MOHAMMAD A. AL-KHEDHER
Head of Mechatronics Engineering Department
Associate Professor
Department of Mechatronics Engineering
Faculty of Engineering Technology E-mail:
Al-Balqa Applied University
P.O. Box 15008. Amman, Jordan
Personal Information
  • Date of Birth: September1st, 1979.
  • Nationality: Jordanian.
  • Marital status: Married with 2 daughters.

Research and Teaching Interests
My researchinterestsare: Modeling and control of dynamic systems; Design of intelligent systems;Nanotechnologyand robotics.
My teaching interests are: Mechatronics design; Modeling and simulation; Control Theory;Industrial Instrumentation; CAD/CAM/CAE.
Academic qualifications
Ph. D. / May 2007 / Mechanical Engineering
Washington State University Pullman, WA, USA
Advisor: Prof. Charles Pezeshki.
GPA: (3.96/4).
M.S. / Jun 2004 / Mechatronics Engineering.
American University of Sharjah Sharjah, UAE
Advisors: Prof. M. A. Jarrah, Dr. K. Assaleh.
GPA: (3.92/4).
B.S. / Jun 2002 / Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics
Jordan University of Science and Technology Irbid, Jordan
Valedictorian (1st of 105 students).
academic experience
Sept.2013-Now / Head of Mechatronics Engineering Department Al-Balqa Applied University,
Amman, Jordan
Sept.2012-Now / Associate Professor Al-Balqa Applied University, Amman, Jordan
Graduate courses:
  • Machinery dynamics and vibration
Undergraduate courses:
  • Machine components and machinery
  • Control theory

Sept.2007– Aug.2012 / Assistant Professor Al-Balqa Applied University, Amman, Jordan
Graduate courses:
  • Advanced industrial instrumentation and control systems
  • Machinery dynamics and vibration
  • Advanced digital signal processing and control systems
Undergraduate courses:
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Machine components and machinery
  • Control theory
  • Computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM)
  • Power electronics

June 2007 –Sept 2007
Aug. 2004 –May 2007 / Assistant Professor Washington State University, WA, USA
I taught Manufacturing Processes over a summer semesterat the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.
Mechatronics Lab- Teaching Assistant Washington State Univ., WA, USA
As a Teaching Assistant at the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, I was responsible for:
  • Teaching: Mechatronics Lab, Major TA for 5 semesters.
  • Lecturing: Mechatronics Course.
  • Supervising seniorcapstone design projects.
  • FEA/CAD modeling sessions using CATIA.
  • LabView Training, Data Acquisition Systems (DAQ).

Sept. 2002 –June 2004 / Mechatronics Center- Teaching Assistant American University of Sharjah, UAE
As a Teaching Assistant at the Departments of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, I was responsible for teaching and supervising several labs:
Graduate level Labs:
  • Advanced Industrial Instrumentation and Control Lab.
  • Embedded Systems Lab.
Undergraduate Labs:
  • Advanced Industrial and Control Lab.
  • Introduction to Mechatronics Lab.
  • Vibration Lab.

