Mohammad Qasaimeh
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering; Associate Director of Faculty Scholarship Development, NYU Abu Dhabi; Global Network Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, NYU Tandon
Affiliation: NYU Abu Dhabi
Education: PhD McGill University
Research Websites: Advanced Microfluidics and Microdevices Laboratory (AMMLab)
Research Areas: microfluidic and MEMS devices for biomedical applications, point of care diagnostics

Mohammad Qasaimeh directs the Advanced Microfluidics and Microdevices Laboratory (AMMLab) at NYU Abu Dhabi, and his current research interests include developing microfluidic and MEMS devices for biomedical applications and point of care diagnostics. During his PhD work, he received several prestigious fellowships and awards including the NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship, the Alexander Graham Bell Graduate Scholarship (CGSD3), and the FQRNT Students-Researchers Stars Award. His research has been published in several peer-reviewed journals including Nature Communications, Lab on a Chip, and Biomedical Microdevices.
Qasaimeh joined NYUAD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he served as a Postdoctoral Research Associate. Prior to that, he served as a Research Assistant at McGill University and as a Research Fellow at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School.
Courses Taught
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Is automation a science or a tool? Muslim contributions in automation, overlooked in the history of science, were long regarded as means for caliphs and the rich to impress the masses. But Muslim engineers excelled in creating complex automated systems, using them as gifts to foreign leaders, as public attractions, or to augment religious ceremony such as daily calls to prayer. Mainly powered by kinetic energy, these automata drew on scholars' deep knowledge of hydraulics and complex levers and included musical instruments, horologia, automated drinking fountains, and clocks that told time using complex audiovisual tools. This course draws on historical sources and foundational science to explore Muslim advancements in automation. What roles did translation play as Muslim scientists encountered and documented the work of previous scholars? What were the basic automatic systems they developed and how do they compare to current technologies? How did they draw on environmental resources to develop automated systems without the need for non-renewable energy? Students will address such questions as they explore implications for their own projects in design and engineering.
Previously taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024
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Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Mohammad Qasaimeh - MW 09:55 - 11:10 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Mohammed Daqaq - TR 12:45 - 14:00 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Summer 2025;
4 Weeks
Mohammed Daqaq - MTWRF 09:30 - 12:00 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Summer 2025;
4 Weeks
Mohammad Qasaimeh - MTWR 10:00 - 13:00 Taught in Abu Dhabi
This course appears in...
- Core Curriculum > Arts, Design, and Technology
- Core Curriculum > Islamic Studies
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Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
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2 credits
(Formerly ENGR-AD 114E)
Experimental methods course is presented as a process of investigation starting with an observation, leading to one or more hypotheses tested by experiments involving measurements, collection of results, analysis and conclusion. Students are first introduced to the historical significance of experimental discoveries, the importance of experimental design and measurement. Key examples are discussed. The importance of measurements, errors, uncertainty and its justification will be discussed in detail and students will learn how to estimate, use and report uncertainties. Techniques to compare, analyze and report different measurements are studied. Students are introduced to error propagation rules, random and systematic errors and standard deviation as the uncertainty in a single measurement. The measurement system in an engineering context and practical examples of measurement systems and how they work will be discussed, as will be professional ethics within this context. Students will be introduced to the basic concepts in dynamic measurements, first order systems, rejection of data and Chauvenet’s criterion.
Note: Required only for students following the 2015-2016 or earlier bulletin.Previously taught: Spring 2 2017, Fall 2 2017, Spring 2 2018, Fall 2 2018, Spring 2 2019
This course appears in...
- Core Curriculum > Experimental Inquiry
- Majors > Computer Engineering
- Majors > Electrical Engineering
- Majors > General Engineering
- Majors > Mechanical Engineering
- Minors > Engineering
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3 credits
This course introduces students to the principles of rigid dynamics. The course covers both kinematic (geometric aspects of motion) and kinetic (analysis of forces causing motion) approaches. The first section of the course focuses on particle dynamics, with rigid body dynamics covered in the second section. The applications of these methods to engineering problems are presented, and students have the opportunity for extensive practice in applying these principles. Specific topics include the following: rectilinear and curvilinear motion, equations of motion for a system of particles, work and energy for a system of particles, linear impulse and momentum for a system of particles, angular momentum, relative and absolute motion analysis, rigid body rotation, and general 2D rigid body motion.
Prerequisite: ENGR-UH 2011
Previously taught: Spring 2 2017, Spring 2 2018, Spring 2 2019, Spring 2 2020, Spring 2 2021, Spring 2 2022, Spring 2 2023, Spring 2 2024
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Spring 2 2025;
7 Weeks
Mohammad Qasaimeh - MW 11:20 - 12:35 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2 2025;
7 Weeks
Mohammad Qasaimeh - W 14:10 - 16:50 Taught in Abu Dhabi
This course appears in...
