Ammar Y.
5(2)
CAD $30/hr
PhD Engineer & Professor with 25+ Years | Math, Statistics & Research | Data Science, AI & Programming | Engineering, GIS, CAD & Design
Informations du tuteur
À propos
Professional Background
I am a PhD-qualified engineer, university professor, and multidisciplinary tutor with more than 25 years of teaching, research, training, and professional experience. I support school and university students, graduate researchers, engineers, and professionals through clear, structured, and personalized instruction.
Areas of Expertise
My principal areas include mathematics, statistics, research methods, science and engineering, project management, data science, artificial intelligence, programming, databases, data analysis, GIS, CAD, BIM, 3D modelling, rendering, and graphic design. I also provide practical guidance in widely used academic and professional software.
My Teaching Approach
My teaching approach connects theory, systematic problem-solving, software tools, and real applications. Each lesson is adapted to your level, objectives, course requirements, and preferred pace. We may work with your syllabus, assignments, examination problems, research questions, datasets, statistical outputs, code, drawings, models, or professional projects.
Your Learning Outcomes
My goal is not simply to complete a task, but to help you understand the underlying principles, apply the correct methods confidently, and develop lasting independent skills.
Free Introductory Lesson
I offer a free introductory lesson to discuss your academic background and objectives, assess your current level, identify the support you need, plan future lessons, and provide a brief trial of my teaching approach.
Emplacement
Montréal, QC, Canada
Langue
English, Francais, Arabic
Fuseau horaire
America/Toronto
Sujets
Cours
Niveaux
Elementary
Middle School
High School
College/University
Professional
Éducation
Jinan University Faculty of Business Administration
2004 - 2008Ph.D., Management Information Systems (Knowledge Management)
Rank: Excellent. Dissertation: “Knowledge Management in Education: An Educational Memory Approach” — design and development of a knowledge-representation model for organizational memory. Technologies: OWL, Protégé, ASP.NET and SQL. Canadian equivalence issued by the Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration.
Jinan University Faculty of Business Administration
2002 - 2004MBA, Management Information Systems (Business Intelligence)
Rank: Very Good. Thesis: “Lead your Organization by Excellence with Data Mining.” Focused on business intelligence and development of Java-based data-mining tools for clustering, decision trees and neural networks. Technologies: Java, Weka, Clementine and SPSS. Canadian equivalence issued by the Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration.
Ottawa University Faculty of Engineering Ottawa, Ontario
1985 - 1990BASc, Mechanical Engineering Engineering Management Option
Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering with an Engineering Management option. Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Expérience professionnelle
Jinan University
September 2015 - June 2017Vice President for Scientific Research and High Studies
Directed research strategy, scientific-journal management, research administration, policy setting, staff training and research committees. Coordinated Erasmus+ activities and participated in the E-TALEB teaching-and-learning excellence project.
Joseph Maalouf Est. / Binaa & Iamar JV
September 2014 - June 2017Planning Consultant
Supported planning for the Lebanese University North Campus Faculty of Science project through project evaluation, monitoring, control, schedule updating and revision, reporting and crisis analysis using Primavera.
Jinan University
September 2006 - June 2017University Professor / Instructor
Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics, research methodology, quantitative methods, data mining, business intelligence, project and construction management, mathematics, operations research, database systems and MIS. Academic rank recorded as Associate Professor in 2017.
Ziad Farah Engineering
September 2006 - June 2010Engineering Software Developer
Developed survey software under AutoCAD using AutoLISP, combining engineering workflow knowledge with software automation.
TRAFIX Engineering Consulting
September 1996 - June 2003Engineering Analysis and Design
Contributed to tunnel-lighting and rehabilitation studies, bridge rehabilitation, quantitative road studies and electronic topographic analysis for road construction in North Lebanon, using AutoCAD.
Knowledge Consulting Group
September 1990 - July 2025Expert Trainer, Mentor, Consultant & Developer
Deliver multidisciplinary training, mentoring and consulting across engineering, project management, GIS, CAD/3D/BIM software, statistics/AI, programming, graphic design and e-learning. Support learners and professionals through practical, software-based and problem-solving workflows.
National Research Council (NRC), Ottawa, Canada
June 1990 - September 1990Research Assistant
Developed FORTRAN-based modules for a computer-based fire simulator and supported technical research using FORTRAN and Quattro.
Avis
Outstanding Academic Mentor & Research Leader
It has been a true privilege to learn under the mentorship of Prof. Ammar Yakan throughout my Master’s and PhD journey. His guidance has played a transformative role in shaping my academic, research, and professional development.
Prof. Ammar possesses an exceptional ability to combine deep technical expertise with outstanding academic mentorship. Under his supervision, I developed advanced engineering and GIS skills, mastered cutting-edge software, and gained the confidence to tackle complex technical and research challenges while staying current with the latest technologies and industry advancements.
Beyond technical training, he provided invaluable support throughout every stage of my research. He expertly guided me in identifying research gaps, formulating strong problem statements, critically analyzing scientific literature, and solving complex research problems. His mentorship also extended to supervising and supporting my research papers presented at both national and international conferences, ensuring they met the highest academic standards.
What truly distinguishes Prof. Ammar is his unwavering dedication to his students’ success, his commitment to excellence, and his ability to inspire critical thinking, innovation, and academic confidence. I am sincerely grateful for his continuous encouragement, invaluable mentorship, and lasting impact on my research career. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking an exceptional educator, researcher, and mentor.
By: Noor Alhouda
Exceptional Academic Mentor & Technical Expert
I have had the privilege of learning from Prof. Ammar Yakan since the beginning of my Master's and PhD journey, and his impact on my academic growth has been profound.
Under his guidance, I acquired advanced technical skills and learned to master complex engineering and GIS software, always staying up-to-date with the latest tools and developments.
Prof. Ammar went above and beyond in supervising my research- guiding me through complex problem-solving, analyzing research papers, and identifying research gaps and problem statements. He also supervised and supported my research papers presented at local and international conferences. He seamlessly combines technical expertise with rigorous academic mentorship. I am deeply grateful for his unwavering support throughout my research career!
By: Juliana