Journal Publications
  1. Al-khedher M., Yassar R.S., Pezeshki C., Field D.P., “A novel structural-based approach in application of neural network modeling to predict the aging behavior of automotive alloys”, Modelling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering, 14 (2006), 905-921.
  2. Al-khedher M., Pezeshki C., McHale J., Knorr F., “Quality Classification via Raman Identification of Carbon Nanotube Bundles Using Artificial Neural Networks”, Nanotechnology, 18 (2007) 355703.
  3. M. Al-Khedher, Dale B. McDonald, “Development of a Global Web-Based Industrial Process Control Laboratory for Undergraduate and Graduate Engineering Technology Education”, Technology Interface Journal, 9 (2009), ISSN# 1523-9926.
  4. M. Al-Khedher, S. Al-Sabbah, “Experimental Evaluation of Adaptive Fuzzy-PID Control for Piezoelectric Motor Drive System”, International Journal of Intelligent Systems Technologies and Applications, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 279-288, 2011.
  5. Al-khedher M., Pezeshki C., McHale J., Knorr F., “Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Modeling of Mechanical Behavior for Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotube Turfs”, Journal of Materials Science and Technology, vol. 27(4), pp. 301-308, 2011.
  6. Alia M.,Al-khedher M.,Salahat M., “Practical Investigation of an Acoustic Encoder”, Sensors and Transducers, 126, Issue 3, (2011) pp. 85-91.
  7. J. Nawash, M. Al-Khedher, “Empirical Model For Morphological Evolution Of Crystallization Process Using Artificial Neural Networks”, International Journal of Computational Materials Science and Surface Engineering,Vol. 4, No. 4, pp. 374-388, 2011.
  8. Shebel A. AlSabbah, Mohammad A. Al-Khedher and Tariq M. Younes, 2012. Evaluation of Multiregional Fuzzy-Based pH Cascade Control with ANFIS-Based pH Observer. Research Journal of Applied Sciences, 7: 60-65.
  9. Al-Khedher, M.A., T.M. Younes and M.A.K. Alia, 2012. “Thermo-acoustic water analyzer in hydrocarbon emulsions with Kalman filter”. American Journal of Applied Science, 9(5): 717-723.
  10. Al-khedher M., Pezeshki C., McHale J., Knorr F., “Empirical Modeling of Nanoindentation of Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotube Turfs using Intelligent Systems”, Fullerenes, Nanotubes and Carbon Nanostructures, Vol. 20, No. 3, pp. 200–215, 2012.
  11. T. Al-Mograbi, M. Al-Khedher, M. Alia, “Thermoacoustic Analyzer for Water Content Detection in Hydrocarbon Emulsion”, International Journal of Research and Reviews in Applied Sciences,Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 145-150, 2012.
  12. S. Al-Sabbah, M. Al-Khedher, “Evaluation of Multiregional Fuzzy Cascade Control For pH Neutralization Process”, International Journal of Research and Reviews in Applied Sciences,Vol. 10, No. 2, pp. 193–199, 2012.
  13. Al-khedher M. “Integrated Robotic System for Indoor Spatial Perception and Navigation for the Blind”.International Review on Modelling and Simulations, Vol. 5, No. 2(B), 2012.
  14. M. Ramadan, M. Al-Khedher, S. Al-Kheder, “Intelligent Anti-Theft and Tracking system for Automobiles”, International Journal of Machine Learning and Computing,Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 83–88,2012.
  15. Al-khedher M. “Hybrid GPS-GSM localization of Automobile Tracking system”,International J. of Computer Science and Information Technology, Vol. 3, No. 6, pp. 75–85, 2011.
  16. I.Al-Abbas, M.Al Kawaldah, M.Al-Khedher, R. Issa, “Single Parametric Control of Cascade Brushless DC Motor Drive”,Vol.5, No.6,International Review of Automatic Control,2012.
  17. A. Mehdi, M. Al-Khedher, “An Automated Generation of 2D Wrinkle Maps from Facial Expressions”submitted to Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition, 2012.

International Conference Proceedings:
  1. M.A. Jarrah, M. Al-Khedher. “Controller Design of the Locomotion System for An Autonomous Cleaning System.”, Proceedings of the IEEE international conference on Mechatronics 2004, pp:205-208, ICM04, Istanbul, Turkey. (Funded-Dubai International Airport)
  2. M. Al-khedher, R. S. Yassar, C. Pezeshki, D. P. Field, “Nano-particle Structure-Property Characterizations of Aluminum Alloys”, An Intentional Conference on Seeing at the NanoScale III, Aug 13-16, 2005, UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA.
  3. M. Al-khedher, C. Pezeshki, J. McHale, “Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) Characterization and Quality Control”, The 3rd International Congress of Nanotechnology, Oct 30-Nov 2, 2006, San Francisco, CA.
  4. M. Al-khedher, C. Pezeshki, J. McHale, F. Knorr, “Raman Spectroscopy for Quality Assessment of Nanotube Bundles”, MRS Fall Meeting, Nov 27-Dec 1, 2006, Boston, MA.
  5. M. Al-khedher, C. Pezeshki, J. McHale, D. Bahr, F. Knorr, “Interpretation of Nanoindentation tests of Carbon Nanotube Bundles Using Neuro-Fuzzy Modeling”, TMS Annual Meeting, Feb 25-Mar 1, 2007, Orlando, FL.
  6. A. Bisher, M. Al-Khedher, “Intelligent mapping and locomotion system for blind guidance robot”, Proceeding of the 5th International Symposium on Mechatronics and its Applications (ISM08), May 27-29, 2008, Amman, Jordan.
  7. M. Al-Khedher, Dale B. McDonald, “Development of a Global Web-Based Industrial Process Control Laboratory for Undergraduate and Graduate Engineering Technology Education”, Proceedings of the IAJC-IJME Conference, Nov 17-19, 2008, Nashville, TN.
  8. M. Al-Khedher, J. Nawash, “Simulation of Crystallization Process using Neural Networks Modeling ”, Proceedings of the Jordanian International Electrical and Electronics Engineering Conference (JIEEEC), April 11-14, 2011, Amman, Jordan.
  9. M. Ramadan, M. Al-Khedher, S. Al-Kheder, “Vehicle Tracking Using An Efficient And Low Cost Embedded System With GPS and GSM”, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Advanced Computer Theory and Engineering (ICACTE 2011), Dec. 28-30, 2011, Dubai, UAE.
  10. M. Al-Khedher, M. Alshamasin, “SCARA Robot Control using Neural Networks”, to appear International Conference on Intelligent & Advanced Systems (ICIAS2012), pp. 866-870. June 12th - 14th, 2012, Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia.

