Dr. André MRAD

PhD Electrical Engineer and Research Engineer in Aeronautical Electric Propulsion (eVTOL) at Capgemini Engineering (France), specializing in high power-density permanent-magnet machines, power electronics, and Multiphysics modeling (EM/thermal/structural). Strong teaching background, with proven experience in mentoring, seminar delivery, and supervision of applied projects in electrified propulsion systems.

Research Engineer - Aeronautical Electric Propulsion - Capgemini Engineering - Toulouse, France

(2023-01)

• Develop and validate models for electric propulsion powertrains (PM machines + converters) under aerospace constraints (mass, efficiency, reliability)
• Perform multiphysics simulations (electromagnetic/thermal/structural) and architecture trade studies (MATLAB/Simulink, Python, ANSYS Maxwell/Simplorer, FEMM)
• Contribute to next-gen propulsion concepts: axial-flux / high-speed PM machines, power-electronics integration
• Research group manager: coordinate technical roadmap, task allocation, and design reviews for Aeronautics & Powertrain Modeling
• Academic & mentoring: seminars in Toulouse aeronautics schools; supervised Master internship (2025) on high-efficiency buck-boost converter for eVTOL applications

ATER (Temporary Teaching and Research Assistant) - INP Toulouse - ENSEEIHT - Toulouse, France

(2020-01 - 2022-12)

Teaching activities focused on laboratory sessions (TP) and tutorials (TD) for third- and fourth-year engineering students in the Electrical Engineering, Electronics, and Automatic Control (3EA) department.

• (Lab & Tutorials): Electromagnetic Modeling of Electrical Machines - 24.5 hrs
• (Lab): Modeling of Magnetic Circuits - 14 hrs
• (Project): Electroactive Smart Materials - 17.5 hrs
• (Tutorials): Electromechanical Conversion - 31.5 hrs
• (Lab): Electromechanical Conversion Simulation - 31.5 hrs
• (Tutorials): Metrology and Power Circuits - 9 hrs
• (Lab): Linear Automatic Control Systems (SLC) - 140 hrs
• (Tutorials): Automatic Control of SLC - 5.25 hrs

Faculty of Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering - Lebanese International University (LIU) - Beirut, Lebanon

(2017-01 - 2020-12)

Taught most of the department's technical laboratory courses, ranging from first-year undergraduate levels up to fifth-year master's courses, in addition to delivering several specialized training workshops.

• Control Systems - 120 hrs
• Power Electronics I - 75 hrs
• Power Electronics II - 15 hrs
• Electronic Circuits I - 150 hrs
• Electronic Circuits II - 45 hrs
• Electrical Circuits - 135 hrs
• Electrical Machines and Drives - 60 hrs
• Electrical Machines for mechanical engineers - 90 hrs
• Electrical Machines II - 30 hrs
• Industrial Automation and Control (PLC) - 75 hrs
• Embedded Systems and Programming - 30 hrs

Research Internship - LAPLACE - GREM3 - Toulouse, France

(2018-05 - 2018-09)

Consolidation of the Design of a Surface-Mounted Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (SMPMSM) with High Specific Power for Aeronautical Applications

• Improved the design and sizing workflow of radial-flux SMPMSMs for aeronautical propulsion, targeting 5–20 kW/kg
• Quantified thermal constraints from stator-slot copper losses and assessed feasibility beyond conventional cooling limits
• Integrated electromagnetic + thermal performance to ensure reliable operation at extreme power density
• Supported validation of a heat-conduction channel cooling approach embedded in stator slots to meet aerospace requirements

Industrial Internship - Electricity De Zahle (EDZ) - Lebanon

(2016-09 - 2016-10)

• Execution and installation of electrical switchgear and distribution panels
• Assembly of synchronous generators and motors
• Work with intelligent photovoltaic (PV) controllers
• Application of National Electrical Code (NEC) standards, including load calculations, lightning protection and grounding systems, cascading, selectivity analysis, voltage-drop calculations, and fault analysis, as well as lighting system design
• Theoretical and practical understanding of the full electrical production chain: generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity

Industrial Internship - SACCAL Industries - Lebanon

(2014-06 - 2014-10)

• Residential and commercial electrical wiring and installation
• Assembly of synchronous generators equipped with the latest control units
• Installation of Main Distribution Boards (MDBs) and synchronization/switchgear panels

PhD in Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Institut National Polytechnique du Toulouse, INP-Toulouse (2018-10 - 2022-10)

Master of Science (Bac+5) - Electrical Engineering - Lebanese International University (LIU) (2015-09 - 2017-06)

Bachelor of Science (Bac+3) - Electrical Engineering - Lebanese International University (LIU) (2012-09 - 2015-06)