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Dr. Hassan Qandil

Clinical Associate 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. (2025 - 2025).
  • 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

  • Society of Automotive Engineers. (January 2025 - Present).
  • Association of Energy Engineers. (July 2023 - Present).
  • Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. (July 2023 - Present).
  • Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects. (January 2021 - Present).
  • The American Society of Mechanical Engineers. (2019 - 2022).

Development Activities

  • Conference Attendance, 42nd NTAEE Annual Energy Conference, North Texas Association of Energy Engineers (NTAEE). Justin,Texas,United States of America. (October 2025 - October 2025).
  • Workshop, Student Interview Workshop and Networking Dinner (Fall 2025), UNT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (October 23, 2025 - October 23, 2025).
  • Seminar, The Engineer’s Guide to Geophysics, AAAEA DFW Chapter. Richardson,TX,United States of America. (October 11, 2025 - October 11, 2025).
  • Conference Attendance, AEE World Conference - 2025, Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). Atlanta,GA,United States of America. (September 17, 2025 - September 19, 2025).
  • Conference Attendance, RE+ 2025, The Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). Las Vegas,NV,United States of America. (September 10, 2025 - September 12, 2025).
  • Seminar, Engineering Ethics in Design and Construction, AAAEA DFW Chapter. Richardson,TX,United States of America. (August 23, 2025 - August 23, 2025).
  • Seminar, Applications of AI in Civil Engineering, AAAEA DFW Chapter. Richardson,TX,United States of America. (June 28, 2025 - June 28, 2025).
  • Conference Attendance, Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC) - 2025, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). Las Vegas,NV,United States of America. (February 5, 2025 - February 7, 2025).
  • Conference Attendance, 41st NTAEE Annual Energy Conference, North Texas Association of Energy Engineers (NTAEE). The Colony,Texas,United States of America. (October 2024 - October 2024).
  • Workshop, Student Interview Workshop and Networking Dinner (Fall 2024), UNT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (October 2024 - October 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, AEE World Conference - 2024, Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). Nashville,TN,United States of America. (September 17, 2024 - September 21, 2024).
  • Seminar, General Chapter Meeting for UNT-AEE, Schneider Electric. Denton,TX,United States of America. (September 4, 2024 - September 4, 2024).
  • Conference Attendance, Second Association of Energy Engineers Student Chapters Gathering - 2024, REES AEE Amman Chapter. Amman,Jordan. (May 19, 2024 - May 19, 2024).
  • Workshop, UNT International Student Alumni Panel, UNT. Denton,TX,United States of America. (April 2024 - April 2024).
  • Workshop, DoE Solar Decathlon Faculty Retreat, National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Golden,CO,United States of America. (April 19, 2024 - April 21, 2024).
  • Workshop, Student Interview Workshop and Networking Dinner (Spring 2024), UNT. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (March 2024 - March 2024).
  • 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 10, 2023 - September 12, 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Advanced HVAC Technologies, The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP). United States of America. (July 2023 - July 2023).
  • Continuing Education Program, Energy Savings Performance Contracts: Five Phases to Success!, The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP). United States of America. (July 20, 2023 - July 22, 2023).
  • Seminar, SMART MicroGRIDs: The residential transformation, Al Hussein Technical University. Amman,Jordan. (January 11, 2023 - January 11, 2023).
  • Seminar, Net-Zero Buildings, Al Hussein Technical University. Amman,Jordan. (December 22, 2022 - December 22, 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).
  • Seminar, Net-Zero Buildings, Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects - DFW Chapter. Richardson,TX,United States of America. (September 27, 2022 - 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 - July 21, 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, 8 courses.
  • MEEN 2332 - Mechanics III, 2 courses.
  • MEEN 3110 - Thermodynamics II, 3 courses.
  • MEEN 3120 - Fluid Mechanics, 1 course.
  • MEEN 3130 - Machine Elements, 23 courses.
  • MEEN 3210 - Heat Transfer, 1 course.
  • MEEN 3240 - Mechanical and Energy Engineering Laboratory I, 10 courses.
  • MEEN 3242 - Mechanical and Energy Engineering Laboratory II, 10 courses.
  • MEEN 4110 - Renewable Energy, 2 courses.
  • MEEN 4150 - Mechanical Energy Engineering Systems Design I, 45 courses.
  • MEEN 4250 - Capstone Design in Mechanical and Energy Engineering, 64 courses.
  • MEEN 4410 - Energy Harvesting System Design, 1 course.
  • MEEN 4810 - Topics in Mechanical & Energy Engineering, 5 courses.
  • MEEN 5110 - Renewable Energy, 2 courses.
  • MEEN 5200 - Principles of HVAC, 7 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, 18 courses.
  • MEET 3990 - Applied Thermodynamics, 7 courses.
  • MEET 4780 - Senior Design I, 1 course.
  • MEET 4790 - Senior Design II, 2 courses.

