Montassar Aidi Sharif
1. Research & Innovation
Smart Materials & Robotics
Bio-Inspired Sensors: Developed artificial lateral line systems (inspired by fish) for underwater robotics.
Soft Actuators: Patented hot water-activated artificial muscles (2022) for lightweight robotic applications.
Publications: 15+ papers in Scopus-indexed journals on IPMC sensors, solar energy, and AI-driven control.
Renewable Energy Solutions
Solar PV Optimization: Analyzed weather impact on Kirkuk’s solar panels (published in NTU Journal of Renewable Energy).
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP): Simulated maximum energy harvesting models using MATLAB/COMSOL.
2. Academic & Institutional Projects
Curriculum Development
Designed courses: Robotics & AI, FPGA/VHDL, Renewable Energy Systems.
Integrated Cisco CCNA modules into engineering programs.
Lab Accreditation & Quality Assurance
Achieved ISO 17025 certification (2022) for Kirkuk’s engineering labs.
Led ABET-aligned reforms for 6 technical colleges.
3. Student Supervision & Mentorship
Graduation Projects (25+ supervised):
AI-based intrusion detection for IoT.
Solar-powered smart irrigation systems.
Robotic arms with PVC gel sensors.
Master’s Theses (4 supervised):
Topics in smart materials, renewable energy, and digital communication security.
4. Community & STEM Outreach
RoboGuys Center (Founded 2019):
Trained 100+ students in robotics programming (Arduino, Python).
Hosted workshops on 3D printing and AI basics.
Public Lectures:
Renewable energy awareness campaigns in Kirkuk.
5. Technical Demonstrations
Software & Simulations:
MATLAB/Simulink: Control system modeling for solar arrays.
COMSOL: Fluid-structure interaction in bio-inspired sensors.
SolidWorks: Prototyped mechatronic assemblies (gears, actuators).
Hardware Prototypes:
IPMC Sensors: Tested in hydrodynamic environments.
Solar Tracker: Designed for optimal PV panel alignment.