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Dr. Heba Hassan CV (December 2019) (1/23)

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Dr. Heba Ahmed Hassan

Associate Professor, Electrical Power Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering,

Cairo University, Egypt

Member of Electricity and Energy Research Council and Project Evaluator, Academy of Scientific

Research and Technology, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Egypt

Former Senior Quality Assurance Expert, Oman Academic Accreditation Authority, Sultanate of Oman

Former Dean of College of Engineering, Dhofar University, Sultanate of Oman

Ph.D., MSc., SMIEEE, MIET, WIE, AFHEA (Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, United

Kingdom), Certified Academic Trainer by the International Board of Certified Trainers, Certified Quality

Assurance Auditor by QAAP and OAAA, Chief Editor of ‘International Journal of Innovations in Electrical

Power Systems’ (ISSN: 0975-5306) and ‘Asian Journal of Electrical Sciences’ (ISSN: 2249-6297)

CONTACT DETAILS

Email Addresses: [email protected] ; [email protected]

Work Address: Electrical Power Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt

Work webpages: https://scholar.cu.edu.eg/hebahassan http://www.oaaa.gov.om/About.aspx#StaffDetails&id=53

CONTENTS

Contents Page No.

Synopsis 2-3

1. Academic Degrees and Employment 4-5

2. Awards, National and International Recognition 6-8

3. Teaching Activities 9-12

4. Community Services 13-14

5. Research and Scholarly Activities 15-23

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SYNOPSIS

Dr. Heba Hassan received her B.Sc. and M.Sc. with Distinction, First Honours degree from Electrical Power

Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt, in 1995 and 1999, respectively.

She obtained her Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from School of Engineering, Ulster University,

United Kingdom, in 2004. Thereafter, she was selected to present her Ph.D. work at the House of

Commons, Parliament House, Westminster, London, United Kingdom in 2004. Dr. Hassan was an

Academic Visitor at the Imperial College, London, United Kingdom (1998) and a Teaching and Research

Assistant at Ulster University, United Kingdom (2001-2005).

Dr. Hassan has been a full-time academic staff member (1995-present) in Electrical Power Engineering

Department, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University. She started her service in the department as an

Instructor (Demonstrator) in 1995 and she is currently an Associate Professor.

During 2005-2008, she worked for the Supreme Council of Universities in Egypt as a quality assurance

auditor for the Quality Assurance and Accreditation Project (QAAP) and as a certified academic trainer

who conducted many training programs to academic staff under the umbrella of Faculty, Staff and

Leadership Development Project (FLDP). She also worked as a consultant for the Ministry of Higher

Education Enhancement Projects (HEEP) which were financed by the International Bank for

Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) under the Supreme Council of Universities in Egypt. These

projects included HEEPF, FLDP and QAAP. In 2008, she worked for National Authority for Quality

Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE) as a consultant.

During 2006-2008, she was responsible for, and succeeded in, preparing the program specifications and

self-study report of the Electrical Power Engineering Department, Cairo University, for the QAAP. This

achievement was rewarded by the Chairman of the department and recognised by the Faculty of

Engineering, Cairo University in 2008. She also worked in the Control Room of the Postgraduate Exams for

two consecutive academic years in the Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University.

During 2005-2008, she was teaching on part-time basis in a number of private universities in Cairo such as

Modern Science and Art (MSA) University, Akhbar El Yom Academy, International Academy for

Engineering and Media Science (IAEMS) and Higher Technological Institute (HTI).

During 2008-2015, Dr. Hassan worked for Dhofar University, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman, where she was

promoted to hold several senior leadership positions. She was the Dean of College of Engineering, Dhofar

University. She was also the Assistant Dean and the Chairperson of four engineering departments in the

College (CHE, ECE, MME and GDIA). She established and chaired the first Quality Assurance Unit at the

College level, Dhofar University. She also served at the Vice Chancellor's Office in the Quality Assurance

Unit of the University while preparing for the institutional accreditation of Dhofar University by Oman

Academic Accreditation Authority (OAAA).

In June 2014, Dr. Hassan to joined OAAA’s Register of External Reviewers for a renewable period of three

years. In 2015, she was approved as a peer reviewer to The Research of Oman (TRC) and she received

research incentive awards from Dhofar University for papers which were published in internationally

recognised and indexed journals.

In October 2015, Dr. Hassan joined OAAA as a Senior Quality Assurance Expert to work on the

development of the Omani higher education sector through institutional and program accreditation


processes. She was the Review Director of OAAA quality assurance and accreditation activities for a

number of public and private Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the Sultanate of Oman. She was the

first Review Director to publish the institutional accreditation results of an HEI in the Sultanate of Oman

in March 2017. Furthermore, she was the Review Director of the first HEI to be fully accredited by OAAA

in the Sultanate of Oman in December 2017. Dr. Hassan was also the Review Director of the Quality Audit

of Sultan Qaboos Naval Academy, whose visit was in April 2018.

During 2013-present, Dr. Hassan has always been selected by reputable universities in India to serve as a

Ph.D. External Examiner for Ph.D. students in electrical power system engineering. She has been annually

invited by a number of Indian universities to be the Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker in several

international engineering and higher education conferences between 2013 and 2017.

During 2014-present, based on Royal Decrees, Dr. Hassan has been assigned by the Omani Ministry of

Higher Education as an External Reviewer of new academic programs which are submitted by universities

for licensing by the ministry.

She has been assigned by Qatar National Research Foundation (QNRF) as an External Reviewer to evaluate

research proposals submitted for funding in the field of electrical power engineering since 2014 till

present.

Dr. Hassan is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers – United States

(SMIEEE), a Member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology – United Kingdom (MIET), an Associate

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy – United Kingdom (AFHEA), which is a life-time membership, and

a Certified Associate Academic Trainer by the International Board of Certified Trainers (IBCT) who

conducted many training programs for academic staff on effective teaching and assessment in Egypt.

She is the Chief Editor of two international referred journals; ‘International Journal of Innovations in

Electrical Power Systems’ (IJEIPS) and ‘Asian Journal of Electrical Sciences’ (AJES). She is also serving as an

Associate Editor, an Editorial Board Member and a Reviewer for many international journals and

conferences in power engineering and quality assurance of higher education. She has always been a

member of IEEE societies such as Power and Energy Society (PES) and Women in Engineering (WIE) for

around 15 years.


1) ACADEMIC DEGREES AND EMPLOYMENT

1.1 Academic Degrees

Ph.D., Electrical Power Engineering, Ulster University, United Kingdom, 2004.

MSc., Distinction-First Honours Degree in Electrical Power Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt, 1999.

B.Sc., The first of cohort (1/220 students), Distinction-First Honours Degree in Electrical Power

Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt, 1995.

1.2 Employment

Year Employment Details

February 2019 –

Present

Associate Professor, Electrical Power Engineering Department, Faculty of

Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt

October 2019 – Present

Representative of Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University in the national Egypt

Skills Committee, Technical and Vocational Education and Training Reform

Programme (TVET Egypt), which is a nationwide initiative co-funded by the

Government of Egypt and the European Union (EU), Egypt

May 2019 – Present

Member of Electricity and Energy Research Council and Project Evaluator,

Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT), Ministry of Higher

Education and Scientific Research, Egypt.

