معرفی
Dr. Fatma Al-Widyan is a Lecturer at the School of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), and serves as Director of Student Teams. She leads strategic initiatives to enhance student innovation in Automotive, Space, and Engineering Design Methodologies through projects like UTS Motorsports Autonomous Car, Mars Rover, and Rocketry programs. Her leadership has driven awards such as the 2023 SAE Inspiring Motorsport Team and 2022 Solar Decathlon Design Challenge victory.
Education
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Transportation/Passenger Behavior), UTS (2018)
- Master's in Industrial Engineering
- Bachelor's Degree, Jordan University of Science and Technology
Research Interests
Dr. Al-Widyan focuses on Engineering Education, emphasizing Team-Based Research Projects, Active Learning, and Teamwork. Her earlier work pioneered effort-based pedestrian route choice models analyzing metabolic energy and travel criteria. She teaches core mechanical engineering subjects like Strength of Materials and Engineering Technologies.
Awards & Recognition
- 2023 SAE Inspiring Motorsport Team Award
- 2022 Solar Decathlon Design Challenge Winner (New Housing)
- 2022 Australian Rover Challenge Best Team Culture
- 2020 SHOAL Modelling and Simulation Award
Advising & Grants
She led a 2017-2019 grant on integrated passenger behavior research funded by the Railway Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre. Her teams compete globally in events like the ESRA Spaceport America Cup.
Labs & Teams
Leads UTS student teams in Autonomous Vehicles, Space Exploration, and Sustainable Design, fostering cross-disciplinary innovation.
