Kamal Harb

 
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November 06,2004: Check out my updated resume and cover letter in PDF format !

January 01,2002: I have recently received the OGSST scholarship for 2002-2003!

Welcome to my web site!                              

    I have recently graduated from the Master's program at the Department of Electrical Engineering at Carleton University
     having worked in the Computer Aided Design group under the supervision of Chancellor Professor Michel S. Nakhla
     and Prof. Ramachandra Achar. My thesis was concerned with developing a new algorithm

     " Modified Associate Hermite "                

     based on moment-matching techniques, for simulation of linear subnetworks characterized by measured data in time domain.


Research Interests

  • Created a new algorithm, based on moment-matching technique, for simulation of linear subnetworks
        characterized by measured data in time domain.
  • Created a Modified Associate Hermite technique for obtaining system characteristic using time
        domain measurements.
  • Excellent computer programming skills used in simulation and analysis of nonlinear networks.
  • Model order reduction such as Pad‚, Arnoldi and Krylov subspace techniques.
  • Modeling and simulation of low and high-speed interconnect networks.
  • Design Automation of VLSI circuits and High speed analog (RF) circuits.
  • Model order reduction, Krylov subspace techniques.
  • Simulation of Uniform and Non-Uniform transmission lines.


    • Academic Awards

  • Recipient of Carleton University Award for maintaining above 90% average
  • OGSST Scholarship (2002 - 2003)
  • Honors Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Graduated in top 4% of a class)

    • Sport Awards

  • Won the first place in the youth convention in Ping Pong

    •     - Jahelieh, Lebanon, 1989 (First award)
        - Bater, Lebanon, 1991, 1993, 1995
        - Ain Kani, Lebanon, 1992, 1994
        - Amatour, Lebanon, 1995
        - Nihaa, Lebanon, 1995
        - Beirut Arab University, Lebanon, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
  • Won the second place in the Arab youth convention in Ping Pong
        - Inbal, Lebanon, 1995
    • shared with Mr. Khaldoun Ismail
        - Maaser, Lebanon, 1994
        - Gharife, Lebanon, 1996


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    II      Work Experience      II                
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    Research Assistant and Private Tutor        
    2000 - 2004 Department of Electronics, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario
  • Created a new algorithm, based on moment-matching techniques, for simulation of linear subnetworks.

    •     characterized by measured data in time domain.
  • Created a Modified Associate Hermite technique for obtaining system characteristic using time domain measurements.
  • Excellent computer programming skills used in simulation and analysis of nonlinear networks.
  • Model order reduction such as Pad‚, Arnoldi and Krylov subspace techniques.
  • Modeling and simulation of low and high-speed interconnect networks.

    • Electrical and Electronics Engineer
    1996 - 1998 IDEA, International Design Engineering And Architecture, Beirut, Lebanon

  • Effectively designed electrical, telephone and intercom networks according to industry standards to promote

    •     the highest levels of safety and efficiency.
  • Acquired knowledge in telephone signal behavior in wireline transmission media characteristics.

    Teaching Assistant
    2000 - 2002 Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
    1996 - 1999 Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon

  • Provided students with clear, concise, and informative explanation of important topics related to

    •     C/C++/MATLAB/PASCAL programs and Assembly Language, Electrical/Electronics design
        as well as other fundamental material.
  • Clearly described the elements of a Microprocessor (Intel 8086 architecture) and instructed in the

    •     area of Analog/Digital, and AC/DC circuits testing.
  • Estimated and demonstrated the design of a Cascade Amplifier and tested BJT for AC/DC operations.
  • Investigated teaching methods and developed innovative teaching techniques.
  • Created and adapted computer programs for teaching Electrical, Physical, Business and Mathematical courses.
  • Effectively composed and corrected exams, technical reports, and computer programs.

    Other Fundamental Courses
    1) Electronics I
        Qualitative semiconductor physics, leading to the diode equation. Diode applications. Operational amplifiers

    •     and their application in feedback configurations including active filters. Introduction to bipolar transistors and MOSFETs,
        biasing and simple circuit applications. Transistor structure of digital logic gates.

    2) Electronics II
        This is a 3rd year level electronics course. The topics covered include transistor amplifier analysis and design
        (mostly using BJT). OpAmp design, and filter design (using OpAmps).

    3) Microprocessor Systems
        Interfacing aspects in microprocessor systems. Microprocessors and bus structures, internal architecture,
        instruction set and pin functions.
        Memory interfacing, input-output, interrupts, direct memory accesses, special processors and multiprocessor systems.

    4) C/C++ programming Languages
        Concepts in basic and advanced computer architecture, assembly languages, high level languages including
        object orientation, compilers and operating system concepts (including concurrency mechanisms such as
         processes and threads and computer communication).

    Manager
    1986 - 1993 The Always Fresh Supermarket
  • Friendly hard worker with excellent customer service skills that increased profit for the store.
  • Strong accounting skills as demonstrated in my accurate record keeping of financial transactions.
  • Developed business plan. Hired and trained entire staff, negotiated with vendors and suppliers, coordinated advertising

    •     and promotions, set budget, and implemented customer relations programs.
  • Provide an environment of mutual trust and respect while demanding the highest ethical standards from staff and management.

    • Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

    Below is a short information about my e-mails and telephone. 

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    Kamal M. Harb                                                                     Email: kharb@doe.carleton.ca
    Graduate Student                                                                             kamal_harb@hotmail.com
    Department of Electronics                                                                 kamal_harb@yahoo.com
    Carleton University                                                                   Tel.:  (613) 521 - 8893            
    226-2660 Norberry Cres.                                                                                                       
    Ottawa, Ontario Canada                                                                                                          
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    This page was last updated on 06/11/04.