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Sirine Maalej holds a B.S. in Complex Systems and an M.S. in Computational Mechanics from École Polytechnique de Tunisie. She earned her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Centrale Lille in France. As a licensed Professional Engineer in Canada, Dr. Maalej has a background that spans micromechanics, computational mechanics, and advanced mechanical design. Since joining the University of Washington, she has served as a faculty member at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Canada, where she contributed to advancing the Mechanical Engineering B.Eng. program and led cross-disciplinary research initiatives that bridge mechanical systems, automation, and applied AI. Dr. Maalej’s industry experience includes the design and implementation of complex multi-axis robotic systems for industrial automation. She was instrumental in developing sophisticated 16-axis robotic solutions for the sawmill industry, integrating innovative design and automated control systems to enhance operational efficiency. At the University of Washington, Dr. Maalej teaches courses in mechanics, materials engineering, and design, with an emphasis on applied problem-solving. She is deeply committed to inclusive education and community engagement, actively fostering curiosity and creativity among the next generation of engineers, and building academic spaces that embrace diverse perspectives to drive innovation and meaningful impact.
British Columbia Institute of Technology • Canada
Led the Mechanical Engineering B.Eng. program and contributed to interdisciplinary research initiatives.
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