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AMIR GASOUMA

AMIR GASOUMA

ABHA,SAUDI ARABIA

Summary

Ph.D. University lecturer with over 20 years of experience in embedded systems and IoT, and an intellectually curious person always seeking new information and driving research forward. Balances classroom, laboratory, and practice time to help students develop into knowledgeable, confident professionals. Leads and supervises in-depth research projects on embedded systems, IoT, and robotics.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lecturer

KING KHALID UNIVERSITY
ABHA, SAUDI ARABIA
08.2013 - Current
  • Designed exams, assessments, and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
  • Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics related to embedded systems, IoT, and robotics.
  • Contributed to department and faculty meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices.
  • Facilitated more than 10 workshops, tutorials, and seminars with opportunities to stimulate students' critical thinking and analysis.
  • Supervised more than 50 works undertaken on key projects related to students' advanced degrees.
  • Planned, coordinated, and executed research projects to gain insight into embedded systems, IoT, and robotics.
  • Coordinated laboratory experiments for students to test in-class theories.
  • Taught online classes to large groups using Blackboard to upload learning materials and assess students' work.

R&D engineer

ALZARGA ENGINEERING COMPANEY (ZEC)
KHARTOUM, SUDAN
01.2009 - 07.2013
  • Handled more than 50 projects simultaneously, delivering on-time completion.
  • Devised clear instrumentation plans to achieve technical deliverables.
  • Applied systematic and analytic problem-solving methods to make evidence-based technical decisions.
  • Worked with production teams to facilitate smooth transition from design and testing to full-scale manufacturing.
  • Applied engineering expertise toward development and optimisation of Embedded Systems products.

Lecturer

ALZAEIM AL AZHARI UNIVERSITY
KHARTOUM, SUDAN
07.2007 - 07.2013
  • Designed exams, assessments, and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
  • Collaborated with lecturers to enhance teaching procedures.
  • Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics related to electronics and computer engineering.
  • Coordinated more than 50 laboratory experiments for students to test in-class theories.

Teaching assistant

ALZAEIM AL AZHARI UNIVERSITY
KHARTOUM, SUDAN
01.2001 - 06.2007
  • Offered students personalized support during in-class activities and projects.
  • Prepared necessary equipment and technology ahead of class.
  • Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
  • Helped teachers with 10 % of lesson plan development, class preparation, and student mentoring.
  • Assisted teacher with using support equipment and computers during lessons.

Education

Doctor's Degree - Electrical Engineering

University of Technology Malaysia (UTM)
Johor, Malaysia
08.2018 - 01.2024

Master of Engineering - Digital Systems Engineering

Osmania University
Hyderabad, India
07.2005 - 07.2007

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Alaeim Al Azhari University
Khartoum, Sudan
09.1994 - 01.2001

Skills

  • Online class teaching and discussion
  • Curriculum Development
  • Teaching material development
  • Labs Development
  • Academic publication
  • Academic advisement
  • Engineering Project Implementation ( Design and implement 100 different projects in embedded systems, IoT, and Robotics)
  • Hardware knowledge: Arduino boards, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, NodeMCU, Atmega 8051, PIC MCUs, Sensors, Actuators, Display Devices, Communication Modules, Robotics, and Drone Hardware
  • Software knowledge: C/C, Python, Arduino IDE, Matlab, ISIS Proteus, Keil, MPLab, Mission Planner, Autodesk Fusion
  • MS Office

Languages

English
Advanced
Arabic
Native

Affiliations

  • Music
  • Sport

Accomplishments

    Awarded Alzaeim Al Azhari University Master Scholar Award as the first of the B.Sc. Batch, 2005.

