Dr. Ahmad Smaili
Dean of the College of Engineering
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Education
PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University, 1986
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University, 1981
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University, 1979
- Served on the faculty of engineering at several universities including Mississippi State University, Tennessee Technological University, the American University of Beirut.
- Held various administrative positions including president, provost, dean, deputy vice chancellor, and department chairperson.
- Authored/co-authored over 90 technical articles and reports and co-authored the Applied Mechatronics textbook, Oxford University Press.
- Served as a consultant on several projects including national consultant of the European Training Federation and UNESCO on TVET governance and training.
- Supervised and co-supervised more than 30 Master theses and Ph.D. dissertations.
- Contributed to the development of Fahad Bin Sultan University in Saudi Arabia, designed several curricula, developed numerous laboratories and courses.
- Involved in developing strategic plans and in institutional and programs’ accreditation efforts in several institutions.
- Organized the first Innovate 4 Lebanon competition and served as a mentor for the Stars of Science TV program innovators.