CURRICULUM VITAE

PROFESSOR Dr.

AREF M. A. SOLIMAN

[1] GENERAL DATA

[ 2 ] EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1.      B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Eng. Dept.), Minia University, Egypt, 1984 .

2.      M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering (Automotive and Tractor Engineering Dept.), Minia University, Egypt, 1988. Title of M.Sc. “Study of Some Factors Affecting Internal Combustion Engine Vibrations”

3.      Ph. D., Mechanical Engineering (Automotive and Tractor Engineering Dept.), Minia University, Egypt, 1992. (Channel Scheme arrangement between Leeds University in England (UK.)   and Minia, University in Egypt. Title of Ph.D. Degree Thesis is “Limited Bandwidth Active Suspension for Automobiles”

4.      Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering (Automotive and Tractor Eng.   Dept.), Minia University, Egypt, 1997.

5.      Professor, Mechanical Engineering (Automotive and Tractor Engineering Dept.), Minia University, Egypt, 2002.

[ 3] ACADEMIC POSITIONS

Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Qena, South Valley  University, Egypt.

1- 4 Feb. 2008 To Date)

Head of Automotive and Tractor Eng. Dept., Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Egypt

2- (20/1/ 2008 -To      3/2/2008)

Head of Automotive and Tractor Eng. Dept., Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Egypt

3- (4/1/ 2005 -To      4/1/2008)

Professor in Automotive Eng., Automotive and   Tractor Eng. Dept., Faculty of Eng., Minia University, Egypt.

4- (28-May-2002 To      Date)

Associate Professor in Automotive Engineering, Automotive and Tractor Engineering Dept., Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Minia, Egypt

5-(1997-2002)

Lecture, Automotive and Tractor Engineering Dept., Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Minia, Egypt.

6- (1992 - 1997)

Associated Lecture, Automotive and Tractor Engineering Dept., Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Minia, Egypt.

7- (1988 - 1992)

Instructor, Automotive and Tractor Engineering Dept., Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Minia, Egypt

8- (1984 - 1988)

[ 4] International Travel and Residence for Research/Study/Work

(26 months) Research work (Ph.D. study according to Channel Scheme), Leeds University, England)

1-  1988 - 1991

Research work with Prof. Dr./ Crolla D. A., Mechanical Engineering, Leeds University, England

2- (22/8/1994- To       7/1/1995)

Research work, Mechanical Engineering, Leeds University, England.

3- (15/6/1999 -To      1/8/1999)

Research work, Mechanical Engineering, Leeds University, England.

4- (23/6/ 2000 -To      16/9/2000)

Lecturer, Buraydah  College of Technology, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

5- (17/8/1998- To      20/6/2000)

[5] ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

1.     Over 44 Scientific Papers in International Conferences and Journals or Periodicals  (Appendix 1)

2.     Supervised of M.Sc. and Ph.D. Students in the Fields of Vehicle dynamics ((11) M.Sc. and Ph.D.Thesis).

     Thesis supervised and completed: (2) Ph. D. Thesis, (6) M.Sc.Thesis

     Thesis under supervision (In progress): (1)  Ph. D. Thesis,

      (2) M.Sc.  Thesis

3.     Develope various type of active suspension system (Monoroa Company-Leeds University Co-operation)

4.     Teaching Experience in the Field of Mechanical Eng. (Automotive Engineering) (Vehicle Dynamics, Theory of vehicle, Automatic control, Theory of machines,  Fluid  mechanics, Vehicle suspension systems, Vehicle chassis design, Mechanical vibrations, Vehicle noise, Vehicles performance, Vehicles maintenance, Power transmission, Vehicle  brake systems, Automotive control, Suspension and steering, Computer, Engineering drawing and otherrelevant courses relating to Automotive Engineering). 

5.     Established the Postgraduate (M.Sc. and Diploma) Program in Automotive Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Minia, Egypt (since 1992), Which Played A Major Role in Either Defining A new Courses or Redefining An Existing ones, Including Preparation of Course Syllabus and/or Notes for Undergraduate.