October 2015 –

31 August 2018

Senior Quality Assurance Expert, Oman Academic Accreditation Authority

(OAAA), Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

October 2014 –

31 August 2015

Quality Assurance Unit, Vice Chancellor's Office, Dhofar University, Sultanate of

Oman

June 2013 – September

2014 and other

intervals since 2009

Dean, College of Engineering, Dhofar University, Sultanate of Oman

September 2012 – June

2013 Assistant Dean, College of Engineering, Dhofar University, Sultanate of Oman

2013 – 2014 Dhofar University Representative in Omani Quality Network (OQN), Sultanate of

Oman

August 2013 – October

2013

Chairperson of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics Department (MME),

College of Engineering, Dhofar University, Sultanate of Oman

2012 – 2013 Chairperson of Graphic Design and Interior Architecture Engineering

Department (GDIA), College of Engineering, Dhofar University, Sultanate of Oman

Summer 2010 – 2011

and other intervals

since 2009

Chairperson of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department (ECE), College

of Engineering, Dhofar University, Sultanate of Oman

February 2009 –

November 2010

Chairperson of Chemical Engineering Department (CHE), College of Engineering,

Dhofar University, Sultanate of Oman

2008 – 2015 Electrical and Computer Engineering Department (ECE), College of Engineering,

Dhofar University, Sultanate of Oman


1.2 Employment (Follow)

Year Employment Details

2005 – 2008

Part-time Assistant Professor in Egypt at:

1. Modern Science and Art (MSA) University

2. Akhbar El Yom Academy

3. International Academy for Engineering and Media Science (IAEMS)

4. Higher Technological Institute (HTI)

Consultant for the following Supreme Council of Universities and Ministry of Higher

Education Enhancement Projects (HEEP) in Egypt, financed by the International

Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD):

1. Higher Education Enhancement Project Fund (HEEPF) in monitoring and

evaluation of projects.

2. Faculty, Staff and Leadership Development Project (FLDP) as Academic Trainer.

3. Quality Assurance and Accreditation Project (QAAP) as Quality Assurance

Auditor.

4. Representative of Electrical Power Engineering Department in the Quality

Assurance Unit, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University and succeeded in

meeting the QAAP requirements by the department.

Certified Academic Trainer for FLDP and FLDC of Cairo University

Consultant in 2008 for the National Authority for Quality Assurance and

Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE) under the auspice of the Cabinet of Ministers

in Egypt.

Jan. 2001 – Jan. 2005 Teaching and Research Assistant, Ulster University, United Kingdom

July 1999 – Jan. 2000 Researcher, City University London, United Kingdom

Sept. 1999 – April 2005 Teaching Assistant, Cairo University, Egypt

April 1998 – Dec. 1998 Academic Visitor, Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Sept. 1995 – Sept. 1999 Instructor/Demonstrator and Research Assistant, Cairo University, Egypt


2) AWARDS, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

1. Spring 2019: Appointed by the Sector Committee of Engineering Studies, Supreme Council of

Universities, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Egypt to participate in

conducting performance and quality assessment of three higher education engineering and

technological institutes in Giza governorate.

2. April 2018: Conducting Institutional Quality Audit Visit of Sultan Qaboos Naval Academy, which

is supervised by the Ministry of Defence, as OAAA’s Review Director, Al Mussanah, Sultanate of

Oman, 8 – 12 April 2018.

3. February-March 2018: Conducting Institutional Standards Assessment Visit of the first

governmental higher education institution, College of Banking and Financial Studies, which is

supervised by the Central Bank of Oman, as OAAA’s Review Director, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman,

25 February-1 March 2018.

4. March 2017: Invited by Jay Shriram Group of Institutions, India as the Guest of Honour and

Keynote Speaker of the 'International Conference on Advances in Science, Engineering and

Management’ (ICASEM 2K17), Tamilnadu, India, 30-31 March 2017.

5. March 2017: Attended Oman Quality Network in Higher Education (OQNHE) Fourth Conference

on 'Quality Management and Quality Enhancement in Higher Education', Muscat, 21-22 March

2017.

6. March 2017: Conducting training to staff of the Colleges of Applied Sciences on OAAA’s

Institutional Standards Assessment, Rustaq, Sultanate of Oman, 9th March 2017.

7. January 2017: Conducting training to OAAA’s External Reviewers on Institutional Standards

Assessment, OAAA, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 12th January 2017.

8. December 2016: Conducting Institutional Standards Assessment Visit of Majan University College

as OAAA’s Review Director, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 18-22 December 2016.

9. November 2016: Attended the Fourth International Conference of the College of Education,

Sultan Qaboos University, entitled ‘Academic Accreditation: the Road to Sustainable Quality

Education’, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 14-17 November 2016.

10. May 2016: Conducting Institutional Standards Assessment Visit of Scientific College of Design as

OAAA’s Review Director, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 22-26 May 2016.

11. August 2015, January 2014 and August 2013: Designated by three reputable universities

(Annamalai University, Sathyabama University and Anna University, Tamilnadu, India) as Ph.D.

External Examiner for three Ph.D. students in India.

12. June 2015: Represented Dhofar University in OAAA’s training workshop on 'Institutional

Standards Assessment', Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 4th June 2015.

13. May 2015: Approved by The Research Council (TRC) of Oman as a peer reviewer of research

proposals submitted to TRC.

14. May 2015: Invited by the Innovation Foundation (India) to be a part of this international

innovative society as Advisory/Financial Committee member.

15. March 2015: Represented Dhofar University in OAAA’s briefing meeting on 'Institutional

Standards Assessment (ISA) Project’, Omani Ministry of Higher Education, Muscat, Sultanate of

Oman, 19th March 2015.

16. March 2015: Received a Research Incentive Award from Dhofar University for publishing the

paper indexed in Scopus and entitled ‘Effect of TCVR Controlled Voltage on Short-Circuit


Calculations in Case of Ground Fault in the Algerian Network’, International Journal of Control

and Automation (IJCA), Vol. 8, No. 1, 2015, pp. 125-138.

17. January 2015: Received a Research Incentive Award from Dhofar University for publishing

the paper indexed in Scopus and entitled ‘Short-Circuit Calculations for a Transmission Line

in the Algerian Power Network Compensated by Thyristor Controlled Voltage Regulator’,

Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (JEEE), University of Oradea, Romania, Vol.

7, No. 2, October 2014, pp. 43-48.

18. February 2015: Assigned by Qatar National Research Foundation (QNRF) as an External

Reviewer to evaluate two research proposals in electrical power engineering which were

submitted for the QNRF 2nd cycle of Post-Doctoral Research Award (PDRA) Program.

19. February 2015: Represented Dhofar University in OQNHE Third Conference on 'Quality

Management and Quality Enhancement in Higher Education', Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 24-25

February 2015.

20. June 2014: Appointed by OAAA to the Register of External Reviewers for a renewable period of

three years.

21. April 2014: Represented Dhofar University on behalf of the Vice Chancellor in the Graduation

Ceremony of the Egyptian Language School, Salalah. The event was held at the University’s

conference hall, 24th April 2014.

22. March and February 2014: Assigned by Qatar National Research Foundation (QNRF) as External

Reviewer to review two research proposals in electrical power engineering which were

submitted for the QNRF 7th cycle of the National Priorities Research Program (NPRP).

