Assistant Professor – Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering 

Contact Information:

Office:                    Bldg-63 Room-242      
Phone:                    013-860 1953         
Email:                     ammar.alzaydi@kfupm.edu.sa 

Education:

Ph.D.: Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (2016) - University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

Thesis: "Time Optimal Trajectory Generation & Way-Point Sequencing for 5-Axis On-the-Fly Laser Drilling".

M.A.Sc.: Masters of Applied Science in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (2011) - University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

Thesis: "Time-Optimal Trajectory Generation for 5-Axis On-the-Fly Laser Drilling". 

B.Sc. Major: Bachelor of Applied Sciences, Mechatronics Engineering (2008) - University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. 

B.Sc. Option: Bachelor of Applied Sciences - Management Sciences (2008) - University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.  

Teaching at KFUPM:

• ME 307 – Machine Design I
• ME 444 – Introduction to Mechatronics
• ME 411 – Senior Design Project I
• ME 414 – Design Project I 

Research Areas:

• 2-5 Degrees of Freedom Robotics (Advanced Robotics).
• Time-Optimal Trajectory Generation.
• Precision Control and Precision Machine Design.
• Design for Manufacturing and Manufacturing Automation.
  
• Laser Drilling and Laser Welding Technology.
• MEMS – Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems.
• Fuzzy Logic, Neural Networks, and Artificial Intelligence.
• Active Prosthesis and Wearable Technology.
• Way-Point Sequencing Algorithms (Optimal & Sub-Optimal Path Planning).
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM).
• Autonomous Navigation and Mobile Manipulation (Arial and Land Robotics).
• Military Robotics and Intelligence Optimization.
• Adaptive Optics and Medical Imaging.
• Energy Harvesting (Solar-Energy and Bio-Energy).
• Hybrid and Electric Vehicles.
• Non-Ionizing Radiation (UV Band-C) to Combat COVIC-19.
• Custom Embedded Systems.
• General Robotics, Electronics, Computer, and Intelligent Systems. 

Publications – Books:

• Ammar A. Alzaydi, (2020), "Way-Point Sequencing and Time-Optimal Trajectory Generation for Different Laser Drilling Operations – Theory and Application", preparation in progress.
• Ammar A. Alzaydi, (2016), "Laser Drilling Trajectory Generation and Way-Point Sequencing", Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-330-00061-2.
• Ammar A. Alzaydi, (2011), "Time-Optimal Trajectory Generation for Laser Drilling", Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN-13: 978-3-8454-2865-9, ISBN-10: 384-5428-651. 

Patents:

• Ammar A. Alzaydi, (2019), "Electro-Magnetic Actuation Rotational Adaptive Mirror", Patent Number: US10365473B1.
• Ammar A. Alzaydi, (2019), "Deformable Mirror with Magnetic System for Configuring a Reflective Film", Patent Number: US10495872B2.
• Ammar A. Alzaydi, "Multi-Walled Fluid Storage Tank", Patent Pending 2017-133-TM / 028621US.
• Ammar A. Alzaydi, A. Albasri, A. Almuhaizea, I. Alzakari, A. Alshabanah, "Dual Direction Accident Prevention and Assistive Braking System", Patent Pending 2018-106-AF / 506514US.
• J. Al-Bin-Mousa, N. Ahmed, Ammar A. Alzaydi, "Dual Axis Hydraulic Joint" Patent Pending 2019-056-AF / 577628US.
• Ammar A. Alzaydi, "Sensor-Less Sun Tracking Solar Panel", Patent Filing in Progress.
• Ammar A. Alzaydi, "Zero Thrust Jet-Engine Mechanism", Patent Filing in Progress. 

