Prof. Dr. Eng. Salaheddin Odeh – Biography

Academic and Professional Career

Prof. Dr. Eng. Salaheddin Odeh is an accomplished academic, researcher, and software consultant specializing in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Software Development, and Human-Computer Interaction. With extensive experience in both academia and industry, her contributions span research, teaching, leadership, and software consulting.

Research and Industry Experience

• 1992 – 1998: Researcher at the Laboratory of Man-Machine Systems, University of Kassel, supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG).

• 1998 – 2001: IT Consultant specializing in the Solaris Operating System, contributing to industrial projects for German Post AG and the Irish Bank "First e-Solutions" in Darmstadt and Frankfurt, Germany.

• 1992 – 2001 (Freelance Software Consultant): Lecturer and researcher in interactive process visualization, fuzzy logic, and multimedia-based process control.

Academic Leadership and Teaching

• Since 2002: Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Al-Quds University.

• 2004 – 2006 & 2014 – 2015: Chair of the Computer Engineering Department at Al-Quds University.

• 2005 – 2007: Coordinator of the Master’s Program in Engineering.

• 2017 – 2021: Dean of Dual Studies at Al-Quds University, overseeing innovative interdisciplinary education in partnership with the German Government, GIZ, GFA, and KFW.

Founding and Development of Academic Programs

Prof. Odeh has played a critical role in establishing and advancing several academic programs:

• 2017 – 2019: Member of the founding committee of the first PhD program in Computer Science and Engineering in the West Bank.

• 2014 – 2017: Member of the founding committee of the joint Master’s Program in Renewable Energy.

• 2018 – 2021: Member of the founding committee of the International Program on Cyber-Physical Systems.

• 2014 – 2017: Director and founder of the Dual Studies Program in Electrical Engineering at Al-Quds University.

Professional Contributions and Memberships

• 2011 – 2012: Member of the founding committee of the IEEE subsection.

• 2012 – 2015: Member of the Board of Directors of the Supreme Council for the Adoption and Rehabilitation of Engineers (Engineers Association).

• 2011 – 2015: Member of the Scientific Committee for Engineering and Science, Ministry of Higher Education.

• 2017 – 2021: Member of the Engineering Association Membership Committee.

• Editorial Board Member of the International Journal of Recent Contributions from Engineering, Science & IT (iJES).

Awards and Fellowships

German VDI Best Doctoral Thesis Award (1999)

• Awarded by the Association of German Engineers (VDI) for the PhD thesis titled:
  "Approximate Knowledge-Based Process Visualization on the Basis of Fuzzy Logic."

• Recognized as an outstanding PhD thesis in Engineering by VDI Nordhessen.

IEEE Best Paper Award (IEEE EDUCON 2012)

• Awarded in the category of "Infrastructure and Technologies for Engineering Education" for the paper:
  "E-Collaborative Remote Engineering Labs" – presented at IEEE Global Engineering Education 2012 in Marrakesh, Morocco.

DFG Research Fellowships (Germany, 1992–1996)

• Fellowship 1 (1992 – 1994): Research on Participative Design – Interactive design and evaluation of user interfaces in process control.

• Fellowship 2 (1994 – 1996): Research on Multimedia-based process control.

Teaching and Course Development

Prof. Odeh has taught a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses, covering advanced topics in Software Engineering, Programming, and Computer Systems:

Master’s Level Courses:

• Distributed Systems

• Advanced Software Design and Development for Engineers

• Applied Programming for Engineers

• Advanced Programming

• Computing Methods

• Special Topics in Computing Systems

Undergraduate Courses:

• Operating Systems

• Linux Lab

• Instrumentation and Control Systems

• Multimedia Fundamentals & Multimedia Fundamentals Lab

• Interfacing and Maintenance Lab

• Object-Oriented Programming (Java & C++) & OOP Lab

• Human-Computer Interaction

• Software Engineering

• Programming Fundamentals for Engineers

• Introduction to Computing

• Software Design and Development

Technical Skills and Expertise

Prof. Odeh possesses a diverse set of skills in software development, hardware design, and system engineering, including:

• Programming Languages: C, C++, Java, C#, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, ASP.NET

• Operating Systems & Scripting: Linux, Solaris, Shell Script Programming

• Software Engineering & System Design: UML, Hardware Design

• Embedded & Control Systems: Microprocessors, CAN (Controller Area Network), Control Systems

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) & Multimedia Systems

Conclusion

With a rich academic and industrial background, Prof. Rua Odeh continues to contribute significantly to engineering education, research, and technological innovation. Her pioneering work in dual studies, software engineering, and interdisciplinary computing systems has left a lasting impact on Al-Quds University and the broader academic community.

