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Dr. Hassan Qandil

Clinical Assistant Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Email: Hassan.Qandil@unt.edu

Education

  • PhD, University of North Texas, 2019
    Major: Mechanical and Energy Engineering
    Dissertation: Investigations of the Fresnel Lens Based Solar Concentrator System through a Unique Statistical-Algorithmic Approach

Professional Positions

    Professional

  • President, Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects. Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects. (2024 - 2024).
  • Scholarship Committee, Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects. Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects. (2023 - 2023).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. (2023 - Present).
  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM), The Association of Energy Engineers. (2015 - Present).

Professional Memberships

  • Association of Energy Engineers. (July 2023 - Present).
  • Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. (July 2023 - Present).
  • The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. (2019 - 2022).
  • Association of Energy Engineers. (2015 - 2022).

Development Activities

  • Conference Attendance, RE+ 2023, The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). Las Vegas,NV,United States of America. (September 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Advanced HVAC Technologies, The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP). United States of America. (July 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Energy Savings Performance Contracts: Five Phases to Success!, The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP). United States of America. (July 2023).
  • Seminar, SMART MicroGRIDs: The residential transformation, Al Hussein Technical University. Amman,Jordan. (January 11, 2023).
  • Seminar, Net-Zero Buildings, Al Hussein Technical University. Amman,Jordan. (December 22, 2022).
  • Seminar, Net-Zero Buildings, Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects - DFW Chapter. Richardson,TX,United States of America. (September 27, 2022).
  • Seminar, DOE's Solar Decathlon - The UNT experience, Association of Energy Engineers - Dallas Chapter. Farmers Branch,TX,United States of America. (July 21, 2022).
  • Conference Attendance, 2022 ESG SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE & MULTI-HOUSING SUMMIT, BUILD National. Denver,Colorado,United States of America. (October 2, 2022 - October 5, 2022).
  • Seminar, SMART MicroGRIDs: The residential transformation, BUILD National. Denver,Colorado,United States of America. (October 2, 2022 - October 5, 2022).
  • Conference Attendance, AHR Expo 2022, The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Las Vegas,NV,United States of America. (January 31, 2022 - February 2, 2022).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • INTE 3020Z - Global Intensive Opportunity, 1 course.
  • MEEN 2210 - Thermodynamics I, 6 courses.
  • MEEN 2332 - Mechanics III, 2 courses.
  • MEEN 3110 - Thermodynamics II, 3 courses.
  • MEEN 3120 - Fluid Mechanics, 1 course.
  • MEEN 3130 - Machine Elements, 19 courses.
  • MEEN 3240 - Mechanical and Energy Engineering Laboratory I, 10 courses.
  • MEEN 3242 - Mechanical and Energy Engineering Laboratory II, 10 courses.
  • MEEN 4110 - Renewable Energy, 1 course.
  • MEEN 4150 - Mechanical Energy Engineering Systems Design I, 45 courses.
  • MEEN 4250 - Capstone Design in Mechanical and Energy Engineering, 60 courses.
  • MEEN 4410 - Energy Harvesting System Design, 1 course.
  • MEEN 4810 - Topics in Mechanical & Energy Engineering, 4 courses.
  • MEEN 5110 - Renewable Energy, 1 course.
  • MEEN 5200 - Principles of HVAC, 5 courses.
  • MEEN 5800 - Selected Topics of Contemporary Interest in Mechanical Engineering, 2 courses.
  • MEEN 5890 - Directed Study in Mechanical & Energy Engineering, 4 courses.
  • MEET 3650 - Design of Mechanical Components, 14 courses.
  • MEET 3990 - Applied Thermodynamics, 4 courses.
  • MEET 4780 - Senior Design I, 1 course.
  • MEET 4790 - Senior Design II, 2 courses.

Directed Student Learning

  • Directed Individual/Independent Study, Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (2023).
  • Directed Individual/Independent Study, "HCPV-T Literature Review," Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (2023 - 2024).
  • Directed Individual/Independent Study, Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (2023 - 2024).
  • Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (2022 - 2023).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (2020 - 2022).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (2019 - 2022).

