Department Chair
Contact Information:
Email: mech.dept@yu.edu.jo
Phone: +962 2 721 1111 ext. 4254
Prof. Mohammad Al-Zu'bi
Chair, Mechanical Engineering Department
Professor, Mechanical Engineering
mohammad.alzubi@yu.edu.jo
+962 2 721 1111 ext. 4254
About the Department
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology, Yarmouk University, was established in 2021 and has since been dedicated to excellence in education, research, and innovation.
The department currently offers a dynamic Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering degree program, designed to provide students with a strong foundation in theory alongside practical, hands-on experience.
Our academic staff includes highly qualified faculty members with expertise across various areas of design and renewable energy engineering. To support both learning and research, the department is equipped with specialized laboratories, operated and maintained by skilled engineers and technicians, ensuring students gain real-world, applied knowledge in a modern educational environment.
To ensure a comprehensive educational experience, the department is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories tailored for various aspects of mechanical design and manufacturing engineering. These facilities are maintained by skilled engineers and technicians, enabling students to gain applied knowledge and develop critical problem-solving skills in a real-world context.
The department mission is to (1) provide good qualities of teaching, research, and professional practice, (2) provide services to industry and local society, (3) provide students with a broad mechanical engineering education, (4) help advance the mechanical engineering profession.
Degree Programs
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology, Yarmouk University, offers a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Design Technology. The program provides students with a solid foundation in applied mechanics, mechanical design, automotive engineering, materials engineering, and manufacturing processes. It also focuses on emerging mechanical engineering disciplines and modern automotive technologies.
Explore the programs offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and learn how we are preparing a new generation of engineers equipped to drive innovation, support infrastructure development, and advance sustainability in Jordan and beyond.
Engineering
Faculty Members
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is supported by a distinguished team of faculty members whose expertise spans a wide range of mechanical engineering fields, including applied mechanics, mechanical design, automotive engineering, materials science, manufacturing processes, thermal and fluid systems, and advanced simulation and analysis. With academic backgrounds and professional experience from leading institutions, our faculty combine strong research credentials with real-world industry insight.
The department is committed to academic excellence and continuous innovation. Faculty members are actively engaged in cutting-edge research, high-impact publications, and participation in national and international conferences. Their contributions advance knowledge in areas such as AI in mechanical design, renewable energy systems, automotive technologies, CAD/CAE, and sustainable mechanical design—addressing both local and global engineering challenges.
Our faculty play a central role in student development by incorporating hands-on laboratory training, design projects, and research-driven activities throughout the curriculum. Through close mentorship and practical application, they prepare students to excel in the evolving mechanical engineering profession and to assume leadership roles in industry, research, and community development.
Laboratories and Engineers
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is equipped with a comprehensive suite of advanced laboratories that enhance practical learning and support applied research across key mechanical engineering disciplines. These facilities include the Strength of Materials Lab, Materials Science Lab, Instrumentation Lab, CAD/CAE Lab, FEA Lab, Theory of Machines Lab, Mechanical Vibration Lab, Manufacturing Processes Lab, and CAM Lab.
Each laboratory is designed to complement theoretical coursework with hands-on experimentation, allowing students to explore mechanical behavior of materials, develop CAD and FEM models, analyze dynamic systems, study vibration response, perform precision measurements, and gain experience with modern manufacturing and automation technologies. Through practical engagement, students strengthen their understanding of engineering concepts and acquire essential technical and problem-solving skills.
Our labs are managed by qualified engineers and technicians who ensure safe, well-equipped, and interactive learning environments. These professionals assist students in conducting experiments, performing simulations, completing design projects, and carrying out research activities, including graduation projects.
The department is committed to continuously updating and expanding its laboratory facilities to meet modern educational standards and to align with current industry technologies and practices.