List of Publications

1. Voskergian, D., Odeh, S. A framework for model-centric prototyping in cloud mobile application development applied to rationalized energy consumption. Journal of Electrical Systems and Inf Technol 12, 56 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43067-025-00250-9 

2. Odeh, S. (2025). A Novel Extension of the Möbius Function Using Imaginary Units and Angular Prime Encoding. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15367756 

3. Odeh, S. (2025). Dyadic Prime Product Representation of the Dirichlet Eta Function. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15053832

4. Odeh, S. (2025). Dyadic Prime Product: A New Infinite Product Representation of the Riemann Zeta Function and Its Verification. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14913347 

5. M. Ramadan and S. Odeh, "An Identifying Wavelet-Filtering Approach for Alarm Process Signals," 2020 International Conference on Promising Electronic Technologies (ICPET), Jerusalem, Palestine, 2020, pp. 61-65, doi: 10.1109/ICPET51420.2020.00020. (IEEE Xplore)

6. Isam Ishaq, Rashid Jayousi, Salaheddin Odeh, Ezzaldeen Edwan, Asmaa Shaheen, Mohamed Elnaggar, Ahmed Elagha, Samy Salamah, Christian Weber, Hasan Abu Rasheed, Raimund Kirner, Martina Doolan, Hamidreza Ahmadian, Roman Obermaisser, Dhiah el Diehn, I. Abou-Tair, Ala Khalifeh, Sahel Alouneh, Zaid Alhalhouli, Khalid Alemerien , Faiez Gargouri, Bassem Bouaziz, Nadia Aloui, Mohammad Saleh (2019). Work in Progress – Establishing a Master Program in Cyber Physical Systems: Basic Findings and Future Perspectives. In: 2019 International Conference on Promising Electronic Technologies (ICPET), Deir El-Balah, Palestine, pp. 4-9. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICPET.2019.00009. (IEEE Xplore) (Academia).

7. Odeh, S., Ishaq, I., Abdel Nour, H., Abu Leil, T., Dhaher, O., Manthey, M., Dröge, K.-H., Freimann, K. (2017). Dual-Study Electrical Engineering at Al-Quds University in Palestine. In: 2017 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment, and Learning for Engineering (TALE), 12-14 December 2017, Hong Kong, pp. 134-138. DOI: 10.1109/TALE.2017.8252318. (IEEE Xplore)

8. Odeh, S., Voskergian, D. (2017). Mobile-Computing Based Rationalization for Energy Consumption. In: 2017 International Conference on Promising Electronic Technologies (ICPET), 16-17 October, Deir El-Balah, Palestine, pp. 32-38. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICPET.2017.12. (IEEE Xplore)

9. Salaheddin Odeh, Tarek Rishmawi, and Rafat Al-Hawash, “A Low-Cost Educational Remotely Controlled Solar Energy Laboratory.” American Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, vol. 5, no. 4 (2017): 126-135. doi: 10.12691/ajeee-5-4-2. (Paper link)

10. Khader, S., Daud, A., Odeh, S., Arafeh, A., Cipri, K. , Ehriez, M.  (2017). The Role of Local Market in Establishing Solid Master Program in Renewable Energy and Sustainability. In: 2017 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 25-28 April, Athens, Greece, pp. 329-334, 978-1-5090-5466-4, ©2017 IEEE. (Paper link), (Academia).

