Farag Khouja
Education
- Ph.D. of Eng. in Mechanical Engineering and Material Science, Detroit Mercy University, USA, 2016
- M.Eng. in Material Science, French Compte, Beçanson, France 2000- 2003
- B.Sc. Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, Al-Tahadi University, Sirte, Libya 1990
Professional Summary
- May 2024 - to date – Visiting Assistant Professor (Eastern Michigan University, USA & Beibu Gulf University, China)
- September 2023 - December 2023 – Part-time lecturer (Eastern Michigan University, USA)
- January 2024 – April 2024 Part-time lecturer (Eastern Michigan University, USA)
- May 2024 – June 2024 Part-time lecturer (Eastern Michigan University, USA & Beibu Gulf University, China).
- January 2018 – April 2018 Part-time lecturer (University of Michigan, Dearborn, USA)
- September 2001-2003 Piezoelectric Materials researcher, Beçanson University, French compte, France
- September 2003- 2005 Full-time lecturer (Al-Tahadi University, Sirte, Libya)
- September 1996 – April 1998: Part-time Mechanics of Materials Lab Supervisor (Bright Star University, Briga, Libya)
Industry Experience
- September 2017—April 2024 Amazon Company, Livonia, USA.
- September 1990 – December 2000 Maintenance Specialist (Srite oil Company, Brega, Libya).
- January 1994-2000 Comprehensive Parts Documentation Specialist (Oil & Gas).
Interests and Expertise
- Minimize Thermal residual stresses in Functionally Graded Materials (FGM’s).
- Piezoelectric Materials.
Courses Taught
- ME 568 Fundamental of Modern Manufacturing Material, processing and System
- ME 313 Mechanics of Materials
- CAE 583 Advanced Mechanics of Materials
- MET 379 Special Topic (Finite element analysis)
- PDET 111 Engineering Materials
- MET 312 Applied Dynamics Principle
- MET 492 L6 Senior Design Project I
- 3D Assembly Modeling, Workshop Lab I & II
Selected Publications
- Farag A. Khouja 1, Nassif Rayess 2 International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET) “Finite Element Modeling of the Plastic Zone
Thermal Residual Stresses (TRS’s) in Functionally Graded Materials (FGM’s) ISSN: 2321-9653; IC Value: 45.98; SJ Impact Factor: 7.538 Volume 12 Issue II Feb 2024- Available at www.ijraset.com. - Farag A. Khouja 1 , Nassif Rayess 2 International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET) “Towards Understanding of the Plastic Zone
Thermal Residual Stresses (TRS’s) in Functionally Graded Materials (FGM’s)” ISSN: 2321-9653; IC Value: 45.98; SJ Impact Factor: 7.538 Volume 12 Issue II Feb 2024- Available at www.ijraset.com. - Farag A. Khouja 1 International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET) “Minimizing the Formation of Thermal Residual Stresses (TRS’s) of the Elastic Zone in Functionally Graded Materials (FGM’s)” ISSN: 2321-9653; IC Value: 45.98; SJ Impact Factor: 7.538 Volume 12 Issue II Feb 2024- Available at
www.ijraset.com. - Farag A. Khouja 1 International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering
Technology (IJRASET) “Minimizing the Formation of Thermal Residual Stresses (TRS’s) of the Elasto-Plastic Zone in Functionally Graded Materials (FGM’s)” ISSN: 2321-9653; IC
Value: 45.98; SJ Impact Factor: 7.538 Volume 12 Issue II Feb 2024- Available at www.ijraset.com
Additional Information
Dr. Farag Khouja is a passionate, multicultural, and innovative professional with over a decade of experience as a Preventive, Corrective, and Predictive Maintenance Supervisor and Spare Parts Specialist for rotating machinery in the oil and gas industry. He has five years of research experience at the University of Detroit Mercy, and more than five years of teaching experience as a faculty instructor at Sirte University in Libya, the University of Michigan-Dearborn in the US, and as a visiting Assistant Professor to Eastern Michigan University in the US and Beibu Gulf University in Qinzhou, China. Dr. Khouja consistently meets and exceeds objectives, demonstrating strong leadership skills, as well as the ability to follow directives effectively. Fluent in both English and Arabic, he enhances customer engagement as needed. He is well-versed in contemporary leadership trends and has extensive knowledge in research on composite, such as Functionally Graded Materials (FGM’s), and piezoelectric materials, as well as in the academic field. Dr. Khouja seamlessly integrates his professional expertise and academic background to achieve a high-impacting results, allowing for a well-rounded experience in both educational and industrial fields.