Rabih M. Al Ghossein
575 Shelton Mill Rd, Unit 1805
Auburn, AL 36830
(205) 370-2587
rabihgh8@gmail.com
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Profile
Expert in using Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Microsoft excel, PowerPoint), PTC
Creo/SolidWorks, MATLAB and AutoCAD
Excellent communication skills in 3 different languages: English, Arabic and French
Devoted and committed to work, hard worker, strong leadership, and ready to put
extra effort and time to achieve the goal
Learned to be responsible and held accountable after working as a researcher and an
intern
Became a certified engineer intern by the Alabama Board of Licensure for
Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors as of Summer 2014
Education
Masters in Mechanical Engineering
May 2015
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
 Thesis Title: “Thermal Conductivity Enhancement of Silver-Based Nanostructureenhanced Phase Change Materials (NePCM) for Thermal Energy Storage
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL
 GPA: 3.95/4.0
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May 2013
Honors and Awards
Awarded the ACHE Graduate Research Scholars Program (GRSP) fellowship, in
support of excellence in research and academic achievement, by Alabama (EPSCoR)
Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, year 14/15
Named a UAB Presidential Scholar and on Dean’s list from 2009 to 2013
Recognition by the UAB International Community for outstanding accomplishments
from 2009-13
ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineering) member since 2009
Research Experience
Graduate research assistant, Fluid Mechanics Research Laboratory (FMRL).
Auburn University, Auburn, AL
August 13- present
 Preparing and characterizing hydrocarbon-based colloidal suspensions (nanofluids),
referred to as nanoparticle-enhanced phase change materials (NEPCM)
 Designing and conducting controlled and visualized experiments for investigating
solidification/melting of NEPCM
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Measuring and analyzing important thermophysical properties of NEPCM in different
states such as thermal conductivity, specific heat capacity and thermal diffusivity
Experience
Engineering Intern at National Oilwell Varco
Summer 2012
Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, U.A.E
 Designed different engineering parts and drawings using AutoCAD
 Learned the use of simple tools and equipment, and helped in the assembly of
different constituents of the rigs
 Improved my communication and team-work skills by working with a group of senior
engineers and technicians
Engineering Intern at Mimosa Sanitary Paper Co.
Summer 2011
Zahle, Bekaa, Lebanon
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Installed and operated several mechanical and industrial machines
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Assisted in the maintenance and the repair of the machines when needed
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Designed different engineering drawings and objects using CREO
Server
Wooden Bakery, Zahle, Lebanon
Summer 09/10
 Greeted the guests and served the clients by taking their orders
 Checked the food and delivered it to the customers
 Ensured the patrons had a pleasant meal by checking on them regularly and by
having a friendly conversation
Academic Tutor in High School
2007-2009
Saint Joseph High School for Antonines Sisters, Zahle, Lebanon
 Assisted students with their understanding of the course materials
 Built a comfortable one-on-one environment with each student, which created a
better learning atmosphere
 Prepared the students for the quizzes, tests and exams
Publications
M. Sharif Hossain, Jamie Uertz, Rabih Al Ghossein and G. Mills, “Synthesis of Concentrated
Spherical Ag Colloidal Particles in Liquid Poly(ethylene glycol),” submitted to the Journal of
Physical Chemistry.
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Extracurricular Activities
Volunteer in the organization of the Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival in April
since 2009
Volleyball and Soccer intramural Fall 14
Intramural soccer in Fall 09/10, volleyball and dodge ball intramural in Fall 11, and
kickball in Fall 12, volleyball and Soccer intramural Fall 14