Grade: Very Good with Honor. GPA: 83.02%, 3.3 (on 4.0 scale)
Certificate of High School (Thanawiya Amma) (1993) Abo Kbier, Sharkia, Egypt.
School: Abo Kbier Secondary School for Boys
Branch: Scientific. GPA: 88.9%
Special Skills Subjects: High-Level English Language (6/10), High-Level Mathematics (7.5/10).
Freelance programmer
December 2002–Present
· Analyzing, designing, and writing software programs in C/C++, Java, and python languages for remote/local database (based on mySQL, SQLite, MS Access, …) applications, call centers, and machine–computer interfaces and drivers.
· Complete project design and implementation of MATLAB/Simulink utilities and GUIs for system control, simulation, and optimization (using different machine learning algorithms)
Assistant Professor
June 2015 – present
Computer and Systems Engineering Dept., Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University
Work includes graduate and undergraduate student teaching, thesis and project supervision, grading, and lab supervision.
Worked as a project leader for:
§ Project: ZuKa (https://github.com/mnourgwad/zuka)
Deployment of industrial KUKA robot in CNC machining and visual servoing through Kinect interfacing on ROS
Application of the industrial robotic arm KR6 R900 sixx in 3D milling that includes developing post-processing tools to convert conventional G-Code into KUKA Robot Language (KRL) and use the robot for 2D drawing and 3D milling, and Implementation of two research applications related to visual servoing using Kinect interfacing on ROS to guide the robot with hand gestures and provide human-safe operating zone where the robot stops when a human approaches, which was made possible after developing an API to control the robot directly from any PC. Project won the first place of graduation projects
§ Project: ZagHexa (https://github.com/RoboZag/zagHexa)
Design, Construction and Control of a Hexapod Walking Robot
The robot is an integrated multi-legged walking robot based on ROS that employs novel and different walking patterns and is capable of basic mobility tasks such as walking forward, backward, rotating in place and raising or lowering the body height. The robot is teleoperated using hand-held devices such as a smart phone, tablet or a wireless joystick. Furthermore, it has its own navigation system and a camera for instant video recording and streaming. Project ranked first on robotics projects and third on all engineering disciplines on the 2017 Egyptian Engineering day.
§ Research Project: eSchool (Principle Investigator) (http://mis.zu.edu.eg/IEP)
The project aims to develop, design, and implement a highly efficient web-based electronic system to fully automate the school administration and education processes. This project helps to achieve discipline in the school, develop the system of examinations and evaluation, registration and admission of students. The administration unit in the project aims to streamline all its subsystems and detailed steps into a single unit to facilitate and improve the overall process. Thus, optimizing use of human and material resources according to the needs of the schools, in order to ensure their accuracy, the continuous follow-up of the educational situation in the governorate, the knowledge of student discipline, the level of education of each school through follow-up and the results of the students.
§ Research Project: IMHOTEP–HyGrid (Co–Principle Investigator)
Hydrogen Storage Technology for Emergence Green Solutions of Renewable Energy-Mix Grids (HyGrid)
This project focus is on the research of hydrogen storage technology for green solutions for renewable energy sources taking into account the development, management and utilization of primary energy resources policies and strategies for sustainable development. Through the project, exchange of experiences and practical knowledge with the French side aiming at building and developing specialized stuff capable not only of use but also of developing the basic science and knowledge of renewable energy and its adaptation and conversion of applications into new products.
August 2010 – June 2015 : Researcher – DFKI Bremen, Robotics Innovation Center, Bremen, Germany
Work in the institute conduct research in intelligent, cognitively adequate robot systems as well as entire complex, integrated systems for a variety of applications, focusing on a rapid transfer of results of basic research into real-world applications and industry application-oriented projects in the fields of underwater, space, logistics and production, Search and Rescue systems, security, and cognitive robotics.
with research interests in: modeling and simulation of robotic systems, controllers design and implementation of actuating systems
Activities within the DLR and ESA-funded project SpaceClimber
(A Semi-Autonomous Free-Climbing Robot for the Exploration of Crater Walls and Bottoms)
http://robotik.dfki-bremen.de/de/forschung/projekte/spaceclimber.html
§ Robot joint actuator: controller design, development and prototyping
§ controller modelling and simulation (precise and real time).
§ multi-body simulation
§ Experiments (design, execution and evaluation)
§ Development of technical content for project different technical reports.
