SALAM HAJJAR
Sunnyvale,CA
Summary
Insightful Assistant Professor with 10 years of experience successfully contributing to Computer Engineering and Computer Science curriculum development and delivery. Driven to contribute to program outcomes by facilitating engagement and supporting learning objectives. Enthusiastic professional with background in academic advisement. Offering excellent communication and diversity inclusion.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor
West Virginia University Institute Of Technology
Beckley , WV
2020.08 - 2022.05
- Mentored more than 15 students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Performed research to serve as basis for academic writing for publication.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
- Revised more than 10 courses' objectives, materials, instructional and assessment strategies for Computer architecture and microprocessors courses.
Assistant Professor
Marshall University
Huntington , WV
2016.08 - 2019.03
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Contributed to campus activities to promote positive university image.
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum revision, evaluation of course syllabi and lesson plans for Computer Engineering curriculum.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Performed research to serve as basis for academic writing for publication.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
- Collaborated with faculty members on Hands-on Control projects.
- Communicated with students about classroom, lab and study session expectations to help professors maintain order in large Computer Labs.
- Stood in for professors and teachers in absences, lecturing or providing course material on computer science, based on lesson plans.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Federal University Of Rio De Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro , Brazil
2015.02 - 2016.05
- Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address defined problems in Discrete Even Systems.
- Maintained accurate records of research findings and provided statistical analysis of data results.
Postdoctoral Scientist
National Institute Of Poly Tech. Grenoble
Grenoble , France
2014.07 - 2015.01
- Wrote and published peer-reviewed articles concerning findings and highlighted possible applications for findings.
- Conducted research on Smart Grids, guided by faculty supervisor in accordance with institutional and federal guidelines.
- Attended research seminars and collegiate meetings to discover and discuss new technologies and research.
- Enforced laboratory safety protocols and enabled safe work environment.
- Developed unique research into Control of Smart Grids involving Renewable Energy Resources.
- Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed International Conferences.
Instructor - Researcher
National Institute Of Applied Science Lyon
Lyon , France
2012.11 - 2014.06
- Designed and executed study approaches for Automatized Vehicles.
- Collaborated with staff to develop and implement best practices and accomplished all team goals.
- Offered 2 Industrial Engineering courses.
- Offered 2 Computer Science courses.
- Conducted several hands-on experiments on Embedded Control Firmware.
Doctoral Researcher
INSA De Lyon
Lyon , France
2009.10 - 2013.07
- Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Set up equipment, organized inventory and maintained facilities.
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews and summaries regarding Embedded Systems.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Designed and executed study approaches.
- Performed Hardware experiments and research and documented findings.
- Used CAD tools to Design Safe Embedded Systems.
- Troubleshot problems using programming languages for proper actions and expanded improvement initiatives.
- Published findings in peer reviewed journals and conference.
Education
Ph.D. - Computer Engineering
National Institute of Applied Science Lyon
Lyon07.2013
Master of Science - Computer Science And Programming
National Institute of Applied Science Lyon
Lyon, France07.2009
Master of Science - Computer Engineering Technology
INSA De Lyon & Aleppo University
Syria06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Aleppo University
Syria06.2006
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Continuing Education
- Student Records Management
- Technology-Based Curriculum
- Instructional Techniques
- Classroom Lectures
- Distance Learning Tools
- Capstone Projects
- Evaluations and Assessments
- Academic Advising
- Student Research Guidance
- Public Speaking
- Video Storytelling
- Academic Publications
Accomplishments
Awards and honors
Research Award, 2015. Science Without Boarders, Rio de Janeiro/Brazil
Best Poster Award (06/2013) National Conference of Sciences, Dijon/France
Best Paper Award, (04/2013), 2nd National Conference of Software Engineering. Nancy/France,
