Dr. A. F. Kheiralla

Biography

Qalifications  Ph.D. Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia, May 2002. The research topic titled System Instrumentation and Modeling of Power and Energy Requirements for Tillage Operation in Malaysia.  M.Sc. Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, University of Khartoum, Sudan, June 1996. The research topic titled Vegetable Oil/Ethanol Blends and Ethyl Esters as Alternative Fuels for Diesel Engine.  B.Sc. (Honours) Agricultural Engineering, Class II Division I, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, University of Khartoum, Sudan, November 1985. Experiences  2011 to date  Head Department, Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, University of Khartoum  Associate professor (Research), Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Khartoum  2008 to date  2005 to 2010 Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Blue Nile.  2004 – 2008  Assistant professor, Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, University of Khartoum  2002-2004 Post-doctorate fellow, Machine Design laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia  1997- 2002 Study leave for PhD, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia  1996- 1997 Lecturer, Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, University of Khartoum.  1990-1996 Teaching assistant, Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, University of Khartoum  1989-1990 Mechanical engineer and instructor, Wad Madani Vocational Training Center, Ministry of Labor  1987-1989 Agricultural engineer, New Halfa Agricultural Production Corporation  1986-1987 Private subcontractor, Khartoum Airport

Research Interest

Off-road Vehicle, Machinery Design, Instrumentation and Measurements, Bio-fuel, Precision Farming, GPS/GIS, Engineering Education.