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El Ghali Asri

PhD Candidate in Mechanical Engineering

Specializing in Space Robotics, AI, and Orbital Systems • Research & Teaching Assistant at York University • Space Systems Engineer

📍 Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada

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My Journey

A timeline of my educational background and professional experience

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York University
2022 - PresentEDUCATION

York University

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Toronto, Canada

PhD in Mechanical Engineering & Teaching Assistant

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy specializing in Space Robotics

Topics Covered:

  • 📚Advanced Dynamics
  • 📚Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition
  • 📚Modern Computer Vision
  • 📚Technology Commercialization
  • 📚Engineering Ethics in Technosociety

Research Areas:

  • 🔬Dynamics, Guidance, Navigation & Control using Artificial Intelligence
  • 🔬Space Robotics for On-Orbit Servicing
  • 🔬In-Space Assembly & Manufacturing
  • 🔬Swarm Robotics and Multi-Agent Systems

Skills:

PythonROSComputer VisionSLAMAI/MLMATLAB

Research & Teaching Assistant

Research activities, laboratory management, and teaching support

Key Responsibilities:

  • ESSENCE CubeSat project - development of on-board satellite communication subsystem
  • Calculation and estimation of theoretical CubeSat lifetime via orbital propagation simulations
  • Quote requests from clean room providers and reception of laboratory equipment
  • Mounting and setting-up of robotic platform systems
  • Paper reviewing for AIAA, Acta Astronautica, and international conferences
  • Conference volunteering and lab tour guide
  • Tutorial leading and assignment grading
  • Lab preparation and supervision
  • Exam invigilation and grading
  • Online learning platform management
  • Material design for tutorials and assignments
  • Group project grading and academic accreditation

Skills:

PythonROSSatellite SystemsRoboticsCADMATLABSolidWorks
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Arabsat
2020-2022EXPERIENCE

Arabsat

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Satellite Control Engineer

Satellite Control Engineer

Full-time position managing GEO satellite operations and orbital maneuvers

Key Responsibilities:

  • Follow in-orbit maintenance operations, report on health status
  • Trend historical databases for satellites performance & anomalies
  • Support ground & space projects progress
  • Monitor satellite fleet operations and performance metrics

Skills:

FocusGEOMATLABPythonSatellite Monitoring SystemsDatabase Analysis
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University of Leicester
2019-2020EDUCATION

University of Leicester

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Leicester, United Kingdom

Master of Science in Space Exploration Systems

Master of Science in Space Exploration Systems

Advanced coursework in space mission design and systems engineering

Topics Covered:

  • 📚Space mission design & Systems Engineering
  • 📚Astrodynamics & Propulsion
  • 📚Human Spaceflight
  • 📚Hands-on Clean Room Training

Research Areas:

  • 🔬Lunar constellation infrastructure with iSpace Inc.
  • 🔬Designed spacecraft platform under ECSS standards
  • 🔬Budgeted dry mass, propellant mass, pointing and thermal dissipation
  • 🔬Commercial navigation, communication and observation services on Moon

Skills:

MATLABGMATSpace Mission Design ToolsECSS StandardsSatellite Design
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Airbus
2019EXPERIENCE

Airbus

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Toulouse, France

Flight Test Engineering Intern

Flight Test Engineering Intern

Final Thesis Internship - In-flight data collection and analysis

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analysis of in-flight data under PYTHON and collection of experimental data
  • Correlations with numerical results
  • Flight test data processing and validation
  • Aircraft performance analysis and reporting

Skills:

PythonMATLABFlight Test Data SystemsSimulation SoftwareData Analysis
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ISAE-SUPAERO
2018-2019EDUCATION

ISAE-SUPAERO

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Toulouse, France

Advanced Master in Aeronautical & Space Structures

Advanced Master in Aeronautical & Space Structures

Specialized in aerospace structures, materials, and design loads

Topics Covered:

  • 📚Architectures of Launchers | Satellites | Aircrafts | Helicopters
  • 📚Aerospace Structures & Materials
  • 📚Flight Environment & Design loads
  • 📚Advanced structural analysis and design

Skills:

MATLABANSYSCATIASolidWorksStructural Analysis Software
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Madrex Engineering
2018EXPERIENCE

Madrex Engineering

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Casablanca, Morocco

Automotive Crash Engineering

Automotive Crash Engineer

Internship focusing on automotive crash safety assessment

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assessed cars biomechanical safety during frontal and lateral crashes
  • Crash test simulation and data analysis
  • Vehicle safety system evaluation
  • Biomechanical impact analysis

Skills:

MATLABPythonCrash Simulation SoftwareBiomechanical AnalysisSafety Testing
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SADET SA
July 2017EXPERIENCE

SADET SA

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Tanger-Asilah Prefecture, Morocco

Engineering Trainee

Engineering Trainee

Sawing machine design work for pre-stressed concrete frame

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design work of a sawing machine for pre-stressed concrete frame
  • Theoretical studies and computer aided design
  • Mechanical engineering design and analysis
  • CAD modeling and technical documentation

Skills:

CAD SoftwareMechanical DesignConcrete EngineeringTechnical Documentation
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ENSAM - Hassan II University
2013-2018EDUCATION

ENSAM - Hassan II University

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Casablanca, Morocco

Diplôme d'Ingénieur d'Etat in Mechanical Engineering

Diplôme d'Ingénieur d'Etat in Mechanical Engineering

Comprehensive mechanical engineering with focus on advanced technologies

Topics Covered:

  • 📚Rapid Prototyping | Computer Aided Engineering
  • 📚Product Lifecycle Management
  • 📚Mechanical design and manufacturing processes
  • 📚Advanced engineering mathematics and physics

Skills:

SolidWorksAutoCADMATLABFEA Software3D Printing

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