Dr. Mohamed Gharib is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering in the School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology at Canadian University Dubai.

He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Methodist University. Before joining Canadian University Dubai, Dr. Gharib spent twelve years at Texas A&M University, where he also served as Program Director of the Mechatronics Engineering Technology program and as Associate Director for Educational Research Experiences at the NSF Engineering Research Center for Human AugmentatioN via Dexterity (HAND).

Dr. Gharib's research focuses on robotic systems design, vibration control, impact mechanics, and STEM education. He has raised more than $1 million in research funding for projects he developed and has authored more than 65 peer-reviewed publications in his areas of expertise. He has also served as a Co-PI at the NSF ERC HAND.

He has taught and developed a broad range of undergraduate courses, including Robotic Systems Design, Hands-on Robotics, Automation of Mechatronic Systems, Dynamics & Control, Mechanical Vibrations, Fluid Power Transmission, Mechanical Power Transmission, Thermo-Fluid Dynamics, and STEM Education Foundations.

Dr. Gharib is a certified robotics trainer with Universal Robots, Pitsco Education, and LEGO Education Academy. He has also developed several regional robotics competitions and coached national teams in numerous international robotics competitions.