23. March 2014 and July 2017: Assigned by the Omani Ministry of Higher Education, Department of

Program Supervision, to be an External Reviewer to evaluate the newly submitted academic

programs from private universities for licensing, based on Royal Decrees.

24. March 2014: Invited by Tagore University, India as the Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker

of the 'International Conference on Electrical, Communication & Computing' (ICECC-2014),

Chennai, India, 13-14 March 2014.

25. March 2014: Represented Dhofar University in OAAA’s meeting on 'Institutional and Program

Standards Assessment Accreditation', Ministry of Higher Education, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman,

11th March 2014.

26. February 2014: Represented Dhofar University in 'Shell Scenarios Seminar', Sultan Qaboos

University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 11th February 2014.

27. April 2013: Invited as the Keynote Speaker of the ‘International Conference on Engineering and

Technology 2K13’ (ICET 2K13), Chennai, India, 18-10 April 2013, organised and financed by Sri

Venkateswara College of Engineering and Technology, with technical co-sponsorship of Bonfring

Intellectual Integrity publisher.

28. February 2013: Nominated by the Vice Chancellor of Dhofar University to represent Dhofar

University as HEI Consultative Committee member in OAAA and OQN.

29. February 2012: Achieved the IEEE Senior Member grade elevation (SMIEEE), which is the highest

grade for which applications may be made at IEEE. SMIEEE are among less than 8% of 416,000

IEEE members worldwide who have achieved this level of recognition based on their professional

achievement in the field.

30. May 2011: Award of Appreciation and Recognition for contributing to the success of the National

Geographic events, from the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


31. January 2010: Nominated and selected by Dhofar University to represent the University in a

national seminar entitled ‘Using Coal for Electric Power Generation in the Sultanate of Oman’,

organised by the Omani Ministry of National Economy, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, 24-25

January 2010.

32. 2007-2008: Received a Certificate of Appreciation from Electrical Power Engineering

Department students of 2008 cohort, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University.

33. July 2008: Dr. Hassan’s work was acknowledged in the department meeting minutes and she

received a financial reward from the Chairman of Electrical Power Engineering Department and

Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies and Research, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University for

succeeding in submitting the programs specifications and self-study report of the department to

QAAP.

34. April 2008: Nominated by the Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University to attend the First

Conference on Quality and Accreditation.

35. April 2008: Nominated by the Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University to attend the Quality Audit

Panel Visit to the (new) credit hour system programs.

36. March 2008: Recognised by QAAP as a Certified Quality Assurance Auditor and selected to

conduct a Developmental Engagement (DE) quality audit site visit to Faculty of Engineering,

Helwan University in April 2008.

37. September 2007: Nominated by Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University to attend QAAP

workshop at the Supreme Council of Universities in Egypt.

38. 2005-2006 and 2006-2007: Participated in the work of the Control Room of the Postgraduate

Exams conducted by various engineering departments in the Faculty of Engineering, Cairo

University.

39. December 2004: After Ph.D. Viva, Dr. Hassan participated and was awarded a certificate in

'Special Reception for Britain's Younger Engineers', organised by ‘SET for BRITAIN’ at the ‘House

of Commons, Westminster, London’. This selection was based on a competition all over the

Ph.D. students in the United Kingdom and it was an international recognition as the only Egyptian

to present her Ph.D. research work at the House of Commons, London.

40. Years 1990-1995 and 1999: B.Sc. and MSc. Distinction with the First Honours Degree

Graduation Awards, the first of the Electrical Power Engineering Department, Faculty of

Engineering, Cairo University.

41. Year 1990: Awarded medal, certificate and a tour to Europe (Germany, France and Italy) by the

Ministry of Education in Egypt for being the first of Math Sector in High School all over Egypt.

42. Year 1987: Awarded a certificate and a national trip from Giza Governorate for being the first of

all students in high level English preparatory schools in Giza.


3) TEACHING ACTIVITIES

3.1. Teaching of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses

Spring 2018-Present: Courses Taught at Cairo University are Electrical Power Systems I & II to

Third and Fourth Year undergraduate students, Power Systems Projects to Third Year students,

a PhD degree Course on FACTS and a Master degree Course on Technical Writing.

Second Semester 2004-2005

(Teaching Assistant promoted to Assistant Professor in April 2005)

Course Dept. Year

1. Diploma project co-supervisor (power systems postgraduate

diploma)

EPM PG

PS Diploma (Y2)

2. Fourth year Lab experiments EPM 4

First Semester 2005-2006

Course Dept. Year

1. Economic Operation of Electrical Power Systems (power systems

postgraduate diploma)

EPM PG

PS Diploma (Y1)

2. Electrical Engineering (EPM221) for Mining students Mining 2

3. Third year Lab experiments EPM 3


Course Dept. Year

1. Dynamic Modelling of Power Systems (Master of power systems) EPM PG

MSc. PS

2. NEW Course: Advanced Studies in Electrical Power Systems

(EPM453)

EPM 4

3. Third year Lab experiments EPM 3


Course Dept. Year

1. NEW Course on Technical Writing taught for the first time:

Standards Specifications and Technical Writing (taught the

Technical Writing part) (EPM404)

EPM 4



Course Dept. Year


MSc. PS

2. Advanced Topics in Electrical Power Systems (EPM453) EPM 4

3. Computer Applications 2 (EPM105) EPM 1

4. Fourth year Lab experiments EPM 4


Course Dept. Year

1. Computers and Computation Techniques (power systems

postgraduate diploma)

EPM PG

PS Diploma (Y1)


2. Standards Specifications and Technical Writing (taught the

Technical Writing part) (EPM404)

EPM 4



Course Dept. Year

1. Computer Applications (ERC Higher Diploma of Protection) EPM PG Protection

Diploma (Y1)


MSc. PS

3. Advanced Topics in Electrical Power Systems (EPM453) EPM 4

4. NEW Course: Supervisor of third year projects EPM 3

5. Computer Applications 2 (EPM105) EPM 1

2005-2008: Courses Taught at Private Higher Education Institutions in Egypt

Electrical Circuits I and II, Computer Programming (MATLAB), Electrical Machines, Control

Systems, Power Electronics, Power Systems Simulation Lab, Signals and Systems, Energy

Conversion, Electronics, Digital Circuits, Numerical Computation and Introduction to Engineering.

2008-2015: Courses and Final Year Projects Taught at Dhofar University

Electric Circuits I and II, Digital Systems Design, Signals and Systems, Fundamentals of Electric

Power Engineering, Control Systems, Power Systems I, Power Electronics, Control Systems +

Laboratory, Introduction to Engineering, Digital Systems Laboratory and Power Systems

Simulation Laboratory.

- Supervisor of the following Final Year Projects:

2008-2009 and 2009-2010: Design of an Electrical Power Network for an Urban City in Oman and

Compensation Techniques for Reactive Power Control.

2010-2011: The Electrical Power Network in the Sultanate of Oman.

2011-2012: Design of an Electrical Power Network for a Sports’ Centre.

2012-2013: A Software Simulation Package for Electrical Power Engineering Applications.