11. Anabtawi, M., Adwan I. O., Odeh, S. (2016). "Evaluation and Comparison of Software Packages in Business Environment Using Scenario-Based Approaches", Journal of Communications Technology, Electronics and Computer Science, vol. 6, pp. 17-23. (Paper link)

12. Odeh, S., Alves, J., Alves, G. R., Anabtawi, M., Gustavsson, I., Arafeh, L., Jazi, M., Arekat, M. (2015). "A Two-Stage Assessment of the Remote Engineering Lab VISIR at Al-Quds University in Palestine", The IEEE Journal of Latin-American Learning Technologies (IEEE-RITA), vol. 10, no. 3.  http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/RITA.2015.2452752 (IEEE Xplore)

13. Odeh, S., Abu Shanab, S., Anabtawi, M. (2015). Augmented Reality Internet Labs versus its Traditional and Virtual Equivalence, International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning, vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 4-9, ISSN: 1863-0383. http://dx.doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v10i3.4354. (Paper link)

14. Odeh, S., Anabtawi, M., Alves, G. R., Gustavsson, I., Arafeh, L. (2015). Assessing the Remote Engineering Lab VISIR at Al-Quds University in Palestine, International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering (iJOE), vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 35-38. http://dx.doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v11i1.4219. (Paper link)

15. Odeh, S. and Arafeh, L. (2015). Work in Progress – A Master Program in Renewable Energy Engineering and Management at Al-Quds University. In: Proceeding of Fifth International Energy Conference- Palestine (IECP 2015), 27-28 January, Al Bireh, Palestine, pp. 110-116. (Paper link)

16. Odeh, S., Alves, J., Alves, G. R., Anabtawi, M., Gustavsson, I., Arafeh, L., Jazi, M., Arekat, M. (2014). "Avaliação em Duas Fases do Laboratório Remoto em Engenharia, VISIR, na Universidade Al-Quds da Palestina", IEEE RITA Journal: IEEE Latin American Learning Technology Journal, vol. 2, no. 3, pp. 112-122. (Paper link)

17. Odeh, S. (2014). "A Web-Based Remote Lab Platform with Reusability for Electronic Experiments in Engineering Education”, International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering (iJOE), vol. 10, no. 4, pp. 40-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v10i4.3729. (Paper link)

18. Odeh, S., G. R. Alves, M. Anabtawi, M. Jazi, M. Arekat, I. Gustavsson (2014). Experiences with Deploying VISIR at Al-Quds University in Jerusalem. In: 2014 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 3-5 April, Istanbul, Turkey, pp. 273-279, ISSN 978-1-4799-3190-3. (IEEE Xplore)

19. Odeh, S., J. Alves, G. R. Alves, M. Anabtawi, M. Jazi, M. Arekat, I. Gustavsson (2014). Experiências da Aplicação de VISIR na Universidade de Al-Quds. In: REV2014 11th International Conference on Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation, 26-28 February, Porto, Portugal, pp. 346-352. (IEEE Xplore)

20. Odeh, S., Shaban, M. and Qutob, A. (2014). “Migrating a Desktop Simulator of a Chemical Process to the Cloud”, Journal of Computer and Communications, vol. 2, no. 8, pp. 22-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/jcc.2014.28003. (Paper link)

21. Odeh, S., Ketaneh, E. (2013). "A Remote Engineering Lab for Collaborative Experimentation", International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering (iJOE), vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 10-18, ISSN 1861-2121. http://dx.doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v9i3.2500 (Paper link).

22. Odeh, S., Abu Shanab, S. , Anabtawi, A., Hodrob, R. (2013) "A Remote Engineering Lab based on Augmented Reality for Teaching Electronics," International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering (iJOE), vol. 9, Special Issue 5: "EDUCON2013", pp. 61-67, ISSN 1861-2121. http://dx.doi.org/10.3991/ijoe.v9iS5.2496 (Paper link).

23. Odeh, S. (2013). A Reusable Remote Lab Infrastructure for Teaching Electronics with a Self-Configurable User-Interface. In: 2013 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 13-15 March, Berlin, Germany, pp. 32-37, ISSN 978-1-4673-6109-5, ©2013 IEEE. (Paper link)

24. Abu Shanab, S., Odeh, S., Hodrob, R., Anabtawi, M. (2012). Augmented Reality Internet Labs Versus Hands-On and Virtual Labs: A Comparative Study. In: The 2012 International Conference on Interactive Mobile and Computer Aided Learning (IMCL), 6-8 November, Amman, Jordan, pp. 17-21, ISBN: 978-1-4673-4924-6, ©2012 IEEE. (IEEE Xplore).