- Majors > Bioengineering
- Majors > Civil Engineering
- Majors > General Engineering
- Majors > Mechanical Engineering
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Spring 2 2025;
7 Weeks
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The course focuses on theory of measurement systems, selected electrical circuits and components for measurement, including passive and active filtering for signal conditioning, dynamic measurement system response characteristics, analog signal processing, analog to digital conversion, data acquisition, sensors, actuators and actuator characteristics. The laboratory involves topics related to the design of measurement systems pertaining to all disciplines of engineering such as data acquisition, operational amplifiers, sensors for the measurement of force, vibration, temperature etc. In addition, actuators will also be introduced, including electric motors and pneumatics. Design of virtual instrumentation systems using LabVIEW is also included.
Prerequisite: ENGR-UH 2019
Previously taught: Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024
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Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Antonios Tzes - MW 12:45 - 14:00 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Antonios Tzes - F 08:00 - 10:40 Taught in Abu Dhabi
This course appears in...
- Majors > Bioengineering
- Majors > Civil Engineering
- Majors > Computer Engineering
- Majors > Electrical Engineering
- Majors > General Engineering
- Majors > Mechanical Engineering
- Minors > Engineering
- Minors > Heritage Studies > Heritage Management and Research Methods
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Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
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2 credits
Students learn about the process of design with measurable metrics, and how to incorporate appropriate engineering standards and multiple realistic constraints in the design process. Students learn how to clearly frame the design problem and follow the design process to result in an optimized solution. Students perform a review of the relevant literature, develop a preliminary design, generate solution concepts and selection criteria, and review and evaluate the chosen design. Students must consider social, economic, lifecycle, environmental, ethical, and other constraints, and must document the design process and the evolution of their design. This project culminates with a final report and presentation that proposes the actual design selected for further development and/or prototyping and testing in the subsequent semester.
Prerequisite: Declared Engineering major and have senior standing
Corequisite: Two credits of disciplinary elective course in senior FallPreviously taught: Fall 2 2016, Fall 2 2017, Fall 2 2018, Spring 2 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2024
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Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Waleed El-Sekelly - M 14:10 - 15:25 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks
Pradeep George - F 08:00 - 09:15 Taught in Abu Dhabi
This course appears in...
- Majors > Bioengineering
- Majors > Computer Engineering
- Majors > Electrical Engineering
- Majors > General Engineering
- Majors > Mechanical Engineering
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Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
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The students finalize the proposed design solution, and test and verify the solution. Design modifications based on the test data are incorporated. If applicable, prototypes are built and tested. A final report for the project is prepared and the students make a presentation of their project to peers, faculty, and other professionals.
Prerequisite: ENGR-UH 4011
Previously taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024
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Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Pradeep George - T 08:30 - 11:10 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Pradeep George - F 14:20 - 17:00 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Pradeep George - F 09:25 - 12:05 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Pradeep George - T 15:35 - 18:15 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Pradeep George - T 11:20 - 14:00 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Pradeep George - R 14:10 - 16:50 Taught in Abu Dhabi -
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Pradeep George - Taught in Abu Dhabi
This course appears in...
- Majors > Bioengineering
- Majors > General Engineering
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Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
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2 credits
Exposing students to the elements of the research necessary to solve many of the pressing world challenges is key to their educational experience. It builds their appreciation for the fundamental knowledge they are garnering through their undergraduate education, and delineates the methodologies needed to go from a simple hypothesis into an innovative solution through a process of searching, learning, testing, documenting, patenting, and publishing. Students perform a review of the relevant literature, undertake a mentored research project, and present their findings through a report and oral presentation. The final report must be submitted to the faculty mentor. The oral presentation is delivered in a public honor's research seminar in the final week of the semester. Students who decide to pursue the Engineering Honor's program must work with their research advisor to submit a two-page proposal for the approval of the program head before the beginning of the semester and preferably by the end of the of engineering honors seminar course. The program heads will communicate the approved proposals to the Associate Dean. Only students with approved proposals can register for the course.
Prerequisite: Senior standing and a cumulative GPA of 3.6
Previously taught: Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024
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Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
Marwa Chafii - M 14:10 - 16:50 Taught in Abu Dhabi
This course appears in...
- Majors > Bioengineering
- Majors > Civil Engineering
- Majors > Computer Engineering
- Majors > Electrical Engineering
- Majors > General Engineering
- Majors > Mechanical Engineering
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Spring 2025;
14 Weeks
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This course introduces students to the multi-disciplinary and exciting field of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) technology. It covers several cases of existing MEMS devices, their applications and limitations. The course also covers fundamentals of micromachining and micro-fabrication techniques that are central to the production of MEMS devices. Furthermore, the course introduces the design and analysis principles of several MEMS devices such as capacitive, piezoelectric, electrostatic sensors and actuators, MEMS-based medical and surgical devices, and biomedical lab-on-a-chip device. The course includes several lectures on the concepts of MEMS design processes, assembly, and packaging. Several types of assignments are included during this course, such as analytical problems, simulation and design assignments, and seminars given by the students. Also, a project that involves design, simulation, and analysis of MEMS devices is a vital component of this course.
Prerequisite: ENGR-UH 3110
Previously taught: Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2022, Fall 2023
This course appears in...
- Majors > Bioengineering
- Majors > Electrical Engineering
- Majors > General Engineering
- Majors > Mechanical Engineering