- External Examiner of the following Final Year Projects:

2009-2010: Power Line Communication in Industry, Mask Based Operators for Image Edge

Detection and Humidification-Dehumidification Desalination: Experimental and Modelling Work

2011-2012: Design and Implementation Photovoltaic Power System

2012-2013: Modelling and Simulation of Photovoltaic Module using MATLAB/SIMULINK

3.2. Teaching and Curriculum Development at Dhofar University

1. Introducing and teaching six new courses in power engineering and control area which never

existed before. These courses were Power Systems I, Power Electronics, Power Systems II,

Power Systems Simulation Lab, Control Systems and Signals and Systems


2. Assisting in the preparation, review and submission to the Omani Ministry of Higher

Education a number of proposals for new Master and undergraduate programs for the

purpose of licensing by the ministry.

3. Member of most of the Curriculum Committees formed to develop curricula and review the

study plans of various Diploma and Bachelor engineering programs.

4. Member of the committee which conducted a number of industrial visits, based on the

requirements of the Omani Ministry of Higher Education, while preparing for two new

engineering programs (Mechatronics and Civil Engineering).

5. Using MOODLE in teaching all courses as an online interactive educational software package.

6. Participating in the preparing a self-study report of the Bachelor of Computer and

Communications Engineering, ECE department, in 2012-2013.

7. Preparing a self-study report of the Bachelor of Graphic Design Program, GDIA department,

in 2012-2013.

3.3. Scholarships/Workshops/Courses in Teaching, Research and Training

Dr. Hassan holds the title of Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, United Kingdom (AFHEA) which is a life-time membership, and a Certified Academic Trainer by the International Board of Certified Trainers (IBCT), in addition to the several training workshops and courses which she attended and passed successfully along her academic career. Some of them are mentioned in the following table:

Training Course/Workshop Title Organising Body Date

1. Developing Program and Course Learning Outcomes

American University of Beirut and Dhofar University

May 2010

2. A Model for Undergraduate Research: Implementing the Research Seminar Program at the University of Toronto

Dhofar University and University of Toronto

April 2009

3. Student-Centred Teaching Dhofar University and American University of Beirut

January 2009

4. Meetings and Time Management Faculty, Staff and Leadership Development Project (FLDP) under the Supreme Council of Universities and Ministry of Higher Education in Egypt, funded by International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)

August 2008

5. The Credit Hour System July 2008

6. Scientific Publishing July 2008

7. Quality Standards in Teaching June 2008

8. Competitive Research Projects June 2008

9. Quality Assurance and Accreditation Project (QAAP) Workshop for Certified Peer Reviewers/Auditors (A requirement to be a Certified Peer Reviewer and a Quality Assurance Auditor for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Project (QAAP) at the

QAAP under the Supreme Council of Universities and Ministry of Higher Education in Egypt

February 2008


Supreme Council of Universities in Egypt)

10. Training of Trainers (TOT) Workshop (A requirement to be a Certified Academic Trainer, Faculty Developer-Class C, by the International Board of Certified Trainers (IBCT))

Faculty, Staff and Leadership Development Project (FLDP) under the Supreme Council of Universities and Ministry of Higher Education in Egypt

April 2007

11. Preparation of Academic Teacher Training Workshop (One of the requirements for academic posts at Cairo University)

Cairo University, Egypt February 2005

12. Staff Educational and Development Association (SEDA) recognised program http://www.seda.ac.uk/ (Accreditation requirement for Registered Associate Fellow of the Higher Education, United Kingdom recognition reference: 30059, successfully passed the program which was a grant for one semester from the department)

Ulster University, United Kingdom

June 2005

13. Generic and Research Skills Ulster University, United Kingdom June 2001

14. Introduction to Learning and Teaching for Postgraduate Teaching Assistants

Ulster University, United Kingdom April 2001


4) COMMUNITY SERVICES

4.1. University Administrative Duties and Committees

Cairo University (2005-2008): Dr. Hassan was responsible for one of the most crucial projects

sponsored by the Supreme Council of Universities and Ministry of Higher Education in Egypt

which is ‘Quality Assurance and Accreditation Project’ (QAAP). She represented Electrical Power

Engineering and Machines Department in the Quality Assurance Unit at the Faculty’s level. She

succeeded in preparing and submitting program specifications and a self-study report for the

department in January 2008. This achievement was highly recognised by the Faculty. That is in

addition to her work with HEEPF, FLDP, FLDC, QAAP and NAQAAE.

Cairo University (2005-2006 and 2006-2007): Worked in the Control Room of the Postgraduate

Exams held by various engineering departments in the Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University.

Dr. Hassan was appointed as the Dean of the College of Engineering, Dhofar University during

June 2013 – September 2014 and other periods since 2009.

She was the Assistant Dean of the College in 2012-2013 and an academic member of the Quality

Assurance Unit at the university level, Vice Chancellor's Office, Dhofar University.

She was also the Chairperson of the Quality Assurance Unit of College of Engineering and ECE,

CHE, GDIA and MME engineering departments for considerable periods of time.

4.2. Consultancy and Community Services

1. 2004-Present: Reviewer of hundreds of research papers in international journals, proceedings,

transactions and conferences in electrical engineering and quality of higher education, in addition

to the membership in editorial boards and organising steering committees of several

international journals and conferences in these fields.

2. 2005-Present: Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA), Membership No.:

30059, United Kingdom.

3. 2006-Present: Consultant and Academic Trainer at Faculty, Staff and Leadership Development

Project (FLDP), managed by the Supreme Council of Universities, Ministry of Higher Education in

Egypt and financed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).

4. 2007-Present: Certified Academic Trainer by the International Board of Certified Trainers (IBCT)

who regularly offered higher education training programs to academics such as 'Effective

Teaching' and 'Assessment and Evaluation of Teaching and Learning'.

5. 2013-2015: Dhofar University Representative at the OAAA’s Consultative Committee.

6. 2013-2014: Dhofar University Representative at OQN.

7. 2012-2015: Chairing the committee responsible for preparing Standard 9 entitled ‘General

Support Services and Facilities’ in Dhofar University Institutional Standards Assessment

Application for Accreditation by OAAA.


8. 2011: Consultant for United Kingdom Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) for Higher

Education, a review submission by Higher Education Academy (HEA), United Kingdom.

9. 2011: Organised and conducted a free workshop on ‘Computer Literacy’ to female participants

from local community in Salalah, and a departmental visit to ‘Morooj Dhofar School for Disabled

Children’, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman.

10. 2010: Contributed to a submission on The Higher Education Funding Council for England

(HEFCE) second consultation on the assessment and funding of research through the Research

Excellence Framework (REF) in Dr Hassan’s capacity as an IET member.

11. 2010: Dhofar University Coordinator of the 4th Engineering Student Gathering, Sultan Qaboos

University, 4 - 6 April 2010.

12. 2009-2010: Conducted several visits to Dhofar Power Company S.A.O.C. (DPC) where ideas for

future collaboration between Dhofar University and DPC were discussed and resulted in a

number of scientific publications and student research work.

13. 2009-2010: Elected member in the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of the British School, Salalah

who helped in organising the British School events, attended regular PTA meetings and shared in

decision making, budget preparation and fund raising activities.

