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.