Awards and Honors

  • Energy Innovator of the Year - Midwest USA, Association of Energy Egineers. (2024).
  • Engineer of the Year 2022, Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects - DFW Chapter. (November 2022).
  • Scientific Research Club Advisor, Al Hussein Technical University. (September 2022).
  • Scholarship Committee, Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects (AAAEA). (January 2022).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Conference Proceeding

  • Qandil, H. (2023). Impact of Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems on Low Voltage Distribution Network. IEEE.
  • Qandil, H. (2023). Integration of Helix Wind and Archimedes Screw Turbines for Renewable Energy Generation from Wind and Rainwater. IEEE.
  • Qandil, H. (2019). Application-based design of the fresnel-lens solar concentrator with projections on high-efficiency photovoltaics recent advances in solar pv technology. AEE World Energy Engineering Congress 2019. 3234-3252. https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85088031269
  • Qandil, H. (2019). Low-cost prototyping of the fresnel lens solar concentrator. AEE World Energy Engineering Congress 2019. 4798-4806. https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85088030750
  • Qandil, H., Zhao, W. (2018). Design and evaluation of the Fresnel-lens based solar concentrator system through a statistical-algorithmic approach. ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE). 8B-2018 https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85064005783

    • Journal Article

  • Qandil, H. (2023). Enhancing the Efficiency of Bi-Facial Photovoltaic Panels: An Integration Approach. Sustainability. MDPI.
  • Qandil, H., Zhao, W. Investigation of non-imaging Fresnel lens prototyping with different manufacturing methods for solar energy application.
  • Qandil, M.D., Abbas, A.I., Qandil, H., Al-Haddad, M.R., Amano, R.S. (2019). A Stand-Alone Hybrid Photovoltaic, Fuel Cell, and Battery System: Case Studies in Jordan. Other. 141 (11)
  • Qandil, H., Wang, S., Zhao, W. (2019). Algorithmically Optimized Hemispherical Dome as a Secondary Optical Element for the Fresnel Lens Solar Concentrator. Other. 9 (13)
  • Qandil, H., Wang, S., Zhao, W. (2019). Algorithmically Optimized Hemispherical Dome as a Secondary Optical Element for the Fresnel Lens Solar Concentrator. Other.
  • Qandil, H., Wang, S., Zhao, W. (2019). Application-Based Design of the Fresnel Lens Solar Concentrator. Other.
  • Qandil, H., Wang, S., Zhao, W. (2019). Optimizing the Fresnel-lens Solar-concentrator Design for Tracking Error Mitigation in Thermal Applications, using a Statistical Algorithm. Other.
  • Qandil, M.D., Abbas, A.I., Qandil, H.D., Al-Haddad, M.R., Amano, R.S. (2019). A Stand-Alone Hybrid Photovoltaic, Fuel Cell, and Battery System: Case Studies in Jordan. Other. 141 (11) https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85066104342
  • Alkhalidi, A., Qandil, M., Qandil, H. (2014). Analysis of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Power Plant using Isobutane as the Working Fluid. 7 (1) 25-32. Int. J. of Thermal & Environmental Engineering.
  • Ebaid, M.S., Qandil, H., Hammad, M. (2013). A unified approach for designing a photovoltaic solar system for the underground water pumping well-34 at Disi aquifer. Other. 75 780-795. https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84884805439

Media Contributions

    TV

  • "Possible wind farm installations in Jacksboro TX," KAUZ – Newschannel6. (April 9, 2021).

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Teaching

  • Qandil, H., "EnSPIRE Fund (Gift)," sponsored by John Alexander, Private, $100000 Funded. (2023).
  • Qandil, H., "Gordon England Fund (Gift)," sponsored by Gordon England, Private, $25000 Funded. (2023).
  • Qandil, H. (Principal), "Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)," sponsored by The Texas Int. Education Fund, Local, $4000 Funded. (2023 - 2024).

    • Sponsored Research

  • Zhao, W. (Principal), Qandil, H. (Co-Principal), "Solar Lens-Based saltwater Desalination System," sponsored by Solar Solutions, Private, $34304 Funded. (2020 - 2022).
  • Zhao, W. (Principal), Qandil, H. (Co-Principal), "Solar Lens-Based saltwater Desalination System," sponsored by Solar Solutions, Private, Funded. (2020 - 2022).

Service

University Service

  • Faculty Advisor, FSAE Student Chapter. (2023 - Present).
  • Program Coordinator, ME Capstone Design Program Coordinator. (2023 - Present).
  • Faculty Advisor, Mechanical Engineering Technology Program. (August 2021 - Present).
  • Task Force Member, The Pettinger Center for Design and Innovation. (August 2021 - Present).
  • Member, Academic Integrity and Grade Appeal Committee for UNT-ME. (2021 - Present).
  • Member, Outreach and Recruitment Committee for UNT-ME. (2021 - Present).
  • Faculty Advisor, Association of Energy Engineers AEE Student Chapter. (2020 - Present).
  • Committee Member, University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (September 2023 - August 2026).
  • Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (2020 - 2021).

Professional Service

  • Reviewer, Book, Society of Engineering Science (SES). (2021 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). (2020 - Present).

Consulting

  • Professional Design Work – University/Academic Partners, Al Hussein Technical University, Jordan. (2021).