Montassar Aidi Sharif
Research InterestsRobotics
soft Robotics
smart materials
control
renewable energy
| Gender | MALE |
|---|---|
| Place of Work | Technical Engineering College/ Kirkuk |
| Position | Head of Medical Instrumentations Department |
| Qualification | Ph.d (Doctorate) |
| Speciality | Mechatronics, Robotics, Smart material |
| msharif@ntu.edu.iq | |
| Phone | 07730575787 |
| Address | Wasiti district, Kirkuk, Kirkuk, Kirkuk, Iraq |
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1. Early Academic Journey and Professional Achievements
Dr. Montassar Aidi Sharif is an accomplished academic and researcher specializing in Electrical Engineering and Mechatronics. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics from Michigan State University, USA, in April 2019, building upon his Master's (2009) and Bachelor's (2006) degrees in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Baghdad, Iraq. His academic excellence is reflected in his H-Index of 8 on both Google Scholar and Scopus, with over 221 citations, underscoring his significant contributions to the field. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Northern Technical University, Iraq, Dr. Sharif has held several leadership roles, including Head of the Medical Device Engineering Techniques Department and Director of the Cisco Academy at the Technical Engineering College in Kirkuk. His administrative acumen is further demonstrated through his involvement in quality assurance and accreditation committees, where he has played a pivotal role in institutional and programmatic accreditations for multiple technical colleges in Kirkuk.
2. Research Contributions and Technical Expertise
Dr. Sharif’s research spans smart materials, robotics, renewable energy, and bio-inspired sensors, with a strong emphasis on practical applications. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in prestigious journals such as Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, Smart Materials and Structures, and IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics. His work on ionic polymer-metal composite (IPMC) sensors and artificial lateral line systems has garnered international recognition. Notably, he holds a patent for "Super-Coiled Artificial Muscles Activated by Hot Water" (2022), showcasing his innovative approach to mechatronics. Dr. Sharif is also skilled in simulation and design tools like MATLAB, ANSYS, COMSOL Multiphysics, and SolidWorks, and is proficient in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, and VHDL. His interdisciplinary research bridges engineering and biology, exemplified by projects like the development of pressure gradient sensors inspired by fish lateral lines.
3. Leadership, Teaching, and Community Engagement
Beyond research, Dr. Sharif is a dedicated educator, having taught diverse courses in FPGA design, robotics, AI, and control systems at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He has supervised over 25 graduation projects and four Master’s students, fostering the next generation of engineers. His leadership extends to professional societies, including memberships in IEEE, ASME, and SPIE, and active roles in organizing academic committees and conferences. Dr. Sharif is also committed to community service, founding the RoboGuys center for robotics and programming basics and managing cultural and social initiatives in Kirkuk. His accolades include the Iraqi Science Day Award (2022) for outstanding graduation projects, further highlighting his multifaceted impact on academia and society.
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Skills
Arabic (95%)
English (Professional proficiency). (90%)
Simulation & Modeling: MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS, COMSOL Multiphysics, Flow-3D, and Multisim. (80%)
Hardware & Control Systems: Experience with Arduino, LabVIEW, dSPACE, and FPGA/VHDL design. (80%)
CAD & Design: Skilled in SolidWorks and AutoCAD (2D/3D) for mechanical/electrical prototyping. (80%)
Languages: Python, C/C++, Visual Basic, VHDL. (80%)
Productivity Tools: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). (80%)
Cisco Certified (CCNA1/CCNA2) and Director of Cisco Academy. (80%)
ISO Standards: Certified in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 17025 (quality management, lab accreditation). (80%)
Supervision
3
Year: 2024Academic Degree: Master
Supervisor Type: Advisor
Supervisor State: Graduated
MSc students
1
Year: 2024Academic Degree: PhD
Supervisor Type: Advisor
Supervisor State: Graduated
Academic Qualification
Bachelor Degree in Mechatronics Engineering
Oct 28, 2001 - Jul 28, 2006Master degree in Mechatronics Engineering
Sep 28, 2006 - Feb 28, 2009PhD in Electrical Engineering
Jan 3, 2013 - May 3, 2019Working Experience
Head [Head, Medical Device Engineering Dept.]
Aug 19, 2024 - PresentHead [Head, Electronics and Control Engineering Dept.]
