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Arz Yahya Rzayyig Qwam Alden (Lecturer)

PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Lecturer
Mechanics - Engineering
arzrzayeg@uoanbar.edu.iq


Biography

Dr. Qwam Alden received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Anbar in mechanical engineering in 2001and 2005, respectively, he became an instructor at his alma mater. In 2012 received a scholarship from the Higher Committee for Education Development in Iraq to study for his doctorate in the United States. He came to Western Michigan University in 2014 to begin his research on biomechanical solutions to assist orthopedic surgeons in treating patients with biceps tendon failure.

Dr. Arz Yahya Qwam Alden's research interests are focused on mathematical modeling, stress analysis, and optimization of mechanical systems as well as engineering education.  (https://www.uoanbar.edu.iq/English/staff-page.php?ID=739)

Publication

  1. A Simulation Model for Productivity Efficiency Improvement Using Pro-Model: Case Study of Pip Factory, AUS Journal, Vol. 26, No. 1, 133 – 142, 2019.
  2. Impact of Fuselage Cutouts on the Stress and Deflection Behavior: Numerical Models and Statistical Analysis. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 454 (2018), 012063 <https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/454/1/012063>
  3. Validation of a finite element model of the effect of knot topology on the mechanical performance of surgical suture, IMECE2018, 2018 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition. November 9-15, 2018, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  4. A Finite Element Model of a Surgical Knot, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), Volume 3: Biomedical and Biotechnology Engineering, Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida, November 3-9, 2017. Paper No. IMECE2017-72201, pp. V003T04A030; 9 pages doi:10.1115/IMECE2017-72201, ISBN: 978-0-7918-5836-3
  5. Mechanical properties of 3d printed polymers, Journal of Print Media Technology Research, Vol. 5, No. 4, 273–289, 2016.
  6. The numerical simulation of axial crumpling in grooved circular pvc tubes under static compression, Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, Vol. 10, No.10 1350 – 1360, 2015.
  7. Numerical study of stress concentration in a tensioned plate, Tikrit Journal of Engineering Science, Vol.19, No.4, 2012.
  8. Effect of cutouts on the behavior of clamped rectangular plates, Anbar Journal of Engineering Science, Vol.4, No.2, 2011.
  9. The effect of holes on the vibration characteristics of the plates, The 2nd Regional Conference for Engineering Sciences, College of Engineering/ Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad 1-2 December 2010.
  10. Experimental investigation and nonlinear analysis of polymer members subjected to uniaxial tension, Anbar Journal of Engineering Science, Vol.1, No.2, 2008.
  11. Studying the effect of cutouts on the composite laminate plates, Anbar Journal of Engineering Science, Vol.1, No.2, 2008.
  12. Effect of layers arrangement on the response of sandwich composite cantilever plate, Anbar Journal of Engineering Science, Vol.1, No.2, 2008.
  13. Effect of strain rate on tensile fracture behaviour of viscoelastic matrix (polyester) and fiber reinforced composite, Journal of Al-Anbar University for Pure Science, Vol.1, No.1, 2007.
  14. Effect of strain rate on tensile fracture behaviour of viscoelastic matrix (epoxy) and fiber reinforced composite, Anbar Journal of Engineering Science, Vol.1, No.1, 2007.
  15. The effect of hollow ratio on the natural convection heat transfer from upward heated plates at constant heat flux, Anbar Journal of Engineering Science, Vol.1, No.1, 2007.
  16. Influence of Internal Damage on the Vibration Behavior of Metallic Beam Structures, Journal of Southwest Jiaotong University, Vol.55, No.3, 2020.
  17. A SIMULATION MODEL TO IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY IN THE PIPE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY, JOURNAL OF SOUTHWEST JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY, Vol.55, No.2, 2020.
  18. Dynamic Analysis of Damaged Carbon Nanotubes Micro-Beam Structures, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Vol.1094, No.1, 2021.
  19. Evaluation of Machine Learning Models to Forecast COVID-19 Relying on Laboratory Outcomes Characteristics in Children, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, Vol.1094, No.1, 2021.
  20. Finite Element Modeling and Experimental Characterization of Knot Configuration Effect on the Mechanical Performance of Surgical Suture, Western Michigan University, 2018.
  21. MECHANICS OF PROGRESSIVE FAILURE OF NO. 2 FIBERWIRE SUTURE, 2018.
  22. Experimental Characterization and Numerical Simulations of Surgical Knots, 2017.
  23. STUDYING THE EFFECT OF CUTOUTS ON THE COMPOSITE LAMINATE PLATES, Anbar Journal for Engineering Sciences, Vol,1, No. 2, 2008.

Lectures

Bachelor's

  1. Vibration Theory
  2. Design
  3. Engineering Mechanics
  4. Machine Theory
  5. Strength of Materials
  6. Drawing
  7. Descriptive Geometry
  8. Numerical Analysis

Master's

Engineering Plasticity

Finite Element

Supervise

Dr. Arz supervised several projects for undergraduates and graduates.