14. 2008: Certified peer reviewer and quality assurance auditor for Quality Assurance and

Accreditation Project (QAAP), under the Supreme Council of Universities, Ministry of Higher

Education in Egypt and IBRD. She conducted Developmental Engagement (DE) quality audit site

visit to engineering colleges in Egypt, e.g. Faculty of Engineering, Helwan University in April 2008.

15. 2008: Consultant for the National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education

(NAQAAE), the accrediting body for all educational institutions, under the auspice of the Cabinet

of Ministers in Egypt.

16. 2005-2007: Consultant for the Higher Education Enhancement Project Fund (HEEPF) under the

Supreme Council of Universities, Ministry of Higher Education in Egypt and IBRD.

17. 2001-2004: The Ph.D. degree obtained from Ulster University was initially financed in

collaboration with Alstöm that included consultancy and industrial experience in the area of

FACTS modelling.


5) RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES

5.1. Membership in Professional Organisations

Professional Association/Organisation Role Since Year

1. Alexandria Engineering Journal (AEJ), ELSEVIER, Egypt, ISSN: 1110-0168.

Reviewer 2019

2. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, ELSEVIER, USA, ISSN: 0360-3199.

Reviewer 2017

3. International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education (IJEEE), Sage Publishing, United Kingdom, ISSN: 0020-7209, Online ISSN: 2050- 4578

Reviewer 2017

4. Ain Shams Engineering Journal (ASEJ), ELSEVIER, Egypt, ISSN: 2090-4479

Reviewer 2014

5. International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems, John Wiley & Sons Ltd., USA, ISSN: 2050-7038, Online ISSN: 2050-7038

Reviewer 2013

6. International Journal Advances in Power Systems (IJAPS), Algerian Association of Electrical Engineering (AAEE), Algeria, ISSN: 2335-1772

Editorial Board Member 2013

7. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), USA, Membership No.: 41577986

Senior IEEE Member 2012

8. IEEE Control Systems Society (CSS), USA Member 2012

9. International Journal of Power Systems and Integrated Circuits, Bonfring International Journals, India, ISSN: 2250-1088, Online ISSN: 2277-5072

Associate Editor 2011

10. Asian Journal of Electrical Sciences (AJES), The Research Publication, India, ISSN: 2249-6297

Chief Editor 2011

11. International Association of Engineers (IAENG) and IAENG Society of Electrical Engineering, Hong Kong, Membership No.: 11019

Member 2010

12. Journal of Energy and Power Engineering, David Publishing Company, California, USA, ISSN: 1934-8975

Reviewer 2010

13. International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life-Long Learning (IJCEELL), Inderscience Publishers, Genève, Switzerland, ISSN: 1560-4624, Online ISSN: 1741-5055

Reviewer 2010

14. The International Journal of Innovations in Electrical Power Systems, Serials Publications, New Delhi, India, ISSN: 0975-5306

Chief Editor 2008

15. The Higher Education Academy, United Kingdom, Membership No.: 30059

Associate Fellow of the Higher Education

2005


Academy (AFHEA), Life-Time Membership

16. The Institution of Engineering and Technology (THE IET), United Kingdom, Membership No.: 78225165

Full Member and Reviewer of many IET

Journals 2003

17. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), USA

Student, Full then Senior IEEE Member and

Reviewer of many IEEE Transactions on Power

Systems, Power Delivery and Energy Conversion

2003

18. IEEE Power Engineering Society (PES), USA Member and Reviewer of

several papers of IEEE journals and conferences

2003

19. IEEE Women in Engineering Society (WIE), USA Member

2003

20. Scientific Journals International (SJI), Minnesota, USA, ISSN: 1556-6757

Review Board Member 2007

21. The International Association of Science and Technology for Development (IASTED) Power and Energy Systems Committee, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Member of the Technical Committee

2006

22. International Journal of Power and Energy Systems, ACTA Press, Calgary, Alberta, Canada ISSN: 1078-3466, Online ISSN: 1710-2243

Associate Editor 2006

23. Syndicate of Engineers, Egypt Member 1995

5.2. Scholarly Activities as a Reviewer

Dr. Hassan has reviewed hundreds of research papers for several international Conferences in the field, such as: Electric Vehicles 2019 IEEE International Conference (EV2019), International Conference on Education (ICOED'15 and ICOED'17), IEEE Technologies for Smart Cities 2017 (IEEE TENSYMP 2017), IEEE International Conference on Power Electronics and Drive Systems (PEDS), The International Conference on the European Energy Market (EEM), The International Conference on Computer as a Tool (EUROCON), International Conference on Electric Power and Energy Conversion Systems (EPECS), Middle-East Power System Conference (MEPCON), International Conference on Knowledge-Based and Intelligent Information & Engineering Systems (KES), etc.

Dr. Hassan has also reviewed many papers for several international indexed journals in the field, such as IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, Electrical Engineering Journal (Springer), Ain Shams Engineering Journal (Elsevier), Electric Power Components and Systems Journal (Taylor and Francis), Sensor Letters (American Scientific Publishers), etc.

* Scholarly activities related to reviewing papers of international conferences and journals (2004-present)

are not all listed due to their large number.


5.3. Publications in Referred Journals and Conferences

1. H. A. Hassan and M. Zellagui, ‘MVO Algorithm for Optimal Simultaneous Integration of DG and

DSTATCOM in a Practical Radial Distribution System Based on Technical-Economic Indices’, IEEE

Twenty First International Middle East Power Systems Conference (MEPCON), Tanta University,

Egypt, 17-19 December 2019.

2. S. Settoul, R. Chenni, M. Zellagui, H. A. Hassan and M. N. Kraimia, ‘MFO Algorithm for Optimal

Location and Sizing of Multiple Photovoltaic Distributed Generation Units for Loss Reduction in

Distribution Systems’, IEEE Seventh International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference

(IRSEC’19), Agadir, Morocco, 27-30 November 2019.

3. M. Zellagui, H. A. Hassan and M. N. Kraimia, ‘DFIG Wind Turbine under Unbalanced Power

System Conditions Using Adaptive Fuzzy Virtual Inertia Controller’, ENERGETIKA, Vol. 65, No. 1,

2019, pp. 1-13.

4. T. H. Mohamed and H. A. Hassan, ‘Terminal Voltage and Power Regulation Using Vehicle-to-Grid

(V2G) Schemes Connected to a Two-Area Power System’, IEEE Twentieth International Middle

East Power Systems Conference (MEPCON), Cairo University, Egypt, 18-20 December 2018, pp.

208-213.

5. E. H. Abdelhameed and H. A. Hassan, ‘Adaptive Maximum Power Tracking Control Technique for

Wind Energy Conversion Systems’, IEEE Twentieth International Middle East Power Systems

Conference (MEPCON), Cairo University, Egypt, 18-20 December 2018, pp. 151-156.

6. H. A. Hassan, ‘DFIG Based Wind Turbine Protection Using Active Crowbar and SVC during Grid

Faults’, IEEE Eighth India International Conference on Power Electronics (IICPE-2018), MNIT

Jaipur, India, 13-15 December 2018.

