Dr. Mohammad Shalby received his B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology in 2005, an M.Sc. in Engineering Management from Mutah University in 2012, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Technology Sydney in 2019. Since 2019, he has served as an Associate Professor and Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, and since 2022, as the Director of the Center for Studies, Consultations, and Community Development. His research interests focus on environmental studies and the advancement of renewable energy technologies. Specifically, he is dedicated to the design and development of oscillating water column devices for ocean wave energy harvesting, improving the efficiency and sustainability of wind and solar energy systems, exploring the potential for Concentrating Solar Thermal Power (CSP) generation in Jordan, and investigating the use of various small-scale turbines for domestic wind power generation. His work aims to promote innovative, sustainable solutions to meet the growing global and regional energy demands.

My primary research interests focus on advancing renewable energy technologies to support sustainable development. I am particularly interested in the design and development of oscillating water column devices to efficiently harvest energy from ocean waves. Additionally, I work on improving the performance and sustainability of wind and solar energy systems. A significant part of my research explores the potential of utilizing Concentrating Solar Thermal Power (CSP) technology for electricity generation in Jordan, addressing the country’s energy needs through innovative solutions. I am also dedicated to investigating the use of small-scale turbines for domestic wind power generation, aiming to promote decentralized and accessible renewable energy sources for local communities.

1- 3rd Asian Wave and Tidal Energy Conference – AWTEC 2016, 24-28 October, Singapore. 2- 4th International Conference on Energy and Environment Research ICEER 2017, ISEP (Polytechnic of Porto, Portugal), in Porto, Portugal, July 17-20, 2017. 3- The 13 Pacific-Asia Offshore Mechanics Symposium, October 14-17, Jeju, Korea; 2018. 4- IEEE-ECCE 2019, CONFERENCE & EXPO, Baltimore, MD | Sept. 29 – Oct. 3, 2019. 5- Frontiers of Science in Jordan Symposium, Renewable Energy issues in South Jordan held at the Royal Scientific Society (RSS), 2021. 6- Regular speaker at most activities organized by the Center for Studies, Consultations, and Community Development -October 2022 – Present.

Supervision of postgraduate students 1. MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Ahmad Khanjer Abuseif, Al Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an 2020, Thesis Title: Effect of Dust on the Wind Turbine Nacelle. 2. MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Wa’ad Madallah Alhasanat, Al Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an 2022, Thesis Title: Modelling and Simulation of Solar Cell Using PC1D

Experience • October 2022 –Present Director of the Center for Studies, Consultations and Community Development • Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an, Jordan • May 2023 – August 2023 Director of the Human Resources Unit• Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an, Jordan • September 2019–October 2022 Chair of Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering• Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an, Jordan. • July 2024– present Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering• Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an, Jordan. • July 2019– July 2024 Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering• Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an, Jordan. • March 2019–June 2019 Teaching Assistant• University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia 1- Mechanical Design. 2- Material Handling. 3- Advanced Manufacturing. 4- Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering. • February 2006- June 2015 Technical Support Engineer• Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an, Jordan. • June 2010- January 2015 Director of Engineering Workshops Department • Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an, Jordan. • June 2010- January 2015 Associate Lecturer• Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma'an, Jordan. 1- Teaching a project management topic 2- Teaching a statics topic 3- Teaching an Engineering drawing topic 4- Thermodynamic and Heat Transfer laboratory supervisor 5- Fluid Mechanics Laboratory supervisor