Laboratory Development at Mechatronics ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT:

­Web-based machine monitoring and diagnostics laboratory with Midwestern State University, USA.

­Control systems laboratory. Mechatronics# 315018443.
­Power electronics laboratory. Mechatronics# 315018324.
­Instrumentation and measurement laboratory. Mechatronics# 315018343.
­CAD/CAM laboratory: Solid Works, Inventor, MASTERCAM. Mechatronics# 315018477.

FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS

1.Establishing,Design, Fabrication and Launching a Small Satellite.

2.Sample of funded undergraduate projects

/ (Approved) Funded by Scientific Research Support Fund with collaboration of South West State University.
Period: 2/2013 –2/2015
Amount of 100,000$.
Co. Investigator.
The project will be developed in four phases:
1-Preparation stage: establishing space engineering research center to communicate with international space station (ISS) in cooperating with South-West State University.
2- Fabrication and testing stage: to get the equipment ready for the next stage.
3- Flight stage: check the readiness of orientation with respect to the velocity vector; the position in space; photos and video devices.
4- Launch stage: final stage aim to launch the small satellite in orbit around earth.
­Building a flight simulator using Stewart platform, funded by King Abdullah II Fund for development, KAFD Student Research Project Sponsorship Program, 5500$.
­Designing a new accelerometer for testing purposes of airfoils in wind tunnels. (The project is sponsored by Boeing), WSU, USA. 10,000$.
­Stewart platform with six degrees of freedom. BAU-FET: 1000$.
­Modeling and analysis of a new frame design for a corvette car and ensuring the safety of the new design. (Funded by Corvette) 10,000$.
­Tracking and Shooting Targets via Live Image Analysis. BAU-FET: 1000$.
Training workshops Delivered
  1. PLC Siemens: October 20-November 27, 2011. Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan.
Includes: Digital signal, Ladder logic, Memory map, Timers, Counters, sequence controller and its' applications, Analogue signal, HMI principles.
  1. SolidWorks 2010 (Fifth workshop): April 21-May 15, 2011. Jordan Engineers Association, Jordan.
Includes: 2D, 3D Sketching, Part Modeling, Features, Assembly, Configurations, Tollbox, Design tables, Drawings, Photoworks, Cosmos motion, Weldments, Metal Sheet Design, Mold design, Cosmos Floworks, Cosmos works.
  1. Autodesk Inventor 2010: June27-July10, 2010. King Abdullah Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) Head office, Jordan.
Includes: Ribbon Interface of AIP 2010, 2D, 3D Parts modeling, Assembly, Drawing, Functional Design, Frame Generator, Tube & Pipes, Dynamic Simulation, Sheet Metal, and Inventor Studio.
  1. MASTERCAM X4: August 15-August 30, 2011. Momentum Technology Center, Jordan.
Includes: Part modeling, 2D, 3D milling, Lathe, Multi-Axis and Route machining.
  1. AutoCAD 2009: March 11-March 26, 2010. Momentum Technology Center, Jordan.
Includes: 2D, 3D drawing, Dimensioning, Standard drawings.
  1. Virtual-Reality: January 23-February 10, 2009. Momentum Technology Center, Jordan.
  2. LabVIEW: June 16-June28, 2007. Washington State University, USA.
Includes: LabVIEW programming principles, Analog inputs/outputs, Digital I/O, Data types, software constructs, and Graphical User Interface (GUI) elements, Variables and functions, Simple design patterns, SubVI design, VI design and documentation, Error handling,File I/O , Debugging tools and techniques.
Technical Skills
Machine Design and manufacturing: / CATIAV5R12, SolidWorks 2010, Autodesk Inventor 2010, MasterCam X4, AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop.
Control andAutomation: / C\C++, MATLAB / Simulink, LabView, microcontroller.
Circuits design
and simulation: / PSpice, MultiSim, CircuitMaker.
Analytical design tools: / MathCAD, Mathmatica.
Hardware: / PIC, DAQ, dSPACE (real-time applications), PLCs, PCB layout, CNC, Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems.
Material Characterization: / Raman Spectroscopy, SEM.
Awards received
  • Washington State University, Pullman, WA.
­School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award.
­College of Engineering and Architecture Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award.