7. T. Abdelmonem, H. A. Hassan, M. A. M. Farrag and Z. H. Osman, ‘A New Method for Loss

Reduction in Distribution Networks via Network Reconfiguration’, Journal of Electrical Systems

(JES), Vol. 4, No. 3, 2018, pp. 146-164. (Indexed in Thomson Reuters-Web of Science Emergency

Sources Citation Index and Scopus)

8. M. Zellagui and H. A. Hassan, ‘Optimal Placement and Sizing of PVDGs in Radial Distribution System Using Hybrid PSO-GSA’, Journal of Advanced Research in Science and Technology (JARST), Vol. 5, No. 1, 2018, pp. 627-639. http://www.jarst.info/index.php/JARST/article/view/127/pdf_59

9. H. A. Hassan and M. Zellagui, ‘Application of Grey Wolf Optimizer for Optimal Power Flow of

Two-Terminal HVDC Transmission System’, Advances in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

(AEEE), Vol. 15, No. 5, 2017, pp. 701-712. (Indexed in Scopus and Web of Science Core

Collection database of Clarivate Analytics)

http://advances.utc.sk/index.php/AEEE/article/view/2110/1296

10. M. Zellagui and H. A. Hassan, ’Modeling the Effects of PWMSC and Fault Resistance on Ground

Fault System in MV Distribution Line’, WSEAS Transactions on Systems and Control, Vol. 12,

2017, pp. 114-122. (Indexed in Scopus)

http://www.wseas.org/multimedia/journals/control/2017/a225803-633.pdf

11. M. Zellagui, H. A. Hassan and A. Y. Abdelaziz, ‘Non-Dominated Sorting Gravitational Search

Algorithm for Multi-Objective Optimization of Power Transformer Design’, Engineering Review,

Vol. 37, No. 1, January 2017, pp. 27-37. (Indexed in Thomson Reuters-Web of Science and

Scopus) http://er.riteh.hr/index.php/ER/issue/view/53

12. M. Zellagui, H. A. Hassan, A. Chaghi and A. Ghorbani, ‘A Comparative Study of Ground Fault

Analysis for a Practical Case of a Transmission Line Equipped with Different Series FACTS Devices’,

http://www.jarst.info/index.php/JARST/article/view/127/pdf_59

http://advances.utc.sk/index.php/AEEE/article/view/2110/1296

http://www.wseas.org/multimedia/journals/control/2017/a225803-633.pdf

http://er.riteh.hr/index.php/ER/issue/view/53


Automatika Journal for Control, Measurement, Electronics, Computing and Communications,

Vol. 56, No. 3, 2015, pp. 262-274. (Published in Taylor & Francis Online on 20 January 2017).

(Indexed in Thomson Reuters-Web of Science and Scopus)

http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.7305/automatika.2015.12.657

13. H. A. Hassan and M. Zellagui, ‘Optimal Coordination of Directional Overcurrent Relays Using

BFOA-PSO Algorithm’, EEA Journal [Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation], Vol. 63,

No. 2, 2015, pp. 116-125. (Main Author, Indexed in Scopus)

http://www.eea-journal.ro/ro/d/5/p/EEA63_2_14

14. M. Zellagui and H. A. Hassan, ‘A Hybrid Optimization Algorithm (IA-PSO) for Optimal Coordination

of Directional Overcurrent Relays in Meshed Power Systems’, WSEAS Transactions on Power

Systems, Vol. 10, 2015, pp. 240-250. (Indexed in IEEE Xplore and IET INSPEC)

http://www.wseas.org/multimedia/journals/power/2015/a505716-356.pdf

15. M. Zellagui and H. A. Hassan, ‘Phase to Ground Fault Analysis of a High Voltage Transmission Line

Equipped with Resistive and Inductive SFCL’, Elektrotehniški Vestnik (Electrotechnical Review),

Vol. 82, No. 4, September 2015, pp. 161-168. (Indexed in Scopus)

http://ev.fe.uni-lj.si/4-2015/Zellagui.pdf

16. M. Zellagui, H. A. Hassan and A. Chaghi, ‘Fault Location Effect on Short-Circuit Calculations of a

TCVR Compensated Line in Algeria’, International Journal of Electrical and Computer

Engineering (IJECE), Vol. 5, No. 1, February 2015, pp. 1-12. (Indexed in Scopus)

http://www.iaescore.com/journals/index.php/IJECE/article/view/5610/4770

17. M. Zellagui, H. A. Hassan and A. Chaghi, ‘Effect of TCVR Controlled Voltage on Short-Circuit

Calculations in Case of Ground Fault in the Algerian Network’, International Journal of Control

and Automation (IJCA), Vol. 8, No. 1, 2015, pp. 125-138. (Indexed in Scopus)

http://dx.doi.org/10.14257/ijca.2015.8.1.11

18. M. Zellagui, H. A. Hassan and A. Chaghi, ‘A Comparative Study on the Effects of Using Resistive

and Inductive SFCL on Short-Circuit Calculations in the Presence of a Phase to Ground Fault’, First

International Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEEB'2014), Faculty of Science and

Technology, University of Biskra, Algeria, 7-8 December, 2014.

19. M. Zellagui, H. A. Hassan, A. Ghodbane and A. Chaghi, ‘Effect of Fault Location on Short-Circuit

Calculations in Case of Phase to Earth Fault for a Line Compensated by TCVR’, The 8th

International Conference on Electrical Engineering (CEE'2014), University of Batna, Algeria, 16-17

November, 2014.

20. M. Zellagui, H. A. Hassan and A. Chaghi, ‘Impact of Voltage Controlled by TCVR on Ground Fault

Parameters’, International Workshop on Advanced Control (IWAC'2014), University of Guelma,

Algeria, 3-4 November, 2014.

21. M. Zellagui, H. A. Hassan and A. Chaghi, ‘Short-Circuit Calculations for a Transmission Line in the

Algerian Power Network Compensated by Thyristor Controlled Voltage Regulator’, Journal of

Electrical and Electronics Engineering (JEEE), University of Oradea, Romania, Vol. 7, No. 2,

October 2014, pp. 43-48. (Indexed in Scopus)

http://electroinf.uoradea.ro/images/articles/CERCETARE/Reviste/JEEE/JEEE_V7_N2_OCT_2014/Zellagui_JEEE_v7_nr2_oct_2014.pdf

22. M. Zellagui, H. Hassan and A. Chaghi, ‘The Impact of Conduction Angle on Short Circuit

Calculations in Case of Three Phase Fault for a FACTS Controlled Transmission Line in the Algerian

Network’, The International Conference on Automatic Control Theory and Application (ACTA

2014), Bangkok, Thailand, 17-19 June, 2014, pp. 146-151.

http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.7305/automatika.2015.12.657

http://www.eea-journal.ro/ro/d/5/p/EEA63_2_14

http://www.wseas.org/multimedia/journals/power/2015/a505716-356.pdf

http://ev.fe.uni-lj.si/4-2015/Zellagui.pdf




23. H. Hassan, Z. Osman and A. Lasheen, ‘Sizing of STATCOM to Enhance Voltage Stability of Power

Systems for Normal and Contingency Cases’, Journal of Smart Grid and Renewable Energy, Vol.

5, No. 1, 2014, pp. 8-18. (Master Thesis Paper) http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/sgre.2014.51002

24. M. Zellagui, A. Chaghi, H. Hassan, A. Ghodbane and A. Ghorbani, ‘Impact of Fault Resistance on

Transmission Line Compensated by Series FACTS Devices’, International Conference on Electrical

Engineering and Automatic Control (ICEEAC’2013), Faculty of Technology-Setif 1 University, Setif,

Algeria, 24-26 November, 2013.

