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Georges Chahine
Mechanical Engineer
+961-71-614445 (cell)


Research Interests
Robotics, Control, Computer Vision

Education
American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
– , Mechanical Engineering, expected May 2016
CGPA

Thesis:

Notre Dame University, Louaize, Lebanon
– , Mechanical Engineering (with distinction), June, 2013
Senior Project: Driving a wireless robot via the Xbox Kinect
Self-Financed – CGPA , Senior Year GPA

Projects:

- Driving a wireless robot via the Xbox Kinect camera:
Microsoft Kinect will detect and track right hand motion, and accordingly control the speed and direction of a wireless car. Kinect  LabViewWireless LinkDAQCircuitDC motors. – Introduced to computer vision.

- Driving a wireless car using the Samsung Galaxy S2

Use of the gyroscope sensor available inside the Galaxy S2, data is forwarded to LabView and to subsequent actuators.

- Building a line follower robot

- Building a system where a car will slow down as it approaches an obstacle, and then reverses its speed when closer than a certain threshold.
College des Apotres, Jounieh, Lebanon. Graduated on June 2008.

Standardized Test Scores
TOEFL iBT score: 108 Taken on March 2, 2013
GRE scores: Q: 162 V: 152 A: Taken on February 13, 2013
 
Teaching and Research Experience
Notre Dame University, Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon Jul, 2014 – Present
Part Time Faculty Member, Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Courses Taught: MEN 573: Mechatronics and Control Lab (4 times)
MEN 370: Graphics for Mechanical Engineers (10 times)

American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon Oct, 2013 - Present Graduate Research Assistant (Mechanical Engineering Department)
– Developed an Iridium® communication system for an unmanned submarine vehicle.
– Working on a thesis proposal in nonlinear control.

Notre Dame University, Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon Oct, 2011 – Jun 2013 Undergraduate Research Assistant (Department of Physics and Astronomy)

Other Experience
Shtrumpf, Sahel Alma, Lebanon Aug 2008 – Jun 2015
Branch Manager – Jun 14
Assistant Manager – Sept 13
Team Leader – Jan 12 Shift Leader- Jul 10 Waiter & Bartender- Aug 08
Private Teacher, in Math and Physics. Oct 2012 – May 2015
Indevco Group, Masterpak, Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon. Jul 2012 – Aug 2012
– 2 months summer training in mechanical engineering field work.
– Project: Calculation of extrusion machines cooling load & chiller capacity
Indevco Group, UNIPAK, Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon. Jul 2011
– 1 month summer training in mechanical engineering field work.
Macrotronics, Kfarhbeb, Lebanon. Dec 2009 – Jun 2011
– Part time IT consultant

Certifications
National Instruments Corporation, Texas,
– NI Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer, valid till Aug 2017

Honors and Awards
– Graduate Assistantship, American University of Beirut, 2014-2015
– Notre Dame University Scholarship, 2008-2011
– Dean’s List (Fall 08, Fall 09, Spring 10, Fall 12, Spring 13)
– First place winner -ASME- District J SPDC 2012 (Mechatronics Contest)
– Second place winner -ASME- District J SPDC 2013 (Student Design Competition)
Computer Skills
– Programming Advanced programming skills in Matlab and LabVIEW.
Basic programming skills using assembly and C++ languages
– Software Matlab, ROS, C++, LabVIEW, Code Warrior, SolidWorks, Adobe, AutoCAD, Mathematica
– IT skills Advanced networking and maintenance skills
– Platforms/OS Linux, Robotics Operating System (ROS), Windows

Activities
– American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Student Member (2012- Present)
– Scouts member, 2002 till 2006