Khatir Mohamed,

Ph.D, Degree

Mechanical Design Engineer

Algerian Space Agency “ASAL”

University Saad Dahleb Blida Algeria

Email: [email protected]

About

Experienced, versatile Highly capable and an exuberant mechanical design engineer actively involved in mechanical design, structural analysis and hands-on mechanical engineer with a background in both detailed and top level design, across a variety of disciplines and industries. Invaluable experience of successfully overseeing and completing work project packages from conception to completion. Proven ability to deliver high quality work, be it a small one-off job, or a large multi-million pound project. Highly adaptable, offering significant problem solving and planning skills with proven ability to implement innovative solutions and optimize resources to achieve effective technical results. I believe I have an important and significant experience in Design engineering, finite element analysis, engineering solutions and project management along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Always up for a challenge.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

·         Mechanical Design Engineering

·         Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

·         Design for Manufacturing

·         Material Selection

·         Mechanical Assembly

·         SolidWorks

·         Tolerance analysis

·         Carbon/Epoxy Study

·         Mechanical test Analysis

·         Stress Analysis

·         Hardness Analysis

·         Tensile test Analysis

·         Resilience Test Analysis

·         Engineering Validation Test

EDUCATION

·         November 2019 Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, University Saad Dahleb Blida, Algeria.

Thesis title: “Mechanical Study of Aluminum Alloy 7075 T6 Welded by Friction Stir Welding Process”

·         September 2011 Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, University of Sciences and

Technology Houari Boumediene (USTHB), Algiers, Algeria

Thesis title: “Mechanical Characterization of Carbon/Epoxy Composite Materials”

·         September 2006 Engineer diploma in Mechanical Engineering, University Saad Dahleb Blida, Algeria

Project title: “Mechanical Study of TIG Welding Process of Aluminum Alloys 2024 T3 and 7075 T6”

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Positions held

·         January 2018-Today: Mechanical Design Engineer at Algerian Space Agency “ASAL”, Algiers, Algeria.

In addition to contributions to main projects (Alsat-1B, PDP “10N HTP propulsion system”, Cold propulsion system), lead the development and implementation of both HTP propulsion system and Cold propulsion system, design and manufacture of both (HTP propulsion system, pressure tank and propulsion test stand for validation purpose) and (Cold propulsion system, pressure tank, test stand).

·         “2017” Mechanical Design Engineer at Satellite Development Center “CDS”, Oran, Algeria. To design from scratch an HTP Propulsion system, Pressure tank and test stand; producing technical report and implementing cycle life review (PDR, CDR…)

·          “2016” Responsible Mechanical Engineer integration for Alsat-1B Launch Campaign at Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota. By PSLV C-35 launcher, in charge of integrating Alsat-1b earth observation satellite to launch PSLV-C35. disassembling and re assembling part of subsystem satellite for testing purpose on site “India launch site”

·         Experienced working to ECSS standards.

·         “2016” Assistant as Mechanical Engineer for conducting Alsat-1B test campaign through data acquisition, processing and interpretation for engineering validation test of EVT test including, Vibration test, CG test, Mass Property, EMC test, (4 months)

·         “2014” part team for Alsat-1B project at Surrey Satellite Technology “SSTL” United Kingdom (15 months) as Mechanical Design Engineer, Integration and Test; carrying out detailed and top level design for earth observation (Alsat-1B) satellites. Responsible for accommodation of major subsystems, and integration of new payloads (Battery, earth imaging payload cameras). Also responsible for own resources (labour and materials) and schedules; implementing project reviews report such as (PDR, CDR, FRR, MRR, FAR).

·         “2013” Mechanical Engineering at Satellite Development Center “CDS”, Oran, Algeria. Conducting Vibration test activity, data acquisition and analysis of the result and producing technical report (9 months)

·         2011-2012: Teaching Assistant at University Saad Dahleb Blida, Algeria.

·         2010-2011: Teaching Assistant at USTHB University, Algiers, Algeria.

·         2007-2008: Teaching Assistant at USTHB University, Algiers, Algeria.

TEACHING and SUPERVISION EXPERIENCE

Master in Materials and Surface Treatments

·         “Study Of Phase Transformation During Friction-Mixing Of Alloys On Aluminim7075 T6” (University Saad Dahleb Blida, 2015).

Master’s theses in Materials sciences

1.    “FSW Welding Phase Transformation Study Of 7075 T6 Aluminum Alloys” (University Saad Dahleb Blida, 2013)

2.    “Influence Of Thermal Treatments On Microstructure And Mechanical Characterization Of 7075 T6 Aluminum Alloys Welding By Friction -Malaxing” (University Saad Dahleb Blida, 2014)

PUBLICATIONS

Journals

1.    International Publication in the “Praise Worthy Prize”, International Review of Mechanical Engineering – September 2010 -by Mr. Temmar, Mr. Khatir, Mr. Sellam. Flight. 4. n. 6, pp. 755-760.

2.    DJAMAL Darfilal et MOHAMED Khatir. Modelling, design & thermochemical analysis of a 10 N monopropellant High Test Peroxide-HTP-thruster for space applications. In : Recent Advances in Space Technologies (RAST), 2017 8th International Conference on. IEEE, 2017. p. 459-464.

3.    KHATIR Mohamed, TEMMAR Mustapha et MOHAMED Hadji. Experimental study on hardness property improved by PWHT of AA-7075-T6 welded by FSW process. International Journal of Materials and Structural Integrity, 2018, vol. 12, no 1-3, p. 44-57.

Conferences

1.    International Conference on Welding, the CND and the IC-WNDT-MI’10 Metal and Alloys Industry in Oran from 27-28 November 2010 with the following subject: DUCTILE-FRAGILE TRANSITION STUDY IN 7075 T6 ALUMINUM ALLOYS WELDED BY TIG WELDING PROCESS.

2.    International Conference Symposium on Composites and Aircraft Materials: Damage and fatigue diagnostics, Fez, Morocco, May 09-12, 2012. For the topic, Numerical simulation of the experimental results of the welding of 7075 T6 aluminum alloys by the TIG welding.