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EDUCATION
Masters of Applied Science, Electrical Engineering October 2016
The University of British Columbia - First Class
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), Electrical and Electronic Engineering July 2013
The University of Nottingham - First Class Hons

EXPERIENCE
External Consultant | Hanson-inc December 2016 – Ongoing
• Performed feasibility analysis (CAPEX / OPEX) of selected railway technologies.
• Contacted suppliers of railway systems and prepared summary of quotations.
• Advised on track electrification in accordance with the AREMA design manual.
Graduate Research Assistant | STS Lab UBC November 2015 – February 2016
• Co-authored a successful application for Transport Canada`s Clean Rail Grant – 2015.
• Built a computational model for the simulation of the proposed configurations in the first phase funded by the same grant in 2014.
Graduate Teaching Assistant | UBC September 2015 – December 2015
The University of British Columbia
• Conducted lab sessions for the following course: ENGR 437 - Railway Systems Engineering
Course Marker | UBC September 2014 – April 2015
The University of British Columbia
• Marked assignments for first year, second year and fourth year engineering courses.
Graduate Research Assistant | STS Lab UBC September 2014 – April 2015
• Conducted a study accessing the different options for all electric emission-less propulsion for railway locomotives.
• Authored a published report detailing the findings of the study and recommendations for future work.
Electrical Detailed Design Trainee | Engineering Consultant Group June 2011 – September 2011
• Understood and interpreted shop drawings, and created single line diagrams using AutoCAD drafting software.
• Used DIALux software package for detail lighting calculations with different utilities.
• Worked under the direct supervision of senior-level team members to ensure to apply the Qatari building code to the designs.

AWARDS
• Electric Energy Utilization Scholarship, AREMA February 2016
• The University of British Columbia Graduate Fellowship (UGF) October 2015
• The University of British Columbia Graduate Fellowship (UGF) March 2015
• High Achievers Scholarship, The University of Nottingham September 2010
• High Achievers Scholarship, The University of Nottingham August 2009

 

PUBLICATIONS
• Mohamed Ahmed Hegazi, Gordon Lovegrove, Loïc Markley, 2016, “Sizing and Performance Evaluation through Simulation Of Hybrid Battery - Supercapacitor Powertrains For Railway Propulsion– Case Study: King`s Cross – Newcastle UK” - The Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME) International Congress, Kelowna, Canada

• Mohamed Ahmed Hegazi, Yanqi Yu, Wilson Eberle, Gordon Lovegrove, 2014, “Emission Zero Hybrid Electric Locomotive Power” – AREMA Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois
• Mohamed Ahmed Hegazi, Loïc Markley, Gordon Lovegrove, 2015, “Real Time Single Train Simulator” – AREMA Annual Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota

• Mohamed Ahmed Hegazi, Gordon Lovegrove, Loïc Markley, 2016, “Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier for Passenger Railways: The Intercity 125” – AREMA Annual Conference, Orlando, Florida

LANGUAGES
Arabic – Native Speaker || English – Fluent – IELTS General: 8/9 – 23rd January 2016

TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Use of Matlab's parallel computing toolbox for parameter sweeps, optimization problems, and system identification
• Experienced with Switch Mode Power Supplies design and simulation
• Excellent technical and academic report writing skills
• Familiar with AutoCAD and Solidworks

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Graduate Student Member – Show number92709559
Duration: 4 years
American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association
Student Member – 57977
Duration: 2 years
The University of British Columbia
President of the UBC AREMA Student Chapter
Duration: 2 years
Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia
Student Member Duration: 3 years

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