25. A. Y. Abdelaziz, S. F. Mekhamer, Sherif M. Ismael and H. Hassan, ‘Economic Considerations in

Harmonic Distortions and Harmonic Mitigation Techniques Applied to the Industrial Electrical

Power Systems’, International Journal of Innovations in Electrical Power Systems (IJIEPS), Vol.

5, No. 1, January-June 2013, pp. 11-26.

26. H. Hassan et al., ‘Strip Eigen Value Assignment Using Optimal Control for Dynamic Stabilization

of Power Systems’, International Journal of Innovations in Electrical Power Systems (IJIEPS), Vol.

4, No. 1, January-June 2012, pp. 17-29. (Main Author) (From My Master Work)

27. H. Hassan et al., ‘Optimization of Power System Controller Parameters Using Eigen Value

Sensitivity and Linear Programming’, The 8th International Conference on the European Energy

Market (EEM11), Zagreb, Croatia, 25-27 May, 2011, pp. 489-494. (Main Author, Indexed in

Scopus and IEEE Xplore) (From My Master Work)

28. H. Hassan, K. Bait Said and S. Al Baraami, ‘An Overview of the Electrical Power Network in the

Sultanate of Oman’, The 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research Conference on Applied Computing

(URC 2011), Zayed University, Dubai, UAE, 4-5 May, 2011. (Abstract)

29. H. Hassan, ‘Development and Reform Strategy of the Higher Education in Egypt’, Women in

Engineering, Science and Technology Forum (WIESTF 2011) at The 6th IEEE GCC Conference &

Exhibition 2011 ‘For Sustainable Ubiquitous Technology’, Dubai, UAE, 19-22 February, 2011.

(Abstract and Presentation)

30. S. Al-Shahaimi, A. Al-Qadhi, M. Shamas and H. Hassan, ‘Electrical Power Network Design for an

Urban City in Oman’, The 2nd Annual Undergraduate Research Conference on Applied Computing

(URC 2010), Zayed University, Dubai, UAE, 5-6 May, 2010. (Abstract)

31. H. Hassan, ‘The Deployment of FACTS in High Voltage Networks: A Case Study in Oman’, The 5th

IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD 2010), Brighton,

United Kingdom, 19-21 April, 2010. (Single Author, Indexed in IEEE Xplore and IET INSPEC)

32. H. Hassan, ‘The Electrical Power Network in Oman and the Need for FACTS’, The 16th

International Scientific Conference of the Lebanese Association for the Advancement of Science,

Beirut Arab University, 13-15 November, 2009. (Abstract)

33. F. Chaaban and H. Hassan, ‘Modelling and Measurements of the Electromagnetic Field of High

Voltage Transmission Lines: A Practical Case in Lebanon’, The International Conference on

Electrical Energy and Industrial Electronic Systems (EEIES 2009), Penang, Malaysia, 7-8 December,

2009. (Indexed in IEEE Malaysia Section)

34. H. Hassan, M. El-Metwally and A. Bendary, ‘Enhancement of FACTS Stability through Robust

Adaptive Control’, The International Conference on Electric Power and Energy Conversion Systems

(EPECS’09), American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE, 10-12 November, 2009. (Main Author,

Indexed in Scopus and IEEE Xplore) (Master Thesis Paper)

35. H. Hassan, M. El-Metwally and A. Bendary, ‘Dead-Zone Robust Adaptive Controller for FACTS

Using Quadratic and Non-Quadratic Lyapunov Functions’, The 8th IEEE International Conference

http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/sgre.2014.51002


on Power Electronics and Drive Systems (PEDS’09), Taipei, Taiwan, 2-5 November, 2009. (Main

Author, Indexed in Scopus, IEEE Xplore and EI Compendex) (Master Thesis Paper)

36. M. El-Metwally, H. Hassan and A. Bendary, ‘A Novel Robust Adaptive Dead-Zone Controller Using

Quadratic Lyapunov Function for FACTS’, International Journal of Innovations in Electrical

Power Systems (IJIEPS), Vol. 1, No. 1, January-June 2009, pp. 35 - 44. (Master Thesis Paper)

37. M. El-Metwally, H. Hassan, A. Bendary and A. I. Azer, ‘A Novel Robust Adaptive Dead-Zone

Controller Using Quadratic Lyapunov Function for FACTS’, Al-Azhar University Engineering

Journal (AUEJ), Vol. 2, No. 5, October, 2007, pp. 992-1000. (Master Thesis Paper)

38. H. Hassan and M. P. R. V. Rao, ‘A New Robust Adaptive Controller Based on Non-Quadratic

Lyapunov Functions for SVC’, The 3rd IET International Conference on Power Electronics, Machines

and Drives (PEMD 2006), Dublin, Ireland, 4-6 April, 2006, pp. 231-235. (Main Author, Indexed in

IEEE Xplore and IET INSPEC) (From My PhD Work)

39. H. Hassan and M. P. R. V. Rao, ‘Novel Robust Adaptive Controller Based on Non-Quadratic

Lyapunov Functions for FACTS’, The 8th IET International Conference on AC and DC Power

Transmission (ACDC 2006), The IET, Savoy Place, London, United Kingdom, 28-31 March, 2006,

pp. 261-265. (Main Author, Indexed in IEEE Xplore and IET INSPEC) (From My PhD Work)

40. H. Hassan and M. P. R. V. Rao, ‘Novel Robust Adaptive Control Scheme Using Non-Quadratic

Lyapunov Functions For Higher Order Systems’, IEEE International Conference on Computer as a

Tool (EUROCON 2005), Belgrade, 22-24 November, 2005, pp. 286-289. (Main Author, Indexed in

Scopus and IEEE Xplore) (From My PhD Work)

41. H. Hassan and M. P. R. V. Rao, ‘Novel e-Modification Robust Adaptive Control Scheme Using Non-

Quadratic Lyapunov Functions for Higher Order Systems’, IEEE International Conference on

Computer as a Tool (EUROCON 2005), Belgrade, 22-24 November, 2005, pp. 290-293. (Main

Author, Indexed in Scopus and IEEE Xplore) (From My PhD Work)

42. M.P.R.V. Rao and H. Hassan, ‘New Adaptive Laws for Model Reference Adaptive Control Using

Non-Quadratic Lyapunov Functions’, Automatika Journal for Control, Measurement,

Electronics, Computing and Communications, Vol. 45, 2004, pp. 3-4. (Indexed in Scopus and IEEE

Xplore) (From My PhD Work)

43. M.P.R.V. Rao, H. Hassan and D. N. Donnelly, ‘Robust Adaptive Control: Improved e-Modification

Using a Non-Quadratic Lyapunov Function’, International Conference on Signals and Electronic

Systems (ICSES'04), Poznań, Poland, 13-15 September, 2004, pp. 67-70. (Indexed in IEEE Xplore

and IET INSPEC) (From My PhD Work)

44. M.P.R.V. Rao and H. Hassan, ‘New Adaptive Laws for Model Reference Adaptive Control Using a

Non-Quadratic Lyapunov Function’, The 12th IEEE Electrotechnical Mediterranean Conference

(MELECON 2004), Dubrovnik, Croatia, 12-15 May, 2004, pp. 371-374. (Indexed in Scopus and

IEEE Xplore) (From My PhD Work)

45. D. Jovcic, N. Pahalawaththa, M. Zavahir and H. Hassan, ‘SVC Dynamic Analytical Model’, IEEE

Transactions on Power Delivery, Vol. 18, No. 4, October, 2003, pp. 1455-1461. (Indexed in

Scopus and IEEE Xplore) (From My PhD Work)

46. D. N. Donnelly and H. Hassan, ‘Robust Adaptive Control Using Non-Quadratic Lyapunov

Functions’, United Kingdom Automatic Control Council (UKACC) Control 2002 Conference,

University of Sheffield, England, 10-12 September, 2002, pp. 31-37. (From My PhD Work)

5.4. Published Books, Manuals, Training Materials, Posters and Theses [except for OAAA’s Confidential

Work]


1. Contributed to the development and review of a number of Dhofar University (2008-2015) and

OAAA (2015-present) policies, manuals, accreditation documents and training materials.

