Ghalib Kahwaji
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
RIT Dubai
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Journal Paper
Kahwaji, Ghalib Y. and Omar M. Ali. "Numerical Investigation Of Natural Convection Heat Transfer from Square Cylinder In An Enclosed Enclosure Filled With Nanofluids." IJMECH 4. Nov (2015): 1 - 17. Print.
Invited Keynote/Presentation
Kahwaji, Ghalib. "The Performance Of A Hydrocarbon Mixture Refrigerant As A Substitute For R22." Non-HFC cold chain food and energy security. United Nations OEWG Meeting of the parties to the Montreal Protocol. Dubai, Dubai. 4 Nov. 2015. Conference Presentation.
Kahwaji, Ghalib and Omar M Ali. "Numerical Investigation Of Natural Convection Heat Transfer from Square Cylinder In An Enclosed Enclosure Filled With Nanofluids." Third International Conference on Mechanical Engineering. ICAITA. Dubai, Dubai. 6 Nov. 2015. Conference Presentation.
Currently Teaching
ARCH-661
Understanding Sustainability
3 Credits
Students will study the interaction between industrial, environmental/ecological and social systems in the built environment by introduction of systems thinking and the multiple disciplines comprising sustainability.
ISEE-792
Engineering Capstone
3 Credits
Students must investigate a discipline-related topic in industrial and systems engineering. The general intent of the engineering capstone is to demonstrate the students' knowledge of the integrative aspects of a particular area. The capstone should draw upon skills and knowledge acquired in the program.
MECE-301
Engineering Applications Laboratory
2 Credits
As a modification of the more “traditional” lab approach, students work in teams to complete an open-ended project involving theoretical and empirical analyses of an assigned system, applying engineering concepts and skills learned throughout prior courses. After successfully completing this course, students will have achieved a higher level of understanding of, and proficiency in, the tasks of qualitative treatment of real systems, development and implementation of analytical models, design and implementation of experimental investigations, and validation of results.
MECE-310
Heat Transfer I
3 Credits
A first course in the fundamentals of heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation, together with applications to typical engineering systems. Topics include one- and two-dimensional steady state and transient heat conduction, radiation exchange between black and gray surfaces, correlation equations for laminar/turbulent internal and external convection, and an introduction to heat exchangers analysis and design by LMTD and NTU methods.
MECE-529
Renewable Energy Systems
3 Credits
This course provides an overview of renewable energy system design. Energy resource assessment, system components, and feasibility analysis will be covered. Possible topics to be covered include photovoltaics, wind turbines, solar thermal, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal. Students will be responsible for a final design project.
MECE-589
UG Upper Level Special Topics
1 - 3 Credits
In response to student and/or faculty interest, special courses that are of current interest and/or logical continuation of regular courses will be presented. (Permission of the supervising faculty member and the department head required) See instructor for more details.
MECE-629
Renewable Energy Systems
3 Credits
This course provides an overview of renewable energy system design. Energy resource assessment, system components, and feasibility analysis will be covered. Possible topics to be covered include photovoltaics, wind turbines, solar thermal, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal. Students will be responsible for a final design project.
MECE-689
Grad.Lower Level Special Topic
1 - 3 Credits
Topics and subject areas that are not regularly offered are provided under this course. Such courses are offered in a normal format; that is, regularly scheduled class sessions with an instructor.
MECE-790
Thesis
0 - 6 Credits
Thesis In conference with an adviser, a topic is chosen. Periodic progress reports and a final written document with an oral examination are required.