Khalifa University faculty member Dr. Bashar El-Khasawneh, Associate Professor of Practice in Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering, has been elected as a Fellow of the .听
Dr. El-Khasawneh joins over 3,000 distinguished members who have attained the grade of Fellow of the ASME. He is also the Founding Chair of the ASME Professional UAE Section. In order to be recognized as an ASME Fellow, one must demonstrate significant engineering achievements and have over 10 years of active practice.
In addition to his academic and professional accomplishments, Dr. El-Khasawneh is the founder of Dexter Robotics, a startup company spun off from Khalifa University. His research interests include the development of parallel kinematic robotic systems for machining, service, or maintenance (dry or underwater), as well as additive manufacturing (3D printing of structures using cable-driven robots). He is also deeply interested in the regional drivers of innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology.听
Dr. El-Khasawneh said: 鈥淚 am deeply honored to be elected as a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). This prestigious recognition is a testament to the unwavering support and collaborative spirit at Khalifa University, which has been pivotal in my journey across service, entrepreneurship, education, and research. Khalifa University stands as a cornerstone of the UAE’s thriving ecosystem, which actively nurtures research, development, and innovation, shaping the sought-after knowledge economy.鈥澛�
Alisha Roy
Science Writer
