Fadi Bakour
About Fadi Bakour
Fadi Bakour is a Senior Control Systems Engineer at ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc., with a background in aerospace engineering and a commitment to innovation in control systems. He has experience working with NASA and various educational institutions, demonstrating a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical applications of engineering principles.
Work at ZAP Surgical Systems
Fadi Bakour serves as a Senior Control Systems Engineer at ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc. since 2019. In this role, he focuses on the development and implementation of advanced control systems for surgical applications. His work contributes to the company's mission of enhancing surgical precision and patient outcomes through innovative technology.
Previous Experience at ViewRay, Inc.
Before joining ZAP Surgical Systems, Fadi Bakour worked as a Control Systems Engineer at ViewRay, Inc. from 2017 to 2019. His responsibilities included designing and optimizing control systems for medical devices, which played a crucial role in improving treatment delivery in radiation therapy.
Education and Expertise
Fadi Bakour holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Aerospace Engineering from San Jose State University, which he completed from 2016 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Aerospace Engineering from the same institution, studying from 2014 to 2016. His educational background is complemented by an Associate of Science (AS) in Mathematics and Physics from Citrus College, obtained from 2012 to 2014.
Research Experience at NASA
Fadi Bakour has significant research experience with NASA. He worked as a Student Researcher at NASA Ames Research Center from 2015 to 2017, contributing to various projects over two years. Additionally, he completed a four-month internship at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 2014, where he gained practical experience in aerospace engineering.
Mentorship and Leadership Roles
During his time at Citrus College, Fadi Bakour held the position of Team Lead for the Citrus Rocket Team from 2013 to 2014. He also served as a Student Mentor/Tutor at Citrus College for one year, where he provided guidance and support to fellow students in their academic pursuits.