Theresa Honein
RESEARCH TEACHING
AUB Dynamics Research Group
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Theresa Honein
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Assistant Professor at American University of Beirut (AUB) Department of Mechanical Engineering Email: theresa.honein at aub.edu.lb Office: Bechtel 532 Office Phone: +961-1-340460 / 350000 Ext. 3429
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My name is Theresa Honein. I earned my Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley in Summer 2024 under Professor Oliver O’Reilly. I am interested in utilizing tools from dynamics and mechanics to create physically accurate simulations of seemingly simple, yet actually difficult to model, phenomena. I have previously studied the treatment of holonomic and nonholonomic constraints in different formulations of the equations of motion. I am currently interested in leveraging recent advances in numerical methods to model the nonsmooth dynamics of impacting rigid bodies.
Karim Braidi
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Email: kab30 at mail.aub.edu My name is Karim Braidi. I am a graduate student at the American University of Beirut (AUB) working under the supervision of Dr. Theresa Honein. My research interests are rigid body dynamics and multibody systems, with a focus on analytical and numerical formulations. I’m particularly interested in data-driven modeling approaches for dynamical systems, including reduced-order modeling and integration of machine learning techniques in classical mechanics. |
Wafic Itani
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Email: woi00 at mail.aub.edu My name is Wafic Itani, and I am a second-year mechanical engineering undergraduate student at AUB. I am passionate about motorsports, vehicle dynamics, and dynamics in general, with a strong interest in understanding and improving the motion of mechanical systems. I approach challenges with curiosity and persistence, always eager to push myself to learn new concepts and expand my skills. I enjoy working in collaborative environments where ideas are exchanged openly, and I value the process of turning theoretical knowledge into practical, real-world applications. |
Join our research group!
I am currently recruiting motivated undergraduate and M.S. students to join my research team. Our work focuses on reproducing the accurate dynamics of the human body using motion capture technologies.
Requirements:
- Interest in dynamics, motion analysis, biomechanics or related fields
- Dedication to hands-on and computational research
To Apply: Please send the following to theresa.honein at aub.edu.lb:
- Unofficial Transcript
- Resume
- Brief Letter of Intent (outlining your interest and any relevant experience)
Join us in advancing our understanding of human body dynamics!