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Institution

Al Hussein Technical University


Electrical Engineering Dept.

King Hussein Business Park

Bldg. 17

Amman, Jordan

Research Interests

Renewable energy, energy storage, energy efficiency, green growth, green hydrogen, mechatronics systems, automotive
systems.

 

Topics to speak on:

Green hydrogen, innovation, apprenticeship program.

Words of Wisdom

The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.

Biography

Hussam is a Director of the Office of Industrial Partnerships (OIP) and an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Al Hussein Technical University (HTU) and an Associate Professor of Mechatronics Engineering at The University of Jordan. With a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The Ohio State University (OSU), his expertise encompasses renewable energy, energy storage, energy efficiency, green hydrogen, and water-energy NEXUS. Hussam has made notable advancements in bridging academia, government, and industry, fostering innovation and facilitating green growth. Prior to HTU, he was CEO of the National Center for Innovation (NCI) and Assistant Secretary-General of The Higher Council for Science and Technology (HCST) and represented Jordan in various regional and international initiatives, focusing on sustainable solutions and innovation management.

Awards

Transforming Systems through Partnership Award, Royal Academy of Engineering, 2024

IAESTE National Secretary Service Award, 2021

Newton-Khalidi Fund Researchers Links Workshop Grant, 2019

IEEE Industry Applications Magazine Prize Article Award-second place, USA, 2016

”Made in the Arab World” Graduation Project Award-first place, Arab Science and Technology Foundation, Egypt, 2009

”Made in Jordan” Graduation Project Award-second place, The Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship (QRCE), Jordan, 2009

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