­2nd place in the Wiley Research Exposition for Engineering and Physical Sciences given for outstanding student research and presentation , Two years in a row: 2006, 2007.
­Excellent performance rating in TA evaluations for five semesters consecutively.
  • Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan.
­Valedictorian Ranking (1/105) in the class of ‘02.
­University President’s Award for outstanding academic performance.
­Dean’s honor list for six semesters (the Academic excellence).
­Full scholarship for undergraduate level 1998-2002.
  • Full Postgraduates Scholarship, Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan, 2004-2007.

ACADEMIC SERVICES
­Scientific Research committee 2012, 2013
­Election committee- Student Council Elections 2010, 2011
­University graduate studies committee 2011
­Head of Accreditation Committee for Mechatronics Bachelor program 2010
­Head of Accreditation Committee for Mechatronics Masters program 2010
­Department Curriculum Committee 2008
­Department Softwares Development Committee 2008
­Laboratories Development Committee 2009
­Head of Capstone Design Projects Committee 2009
Professional Affiliations
­Member, IEEE (2011-now)
­Member, Jordanian Engineers Association (2007-now)
­International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology IACSIT (2009 –now).
­International Association of Engineers IAENG (2010 –now).
­Minerals, metals and materials Society, TMS (2006 –2009).
­Materials Research Society, MRS (2004 –2009).
­Association for Iron & Steel Technology AIST (2007 –2009).
­American Society of Metals ASM (2007 –2009).
COMMUNITY SERVICE/ACTIVITIES
­Reviewer:The second International Conference on Engineering and Technology (ICET 2013), 14th to 15th December 2013Cairo, Egypt.
­Reviewer:The International Conference on Modeling, Simulation and Applied Optimization (ICMSAO’13) April 28-30, 2013, Hammamet, TUNISIA.
­Reviewer: IEEE International Conference on Computer Systems and Industrial Informatics (ICCSII),18th to 20th December 2012 ,Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
­Technical Program Committee of the Mechatronics and Embedded Systems (MES) track of Mosharaka 3rd International Conference on Power Engineering, Control and Mechatronics (MIC-PCM2013), Barcelona, Spain, 6-8 September 2013.
­Technical Program Committee of the 4th International Conference on Intelligent & Advanced Systems (ICIAS2012), 12th to 14th June, 2012, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
­Reviewer:IET Science, Measurement & Technology.
­Reviewer:Materials Research, Ibero-american Journal of Materials.
­Reviewer: Journal of the Franklin Institute, ELSEVIER.
­Reviewer: Journal of Applied Research Technology (JART).
­Reviewer: International Journal of Computer Science & Information Technology (IJCSIT).
­Reviewer: International Journal of Intelligent information Processing (IJIIP).
­Member & Reviewer: International Journals of Engineering & Sciences (IJENS).
­Reviewer:International Journal of Engineering (IJE).
­Scientific and Technical Committee & Editorial Review Board on Engineering and Natural Sciences: World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology WASET.
­Technical Program Committee of the Control, Robotics and Automation (CRA) track, and Technical Program Committee of the Mechatronics and Embedded Systems (MES) track of Mosharaka 2ndInternational Conference on Power Engineering, Control and Mechatronics (MIC-PCM2012), Barcelona, Spain, 6-8 April 2012.
­Program Committee chair: 4th International Conference on Software Technology and EngineeringICSTE 2012, Phuket, Thailand. September 1-2, 2012.
­Program Committee chair: International Conference on Computer Design and Engineering (ICCDE 2012) Phuket Island, Thailand. September 1-2, 2012.
­Technical Committee: 3rd International Conference on Mechanical and Electrical Technology ICMET 2011 Dalian, China. August, 2011.
­Reviewer: 4th IEEE International Conference on Computer Science and Information Technology, IEEE ICCSIT, Chengdu, China, June, 2011.
­Reviewer: 7th Jordan International Electrical and Electronics Engineering Conference JIEEEC, Amman, Jordan, April 2011.
­Reviewer: 3rd International Conference on Machine Learning and Computing ICMLC, Singapore, February 2011.
­Reviewer: International Symposium on Mechatronics and its Applications ISMA09, Sharjah, UAE, March 2009.
­Session chair and Reviewer: International Symposium on Mechatronics and its Applications ISMA08, Amman, Jordan, May 2008.
­Member: Mosharaka for Researches and Studies.
Professional traning Received
Intensive short course “Fabrication and Characterization of Nano-Materials” January 4 -21, 2005. Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA. Course Content:
­Experimental tools – Fabrication (CVD, PVD, MBE, Ballistic deposition, Ion Implantation, SAMs).
­Experimental tools –Characterization (XPS, TEM, SEM, RAMAN, SPM, AFM, AES, XRD).
References

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