2. Co-author of Trainer and Trainee Manuals for the National Authority for Quality Assurance and

Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE) under the auspice of the Cabinet of Ministers in Egypt,

entitled ‘Curriculum Mapping for Secondary and Higher Education’ in English and Arabic, May

2008.

3. Author of training materials of ‘Enhancement of Soft Skills for Engineers’ program at Akhbar El

Yom Academy, March 2008.

4. Author of a book publication for the Supreme Council of Universities entitled ‘Sustainability

Mechanisms of Higher Education Enhancement’ financed by Higher Education Enhancement

Project Fund (HEEPF), Ministry of Higher Education in Egypt, 2007. Arabic and English software

copies of the book are available at the following web links:

http://www.heepf.org.eg/HEEPF-Publication/free9-9.pdf

http://www.heepf.org.eg/pdf/Booklets/Sustainability%20Mechanisms.pdf

5. Author of training materials related to a staff development skills program, under the umbrella of

FLDP in Egypt, entitled ‘Effective Teaching’, September 2006.

6. Author of training materials related to a more advanced staff development skills program, under

the umbrella of FLDP and FLDC in Egypt, entitled ‘Assessment and Evaluation of Teaching and

Learning’, July 2007.

7. Teaching Portfolio was prepared and submitted to fulfil the course requirements and obtain the

certificate of ‘Associate Higher Education Teaching Award’, Ulster University, United Kingdom,

May 2005.

8. Abstract and Poster of Dr. Hassan's Ph.D. research work were published and presented at the

House of Commons, The Parliament House at Westminster, London, United Kingdom for an

important scientific event called 'Special Reception for Britain's Younger Engineers'. The event

was organised by 'SET for BRITAIN' and attended by members of the British Parliament on 14th

December 2004.

9. ‘Modelling and Simulation Study of Robust Adaptive Control for FACTS’, Ph.D. Thesis, Ulster

University, United Kingdom, 2004.

10. ‘Eigen Value Based Methods For Improving Power Systems Dynamic Stability’, MSc. Thesis, Cairo

University, Egypt, 1999.

11. ‘Computer Aided Design of an Electric Distribution System’, B.Sc. Graduation Project Thesis, Cairo

University, Egypt, 1995.

5.5. Examples of Conference Attendance and Presentations

1. Presented a research paper at The 8th IEEE India International Conference on Power Electronics

(IICPE2018), MNIT Jaipur, India, 13-15 December 2018.

2. Keynote Speaker of the ‘International Conference on Engineering and Technology 2K13’ (ICET

2K13), Chennai, India, 18-10 April, 2013. The conference was organised by Sri Venkateswara

College of Engineering and Technology with technical co-sponsorship of Bonfring Intellectual

Integrity publisher. Dr. Hassan’s role was conducting a technical presentation for more than 150

scholars and evaluating the conference accepted papers in diverse engineering majors.

3. Presented a research paper at The 8th International Conference on the European Energy Market

(EEM11), Zagreb, Croatia, 25-27 May 2011.

http://www.heepf.org.eg/HEEPF-Publication/free9-9.pdf

http://www.heepf.org.eg/pdf/Booklets/Sustainability%20Mechanisms.pdf


4. Conducted a presentation entitled ‘Development and Reform Strategy of the Higher Education

in Egypt’ at IEEE Women in Engineering, Science and Technology Forum (WIESTF 2011) at The 6th

IEEE GCC Conference & Exhibition 2011 ‘For Sustainable Ubiquitous Technology’, Dubai, UAE, 19-

22 February 2011.

5. Presented a research paper at The International Conference on Electric Power and Energy

Conversion Systems (EPECS’09), American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE, 10-12 November

2009.

6. Organised and attended series of national conferences related to the Higher Education

Enhancement Projects (HEEP) in Egypt, Supreme Council of Universities, such as HEEPF and QAAP

in 2005-2008. These conferences were held at a number of universities in Egypt such as Cairo,

Ain Shams, Benha, Alexandria, Al Sharkia, etc.

7. Presented a research paper at the International Conference on Signals and Electronic Systems

(ICSES'04), Poznań, Poland, 13-15 September 2004.

5.6. Research Grants and Scholarships

1. January and March 2015: Received two Research Incentive Awards from Dhofar University for

publishing two research journal papers indexed in Scopus.

2. October 2008: Awarded a one-year research grant for 1,000 Omani Rials from the University

Research Board (URB), Dhofar University to finance Dr. Hassan's submitted research project

entitled ‘Recent Advances in Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS)’. The project resulted in

a number of publications.

3. 2010 and 2011: Awarded two grants to attend international IEEE conferences in UAE and Croatia

to present research papers.

4. November 2009: Participated in preparing and submitting a project proposal to The Research

Council (TRC) in the Sultanate of Oman entitled ‘Impacts of socioeconomic conditions in setting

priorities for GHG technology needs assessment’.

5. Years 2001-2004: granted a full scholarship from Ulster University towards Ph.D. tuition fees and

bursary in which Dr. Hassan was regarded as an EU/Home student.

5.7. Examination and Supervision of Postgraduate Students

1. External Examiner in MSc. Thesis Evaluation Panel for MSc. student in Electrical Power

Engineering Department, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt in 2019.

2. External Foreign Examiner in Ph.D. Thesis Evaluation Panel for Ph.D. student from Sathyabama

Institute of Science and Technology, Tamilnadu, India in 2018.

3. External Foreign Examiner in Ph.D. Thesis Evaluation Panel for Ph.D. student from Annamalai

University, Tamilnadu, India in 2014.

4. External Foreign Examiner in Ph.D. Thesis Evaluation Panel for Ph.D. student from Sathyabama

University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India in 2014.

5. External Foreign Examiner in Ph.D. Thesis Evaluation Panel for Ph.D. student from Anna

University, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India in 2013.

6. Co-supervisor of MSc. Student whose thesis was entitled ‘Application of STATCOM to Improve

the Voltage Stability of Power system Under Normal and Contingency Conditions’, Electrical

Power Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, 2012.


7. Co-supervisor of MSc. Student whose thesis was entitled ‘Adaptive Control of Power System

Using FACTS Devices’, Electrical Power Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo

University, 2008.

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