Directed Student Learning

  • Dissertation Committee Member, Electrical Engineering. (2025 - 2029).
  • Supervised Research, "Intelligent Power Management Strategy for Electric Vehicle Grid Integration in Localized Communities​," Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (2025 - 2027).
  • Master's Thesis Committee Member, Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (2025 - 2026).
  • Directed Individual/Independent Study, Mechanical and Energy Engineering. (2023 - 2024).
  • 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

  • 2025 Early Career Award for Distinguished Contributions to International Education, University of North Texas. (June 2025).
  • 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).
  • President - DFW Chapter, Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects (AAAEA). (January 2024).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Conference Proceeding

  • Qandil, H. (2025). An Algorithmic Approach to Matching Students with Capstone Design Projects. ASEE 2025 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration. https://peer.asee.org/57888
  • Qandil, H. (2024). Microgrid Partitioning: an Impact Assessment of Integrating a Photovoltaic System With Electrical Energy Storage Devices. Volume 7: Energy https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/IMECE/proceedings-abstract/IMECE2023/87646/1196008
  • 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. (2025). Integrating solar chimney and desalination process for sustainable hydrogen generation: Towards a greener future. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. Elsevier. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0360319924043258
  • Qandil, H. (2024). Enhancing the electricity and desalinated water production from solar chimney power plants through integration with nuclear power plants: A case study in Jordan. 185 (May 2024) 316-324. Elsevier. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0957582024002350
  • 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

Presentations Given

    Invited Talk

  • Qandil, H. (Author & Presenter), RE+ 2025, V2G: Smart Power Management – Nano-grid and Beyond, Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America. (2025).
  • Qandil, H. (Author & Presenter), Guest Speaker Session, Engineering Design Essentials for Capstone Success, Rawabit: The U.S.-Jordanian Higher Education Network, Al Hussein Technical University, Jordan. (2024).
  • Qandil, H. (Author & Presenter), Guest Speaker Session, Implementing a Comprehensive Capstone Design Program, Rawabit: The U.S.-Jordanian Higher Education Network, Al Hussein Technical University, Jordan. (2024).

    • Keynote/Plenary Address

  • Qandil, H. (Author & Presenter), 2025 AAAEA-DFW Awards & Scholarships Gala, Opening Speech, Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects AAAEA - DFW, Bedford, Texas, United States of America. (2025).
  • Qandil, H. (Author & Presenter), 42nd Annual NTAEE Energy Conference, V2G: Smart Power Management, North Texas Association of Energy Engineers, Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America. (2025).
  • Qandil, H. (Author & Presenter), AEE World 2025, The A to Z of making it in an engineering career, Association of Energy Engineers, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. (2025).

    • Paper

  • Qandil, H. (Author & Presenter), 2025 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC), An Algorithmic Approach to Matching Students with Capstone Design Projects, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Henderson, Nevada, United States of America. (2025).

Media Contributions

    Internet

  • "UNT researchers investigating use of electric vehicles as alternative grid supporting power resources for neighborhoods," UNT News. (April 2, 2025).

    • TV

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

Contracts, Grants, Sponsored Research

    Grant - Research

  • Siu, K., Qandil, H., "Intelligent Power Management Strategy for Electric Vehicle Grid Integration in Localized Communities," sponsored by North Central Texas Council of Governments, State, $252000 Funded. (2024 - 2026).

    • 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. (Co-Principal), "UCN PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT GRANT," sponsored by Rawabit: The U.S.-Jordanian Higher Education Network, Federal, $5600 Funded. (2024 - 2025).
  • Qandil, H. (Principal), "Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)," sponsored by The Texas Int. Education Fund, Local, $4000 Funded. (2023 - 2024).

    • Sponsored Research

  • Pottathuparambil, R.J., Ludi, S.A., Qandil, H., "Automated Hydroponic Growing System," sponsored by Wes Pettinger, Private, $2000 Funded. (2024 - 2025).
  • 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, UNT Robotics Club. (January 2026 - Present).
  • Faculty Advisor, AAAEA Student Chapter. (2025 - Present).
  • Faculty Advisor, FSAE Student Chapter. (2023 - Present).
  • Faculty Advisor, Mechanical Engineering Technology Program. (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, Faculty Advocates Network. (June 2025 - June 2027).
  • Committee Member, University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (September 2023 - August 2026).
  • Program Coordinator, ME Capstone Design Program Coordinator. (January 2023 - December 2025).
  • Task Force Member, The Pettinger Center for Design and Innovation. (August 2021 - September 2022).
  • Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. (2020 - 2021).

Public Service

  • Mentor, Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects AAAEA. Dallas - Fort Worth, Texas. (January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026).
  • Officer, President/Elect/Past, Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects AAAEA. Dallas - Fort Worth, Texas. (January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025).

Professional Service

  • Reviewer, Book, Society of Engineering Science (SES). (2021 - Present).
  • Reviewer, Journal Article, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). (2020 - Present).
  • Session Chair, ASEE 2026 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration. New Orleans, LA. (February 3, 2026 - February 6, 2026).

Consulting

  • Professional Design Work – Private, NV5, United States of America. (January 2025 - December 2025).
  • Professional Design Work – Private, NV5, United States of America. (January 2024 - December 2024).
  • Professional Design Work – University/Academic Partners, Al Hussein Technical University, Jordan. (January 2021 - December 2021).