Sep 1, 2020 - Aug 19, 2024CCNA [Director, Cisco Academy]
Nov 1, 2020 - PresentOversaw networking certification programs (CCNA).
Member [Member, University Counsil]
Sep 1, 2024 - PresentTeaching Assisstance [Teaching Assisstance]
Jan 1, 2018 - Jan 7, 2019Teaching Assistance
Publications
A simulation model of a system-based concentrated solar power system (CSP) for maximum solar energy harvesting applications
Feb 10, 2023Journal NTU Journal of Renewable Energy
publisher NTU
Issue 1
Volume 4
Solar energy has piqued people's curiosity since the dawn of civilization, and the technology for harvesting it has advanced at a rapid pace. The development of technology to increase the efficiency of the solar system is of critical relevance due to the energy difficulties that civilization has been facing. Scientists have used the solar concentrated system for several years since it allows for the concentration of solar energy into a concentrate, allowing for a significant increase in energy efficiency. A parabolic dish setup is described in this article as a dish-shaped concentrating collector that reflects solar energy onto a receiver located at the focal point. This concentrator is set atop a framework with assumption of a two-axis tracking system to track the sunlight. Typically, the acquired heat is utilized directly by a heat engine constructed on the receiver that travels with the dish. Typically, the acquired heat is utilized directly by a heat engine constructed on the receiver that travels with the dish. The suggested dish could achieve very high temperatures and might be utilized in solar reactors to generate high-temperature solar fuels. Even though dishes are seldom utilized commercially for power production, engines are now favored for power conversion. Consequently, the purpose of this study is to explain the benefits of this technology in a world where fossil fuel usage is a genuine issue that society must address.
Effects of Weather and Environmental Conditions on the Power Productivity of Photovoltaic Module in Kirkuk City
Feb 10, 2023Journal NTU Journal of Renewable Energy
publisher NTU
Issue 1
Volume 4
From the beginning of March to the end of August 2022, research is conducted to determine how sensitive monocrystalline solar modules are to variations in environmental factors such as dust and high temperature buildup as well as cloud cover in Kirkuk's environment. In order to evaluate how different environmental factors, affect a solar photovoltaic (PV) module, an experiment was conducted using three solar modules that were identical in all respects. The modules are cleaned on a regular basis in the morning in order to monitor the effect that the accumulation of dust will have on the surface of the dirty module during the months of April and May. According to the findings, the collection of dust has a significant impact on the daily energy yield of the module that has not been cleaned. On the other hand, this impact lasts for a very long time. The influence on the cloud cover can be seen very immediately. Because of this constraint, solar photovoltaics (PV) are an unstable source of power for remote devices, which strongly emphasizes the difficulties associated with frequently cleaning the surface of the module.
PVC gel smart sensor for robotics sensing applications: an experimental and finite element simulation study.
Aug 1, 2022Journal Engineering research express
publisher IOP Publishing
Issue 3
Volume 4
Research is now being done on soft electroactive polymers (EAPs), such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) gel, as an example, for use in soft robotics and smart sensors. Although the sensing behavior of PVC gel has not yet been thoroughly investigated, it has been determined that this material reacts in some way to the stimuli that come from the outside. PVC gels are being utilized to construct a broad variety of different kinds of smart sensors due to the fact that their deformation may be endlessly configured by variations in electrode arrangement, applied mechanical stress, and the amount of plasticizer contained within the gel. In this study, experimental characterizations and the results of finite element simulations are discussed for a PVC gel compression sensor. The finite element simulation of what happens to PVC gel when it is compressed from the outside using mechanical force has been built using the COMSOL Multiphysics, which is a finite element simulation software. Additional experimental measurements of PVC gels are carried out in order to validate the underlying principles that have been presented thus far by providing context for the results of the simulations and to validate the findings effectively. Based on the findings, it appears that the suggested sensor is able to detect compression at a variety of amplitudes and rates . This study sheds light on the sensing capabilities of PVC gel in sensing investigations and provides a framework for conducting such investigations, thereby laying the groundwork for an increase in the use of PVC gel sensors in soft robotics research in the future.