25. Odeh, S., Ketaneh, E. (2012). E-Collaborative Remote Engineering Labs. In: 2012 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 17-20 April, Marrakesh, Morocco, pp. 705-714, ISBN: 978-1-4673-1457-2, ©2012 IEEE. (IEEE Xplore).

26. Odeh, S., Y. Al-Khatib (2012). Computer Resources as a Cloud Lab Service. In: 2012 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 17-20 April, Marrakesh, Morocco, pp. 674-678, ISBN: 978-1-4673-1457-2, ©2012 IEEE. (IEEE Xplore).

27. Odeh, S., Abu Shanab, S. , Anabtawi, A., Hodrob, R. (2012). Remote Augmented Reality Engineering Labs. In: 2012 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 17-20 April, Marrakesh, Morocco, pp. 955-960, ISBN: 978-1-4673-1457-2, ©2012 IEEE. (IEEE Xplore).

28. Odeh, S., Anabtawi, M., Ayesh, A., (2012). Applying Reusabililty in Remote Labs. In: 16th IEEE Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference, 25-28 March, Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisia, pp. 111-114, ISBN: 978-1-4673-0782-6, , ©2012 IEEE. (IEEE Xplore).

29. Odeh, S., Anabtawi, M., El-Alem, S. (2012). Low-Cost Infrared Interaction Device Based on Motion Tracking. In: 16th IEEE Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference, 25-28 March, Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisia, pp.121-124, ISBN: 978-1-4673-0782-6, ©2012 IEEE. (IEEE Xplore).

30. Odeh, S. (2010) "Building reusable remote labs with adaptable client user-interfaces," Journal of Computer Science and Technology, vol. 25, no. 5, pp. 999-1015, DOI: 10.1007/s11390-010-9383-4, ©2010 Springer. (Springer).

31. Odeh, S., Faqeh, R., Abu Eid, L., Shamasneh, N. (2009) “A Vision-Based Obstacle Avoidance of a Mobile Robot Using a Quantized Spatial Model,” American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 611-619, Science Publications, ISSN: 1941-7020. (Science Publications).

32. Odeh, S., Qaraeen, O. (2009) “Designing Multimodal User-Interfaces for Effective E-Learning in the School Primary Stages Applied on Real Fractions” International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 39-47, ISSN: 1863-0383. (iJET)

33. Odeh, S. ; Abdelghani, E. (2009), 'Laboratory Experimentation for Supporting Collaborative Working in Engineering Education over the Internet', World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Science Index 31, 3(7), 817 - 823. WASET (Paper Link)

34. Odeh, S. ; Adwan, I. (2009), 'A Usability Testing Approach to Evaluate User- Interfaces in Business Administration', World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Science Index 31, 3(7), 926 - 935. WASET (Paper Link)

35. Odeh, S., Abu Shanab, S. (2009) “Remote Experimentation Using Augmented Reality,” Ubiquitous Computing and Communication Journal, vol. 4, no. 1, ISSN 1994-4608.(UbiCC).

36. Odeh, S., Ketaneh, E. (2007) "Collaborative Working e-Learning Environments Supported by Rule-Based e-Tutor," Special Focus Paper on 'Collaborative Working Environments for Practical Engineering Education & Professional Development', International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering (iJOE), vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 20-26, ISSN 1861-2121. (iJOE).

37. Odeh, S., Qaraeen, Q. (2007) "Evaluation Methods and Techniques for E-Learning Software for School Students in Primary Stages," International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning, vol. 2, no. 3, ISSN: 1863-0383. (iJET).

38. Odeh, S. (2007) "Cognitive-Compatible Human-Machine Interfaces by Combining Ecological Interface Design and Object-Oriented Programming," International Journal of Online and Biomedical Engineering (iJOE), vol. 3, no. 1, ISSN 1861-2121. (iJOE).

39. Odeh, S., Qaraeen, O. (2006). Evaluation methods and techniques for e-learning software for school students in primary stages. In: International conference on interactive computer aided learning (ICL 2006), Villach, Austria, September 27 - 29, Kassel university press, ISBN: 978-3-89958-195-9.

