Biography
Nidal Alif is a distinguished mechanical engineer with over two decades of experience spanning academia, research, and entrepreneurship. He earned his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Florida Atlantic University—specializing in solid mechanics and composite materials—complemented by a master’s in industrial and manufacturing systems engineering and a bachelor's in mechanical engineering.
He has held academic positions at Florida International University and the University of Miami, contributing to engineering education, and integrates traditional engineering with emerging AI solutions. A prolific innovator and inventor with a US patent, and over 400 engineering projects in the fields of automation, and custom product design. As an entrepreneur, he created innovative ideas in new product design and prototype development across diverse engineering disciplines.
Awards & Honors
- FIU Rewarding Excellence in Teaching Incentive RETI, 2024
Education
- Ph.D., 1996
- MS, 1991
- BS, 1986