Saher Al Shakhshir PhD.
About Saher Al Shakhshir PhD.
Saher Al Shakhshir, PhD, is a Senior Fuel Cell Stack Test Engineer at Nikola Motor Company and an Editorial Board Member of the Energy & AI Journal. He has extensive expertise in Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell technology and a strong background in experimental testing and problem-solving within the field of fuel cells and alternative energies.
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Saher Al Shakhshir PhD. holds the title of Senior Fuel Cell Stack Test Engineer at Nikola Motor Company. Additionally, he serves as an Editorial Board Member for the Energy & AI Journal.
Education and Expertise
Saher Al Shakhshir earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, where he specialized in fuel cell and green energy research. He also holds a MASc in Mechanical Engineering from both Concordia University and Université de Montréal - Ecole polytechnique de Montréal. His BASc in Industrial Engineering was obtained from An-Najah National University. He has expertise in Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell technology, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics.
Professional Background
Saher Al Shakhshir's professional experience includes various roles at prominent institutions. He has been a Senior Fuel Cell Stack Test Engineer at Nikola Motor Company since 2020, and previously held the role of Lead Engineer, Fuel Cell Stack, at the same company. He served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Energy Technology at Aalborg University, Denmark, and also worked as a Visiting Researcher at the University of Cape Town's HySa Catalysis. Earlier in his career, he held positions at Algonquin College, University of Waterloo, Concordia University, and An Najah National University.
Achievements in Research and Development
With over four years of dedicated research and development experience in PEM Fuel Cell technology, Saher Al Shakhshir has cultivated strong skills in experimental testing, materials characterization, thermodynamic modeling, and material failure analysis. His work is characterized by high organizational capability, problem-solving skills, and the ability to multitask effectively, making significant contributions to the fuel cell and alternative energies sector.
Editorial Board Role
Since 2020, Saher Al Shakhshir has been an active Editorial Board Member for the Energy & AI Journal, where he contributes to the advancement of research and publication in the field of energy technologies and artificial intelligence. His role involves overseeing the peer-review process, providing expert insights, and ensuring the quality and relevance of published articles.