Mohamad S Qatu

Mohamad Qatu received his undergraduate engineering degree from Yarmouk University in Jordan (1985) and his M.S. and Ph.D. from Ohio State University in 1986 and 1989, respectively. His areas of specialization include solid mechanics, computer-aided engineering, and noise and vibration. Dr. Qatu’s academic experience includes working as a professor and director of the mechanical engineering technology program at Franklin University, an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Lake Superior State University, a visiting professor at An-Najah National University, and an adjunct professor at Oakland University. Dr. Qatu’s industrial experience includes working for Dresser Industries, Honda of America, Dana Corporation, and Ford Motor Company, where he currently leads a group on noise, vibration, and harshness. He is the author of one book and more than 70 research papers, review articles, and book reviews, and he is a registered Professional Engineer in both Ohio and Michigan. Dr. Qatu has received two patents on noise suppression and several technical awards, and he wrote a few manuals to his credit. Recently, he established a new journal, International Journal of Vehicle Noise and Vibration, and serves as its executive editor. Dr. Qatu also is on the editorial board of the Journal of Composite Structures. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and a member of SAE International.