Teaching

Chart of student evaluations

Dr. Ahamed commits himself to improve teaching and learning experience in the classroom.

His course and teaching consistently receives high student ratings, ranked as high as number #1 in the department in Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) Score (summer 2015).

Courses taught at University of Windsor

Introduction to Nanoengineering

Special topics in nanotechnology. Review of nanofabrication, nanoscale physics, nanoelectronic fabrication, nanomaterials, nanostructures, nanofluidics and applications of nanoengineering. 

Mechatronics

Review of electromechanical components. Practical application of microcontrollers in electromechanical systems. Use of infrared sensors, photoresistors, operational amplifiers, timers, servomotors, and analog/digital converters in mechatronics systems. A hands-on, laboratory-based course.

Controls

Control system concepts, linear modeling and analysis of response and stability of physical systems, complex variables and Laplace transforms, frequency, and transient response analysis and performance specifications.

Engineering Measurements

Basic concepts in instrumentation; error analysis; instrumentation and measurement systems including sensors, transducer, signal conditioning and display; microcomputer-based data acquisition and analysis. 

Engineering Design

Introductory engineering design course. Visualization techniques, graphical communication using sketching, isometric drawings, orthographic projection, section views, auxiliary views and descriptive geometry. Drafting portfolio. Design portfolio consisting of open-ended problems: problem identification and formulation; analysis of the problem; problem-solving techniques; graphical communication of the solution. Includes group work to develop personal, teamwork, leadership, and task completion skills.

Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program

A comprehensive industry skill certification, the Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP). Courses taught for SMSP are: (Electro) Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits, Mechanical Components and Electrical Drives.