Academic Interests
I am a researcher interested in computational methods for physical systems. In particular, I develop novel numerical techniques and machine-learning methods to massively accelerate problems in computational solid mechanics and computational fluid mechanics, and in particular for multi-scale and multi-physics settings. Through this, I hope to enable the accurate and tractable simulation of challenging problems, thus avoiding the need for expensive experiments and ultimately enhancing our understanding of complex physical phenomena.
I am also passionate about teaching and educating future generations of curious minds. I believe that the pursuit of knowledge fulfills its true purpose only when that knowledge is shared with others, and so academic research cannot excel without a strong investment in education. As such, I hope to inspire others towards scientific and mathematical discovery, just as my teachers and mentors have inspired me. My goal is not to just teach students the course material; rather, I want to teach them to love the subject.
Education
I am currently a Ph.D. candidate at the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Stanford University, where I also earned my M.S. degree. Prior to graduate school, I obtained a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and in Physics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. I completed my high school education at Amman Baccalaureate School in Jordan.
Personal Interests
In my free time, I enjoy long walks with my dog, reading, playing board games, cooking, cycling, and watching soccer (a life-long Chelsea FC supporter, which brings me equal parts joy and frustration).