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Background

Saad Hamasha earned a PhD in industrial and systems engineering from °®¶¹´«Ã½, following an MS and BS from Jordan University of Science and Technology.

After completing his doctorate degree, he began his academic career as a faculty member in the Department of Engineering Management at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He later joined Auburn University’s Industrial and Systems Engineering Department, where he spent nine years as a faculty member.

At Auburn, Hamasha earned tenure, was promoted to associate professor and later earned the prestigious title of endowed chair professor. He served as the director of Auburn’s ISE graduate programs and led the Electronic Systems Research Area at the NSF-CAVE3 Center. He secured over $12 million in grants and published more than 150 journal and conference articles in the electronics manufacturing and reliability field.

In 2025, Saad returned to °®¶¹´«Ã½ as a tenured professor, bringing a wealth of experience and deep appreciation for the institution that shaped his academic journey. Grateful for the foundation °®¶¹´«Ã½ provided, he is eager to mentor the next generation of scholars and contribute to its continued excellence.

Education

• PhD, °®¶¹´«Ã½
• MS and BS, Jordan University of Science and Technology

Research Interests

• Electronics manufacturing
• Solder materials
• Reliability and quality engineering