 


No. Subjects Lectures Stage File Video
1 strength of material Stress Second
2 strength of material Stress 2 Second
3 Strength of material MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIAL 2 Second
4 Strength of material Strain Second
5 Strength of material MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIAL Second
6 Strength of material AXIAL LOAD Second
7 Strength of material AXIAL LOAD 2 Second
8 Strength of material TORSION Second
9 Strength of material TORSION 2 Second
10 Strength of material TORSION 3 Second
11 Strength of material BENDING Second
12 Strength of material BENDING 2 Second
13 Strength of material BENDING 3 Second
14 Strength of material TRANSVERSE SHEAR Second
15 Strength of material TRANSVERSE SHEAR 2 Second
16 Strenght of materials References Second

Other

 

Academic certificates
Bachelor's degree from University of Anbar in mechanical engineering in 2001.
Master's degree from University of Anbar in mechanical engineering/ Applied in 2005. 
Doctoral degree from Western Michigan University in mechanical engineering in 2018.

Conferences

  1. The 3rd International Conference on Computing, Communications, and Information Technology (CCIT 2019). Organized by College of Computer Science and IT, University of Anbar, Ramadi, Iraq, 24-25 April 2019.
  2. ASME’s International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition(IMECE), David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, November 9-15, 2018.
  3. ASME's International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, November 9-15, 2018.
  4. Three papers in the 8th World Congress of Biomechanics (WCB2018), July 8 – 12, 2018, Dublin, Ireland.
  5. Two Papers in the 36th Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, May 2, 2018.
  6. American Society of Biomechanics (ASB) East Coast Meeting, Reading, PA, USA, April 20th – 21st, 2018
  7. ASME's International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE), Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida, USA, November 3-9, 2017.
  8. Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference (SB3C), Tucson, AZ, June 21 – 24, 2017.
  9. The 35th Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Research Day, Kalamazoo, Michigan, May 2, 2017.
  10. The 2nd Regional Conference for Engineering Sciences, College of Engineering/ Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, 1-2 December 2010.

 

Workshops

  1. Chemical and Biological Security Training for Iraqi Nationals, 25-27 June 2018, Charleston, USA.
  2. Training at Western Michigan University, USA, 2017. Mendeley workshop
  3. Training at Western Michigan University, USA, 2016.  Safety
  4. Training at Western Michigan University, USA, 2015.  Research Ethics Engineering and Technology
  5. Training at Philadelphia University, Jordan, 2007.
  6. Training at Al-Minya University, Egypt, 2000.

 

Contributions

  1. 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, Western Michigan University, USA, November 14, 2018.
  2. 5-minute presentation, Western Michigan University, USA, October 27, 2017.

 Scholarships and Awards   

                               2021                    Two letters of thanks & appreciation/ Ministry of Higher Education &Scientific Research / Minister Office.

                             2021                     One letter of thanks & appreciation/ University of Anbar.

2021                     Two letters of thanks & appreciation/ College of Engineering, University of Anbar.

2020                     Three letters of thanks & appreciation/ Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research / Minister Office.

                             2020                     Three letters of thanks & appreciation/ University of Anbar.

2020                     One letter of thanks & appreciation/ College of Engineering, University of Anbar.

2019                     Two letters of thanks & appreciation/ College of Engineering, University of Anbar.

2019                     One letter of thanks & appreciation/ College of Applied Science - Heet, University of Anbar.

2018                  36 Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Science Research Day. It is the award for “Top Awarded Poster”. These awards are presented by Western Michigan University (WMU) Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine / USA.  

2018            Graduate Student Make a Difference Award 2018 in the category of “Academic Support”. It is the award for demonstrating outstanding collaboration with Western Michigan University (WMU) peer graduate students in instructions, tutoring, and partner learning. These awards are presented by the Graduate Student Association (GSA) at WMU / USA.

2013 – 2018         The Higher Committee for Education Development in Iraq, to get a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering.

2012                     One letter of thanks & appreciation/ College of Engineering, University of Anbar.

2011                     One letter of thanks & appreciation/ College of Engineering, University of Anbar.

2009                     One letter of thanks & appreciation/ College of Engineering, University of Anbar.

2008                     Two letters of thanks & appreciation/ College of Engineering, University of Anbar.

2007                     One letter of thanks & appreciation/ College of Engineering, University of Anbar.

2006                     One letter of thanks & appreciation/ College of Engineering, University of Anbar.

2005                      One letter of thanks & appreciation/ Directorate of Anbar Municipality of Hit, Al-Anbar.

 

Employment History – General

 

  • 2007 – 2008          Work as a Community Facilitator in CHF International (ICAP) (Iraq Community Action Program), A Non-Government Organization with Funding Supplied by USAID that Plans and Constructs Humanitarian Projects.
  • 2001 – 2003          Engineer in the Ministry of Municipalities & Work, Directorate of Anbar, Municipality of Hit, Al-Anbar, Iraq.