Carole El Ayoubi, PhD, an accomplished engineering professional, currently serves as the Director of Education at the Concordia Institute of Aerospace Design and Innovation (CIADI). In this pivotal role, she also spearheads two undergraduate programs, namely Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering. She is also a senior lecturer in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Aerospace Engineering at Concordia University. Dr. El Ayoubi earned her PhD. in mechanical engineering, specializing in aerospace applications, from Concordia University in 2014. With a rich background as an aerodynamics engineer at Pratt & Whitney Canada prior to her doctoral pursuits, she brings invaluable industry experience to her academic leadership. Dr. El Ayoubi is dedicated to fostering multidisciplinary teaching methods and elevating the standards of aerospace education at Concordia University. Passionate about accessibility in higher education, Dr. El Ayoubi firmly believes in making education available to all. Her enthusiasm extends to impactful outreach activities, showcasing her dedication to inspiring the next generation of aerospace professionals. Rolf Wuthrich, PhD, is a professor at the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering as well as the Department of Chemical and Material Engineering at Concordia University. He earned his Master of Engineering Physics in high energy physics from the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Technologie de Lausanne (Switzerland) and his PhD in advanced manufacturing and electrochemistry from the same university in 2002. His current research focus is on advanced manufacturing and digital transformation in manufacturing, where he is leading a research laboratory on advanced manufacturing with a special focus on electrochemical technologies meeting the demand of Industry 4.0. He develops strategies involving real time data streaming, real time data processing and machine learning to enhance the performance of manufacturing processes and to reduce machining overhead. His teaching interests include numerical methods, modeling, and fundamental courses in mechanical engineering. He is heavily involved in the development of online teaching strategies.
