Biography

Dr. Mohammad Shalby received his B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology in 2005, an M.Sc. in Engineering Management from Mutah University in 2012, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Technology Sydney in 2019. Since 2019, he has served as an Associate Professor and Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, and since 2022, as the Director of the Center for Studies, Consultations, and Community Development. His research interests focus on environmental studies and the advancement of renewable energy technologies. Specifically, he is dedicated to the design and development of oscillating water column devices for ocean wave energy harvesting, improving the efficiency and sustainability of wind and solar energy systems, exploring the potential for Concentrating Solar Thermal Power (CSP) generation in Jordan, and investigating the use of various small-scale turbines for domestic wind power generation. His work aims to promote innovative, sustainable solutions to meet the growing global and regional energy demands.

Degree Major University Year
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 University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia- • PhD Mechanical Engineering. 2019 University of Mu'tah, Karak, Jordan- • M.Sc. Degree in Engineering Management. 2012 • First Class Honor (Excellent 85.78%) University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan- • B.Sc. Degree in Mechanical Engineering. 2005 -
 2000
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الخبرات العملية • أكتوبر ٢٠٢٢ - حتى الآن مدير مركز الدراسات والاستشارات وتنمية المجتمع • جامعة الحسين بن طلال، معان، الأردن • مايو ٢٠٢٣ - أغسطس ٢٠٢٣ مدير وحدة الموارد البشرية • جامعة الحسين بن طلال، معان، الأردن • سبتمبر ٢٠١٩ - أكتوبر ٢٠٢٢ رئيس قسم الهندسة الميكانيكية، كلية الهندسة • جامعة الحسين بن طلال، معان، الأردن. • يوليو ٢٠٢٤ - حتى الآن أستاذ مشارك في الهندسة الميكانيكية • جامعة الحسين بن طلال، معان، الأردن. • يوليو ٢٠١٩ - يوليو ٢٠٢٤ أستاذ مساعد في الهندسة الميكانيكية • جامعة الحسين بن طلال، معان، الأردن. • مارس ٢٠١٩ - يونيو ٢٠١٩ مساعد تدريس • جامعة التكنولوجيا، سيدني، أستراليا ١- التصميم الميكانيكي. ٢- مناولة المواد. ٣- التصنيع المتقدم. ٤- أساسيات الهندسة الميكانيكية. • فبراير ٢٠٠٦ - يونيو ٢٠١٥ مهندس دعم فني • جامعة الحسين بن طلال، معان، الأردن. • يونيو ٢٠١٠ - يناير ٢٠١٥ مدير قسم ورش العمل الهندسية • جامعة الحسين بن طلال، معان، الأردن. • يونيو ٢٠١٠ - يناير ٢٠١٥ محاضر مشارك • جامعة الحسين بن طلال، معان، الأردن. ١- تدريس موضوع إدارة المشاريع ٢- تدريس موضوع الاستاتيكا ٣- تدريس موضوع الرسم الهندسي ٤- مشرف مختبر الديناميكا الحرارية وانتقال الحرارة ٥- مشرف مختبر ميكانيكا الموائع
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Thesis Title Student Type / Role Status
Supervision of postgraduate students 1. MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Ahmad Khanjer Abuseif, Al Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an 2020, Thesis Title: Effect of Dust on the Wind Turbine Nacelle. 2. MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Wa’ad Madallah Alhasanat, Al Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an 2022, Thesis Title: Modelling and Simulation of Solar Cell Using PC1D See Details Master's
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Conference / Paper Location Date Participation
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1- 3rd Asian Wave and Tidal Energy Conference – AWTEC 2016, 24-28 October, Singapore. 2- 4th International Conference on Energy and Environment Research ICEER 2017, ISEP (Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal), in Porto, Portugal, July 17-20, 2017. 3- The 13 Pacific-Asia Offshore Mechanics Symposium, October 14-17, Jeju, Korea; 2018. 4- IEEE-ECCE 2019, CONFERENCE & EXPO, Baltimore, MD | Sept. 29 – Oct. 3, 2019. 5- Frontiers of Science in Jordan Symposium, Renewable Energy issues in South Jordan held at the Royal Scientific Society (RSS), 2021. 6- Regular speaker at most activities organized by the Center for Studies, Consultations, and Community Development -October 2022 – Present.
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My primary research interests focus on advancing renewable energy technologies to support sustainable development. I am particularly interested in the design and development of oscillating water column devices to efficiently harvest energy from ocean waves. Additionally, I work on improving the performance and sustainability of wind and solar energy systems. A significant part of my research explores the potential of utilizing Concentrating Solar Thermal Power (CSP) technology for electricity generation in Jordan, addressing the country’s energy needs through innovative solutions. I am also dedicated to investigating the use of small-scale turbines for domestic wind power generation, aiming to promote decentralized and accessible renewable energy sources for local communities.
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