40. Odeh, S. (2006), Object-oriented software design for multi-threaded interactive process control systems, Proceedings of the Int. Conf. on Computer and Communication Engineering, ICCCE’06, Vol. I, 9-11 May 2006, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 509-514, ISBN 983-43090-0-7.

41. Odeh, S. (2006), EID-Based Design of User-Oriented Human-Machine Interfaces for Complex Dynamic Processes, Proceedings of the Int. Conf. on Computer and Communication Engineering, ICCCE’06 Vol. II, 9-11 May 2006, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 1294-1300, ISBN: 983-43090-1-5.

42. Odeh, S. (2006), Designing Human-Centered User–Interfaces for Technical Systems: Advances in Systems, Computing Sciences and Software Engineering, Bridgeport, USA, pp. 353-357, Springer, ISBN: 1-4020-5262-6. (Springer).

43. Ali, S. (2003): Approximative Process Visualization based on Qualitative Knowledge and Fuzzy Logic: In: Bernd-Burkhard Borys and Carsten Wittenberg (Ed.), from muscles to music: a festschrift to celebrate the 60th birthday of Gunnar Johannsen, pp. 199-209, Kassel (Germany): Kassel Univ. Press 2003. ISBN 3-933146-87-9. (Kassel University Press)

44. Ali, S. (1998). Model-based visualization of technical systems by means of fuzzy technologies. In: 7th IFAC/IFIP/IFORS/IEA Symposium on Analysis; Design and Evaluation of Man-Machine Systems, Kyoto, Japan, pp. 185-190, Elsevier Science.

45. [2] Ali, S. (1998). Approximate Knowledge-based Process Visualization on the Basis of Fuzzy Logic. Ph.D Thesis (published in German), University of Kassel, Kassel, Germany.

46. Johannsen, G., S. Ali, and R. van Paassen: Intelligent human-machine systems. In: S.G. Tzafestas (Ed.): Methods and Applications of Intelligent Control. Dordrecht: Kluwer (now Berlin: Springer), 1997, pp. 329-356, ©1997 Springer. (Springer).

47. Ali, S. (1997). Approximate knowledge-based process visualization with fuzzy logic. XVI European Annual Conference on Human Decision Making and Manual Control, December 9 - 11, 1997, University of Kassel, Kassel, Germany. (TU Delft Research Repository).

48. [3] Ali, S. (1997). Wissensbasierte Prozeßvisualisierung mit Fuzzy-Logik. In: K.-P. Gärtner (Hrsg.), Menschliche Zuverlässigkeit, Beanspruchung und benutzerorientierte Automatisierung. 39. Fachausschußsitzung Anthropotechnik der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DGLR), pp. 183-196, 21. und 22. Oktober 1997 in Karlsruhe. Bonn: DGLR, ISBN 3-922010-98-9. (39. Fachausschusssitzung Anthropotechnik der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Luft- und Raumfahrt - Lilienthal-Oberth e.V.).

49. [4] Ali, S., Heuer, J., Hollender, M. (1997). Partizipative Erstellung von Bedienoberflächen für Prozeßleitsysteme durch interaktive Gestaltung und Bewertung, report published in German, DFG research project (JOH-139/6-2) during the period 1994-1996, Laboratory for Systems Engineering and Human-Machine Systems (IMAT-MMS), University of Kassel, Germany. (published in German). (Google Books).

50. [5] Ali, S., J. Heuer, M. Hollender und G. Johannsen: Partizipative Bediengestaltung von Oberflächen für Prozessleitsysteme. In: G. Becker und W. Preuss (Hrsg.): 3. Internat. Workshop Leitwarten, Köln, 1994 (Tagungsband, Köln: Verlag TÜV Rheinland, 1996, pp. 223-243). (published in German). 

51. [6] Ali, S., Heuer, J., Hollender, M. (1995). Partizipative Erstellung von Bedienoberflächen für Prozeßleitsysteme durch interaktive Gestaltung und Bewertung, report published in German, DFG research project (JOH-139/6-1) during the period 1992-1994, Laboratory for Systems Engineering and Human-Machine Systems (IMAT-MMS), University of Kassel, Germany. (published in German).

