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Dr. Sirine Maalej holds a B.S. in Complex Systems, an M.S. in Computational Mechanics from École Polytechnique de Tunisie, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Centrale Lille, France. She is a licensed Professional Engineer in Canada and has a background that spans micromechanics, computational mechanics, and advanced mechanical design. Dr. Maalej brings a multidisciplinary and applied global perspective to engineering education research. Since joining the University of Washington, she has been a faculty member at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), contributing to the advancement of the Mechanical Engineering B.Eng. program by leading cross-disciplinary research initiatives that bridge mechanical systems, automation, and applied AI. Her industry experience includes designing and implementing complex multi-axis robotic systems for industrial automation, notably developing sophisticated 16-axis robotic solutions for the sawmill industry, which integrated innovative design and automated control systems that enhanced operational efficiency. Her hands-on experience in large-scale design automation informs her teaching and research, providing students with practical insights into the challenges and opportunities of modern engineering design and manufacturing robotics. At UW, Dr. Maalej teaches courses in mechanics, materials engineering design with an emphasis on applied problem-solving, fostering curiosity and creativity in a diverse engineering community.
British Columbia Institute of Technology • Canada
Contributed to advancing the Mechanical Engineering B.Eng. program, leading cross-disciplinary research initiatives.
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