- Ph.D.: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Concordia University, Canada, 2005
- M.Sc.: Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Concordia University, Canada, 2002
Professor Murad Al Shibli holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from Canada and is a currently working as Professor of Aircraft Engineering Technology at Abu Dhabi Polytechnic, Institute of Applied Technology, ACTVET. He has been holding several academic and leadership roles, including Head of Aircraft Engineering Technology (AET), Aircraft Maintenance Technology (AMT), Aircraft Maintenance Management Program (ABAMM), Joint Aviation Command (JAC) Project Program, founding Head of Autonomous Drones Systems Engineering Technology (ASET), and founder of the Electromechanical Engineering Technology (EMET) program.
He has contributed extensively to engineering and aviation education through program development, curriculum development for the CAA and NQA, laboratory, workshops and centres establishment, national and international accreditation, research, and innovation.
Professor Al Shibli has published more than 55 international research papers and holds 5 patents registered in USA and Europe, with patent-development grant support received through TAKAMUL of DoE. He was also selected for the Innovation Makers Grant to support the development of an AI-driven renewable-energy start-up project in the UAE. Served and chaired many institutional committees at the national, society and international level. His research and innovation focus on aviation, drones, artificial intelligence (AI), mechatronics, autonomous systems, UAV/UAS, robotics, space satellite technology, control systems, and smart renewable energy.
