Luqman S. Maraaba was born in Qalqilya, Palestine, on July 12, 1987. He received the BSc degree (Hons.) in Electrical Engineering from An-Najah National University, Palestine in 2010. He received the MSc and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia in 2014 and 2018, respectively. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Department at the Arab American University, Jenin/Palestine. He has authored more than 20 papers in reputable journals and international conferences. His research interest includes Electric machine modelling, faults diagnostics, power system and high voltage insulators.
Academic Experience
| From | To | Present | Position | Institution | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2022 | Assistant Professor/Department of Electrical Engineering | Arab American University / Palestine | Teaching Electric Machines I, Electric Machines II, Power Electronics, Selected topics in Power Systems and Electric Machines, Control Systems LAB, Electric Machine LAB, Electric Circuit LAB and Power System LAB. | ||
| 18/09/2018 | 28/02/2022 | Assistant Professor Center of Engineering Research, Research Institute | King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals / Saudi Arabia | Taught Electric Machines, Electric Machine LAB, Electric Circuit LAB. Performing extensive research in the area of high voltage, power system, electric machines and renewable energy. Performing and managing technical research projects. Supervises student’s related research and projects in power and high voltage areas. Writing proposals, technical memorandums and reports. High-quality testing and commissioning services of high voltage insulators, cables and MCCB and other electric equipments. | |
| 02/01/2014 | 30/06/2018 | Lecturer B in Electrical Engineering Department | King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals / Saudi Arabia | In charge of Power Electronic LAB, Circuit Lab, PLC Lab | |
| 10/09/2011 | 31/12/2013 | Research Assistant in the Research Institute, Center of Engineering Research | King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals / Saudi Arabia | In charge of High Voltage Lab | |
| 01/09/2010 | 30/06/2011 | Research Assistant in Electrical Engineering Department | Al-Najah National University | In charge of Control System lab for Electrical and Computer Engineering, Measurements lab for Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering Workshop, and Measurements and Control Labs for Mechatronics Engineering. |
Administrative Experience
| From | To | Present | Position | Institution | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2021 | 01/02/2022 | Project Manager | KFUPM | Leakage Current Based Contamination Level Monitoring of High Voltage Insulators | |
| 02/09/2019 | 01/08/2020 | Project Manager | KFUPM | A Universal Tool for Fault Detection in Line Start Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors | |
| 01/12/2018 | 01/06/2020 | Project Member | KFUPM | Continuous Interactive Power Factor Management between the Consumer and the Service Provider | |
| 01/01/2018 | 31/05/2018 | Member | KFUPM | Faculty search committee | |
| 01/02/2021 | 07/01/2021 | Single point of contacts | KFUPM | EDF & KFUPM collaboration. serving as the coordinator of information | |
| 01/09/2018 | 01/01/2022 | Member | KFUPM | Electrical testing of SEC field insulators |
Education
| University/College Name | Degree Received | Specialization | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals | Phd | Electrical Engineering / Electrical Machines | May 2018 |
| King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals | MSc/MS | Electrical Engineering | December 2013 |
| An-Najah National University | BSc/BS | Electrical Engineering | May 2010 |
Skills
Teaching & Instructing, Research in Electric Machine Faults Modeling, Electric Machine Faults Diagnostics, Intelligent control and High voltage Insulators , Communication Skills
Awards
Award for exceptional performance in teaching electrical engineering laboratories and providing a wonderful experience to the students. Electrical Engineering Department at KFUPM 2016., Award for Excellent performance in teaching electrical engineering laboratories and providing a wonderful experience to the students. Electrical Engineering Department at KFUPM 2017.
Languages
Arabic
English
English
Courses Taught
| Course Title | Level |
|---|---|
| Electric Machine I | Undergraduate |
| Electric Machine II | Undergraduate |
| Power Electronics | Undergraduate |
| Selected Topics in Power Systems and Electric Machines | Undergraduate |
| Electric Machines LAB | Undergraduate |
| Electric Circuit LAB | |
| Control System LAB | |
| Power System LAB |