Dr. Mansour Hawsawi
Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering | Oakland University
Mansour Zubair Hawsawi earned his Ph.D. at Oakland University under Mohamed Zohdy. His background combines controls and industrial automation with power electronics and electrical systems. He has hands-on experience with PLC-based projects, laboratory instruction, motor drives and electrical protection. His research focuses on high-efficiency DC-DC conversion, Fibonacci switched-capacitor converters, maximum power point tracking and renewable energy integration.
Doctoral research (2025): Advanced Design and Optimization of Novel Fibonacci Switched-Capacitor Converters for Ultra-High-Efficiency DC-DC Power Conversion
Education
- Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering — Oakland University, March 2025
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering — Wilkes University, May 2015
- B.S. in Engineering Technology (Electrical Technology) — Temple University, May 2013
- Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (Electrical Power) — College of Technology, Makkah, May 2004
Engineering experience & expertise
Controls and automation engineering · Power electronics · Electrical systems
Professional experience
- Research & laboratory development: Converter simulation and hardware validation, control algorithms, motor-drive experiments and practical student instruction.
- Industrial automation: PLC-based motor control, sequential processes, sensor integration, conveyor projects, HMI interfacing and fault diagnostics.
- Low- & medium-voltage electrical engineering (2016–2018): Maintenance, commissioning, protection relays, control schematics and SCADA monitoring.
- Maintenance electrician (2004–2007): Control panels, motor starters and industrial electrical troubleshooting.
Technical skills
- PLC platforms: Siemens S7-1200 and Allen-Bradley CompactLogix.
- Engineering software: MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, TIA Portal, Studio 5000 Logix Designer and FactoryTalk View.
- Control methods: Model predictive control, PID tuning, sliding-mode control and digital control.
- Power systems: DC-DC and switched-capacitor converters, inverter control, motor drives, protection and renewable energy interfaces.
Training & languages
- Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Energy Conversion.
- Project Management Preparation.
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt.
- Electrical Distribution and Design.
- Languages: Arabic and English.
Professional background, skills and training summarized from the resume supplied to ICCC.
Research statistics
Verified ICCC collection
- Documented research records
- 5
- Publication records
- 4
- Degree research records
- 1
Indexed citation figures
- Indexed research works
- 3
- Citations to indexed works · all years
- 77
- Citations received · 2024–2026
- 69
- 202430
- 202522
- 202617
Annual citations: 2024: 30 · 2025: 22 · 2026: 17. Retrieved 2026-10-24. Source 1Checked 2026-10-24
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Research & Publications
4 publications · 1 degree thesis · Newest first
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Advanced Design and Optimization of Novel Fibonacci Switched-Capacitor Converters for Ultra-High-Efficiency DC-DC Power Conversion
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A Comprehensive Review of Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
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Optimization of Solar System for Rural Electrification in as Suwadirah (Saudi Arabia)
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Optimal Design and Operation of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Oakland University
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Conventional and Switched Capacitor Boost Converters for Solar PV Integration: Dynamic MPPT Enhancement and Performance Evaluation
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