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About Me

  • I’m a Double Master’s student at CU Boulder, studying Mechanical Engineering (Robotics) and Engineering Management. I also work as a Robotics Engineer at Medtronic, where I help develop HUGO.

  • I got my start in Mechanical Engineering at the American University of Beirut, where I focused on robotics and minored in Biomedical Engineering (tissue engineering and biocompatibility). On the software side, I’ve been into coding since I was a kid, so MechE + Software = Robotics Engineer just made perfect sense :)

  • These days, I’m into everything from robot manipulation to motion planning, with a special interest in surgical robotics, because I think that's a field that can make a real impact to people's lives.

    Outside of work, I hold a 2nd-degree black belt in Taekwondo (Kukkiwon certified) and am currently training in Muay Thai. I also ski (ESF Level 4), and mess around on the piano when I get the chance.

    I'm always curious to learn more about anything, so if you want to talk robots, history, music, martial arts, skiing, or even the weather, feel free to reach out at hadi [lastname] @ outlook dot com (gotta dodge the web crawlers!) or on LinkedIn.

Awards

  • CU Boulder - Mechanical Engineering Entrepreneurial Scholarship Colorado, USA
  • CU Boulder - Student Employee of the Year Nominee Colorado, USA
  • CU Boulder - 1st place in the Integrated Engineering Design Expo Colorado, USA
  • American University of Beirut - Dean's Honor List Beirut, Lebanon
  • American University of Beirut - MSFEA (Faculty of Engineering) Best Final Year Project Beirut, Lebanon

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Python, C++, MATLAB, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Simulink
  • Robotics & Automation: ROS2, RVIZ, NAV2, Kalman Filter, Sensor Fusion, Motion Planning, System Integration
  • CAD & Prototyping: SOLIDWORKS, Inventor, AutoCAD, Machining (CNC, Laser Cutting, Drilling, Milling…), 3D printing
  • ML, AI & Computer Vision: OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Vision Transformers, SLAM
  • Embedded Systems: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson Nano, Teensy
  • Development Tools: Linux, Git, Flask, Django
  • Research: Self-Learning, Problem-Solving, Time Management, Experimental Design, Independence, Attention to Detail
  • Languages: English, French, Arabic (fluent); Spanish (full professional); German (elementary)

Projects

Experience

Work Experience

Robotics Engineer
Colorado, USA
Medtronic
Jan 2025 to Present
  • Led design and development of an electromagnetic field mapping system for robotic calibration, reducing testing time by 85% and enhancing accuracy by 30%.
  • Refactored UR3 robot control code into a modular, production-ready architecture.
  • Implemented point cloud fusion algorithms for ultrasound scan reconstruction.
ME MS Ambassador
Colorado, USA
University of Colorado Boulder
Sep 2024 to Present
  • Organized outreach events and engaged with prospective students.
  • Built data analytics tools for more efficient communication targeting.
Software Development Engineer
NY, USA
Continuum IA
Jan 2023 to May 2023
  • Developed a signal decomposition algorithm in Python.
  • Built a Flask-based frontend for a financial forecasting platform.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Lead Consult
Apr 2022 to Aug 2022
  • Designed and reviewed mechanical parts using AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS.
  • Ensured compliance with ASME and ISO standards.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Beirut, Lebanon
EM Tech
Apr 2022 to Aug 2022
  • Designed and reviewed mechanical parts using AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS.
  • Ensured compliance with ASME and ISO standards.

Teaching Experience

Teaching Assistant
Colorado, USA
University of Colorado Boulder
Sep 2024 to Present
  • Supported Mechatronics and Robotics I & II courses.
  • Facilitated labs, office hours, and helped with project development and grading.
Class Instructor
Colorado, USA
University of Colorado Boulder
Jan 2025 to May 2025
  • Held weekly classes every Friday as part of the senior-level undergraduate course *Mechatronics and Robotics II*. I delivered lectures on Deep Learning, Task and Motion Planning (TAMP), and Inverse/Forward Kinematics to provide students with the foundational knowledge needed to complete their projects.
  • Supported student teams in designing and building robotic arms from scratch, capable of playing games like Chess, Tic Tac Toe among other tasks. Provided guidance throughout all development stages—including mechanical design, software development, hardware implementation, and systems integration.

Research

Graduate Research Assistant
Colorado, USA
Correll Robotic Manipulation Lab
May 2024 to Present
  • Developed a hybrid task planning and vision-based perception system using LLMs and Vision Transformers for real-time control and object detection on a Universal Robot UR5 arm fitted with a custom 3D-printed gripper.
Final Year Project
Beirut, Lebanon
American University of Beirut
Jul 2021 to Jun 2023
  • Built an autonomous agricultural octocopter that performed A* path planning and had integrated GPS-IMU sensor fusion for 3D navigation, achieving under 0.5m waypoint tracking error on a $250 budget.
Robotics Undergraduate Research Assistant
Beirut, Lebanon
American University of Beirut
Jul 2021 to Jun 2023
  • Worked with a team developing a steel-inspection robot from concept to prototype
  • Assisted with parts manufactiuring and prototyping (SOLIDWORKS Design, 3D printing, and machining).
  • Implemented a CNN-based rust detection algorithm with real-time segmentation using a Jetson Nano, which improved detection accuracy by 60% over previously used edge-detection and color-thresholding techniques, achieving an F1 score of 0.91.