52. Ali, S., Heuer, J. (1995). Knowledge-based multimodel as a basis for the design of human-machine systems in process control. XIV European Annual Conference on Human Decision Making and Manual Control, June 14-16, 1995, TU Delft, the Netherlands. ISBN 90-370-0132-7.

53. Heuer, J., Ali, S., Hollender, M. (1995). Mediation of mental models in process control through a hypermedia man-machine interface. In: 6th IFAC/IFIP/IFORS/IEA Symposium on Analysis; Design and Evaluation of Man-Machine Systems. Cambridge, Mass., pp. 457-462, Boston, USA.

54. [7] Heuer, J., Ali, S., Hollender, M., Rauh, J. (1995). Vermittlung von Mentalen Modellen in einer chemischen Destillationskolonne mit Hilfe einer Hypermedia-Bedienoberfläche. In E. Schoop, R. Witt & U. Glowalla (Hrsg.), Hypermedia in der Aus- und Weiterbildung. Dresdner Symposion zum computerunterstützten Lernen, Dresden, Germany.

55. Johannsen, G., Ali, S., Heuer, J.: Human-machine interface design based on user participation and advanced display concepts. In: Proc. Post HCI’95 Conference Seminar on Human-Machine Interface in Process Control, Hieizan, Japan, 1995, pp. 33 - 45.

56. Ali, S., Heuer, J., Hollender, M., Johannsen, G. (1993). Participative design of human-machine interfaces for process control systems,Proceedings of ACM INTERCHI'93 Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, p.53-54, ©1993 ACM. (ACM Digital Library).

57. [8] Ali, S. (1992). Development and implementation of a hardware controller for a huge flat-screen liquid-crystal display (FLCD), Master thesis (in German), University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany.

Research Project: Participative Design

• Institution: Institute of Systems Engineering and Human-Machine Systems, University of Kassel, Kassel, Germany

• Project Title: Participative Design: Interactive Design and Evaluation of Operator Interfaces in Process Control

• Time Period: 1992–1996

• Funding: DFG - The German Research Foundation

• Project Description:

  • Developed methods for user interface design in process supervision and control engineering.

  • Enabled human operators to actively participate in the design process from the early stages using interactive methodologies.

  • Conducted comprehensive task analysis and utilized powerful rapid design tools such as Dynavis-X.

  • Implemented and evaluated various user display philosophies, including conventional process visualization with flow diagrams and advanced multi-flow modeling.

  • Expanded participation aspects by integrating hypermedia approaches to improve motivation and qualification of human operators.

  • Applied new process visualization techniques, qualitative simulations, and hypermedia-based user displays in process control systems.

  • Evaluated methods using a simulated chemical distillation process developed at the Institute of System Dynamics and Control Engineering, University of Stuttgart.

Graduation Projects

Project 1: Development and Implementation of Hardware and Software Components for Data Exchange

• Institution: Institute of Control Technology for Machine Tools and Manufacturing Units, University of Stuttgart

• Keywords: Decentralized control system, master/slave control units, PLC, serial data exchange, BITBUS concept, 8044 microcontroller, Intel BITBUS module, C programming

Project 2: Implementation and Testing of Problem-Solving Algorithms for a Diagnosis Expert System for LANs

• Institution: Institute of Communication Networks and Computer Engineering

• Keywords: Diagnosis expert system, knowledge-based systems, structured software architecture, C programming, LAN, networking, UNIX

Field Training

• Company: Mercedes-Benz, Stuttgart, Germany

• Duration: February 1, 1991 – April 30, 1991

• Description: Developed software and hardware for data exchange between technical components in future car models using Controller Area Network (CAN) techniques.

Additional Notes:

• VDI: Verein Deutscher Ingenieure (Association of German Engineers)

• German PhD Thesis Title: Wissensbasierte Prozessvisualisierung auf Basis der Fuzzy Logik (Knowledge-Based Process Visualization Based on Fuzzy Logic)

• German Master's Thesis Title: Entwicklung und Aufbau einer Ansteuerschaltung für ein großflächiges FLC-Display (Development and Construction of a Control Circuit for a Large-Surface FLC Display)