Publications – Select Journal Papers:

• Ammar A. Alzaydi, (2020), "Intelligent Active Prosthesis Control without Direct Human Muscle/Brain Command Input", Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering – Springer, (In-Progress).
• Ammar A. Alzaydi, (2020), "Low-Cost Electro-Magnetic Actuation Rotational Adaptive Mirror Design", Journal of Mechatronics Engineering - Elsevier, (In-Progress).
• Ammar A. Alzaydi (2020), "Task-Point Sequencing and Trajectory Generation/Optimization with Benchmarking for Multi-axis Percussion Laser Drilling of Jet Engine Combustion Chamber Panels", Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering – Springer, (17 May 2020). Doi: 10.1007/s13369-020-04604-5.
• Ammar A. Alzaydi (2020), Sahaluddin M., Islam M., Al-Helou S., (2020), "Robotic Manipulator Task Sequencing and Minimum Snap Trajectory Generation", Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering – Springer, (16 April 2020). Doi: 10.1007/s13369-020-04474-x.
• Ammar Alzaydi (2019), "Time-Optimal Connection Between On-the-Fly Drilling Trajectories and Rest Boundary Conditions", Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering – Springer, Vol. 44, (12 July 2019). Doi: 10.1007/s13369-019-04007-1.
• Ammar Alzaydi, (2019), "Time-optimal, minimum-jerk, and acceleration continuous looping and stitching trajectory generation for 5-axis on-the-fly laser drilling", Journal of Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing – Elsevier, Vol.121, (15 April 2019), Pages 532-550. Doi: 10.1016/j.ymssp.2018.11.045.
• Ammar Alzaydi, (2018), "Trajectory generation and optimization for five-axis on-the-fly laser drilling: a state-of-the-art review", Journal of Optical Engineering – Society of Photographic Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE), Vol. 57, Issue 12, 120901 (18 December 2018). Doi: 10.1117/1.OE.57.12.120901.
• Ammar A. Alzaydi, Arebi A., Ham P., Thomas G., (2016), "The Recycling Possibilities and Applications of Carbon Based Ash – A Study Focused on Heavy Oil Based Power Generation Plants", International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 7, Issue 11.
• Ammar A. Alzaydi, Panchal S., Patel P., Alusail M., (2016), "Comprehensive Gaseous Hydrogen Storage Reservoir Design Study", International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 7, Issue 10.
• Erkorkmaz K., Ammar A. Alzaydi, Elfizy A., Engin S., (2014), "Time-Optimal Hole Sequence Planning for 5-Axis On-the-Fly Laser Drilling", CIRP Annals – Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 1, 2014.
• Ammar A. Alzaydi, A. Cheung, N. Joshi, S. Wong, (2011), "Active Prosthetic Knee Fuzzy Logic - PID Motion Control, Sensors and Test Platform Design", International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 2, Issue 12.
• Ammar A. Alzaydi, (2011), "Artificial Neural Network Design and Parameter Optimization for Facial Expressions Recognition", International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 2, Issue 12.
• Ammar A. Alzaydi, K. Vamaraju, P. Mukherjee, J. Gorchynski, (2011), "Optimized Fuzzy Logic Training of Neural Networks for Autonomous Robotics Applications", International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 2, Issue 10.
• Erkorkmaz K., Ammar A. Alzaydi, Elfizy A., Engin S., (2011), "Time-Optimal Trajectory Generation for 5-Axis On-the-Fly Laser Drilling", CIRP Annals – Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 60, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 411-414.
• Ammar A. Alzaydi, John T. W. Yeow, Sangjune L. Lee, (2008), "Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems Liquid Hydraulics Based Adaptive Mirror for Bio-Medical Applications", Journal of Mechatronics Engineering - Elsevier, (A.A. Alzaydi et al. / Mechatronics 18 (2008), Pages 61–70). 

Publications – Conference Papers:

• Ammar A. Alzaydi, Erkorkmaz K., Elfizy A., Engin S., "Hole Sequence Optimization for Minimum Time 5-Axis On-the-Fly Laser Drilling", Oral Presentation at the American Society of Precision Engineering (ASPE) 28^th Annual Meeting, Oct, 2013, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. – Conference Best Poster Paper Award Winner. 
• Ammar A. Alzaydi, Erkorkmaz K., Elfizy A., Engin S., "Time-Optimal Minimum Jerk Trajectory Generation for 5-Axis Laser Drilling Applications", Oral Presentation at the American Society of Precision Engineering (ASPE) 25^th Annual Meeting, (Oct, 2010, Atlanta, Georgia, USA). 

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