Affiliations
- IEEE Active Senior Member
- IEEE Women in Engineering chair - Region 2 chair of affiliation group of WVU
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Additional Information
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
- Y Chen, Y Sardahi, S Hajjar, C Greer. Multi-Objective Optimal Design of a Cascade Control 3/3
System for a Class of Underactuated Mechanical Systems . International Journal of Mechanical and
Mechatronics Engineering, 2020. 14 (5), 196-202 - S. Hajjar, T. Spears. Hardware Microprogramming Education Using Raspberry PI and Arduino
Technologies. International Journal of Intelligent Information Systems. 2019. Volume 8, Issue 2,
April 2019, Pages: 47-51. - S. Hajjar, E. Dumitrescu, L. Pietrac, E. Niel. Synthesizing Safe Control-Command Systems out of
Reusable Components. Control Engineering Practice, Elsevier, 2015, 44, pp.243-259 - S. Hajjar, E. Dumitrescu, E. Niel. Conception Sûre de Systèmes de Contrôle-Commande Matériels à
Base de COTS 1 , European Journal of Automated Systems. volume 47 n° 1-3/2013 1-260, pp. 93-
107 - S. Hajjar, E. Dumitrescu, E. Niel. Safe Design Method of Control Embedded Systems: Case Study,
European Journal of Automated Systems. volume 47 n° 1-3/2013 1-260, pp. 403 – 421
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
- (Accepted) M.S. Abdullatif, S. Hajjar , P. Khanna, Cost-effective, Accuracy Preserving Scalar Characterization for mmWave Transceivers. IEEE - 48th Annual Conference of the Industrial Electronics Society - IECON 2022 , Brussel Belgium
- M.S. Abdullatif, S. Noorizada, S. Hajjar, Robust Hot Via Interconnect Technique with Silver
Epoxy for GaAs MMIC. IEEE - National Aerospace & Electronics Conference NAECON 2020,
Dayton OH - S. Hajjar, Y. Sardahi, Arduino-based implementation of an adaptive autopilot system, IEEE -
National Aerospace & Electronics Conference NAECON 2019, Dayton OH - S. Hajjar, Safe Design of Controller for Smart Communicating Vehicles, IEEE - National
Aerospace & Electronics Conference NAECON 2018, Dayton OH. - P. Cong, S. Hajjar, Mitigating Forwarding Misbehaviors in RPL-based Low Power and Lossy
Networks, IEEE Consumer Communications & Networking Conference 12-15 January 2018,
LasVegas USA. - T. Bihl, S. Hajjar, Electricity Theft Concerns within Advanced Energy Technologies. IEEE, NAECON
2017, Dayton OH. - S. Hajjar, A. Bratcu, A. Hably. A Day-ahead Centralized Unit Commitment Algorithm for A Multi-
agent Smart Grid. Federated Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems. 13-16 Sep,
2015, Lodz, Poland - S. Hajjar, E. Dumitrescu, L. Pietrac, E. Niel. A Design Method for Synthesizing Control-Command
Systems out of Reusable Components. 14 th International Workshop of Discrete Event Systems
(WODES) 14-16 May 2014, Cachan, France - S. Hajjar, E. Dumitrescu, E. Niel. Safe Design Method for Train Systems. 12 th Conference of
Embedded Real Time Systems 1-3 Feb 2012, Toulouse, France - S. Hajjar, E. Dumitrescu, E. Niel. A Safe Design Method for Embedded Control Systems. 2 éme
Conférence d'Ingénierie de Logiciel 2 . pp. 35-45, 2-4 April 2013, Nancy, France
CONFIDENTIAL TECHNICAL REPORTS – BOMBARDIER TRANSPORT
- S. Hajjar, E. Dumitrescu, L. Pietrac, E. Niel. Design of Safe Embedded Systems. March 2012
- S. Hajjar, E. Dumitrescu, E. Niel. Synthesis of a Controller for Secured Physical Systems. July 2011
- S. Hajjar, E. Dumitrescu, E. Niel. Formal Verification and Control-Command of Embedded Systems.
June 2010
POSTERS
- S. Hajjar, E. Dumitrescu, E. Niel. Safe Design Method of Embedded Systems. Industrial Systems
Meeting. Superior National School of Art and Materials, 18 Nov 2012, Paris, France
BOOK CHAPTERS
Book Chapters
- Unit Commitment Control of Smart Grids. Big Data Analytics in Future Power Systems.
REVIEW WORK
- Control Engineering Practice. (International Journal)
- International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education (International Journal)
- International Workshop of Discrete Event Systems (International Conference)
Timeline
Assistant Professor
West Virginia University Institute Of Technology
2020.08 - 2022.05
Assistant Professor
Marshall University
2016.08 - 2019.03
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Federal University Of Rio De Janeiro
2015.02 - 2016.05
Postdoctoral Scientist
National Institute Of Poly Tech. Grenoble
2014.07 - 2015.01
Instructor - Researcher
National Institute Of Applied Science Lyon
2012.11 - 2014.06
Doctoral Researcher
INSA De Lyon
2009.10 - 2013.07
Ph.D. - Computer Engineering
National Institute of Applied Science Lyon
Master of Science - Computer Science And Programming
National Institute of Applied Science Lyon
Master of Science - Computer Engineering Technology
INSA De Lyon & Aleppo University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Aleppo University
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