6.     Approved and Discussed M.Sc. Researches ((8) Thesis).Established & Supervised The Vehicle Dynamics Labs., Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Minia, Egypt (since 1992).

7.     Consultant In Studies & Researches and Consultant Engineering Center (Automotive Eng. Field). Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Minia,

     Egypt (since 1992)

8.     Areas of Research are; Vehicle Dynamics, Vehicle Theory, Noise, Vibrations and control.

9.    (3/6)

10. Three mounths training in Nage Hamady Company, Egypt.

11. Three mounths training in Nasr Automotive Company, Egypt.

12. Two mounths training in Zalmot Automotive Company,

          Warsow, Poland.

 [6] EXPERIMENTAL APPLICATION

(1)  A slow active suspension system is developed and examined to improve vehicle ride Performance

(2)  Theoretical and experimental research is done to introduce a solution of the vehicle dynamics problem (The solution is applied on Nasr Sahin type).

(3)  Three setting switchable damper suspension system is developed and the damper setting is modified to improve vehicle ride comfort

(4)  Some factors (tyre parameters, seat position) affecting on the vehicle ride comfort are investigated to improve vehicle ride comfort.

[ 7] ACTIVATES IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, SPECIAL HONERS AND SOCIETIES

1.     Member of International Society of American (SAE), (since     1996).

2.     Member of Egyptian Engineering Society. (since 1984)

3.     Member of Educational development section in Minia University,  Egypt, 1993.

4.     Testimonial of Honer Degree, Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Egypt. 1984     

5.     Certificate of Scientific and student activities distinction, Educational Minstry, Egypt, 1996.

6.     Testimonal of Efficiency and Competence in Vehicle Braking Systems, Buraydah, College of Technology, Kingdom of Saudi  Arabia, 1998.

[ 8] CONFERENCES

(1)  Institute of Hadsfield and Leeds University Seminar,  (Vehicle dynamics area),1993.

(2)   Minia University, Egypt and Kassel University, Germany Seminar The Role of Universities, Rural Development, Minia, Egypt,  September 28-30, 1992.

(3)  Third International Conference, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Azhar.

(4)  University, Nasr City, Cairo, December 18-21 1993.6th Conference on applied Mechanics and Mechanical   Engineering, Military, Technical College, Cairo, Egypt, 3-5 May 1994.

(5)  Minia First Conference in Eng. And Tech., Faculty of Engineering, Minia University, Minia,Egypt, 8-10 October, 1995.

(6)  SAE International Congress & Exposition, Detroit, Michigan, USA, February 26-29, 1996.

(7)  Al-Azher Engineering Fifth International Conference, Faculty ofEng., Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, December 19-22 1997.

(8)  Students Universities Meeting (1993- June1998).

(9)  SAE International Congress & Exposition, Detroit, Michigan, USA, 2001.

(11) International Conference on Advanced Simulation and Control for Automotive Applications, Oxford, UK, 24-26 Sept., 2001.

TEST RIGS - BUILT AND DESIGNED IN THE  VEHICLE DYNAMICS LABORATORY

Test Rigs

Place

(1) Built and Design Test Rig for Evaluate  Various Types of Suspension System  Components.

Faculty of Eng., Minia University

(2) Built and design Test Rig for Measuring Various Types of Dampers and springs Characteristics.

Faculty of Eng., Minia University

(3) Built and Design Test Rig for Determining The area of Contact and Rolling Resistance Coefficient of Tyres  Interacting with off-  Road Test Rig

Faculty of Eng., Minia University

(4) Built and Design Power transmission model

Faculty of Eng., Minia U999niversity

(5) Built and design Test Rig for Measuring  Road Measurement  Coefficient

Faculty of Eng., Minia University

APPENDIX (1) : LIST OF PUBLISHED PAPERS