Activities within the BMWi and DLR-funded project Virtual Crater
(Development of Virtual Simulation and Demonstration Environment for Planetary Exploration with Focus on Extraterrestrial Crater)
http://robotik.dfki-bremen.de/en/research/projects/virtual-crater-1.html
§ Robot joint actuators: modelling and simulation (precise and real time).
§ Reference experiments for actuators: requirements analysis, conceptual design, implementation and performing the experiments.
§ System identification for modelling and parameter tuning.
§ Simulation models: testing and verification.
§ System integration and testing with hardware/software in the loop vitrification.
§ multi-body simulation
Other Local, BMVI and NOW GmbH, or EU -funded projects I worked intensively on:
ITEM (Innovative Technologies Electric Mobility)
http://robotik.dfki-bremen.de/en/research/projects/item-innovative-1.html
FASTER (Forward Acquisition of Soil and Terrain data for Exploration Rover)
http://robotik.dfki-bremen.de/en/research/projects/faster-1.html
https://www.faster-fp7-space.eu
Additional
Tasks
§ Development of technical content for project proposals
§ Supervising tutor and supporting tutor for undergraduate students working on final theses or student projects
§ Support of various other mobile robot projects in the fields of simulation, construction and testing
Instructor
August 2010 – June 2015
University of Bremen, Robotics Group, Bremen, Germany
Work included teaching, student project supervision, grading, and lab supervision.
Courses Taught
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Robotics and Manipulation Robotic Applications Introduction to Artificial Intelligence High Level Programming (C and C++). Industrial Automation |
Microcontrollers and Applications System Identification Scripting and GUI programming in MATLAB Digital Control |
Research Assistant
November 2008 – July 2010
DFKI Bremen, Robotics Innovation Center, Bremen, Germany
I worked within the projects: "SpaceClimber" and "Virtual Crater," Work includes:
§ modeling and simulation of actuators
§ system identification of different subsystems
§ controllers design and implementation
§ developing and implementing a co-simulation framework to integrate different tools used in robotics system design and simulation.
Research Assistant
November 2006 - October 2008
Robotics Group at Jacobs University, Bremen, Germany
The research of the group focuses on Autonomous Systems from the development of embedded hardware over mechatronics and sensors to high-level software that deals with machine learning and multirobots cooperation to develop robotic systems that are used in various domains, the most important one being safety, security and rescue robots (SSRR).
RoboCup Rescue Agent Simulator Activities Responsible
April (21–25), 2008
RoboCup German Open 2008, Hannover Fair, Hannover, Germany
Work includes:
§ Management and organization of the event.
§ Set up computers and networks and installing the operating systems and the packages to be used for the competition.
§ Scoring and deciding the ranking of the teams.
Assistant Lecturer
January 2005 – November 2006
Computer and Systems Engineering Dept., Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University
Work included teaching, student project supervision, grading, and lab supervision.
Automation Engineer
December 2000 – December 2002
CityPrint (part-time), Cairo, Egypt.
Work includes administration and management of CityPrint's LAN, maintenance of company PC's, design and implementation of software programs for Office and factory automation.
Work also includes maintaining, operating, and designing Arabic enabled software drivers for large scale computer–operated printing machines
Instructor
July 1998- January 2005
Computer and Systems Engineering Dept., Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University, Egypt
Work included student exercises and problems solving assisting, student project preparation, grading, and lab supervision.
Automation Engineer
May 1998 – October 2000
Nagar Spare Parts Imports, Abo
Kbier, Egypt
Work includes maintenance of company PC's, design and implementation of software programs for work automation
Team Leader
September 1997 – May 1998
Graduation Project, Zagazig University, Egypt
"Design and implementation of a computer network of automated intelligent meters."
The aim of the project was to build a network for centralized readings, collecting of conventional house–electric utility meters over power mains lines. This has been implemented using appropriate mixed digital/analog circuits, computer interfacing and software to manage the network and to maintain the subscribers database, and finally designing of the billing system.
