Hamad Rashid

Associate Professor @University of Sharjah

Education

An experienced consultant engineer, accident investigator, and skilled academic with strong records of achievements in engineering, teaching, and research. These are manifested through 36 years of experience in aeronautical engineering, aircraft maintenance, engineering systems safety, accidents investigation, risk management, quality, performance enhancement, leadership and innovation, teaching and supervision of research at the MSc and PhD postgraduate level with strong focus towards UK and worldwide industry. Professionally, I'm a certified aircraft accident investigator, an auditor of ISO-10015 for quality in higher and vocational education, a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society-UK, a fellow of the Higher Education Academy – UK. I vastly believe in consistent self-development, persistence towards perfection, and in supporting my team members broaden their knowledge to give their best to become better professionals and leaders. Key achievements include: • An active researcher in safety engineering, resilience, and organizational behaviour with over 50 publications in advanced international scientific journals. 2014 – today. • Supervisor and examiner of more than 40 Ph.D. theses, and over 100 MSc. theses and projects. 2014 – today. • Coordinator, MSc. in Engineering management program; responsible for 100+ MSc. and theses and projects engineering management and organizational performance. University of Sharjah. 2018 – 2019. • Director of research, Human factors in sociotechnical organizations: Responsible for 50+ MSc and PhD projects in safety, accidents investigations, and engineering systems. Cranfield University. 2012 - 2017. • One of two judge-experts appointed by the Civil Aviation Authority – UK, to evaluate and decide on the positions of various stakeholders (Oil and Gas UK, North Sea offshore transport industry, and UK Governmental Agencies) in regard to the enforcement of safety regulations in the North Sea. 2014-2015. • Key contributor to HELMGOP 1 and 2: A 2 years’ experimental research on beha