OTHMAN M. SAID AHTIWASH
Yanbu,03
Summary
Dedicated university professor with a proven track record in delivering exceptional education at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Known for innovative teaching methods, fostering critical thinking and achieving consistently positive student evaluations. A prolific researcher with numerous publications in reputable journals, contributing to the academic advancement of the field. Committed to mentorship and actively involved in university service, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to academia.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
University Lecturer
Yanbu Industrial College (YIC)
11.2011 - 12.2024
- Teaching of different Electrical, Electronic and Control & Instrumentation courses offered by the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology department (ELET) of YIC.
- Setting of new Lab experiments and preparing of Lab manuals, in addition to Lab coordination and supervision.
- Achieved the following awards: Best Teacher Certificate (2014) ; Outstanding performance of the year Award at ELET Department (2016) ; Best Senior Design Project Award (2017).
- Preparing and updating of course materials online using Black board and other relevant platforms.
- Program Coordinator for the Control & Instrumentation Bachelor Program (2015-2017). During this period the program achieved its first accreditation by ABET in 2016.
- Quality Assurance Coordinator for the ELET department (2019 – 2024).
- Member of the ABET and NCAAA Accreditation Committees at the college level for the accreditation periods of (2016, 2020, 2023).
- Member of the Department Council (2015 – 2017 and 2019 – 2024).
- Member of the Program Advisory and Evaluation Committee (PAEC) from (2015 – 2024).
- Actively involved in other committees set by the college for certain and urgent needs.
- Carrying out the tasks of the academic advisory, and providing student counseling, as well as supervising students’ practical and industrial training.
- Participating in the industrial training programs provided by YIC to the industrial firms and to the community.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, collaborating with colleagues to identify and address areas for improvement in the curriculum and student support services.
University Lecturer
Multimedia University - MMU Cyberjaya
03.2001 - 06.2011
- Teaching different Electrical and Electronic courses offered by the faculty of Engineering.
- Supervision & moderation of graduate projects.
- Active member of some of the university and faculty committees, such as: Credit Transfer committee, Lab Management Committee, Industrial Training Committee, Centre of Robotics and Electrical Systems.
- Developing the Multimedia Learning System (MMLS) materials for the taught subjects.
- Played a key role in researches & projects conducted by Centers of Excellence (COE’s).
- Carrying out the tasks of the academic advisor, and providing student counseling, as well as supervising students’ practical and industrial training.
- Participating in the Industrial Training Programs.
- Promoting of MMU to International students from the Middle-East and North-Africa.
Researcher
Universiti Malaya
08.1997 - 03.2001
- Conducting research activities for the Centre of Automation and Control, Faculty of Engineering.
- Control & Automation Lab development & supervision.
- Participation in a series of seminars and research forums.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
Robotics and Control Engineer
Compera SDN BHD
07.1995 - 12.1996
- Installation of welding robots and conducting of hands-on training courses.
- Conducting of training courses for robot programming and workspace3 software.
- Design and installation of workcells and conveyers of educational and welding robots.
- Design and installation of CIM’s.
- Participation in Industrial and Commercial exhibitions, fairs and Hi-Teas.
Researcher
University of Technology Malaysia (UTM)
06.1992 - 05.1995
- Postgraduate studies at University of Technology Malaysia (LSESR Scholarship).
- Master of Electrical & Electronic Engineering program.
- Designed experiments with rigorous controls to maximize validity of findings.
Researcher and Trainer
Libyan Secretariat of Scientific Research
01.1991 - 05.1992
- Conducting and attending training courses and research tasks at Tajoura Scientific Research Centre, Tripoli, Libya.
- Member of the control engineering committee of the centre.
- Participation in local seminars and exhibitions.
Control Engineer
Sirte Oil & Gas Company
03.1987 - 01.1991
- Master Control-Room operation and supervision.
- Gas pipeline project (650 km) telecontrol system (Commission, Operation and Maintenance).
- SCADA system operation, monitoring and maintenance.
- Design and installation of gas pressure metering and reducing stations for natural gas consumers along the gas pipeline such as gas power plants, steel complex, cement and water distillation plants and city gas stations.
