Qualifications

2001-2005:  Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Welding and Joining Institute RWTH – Aachen University Germany

                  Grade: very good

• System modeling of welding processes using artificial intelligence methods such as fuzzy logic, neural networks, and genetic algorithms.

• Modeling of acoustic effects produced by welding processes using speech recognition methods and Hidden Markov models.

• Numerical study and development of software for controlling and tuning welding processes using MS C++.  

1993-2000:  Master and Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering

                  Braunschweig Technical University - Germany

                  Grade: good

      Energy and Proceeds Engineering

      Experimental final year project

• Experimental study of machines of painting at different levels and Elaboration of the empirical laws of similarity between the different dimensions of prototypes.

Theoretical research project

• Study of the influence of impulsions of debit on the layers of fouling in heat exchangers

Construction research project

• Theoretical 3D study of the roughness of manufactured surfaces and development of software for the calculation and processing of characteristics of surfaces using ANSI C.

Training

      Siemens AG VT 1 P TA Braunschweig – Germany

      • Measurement and control, use of tools, mechanical maintenance

• Mechanical construction using Auto CAD 14 software.

      • Planning of projects and consulting offices.

Skills

MS Windows, Linux, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Coral Draw 10

ANSI C, MS Visual C++, Auto CAD 2000, Pro/Engineer 

Qualities

Literature, Writing, Football

Work Experience

09/2007-now:   Assistant Professor

Mechanical Engineering Department,

Faculty of Engineering, Kharj,

King Saud University, Saudi Arabia

2005-2007:  Developpement leader

LEONI GmbH Sousse Tunisia

Construction of Wire Harness with CAD-systems

Calculation of Wire Harness with standard time catalogue

2001-2004:  Scientific researcher

Welding and Joining Institute RWTH – Aachen University Germany

                  • Realization of research projects for welding

• Supervision of a research assistant in the following activities: preparation and realization of welding experiments, exploitation and analysis of measurement data

• Supervision of students in experimental research projects

• T.D. «Welding methods» in German and English at the University RWTH – Aachen

• Realization and correction of exams in «Welding methods»

Languages

1992-1993:  German language

                  Hanover University - Germany

                  Grade: good 

Additional Information

Publications 

[1] H. Hichri Überwachung und Optimierung des MSG-Schweißprozesses mit Hilfe von KI-Methoden und Spracherkennungsalgorithmen, D 82 (Diss. RWTH Aachen), Band 2/2005, Shaker Verlag, Düsseldorf, ISBN 3-8322-3887-5, ISSN 0943-9358 

[2] Dilthey, U. u. H. Hichri Überwachungssystem zur Online-Kontrolle von MSG-Schweißprozessen auf Basis akustischer Signale und Auswertung mittels Algorithmen zur Spracherkennung, Schweißen und Schneiden 56 (2004) Heft 10, pp. 528-537, DVS-Verlag, Düsseldorf, ISSN 0036-7184  

[3] Dilthey, U. u. H. Hichri Structure of a monitoring and control system for the on-line checking of GMA welding processes on the basis of a neuro-fuzzy architecture, Welding and Cutting 2 (2003) No. 6, pp. 316-321, DVS-Verlag, Düsseldorf, ISSN 1612-3433