Mechanical engineering student

Engineering ideas into working systems.

Senior mechanical engineering student with a passion for robotics, advanced manufacturing, engineering management, and business strategy.

4.0GPA / 4.0
2027Graduation
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About

About me

Curious about how things work—and how to make them better.

I am a mechanical engineering student driven by hands-on problem solving, rigorous analysis, and leadership in engineering spaces.

My interests include robotics, mechanical design and manufacturing, control systems, management, strategy, and outdoor sports.

Education

American University of Beirut

BE in Mechanical Engineering

2023 - Present GPA 4.0 / 4.0
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Experience

Experience & co-curriculars

From shop floor to strategy.

Professional roles and active involvement in engineering teams.

May - Jul 2026

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Almabani General Contractors

Reviewed MEP drawings, specifications, and project requirements; performed quantity takeoffs; contributed to construction cost estimates; and coordinated with suppliers on technical and commercial quotations.

Sep 2023 - May 2026

Head Design and Manufacturing Engineer

The Red Room Makerspace, American University of Beirut

Led day-to-day design and manufacturing operations, oversaw FDM and SLA equipment, trained new engineers, delivered workshops, and advised students and researchers on prototyping and manufacturing projects.

Dec 2025 - Jan 2026

Aircraft Maintenance Trainee

Mideast Aircraft Services Co. (MASCO), MEA

Supported hangar and line maintenance teams working on Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft, gaining practical exposure to routine inspections, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, and safety protocols.

Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Technical Team

AUB Robotics Club

Delivered robotics workshops, provided one-on-one technical support to students, and helped organize and support participants during club competitions.

Apr - Dec 2024

Undergraduate Research Assistant

KAS Central Research Science Laboratory, AUB

Designed interferometry components in SolidWorks and fabricated them using FDM and SLA 3D printing, then trained on a Pulsed Laser Deposition system used during project testing.

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Projects

Selected work

Built, tested, refined.

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Recognition

Honors & awards

Recognition through results.

2025

1st Place - Build It 7.0 Robotics Competition

Designed, built, and programmed a six-legged HVAC inspection robot in under 48 hours.

2023 - Present

AUB Merit Scholarship

Awarded upon early admission for outstanding academic achievement.

2023 - Present

Dean's Honor List

Placed on the Dean's Honor List for all semesters from Fall 2023 to Spring 2026.

2023

2nd Place - La Foire des Sciences

Designed a low-cost monitoring station for pollution and weather data.

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Credentials

Certification

Strategy Consulting Job Simulation

BCG via Forage

Self-paced

Applied market research, financial modeling, structured problem solving, and client communication to a simulated business challenge.

Market ResearchFinancial ModelingStrategic ThinkingClient Communication
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Toolkit

Skills & interests

A technical toolkit with range.

Software & programming
PythonMATLABSimulinkROSArduino
Engineering & design
SolidWorksANSYSCreality SlicerBluebeam
Productivity
WordExcelPowerPoint
Languages
English - FluentFrench - BilingualArabic - Bilingual

Away from the desk

Rock Climbing DJing Hiking & Biking Motocross
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Contact

Get in touch

Let’s build something useful.

I’m always open to conversations about engineering, robotics, manufacturing, and strategy.

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