Education
Master of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia01-1995
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electronic Engineering
Bright Star University of Technology (BSUT)
Libya01-1986
Skills
- Classroom administration
- Lesson planning
- Discussion facilitation
- Learning management systems
- Distance learning tools
- Research management
- Problem-solving and adaptability
- Communication and teamwork
- Online teaching
- Student engagement
- Academic research
- Project supervision
Publications
- Otman M. Ahtiwash, 2008, “Soft Computing Architectures and Developments,” WSEAS Transaction of Circuits and Systems.
- Ahtiwash O. M., and Hanoon N. S. "Hybrid Neural-Fuzzy Systems: Architectures and Developments", WSEAS Trans. on Advances in Engineering Education. 2006.
- Ahtiwash, O. M.; Abdulmuin, M. Z., and Siraj, F. H., “A Neural-Fuzzy Logic Approach for Modeling and Control,” The 17th IEEE International Symposium on Intelligent Control, ISIC’02; October 27-30, 2002, Vancouver, Canada.
- Pradipta K. Dash, Naeem M. Hanoon, Othman M. Ahtiwash, “Intelligent Control of Flexible AC Transmission Systems Using Neural Networks,” 2nd World Engineering Congress, WEC2002, Sarawak, Malaysia, July22-25, 2002.
- K. P. Basu, N. M. Hanoon, O. M. Ahtiwash, “A Neuro-Control Approach For Flexible AC Transmission Systems”, The 4th IASTED International Conference on Power and Energy Systems, EuroPES’2004, June 28-30, 2004. Rhodes, Greece.
- Ahtiwash, O. M., and Abdulmuin, M. Z., “An Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Approach for Modeling and Control of Nonlinear Systems”, Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science Series: Artificial Intelligence edition, LNCS 2074, pp. 198 ff, 2001.
- Ahtiwash, O. M., Amin, H. M. S., “Intelligent Robot Path Trajectory Control”, International Conference On: Robotics, Vision And Parallel Processing For Industrial Automation. ROVPIA’94. 26-28 May, 1994. Ipoh, MALAYSIA.
- Ahtiwash, O. M., Amin, H. M. S., “A Neural Network Approach For Robot Path Trajectory Control”, First Asian Control Conference ASCC-94. 27-31 July. 1994. Tokyo, JAPAN.
- Ahtiwash, O. M., Amin, H. M. S., “A Neural Based Control For Robot Path Planning”, Kongres Sains Dan Teknologi Malaysia’94. 14-16 August. 1994, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA.
- Ahtiwash, O. M., “Intelligent Minimum-Time trajectory Path Tracking Control for An Industrial Robot”, MEng. Thesis, UTM. (1995).
- Ahtiwash, O. M., Amin, H. M. S., “Performance of Two Neuro-Controllers Robot Path Planning Control”, IECON’96. The 22nd Annual International Conference on Industrial Electronics, Control, and Instrumentation. August 5-9, 1996. Taipei, TAIWAN.
- M. Z. Abdulmuin and O. M. Ahtiwash, “Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Control Approach to An Industrial Plant”, Eighteen IASTED International Conference on Modeling, Identification and Control (MIC’99). Feb. 15-18, 1999. Innsbruck, Austria. ( detailed abstracted & summary accepted).
- Ahtiwash, O. M., and Abdulmuin, M. Z., “An Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Approach for Modeling and Control of Nonlinear Systems”, Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science Series: Artificial Intelligence edition, LNCS 2074, pp. 198 ff, 2001.
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
- Previous IEEE member (# M4418612).
- IFAC (International Federation of Automatic Control) – Reviewer.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Computer Skills
- MATLAB, SIMULINK and Mathworks Toolboxes.
- LabVIEW.
- Multisim, Com3Lab, and OrCad-Spice.
- PLC & Applications
- Soft Computing software’s.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc…)
- PLC and needed Engineering software's
Timeline
University Lecturer
Yanbu Industrial College (YIC)
11.2011 - 12.2024
University Lecturer
Multimedia University - MMU Cyberjaya
03.2001 - 06.2011
Researcher
Universiti Malaya
08.1997 - 03.2001
Robotics and Control Engineer
Compera SDN BHD
07.1995 - 12.1996
Researcher
University of Technology Malaysia (UTM)
06.1992 - 05.1995
Researcher and Trainer
Libyan Secretariat of Scientific Research
01.1991 - 05.1992
Control Engineer
Sirte Oil & Gas Company
03.1987 - 01.1991
Master of Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Electronic Engineering
Bright Star University of Technology (BSUT)
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