Faculty

Dr. Belal Gharaibeh is an accomplished innovator and a fervently research-driven professional who has continually sought out fresh ideas and developed novel solutions to tackle complex engineering challenges. His career, spanning over 15 years, is marked by significant contributions to esteemed academic institutions, leading automotive firms, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). He is adept at deploying sophisticated inspection systems along production lines, enhancing efficiency and quality.

With a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and recognition as a certified LEAN manufacturing practitioner from the University of Kentucky, his scholarly pursuits are currently anchored in the domain of advanced materials, particularly within the realm of additive manufacturing. His research is sharpened by a focus on the healthcare sector and nuclear applications, underpinned by several grants and collaborations with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Royal Academy of Engineering.

He is deeply invested in projects that address energy generation and consumption in under-resourced settings, such as refugee encampments and remote communities in the Middle East. A key aspect of this work is his dedication to the sustainability of these solutions, emphasizing the recycling of solid waste materials to create renewable energy sources and mitigate environmental impacts.

His journey melds the precision of engineering with a passion for sustainable development and innovation. As he continues to navigate the evolving landscape of engineering technologies, his goal remains to conceive and cultivate solutions that have a profound and positive impact on society.