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Computer Architecture. |
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Intel® 8088, 80x86 assembly programming |
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Computer Communication. |
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Structural Programming with C-Language |
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System Programming (C language). |
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Object Oriented Programming with C++ |
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High Level Programming (C and C++). |
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Digital Electronic Devices and Circuits |
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Relational Database, Analysis and Design |
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Digital Logic Design and Applications |
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Automatic Control Engineering |
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Electrical Measurements |
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Control Theory Analysis and Design |
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Microprocessor Applications |
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Computer Control of Machines and Processes |
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Applied Programming (in Visual Basic & MATLAB) |
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Process Control |
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Introduction to Robotics |
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Discrete and Digital Control System |
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Mechatronic System Design |
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Actuators and Drives |
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Industrial Automation Systems |
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Skill |
Relative grade |
Skill |
Relative grade |
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§ Programming in C, C++ |
Excellent |
§ macOS, Linux (Ubuntu, Suse) |
Good |
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§ MATLAB/Simulink Programming |
Excellent |
§ Working with measurement technologies (e.g. dSpace) |
Very Good |
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§ Intel® 80x86 assembly Programming |
Excellent
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§ Working within Solidworks |
Very Good |
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§ Programming in C#, Java, Python |
Good |
§ Database design (mySQL, SQLite, Access, ....) |
Very Good |
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§ Programming in Visual C++ |
Very Good |
§ Computer Networking |
Very Good |
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§ VBA/API programming |
Very Good |
§ Writing in LaTeX |
Excellent |
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§ Programming in Visual Basic |
Excellent
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§ Communication skills |
Excellent |
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§ MATLAB/Simulink |
Excellent |
§ Reading and Research |
Excellent |
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§ Qt and MATLAB GUI Design |
Excellent |
§ Team work |
Excellent |
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§ Programming and development in Robotic platforms: Robotics Operating System (ROS) and Robotics Toolbox (RTB) |
Very Good |
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§ Windows and MS-Office Suit (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, …) |
Excellent |
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Familiar with Software, hardware, thinking, mental games, and with excellent skills in communicating and working with others.
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Speaking |
Writing |
Understanding |
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§ Arabic |
Mother tongue |
Mother tongue |
Mother tongue |
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§ English |
Very Good |
Excellent |
Excellent |
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§ German |
Good |
Good |
Very Good |
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§ French |
Fair |
Fair |
Fair |
§ Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) student member since 1998.
§ International Society for Terrain-Vehicle Systems (ISTVS) member since 2009
§ Member of the Egyptian Engineering Syndicate (Electrical Branch).
§ Member of the Union University Science Clubs.
§ Member of City of Abo Kbier Cultural Palace.
§ Member, Management and steering of Examination Activities (Control) Committee, Student affairs vice dean bureau, Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University. The committee task is to automate management and steering of the examination activities by developing software programs and designing student and faculty database, and suggesting methods for managing the workflow.
§ Co-Founder, IEEE Zagazig Student Branch, Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University. The branch aims at informing the students with the latest innovations in engineering and at helping, them build good practical experience side by side with their academic study.
§ Supervisor, junior students` projects (basic electronics and digital logic) and senior students` graduation projects, Computer and Systems Engineering Dept., Zagazig University, 1998-present.
§ Mentor of the Zagazig RoboCon Team for the contest held in the years 2004 and 2005 in Cairo, Egypt, RoboCon is an annual robot contest for university, college and polytechnic students to design a robot under a given set of rules to achieve a specified task. Zagazig team achieved the best idea award in 2004 and the best design award in 2005.
§ Award of Excellence, Egyptian Engineering Syndicate, Egypt, 2017. (Excellence in engineering education)
§ 1st Place at Robotics Projects, Egyptian Engineering Day 2017. (best graduation project mentor)
§ 3rd Place at Engineering Graduation Projects, Egyptian Engineering Day 2017. (best graduation project mentor)
§ Best in Class Mobility, as a member of the team Jacobs Robotics, RoboCup German Open 2008.
§ 1st Place at the RoboRescue Simulation League (Agent), RoboCup German Open 2008.
§ 1st Place, as a member of the team Jacobs Robotics, RoboCup German Open 2007.
§ Certificate of Appreciation for individual contributions, Zagazig University 25th anniversary, Egypt, 2002
§ Certificate of Appreciation, Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering Dept., Zagazig University, Egypt, 1999. (Highest GPA in graduate level courses).
§ Certificate of Appreciation, Ministry of Education, Egypt, 1990. (ranked 7th Sharkia Governorate-wide in Preparatory School Graduates)
§ Certificate of Appreciation, Dean's Honors Roll, Faculty of Engineering, Zagazig University, Egypt,1998. (ranked first of graduating class).
§ Award of Excellence for best Graduation Project, Union of Student Science Clubs, Zagazig University, Egypt,1998.
For a list of my resecent publications, check here ...