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Mohamad Hmadi

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Mechanical Engineering

m.hmadi@bau.edu.lb

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Mohamad Hmadi

Assistant Professor

Mohamed Nizar Hmadi is an Assistant Professor in the Renewable Energy Program, Mechanical Engineering Department at Beirut Arab University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Renewable Energy from the Doctoral School of Science and Technology (EDST, Lebanese University) and the Higher School of Engineers of Beirut (ESIB, Saint Joseph University USJ). He is a mechanical engineer with more than 10 years of experience in HVAC, Public Health, and Firefighting design and consultancy services in the building construction sector. He has participated in international conferences and has publications in scientific journals. He got the title of Certified Energy Manager from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) and the Leadership in Energy Efficiency Design from the U.S. Green Building Council USGBC.

Teaching

  • MCHE 422 - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 
  • MATH 526 - Energy Management
  • MCHE 213 - Research Methodology
  • MCHE 213 - Dynamics 
  • Math 282 - Calculus

Education

 

  • Ph.D., Renewable Energy Engineering, Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ-ESIB), Lebanese University (Doctoral School-EDST), Lebanon, August 2020.
  • Master’s Degree in Renewable Energy Engineering, Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ-ESIB), Lebanese University – Faculty of Engineering, Lebanon, July 2016.
  • Degree of Mechanical Engineer, Lebanese University, Faculty of Engineering, Mechanical Department, Branch 3, Lebanon, July 2014.

Experience

              Academic experience

  • Beirut Arab University, Lebanon, Assistant Professor, Fall 2023-present, full time.

Non - Academic experience

  • Consult sarl, Mechanical and Energy Engineer HVAC, Public Health, Firefighting, Energy Modeling, 2014-2023, full time.

Professional Certificates

 

  • Certified Energy Manager® (CEM®), 2017,Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), credential id: 94791 – CEMI
  • LEED Green Associate Certification, 2017, GBCI Green Building Certification Institute, credential id: 11149443-GREEN-ASSOCIATE
  • “TRAIN THE TRAINER” UNDP WORKSHOP on Energy Efficiency System, 2022, United Nations Development Program (UNDP), CEDRO5, EEASER, European Union
  • Advanced Energy Audit and Process Integration Summer School, 2018, Mines ParisTech, Centre Efficacite Energetique des Systemes, CES Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, USEK
  • Certificate of Completion Project Management Professional (PMP®), 2015 PROMASTAR: Project Management Institute (PMI), Oracle Platinum Partner, Oracle Approved Education Provider

Journal Publications

  • Eid S, Lahoud Chawki, Brouche M, Hmadi M, Lahoud Christy. Modeling and Validation of the Enthalpy-Temperature Curve for Phase Change Materials. MSF 2022; 1050:149–59. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.1050.149
  • Lahoud Christy, Brouche ME, Lahoud Chawki, Hmadi M. A Review of single-effect solar absorption chillers and its perspective on Lebanese case. Energy Reports 2021; 7:12–22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2021.09.052.
  • Saad S, Lahoud C, Brouche M, Hmadi M, Ghandour M, Mourtada A. Advanced tool for elaborating a sustainable energy and climate action plan at municipalities level. Energy Reports 2021; 7:51–69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2021.09.049.
  • Hmadi M, Mourtada A, Daou R. Forecasting the performance of a district solar thermal smart network in desert climate – A case study. Energy Conversion and Management 2020; 207:112521. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2020.112521.

Conference Proceedings

  • Lahoud Christy, Brouche M, Lahoud Chawki, Hmadi M. Thermo-Economic Comparison of Solar Thermal Cooling and Solar Photovoltaic Cooling Systems for a Typical Residential Building – Lebanese Case Study. 2023 IEEE 4th International Multidisciplinary Conference on Engineering Technology (IMCET) 2023. https://doi.org/10.1109/imcet59736.2023.10368259.
  • Lahoud Christy, Brouche M, Lahoud Chawki, Hmadi M. Thermo-Economic Performance of a Solar-Driven Single-Effect Absorption Chiller in Lebanon. 2023 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy for Developing Countries (REDEC) 2023. https://doi.org/10.1109/redec58286.2023.10208167
  • Itani A, Akıllı H, Hmadi M, Ghandour M. Investigating the Performance of a Solar PV Driven VRF System Using Cold PCM Thermal Storage. 2023 6th International Conference on Renewable Energy for Developing Countries (REDEC) 2023. https://doi.org/10.1109/redec58286.2023.10208176.
  • Hmadi M, Ghandour M, Mourtada A, Daou RZ. Near Zero Cooling Residential Building Using Hot and Cold Phase Change Material Thermal Storages - Lebanon Case Study. 5th International Conference Efficient Building Design. ASHRAE 2022. Product Code (ASHRAE Bookstore): D-ICEB22-11. Available online: https://www.techstreet.com/standards/c11-near-zero-cooling-residential-building-using-hot-and-cold-phase-change-material-thermal-storages-lebanon-case-study?product_id=2523000
  • Hmadi M, Mourtada A, Daou RZ. Optimized Methodology Towards Near Zero Thermal Energy Residential Building in Lebanon. 4th International Conference Efficient Building Design. ASHRAE 2020. Product Code (ASHRAE Bookstore): D-ICEB20-02. Available online: https://www.techstreet.com/standards/optimized-methodology-towards-near-zero-thermal-energy-residential-building-in-lebanon?product_id=2201079
  • Hmadi M, Mourtada A. High Solar Combi-Plus System Using PCM Storage: KSA Case Study. 3rd International Conference Efficient Building Design. ASHRAE 2018. Product Code (ASHRAE Bookstore): D-ICEB18-C023. Available online: https://www.techstreet.com/ashrae/standards/high-solar-combi-plus-system-using-pcm-storage-ksa-case-study?product_id=2025527#product
  • Hmadi M, Mourtada A, Daou RZ. Integrating a High Solar Combi-Plus System using PCM Storage in a Smart Network: KSA Case Study. 2018 4th International Conference on Renewable Energies for Developing Countries (REDEC) 2018. https://doi.org/10.1109/redec.2018.8598126.