A pressure difference sensor inspired by fish canal lateral line
Jul 29, 2017Journal Bioinspiration & biomimetics
publisher IOP Publishing
Issue 5
Volume 14
It is of interest to exploit the insight from the lateral line system of fish for flow sensing applications. In this paper, a novel fish canal lateral line-inspired pressure difference sensor is proposed by embedding an ionic polymer-metal composite (IPMC) sensor within a canal filled with viscous fluid. Such a sensor could be used by underwater robots and vehicles for object detection, angle of attack measurement, and source localization. Unlike the biological counterpart that has open ends on the surface of the body, the proposed sensor has two pores covered with a latex membrane, which prevents the canal fluid from mixing with the ambient fluid. The design and fabrication of the sensor are presented, where the sensor is integrated with a fish-like body. The sensor output is experimentally characterized as the fish-like body is rotated with respect to a dipole source, which confirms that the sensor is capable of capturing the pressure difference between the two pores. Finite element modeling and simulation that capture fluid-structure interactions and IPMC physics are conducted to shed light on the sensor behavior. Finally, the utility of the sensor in underwater robotics is illustrated via orienting the fish-like body towards the dipole source using feedback from the proposed sensor.
Ionic polymer-metal composite torsional sensor: physics-based modeling and experimental validation
Jun 12, 2016Journal Smart Materials and Structures
publisher IOP Publishing
Issue 7
Volume 27
Ionic polymer-metal composites (IPMCs) have intrinsic sensing and actuation properties. Typical IPMC sensors are in the shape of beams and only respond to stimuli acting along beam-bending directions. Rod or tube-shaped IPMCs have been explored as omnidirectional bending actuators or sensors. In this paper, physics-based modeling is studied for a tubular IPMC sensor under pure torsional stimulus. The Poisson–Nernst–Planck model is used to describe the fundamental physics within the IPMC, where it is hypothesized that the anion concentration is coupled to the sum of shear strains induced by the torsional stimulus. Finite element simulation is conducted to solve for the torsional sensing response, where some of the key parameters are identified based on experimental measurements using an artificial neural network. Additional experimental results suggest that the proposed model is able to capture the torsional sensing dynamics for different amplitudes and rates of the torsional stimulus.
Dynamics of omnidirectional IPMC sensor: Experimental characterization and physical modeling
Aug 12, 2015Journal IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics
publisher IEEE
Issue 2
Volume 21
Typical ionic polymer-metal composite (IPMC) sensors are in the shape of beams, and only respond to stimuli acting perpendicular to the beam plane. In this paper, we present a novel, omnidirectional, tubular IPMC sensor that responds to all stimuli perpendicular to the tube axis. With one common inner electrode and four outer electrodes, the tubular IPMC sensor provides four routes of common-ground current outputs. With a custom-made setup, the response of each sensor route is characterized under tip deflection in different orientations at frequencies 1-20 Hz, which verifies the sensor's omnidirectional sensing capability and shows little mechanoelectrical coupling between neighboring sensor routes. An analytical dynamic model, in the form of an infinite-dimensional transfer function, is developed for the sensor, which captures the internal ion-transport physics and the effect of contact resistance. Experimental results show that the proposed model is able to capture the tubular sensor dynamics. Finally, the original model is reduced to a finite-dimensional one, based on which an inversion algorithm is used to reconstruct the mechanical stimulus given the sensor output. The effectiveness of the reconstruction approach is demonstrated experimentally.
Conferences
2n international conference for sustainable energy
Apr 29, 2025 - May 1, 2025Country Turki
Location Turki
Electro-thermally Controllable Twisted Coiled Actuators (TCA) Using Nylon Line
Apr 20, 2022 - Jun 28, 2025Country USA
Location USA
Practical Performance Investigation of the Solar (PV) Panel System of the Electronic and Control Engineering Department–Kirkuk
Sep 7, 2021 - Sep 9, 2021Country Turkey
Location Turkey
A pressure gradient sensor inspired by the canal neuromasts of fish
Mar 27, 2018 - Jun 28, 2025Publisher SPIE
Country USA
Location USA
IPMC flow sensor exploiting self-generated vortices
Mar 27, 2018 - Jun 28, 2025Publisher SPIE
Country
Location
Modeling of a bio-inspired canal-type lateral line system
Nov 9, 2017 - Jun 28, 2025Country USA
Location USA