• A learning factory: Enhancing societal needs awareness and innovation through manufacturing class 

      Hamouda, A.M.S.; Tarlochan, F. ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2015 , Article)
      The manufacturing course is a common course in most Mechanical and Industrial Engineering programs around the world. In this course, various aspects of product design and manufacturing process selection are discussed. ...
    • A Multi-echelon Network Distribution Model For Emergency Resource Planning 

      Pradhananga, Rojee; Pokharel, Shaligram; Mutlu, Fatih; Holguin-veras, Jose ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)
      Resource planning in emergency management is a challenging task as it involves disaster situations where the demands are rapidly increasing and the resources are scarce. Conventional planning involves a centralized network ...
    • A new pedagogic modules for training graduate student in research methodology 

      Hamouda, Abdel Magid; Judd, Simon ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2015 , Conference Paper)
      Research Methodology is a required course common to most graduate programs globally. The applied research methodology course at the College of Engineering, Qatar University is a compulsory course for all graduate students. ...
    • Advanced Hard Ctings: Towards A Whole New World 

      Santecchia, Eleonora; Cabibbo, Marcello; El Mehtedi, Mohamad; Spigarelli, Stefano; Salem Hamouda, Abdelmagid; ... more authors ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)
      BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES: Improving materials properties is one of the biggest scientific issues of all the times. When it becomes impossible to further manipulate the raw material, one feasible way to push its properties ...
    • Carbon Emissions Policies and its Impact on the Design of Supply Chains 

      Pokharel, Shaligram; Xu, Zhitao; Elomri, Adel ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)
      Carbon emission is a concern across the industry due to its environmental impact. In order to reduce carbon emissions, industry have to look not only at their processes but also in the generation of emissions in the whole ...
    • Combustion Characteristics and Emissions of a Direct-Injection Diesel Engine Fueled with GTL Fuel Blends 

      Ahmed, Samer F.; Sadiq, Abdellatif M.; Gergawy, Mohamed T.; Bassiony, Mohamed A. ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)
      Gas to Liquids (GTL) is one of clean alternative fuels which loosely defined terms that is generally used to describe the chemical conversion of natural gas to some type of liquid products. As such, it excludes the production ...
    • Computational Simulation Of Organic Rankine Cycle Retrofitted To Petroleum Well 

      Kharseh, Mohamad; Al-khawaja, Mohammed ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)
      Geothermal refers to existing heat energy in deep rock and sedimentary basins. Unlike other types of renewable energy resources, geothermal energy provides a stable source of energy as it can be exploited regardless of ...
    • Effects of Drill Mud and Drive Torque Sinusoidal Excitation on Drillstrings Lateral and Torsional StickSlip Vibrations 

      Kanzari, Meryem ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)
      Oil and gas drilling companies spend around 20$ billion annually from which 15% is attributed to material and productive time losses. The most prevalent drilling problems are caused by the Bottom-Hole-Assembly failure which ...
    • Electrospun polymer nanocomposite scaffolds containing metal oxide nanoparticles for diabetic wound healing 

      Augustine, Robin ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)
      It is very important to treat diabetic foot injuries at early stage since even minor wounds can turn into serious foot ulcers which can lead to the amputation of the entire foot if not treated early. The management of ...
    • Flight Scheduling in the Airspace 

      Msakni, Mohamed Kais; Kharbeche, Mohamed; Al-Salem, Mohammed; Hammuda, Abdelmagid ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)
      This paper addresses an important problem in the aircraft traffic management caused by the rapid growth of air traffic. The air route traffic control center has to deal with different plans of airlines in which they specify ...
    • Hydrogen Production via Ethanol Decomposition over Bimetallic Catalyst 

      Ashok, Anchu ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)
      Bimetallic catalyst shows distinct physical and chemical properties differ from its monometallic catalyst due to the high synergy between the monometals. Bimetals of transition metals shows different applications in the ...
    • In-depth Analysis of Pedestrian Safety in the State of Qatar 

      Kharbeche, Mohamed; Al Allaf, Hana; Al-Khalifa, Khalifa; Tarlochan, Faris ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)
      Pedestrian safety is of a serious concern as it includes children and the aged population. From the Global status report on road safety in 2015 by World Health Organization (WHO), it can be seen that pedestrian fatalities ...
    • Influence of Sinusoidal Drive Speed Modulation on Rotor with Continuous Stator Contact 

      Alzibdeh, Abdullah; Al-Qaradawi, Mohamed Y.; Balachandran, Balakumar ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)
      Torsional vibrations experienced by drill strings can be detrimental to drilling operations. With a goal of understanding torsional vibrations experienced by drill strings and determining means to attenuate undesired ...
    • Locations of Temporary Distribution Facilities for Emergency Response Planning 

      Pradhananga, Rojee; Khayal, Danya; Pokharel, Shaligram; Mutlu, Fatih; Holguin-Veras, Jose ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)
      Resource planning in emergency response phase is challenging primarily because the resources have to be delivered to the affected regions in a timely manner and in right quantities. Disasters such as the hurricanes, epidemics ...
    • Reflex System for Intelligent Robotics 

      Alhaddad, Ahmad Yaser; Cabibihan, John-John ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)
      Background and Purpose: Great advances have occurred in the field of robotics in the past few years. The integration of robotics in our daily life became not only limited to manufacturing or industrial usage, but also in ...
    • Solar Energy For More Eco-friendly Mosque In Qatar 

      Kharseh, Mohamad; Al-Khawaja, Mohammed; Abdu Ghani, Saud ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)
      There is mounting evidence that the global warming and, consequently, the climate changes are anthropogenic and attributed to fossil fuel consumption. Therefore, it is mandatory to find alternative solutions that can replace ...
    • Using Electrospinning Technique for Preparation of Cobalt Hydroxide Nanoparticles 

      Madani, Mohammad; Hamouda, Abdelmagid Salem ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)
      Cobalt hydroxide or cobaltous hydroxide or cobaltous hydrate, has attracted increasing attention in recent years because of its novel electric and catalytic properties and important technological applications, for examples ...
    • Vibration wave characteristics in Conventional and Periodic Drill string models 

      Abdul Majeed, Fesmi; Sassi, Sadok ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)
      Drill string models are of two major types- Conventional and Periodic. Conventional drill string models are widely used due to their simplicity in manufacturing and dynamics analysis. Drill strings are affected mainly by ...
    • Viscoelastic behaviour of Bovine Myocardiam and valvular tissue: Applications in Bio prosthetic heart valve with enhanced properties 

      HASAN, MD Anwarul; Ali Zahid, Alap; Syed, Raza ur Rehman; Khanam, Noorunnisa; Alhadrami, Hani A. ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2018 , Conference Paper)
      Cardiovascular diseases are among the major causes of morbity and mortality. Particularly, the prevalence of heart valve disease(damaged heart valve leaflet) is one of the most common ailment. In elderly people, every year ...