Certification

  • UAS Design & Construction, Training ( BCN Drone Center, Barcelona Spain, 2024
  • Embedded Systems & PCB Design Training Program Training (UTL Technologies Ltd, Bangalore India)
  • Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp on Advanced Materials (Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India)
  • Hydraulic And Pneumatic Power System ( SERVANTA , Khartoum, Sudan )
  • Project Management Using Primavera P6 ( ZEC, Khartoum, Sudan)
  • Project Management Using MS Project 2010 ( ASPCO, Khartoum, Sudan )
  • FPGA Training Program (UTL Technologies Ltd, Bangalore India)
  • Training in Telecommunication Engineering (Sudan Telecommunication Company Ltd.)
  • Flight Guidance & Control ( UTL Technologies Ltd, Bangalore India )
  • IEEE Careers with Gnu/Linux and Free Software (Osmania University, Hyderabad, India.)
  • AVR Microcontrollers Training Program (SPRIHA It Solutions, Hyderabad India)
  • Academic Performance Promotion Course ( Alzaeim Alazhary University )
  • Writing Technical and Administration Reports ( ASPCO, Khartoum, Sudan )
  • One Year Diploma in Translation In Arabic – English Languages Central Institute Of English And Foreign Languages Hyderabad – 500007, India

Most important publications from the past five years

  • Gasouma, A, Yusof, K.M., Mubarak Ali, A. et al. ”Software defined network for energy efficiency in IoT and RPL networks”. Soft Computing (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00500-023-08608-9. (ISI Q2)
  • Gasouma A, Yusof KM, Bouallegue B, Ahmed AM, Matter SS. “Routing Optimization for Energy Efficiency in Software-Defined IoT and RPL Networks”. Soft Computing; 2023. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-3125883/v1. (ISI Q2)

Community Service

  • Robotics Applications Bootcamp, 2024
  • Internet of Things Bootcamp, 2023
  • Training on IoT using Arduino, 2022.
  • Training on Arduino for Beginners, Computer College Club, 2017.
  • Training on Arduino Applications for Robotics, Computer College Club, 2016.
  • Training on the Arduino Board, Computer College Club, 2015.
  • Training on Embedded Systems, Computer College Club, 2014.
  • Workshop on Project Implementation in Embedded Systems, Computer College Club, 2014.
  • Training on Proteus Software-Based Design and Implementation, Computer Engineering Department, 2014.

Service Activities

  • Undergraduate Co-Supervise student projects, 2013-present.
  • College Exam Control Committee, 2014 -present.
  • Department Social Care Committee, 2017-present.
  • Department Labs, Equipment and Services Committee, 2017-present.
  • Department Projects Committee, 2017-present.
  • Department Committee of Plans & Curricula 2022-present.
  • College Academic Advising and Students affair Committee,2022-present.

Quote

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.
Steve Jobs

Timeline

Doctor's Degree - Electrical Engineering

University of Technology Malaysia (UTM)
08.2018 - 01.2024

Lecturer

KING KHALID UNIVERSITY
08.2013 - Current

R&D engineer

ALZARGA ENGINEERING COMPANEY (ZEC)
01.2009 - 07.2013

Lecturer

ALZAEIM AL AZHARI UNIVERSITY
07.2007 - 07.2013

Master of Engineering - Digital Systems Engineering

Osmania University
07.2005 - 07.2007

Teaching assistant

ALZAEIM AL AZHARI UNIVERSITY
01.2001 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Alaeim Al Azhari University
09.1994 - 01.2001
  • UAS Design & Construction, Training ( BCN Drone Center, Barcelona Espan, 2024
  • Embedded Systems & PCB Design Training Program Training (UTL Technologies Ltd, Bangalore India)
  • Entrepreneurship Awareness Camp on Advanced Materials (Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India)
  • Hydraulic And Pneumatic Power System ( SERVANTA , Khartoum, Sudan )
  • Project Management Using Primavera P6 ( ZEC, Khartoum, Sudan)
  • Project Management Using MS Project 2010 ( ASPCO, Khartoum, Sudan )
  • FPGA Training Program (UTL Technologies Ltd, Bangalore India)
  • Training in Telecommunication Engineering (Sudan Telecommunication Company Ltd.)
  • Flight Guidance & Control ( UTL Technologies Ltd, Bangalore India )
  • IEEE Careers with Gnu/Linux and Free Software (Osmania University, Hyderabad, India.)
  • AVR Microcontrollers Training Program (SPRIHA It Solutions, Hyderabad India)
  • Academic Performance Promotion Course ( Alzaeim Alazhary University )
  • Writing Technical and Administration Reports ( ASPCO, Khartoum, Sudan )
  • One Year Diploma in Translation In Arabic – English Languages Central Institute Of English And Foreign Languages Hyderabad – 500007, India
AMIR GASOUMA