Hey, I’m Haidar.

I help build precision engineering systems for high tech applications and industry.

Education

PhD 2020-2025

University of Liege / Free University of Brussels (ULB)

Topic: Designs of advanced architectures and control system design approaches for third-generation gravitational wave detectors.

Master of Science in Mechatronics 2018-2020

Free Universities of Brussels (ULB/VUB) - Brussels

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering 2015-2018

Lebanese University - Beirut​

MIT Visiting researcher

June-July 2024, Boston, USA

Modeling active and passive isolation systems for Cosmic Explorer, the future US based third generation gravitational wave detector

Experience

Electromechanical Engineer at Snelium

Oct 2019 -Sep 2020, Brussels, Belgium

Designing and building subsystems for high-tech optical machines used in quality inspection of car windshields

Robotics internship at Uni Roma Tre

July - Sep 2019 Rome, Italy

Fusing sensors to enhance the ability of agricultural ground robots to optimize their tasks

What do I bring to the table ?

Precision Engineering Expertise

I bring a unique combination of deep theoretical knowledge and hands-on expertise in designing, building, and controlling ultra-precise mechatronic systems. My experience spans the full development cycle — from modeling and simulation to control implementation and hardware integration — with a strong focus on active vibration isolation, high-resolution sensing, and robust control of multi-DOF systems.

Control System designer

I bring a deep understanding of control theory combined with practical experience in implementing advanced control strategies for high-precision systems. My work focuses on designing robust, high-performance controllers — including H-infinity, state-space, and MIMO control — tailored to real-world challenges like disturbance rejection, noise suppression, and multi-axis coordination. I have a strong track record of turning complex dynamics into stable, responsive systems, both in simulation and in hardware.

Product Design

I bring a systems-level mindset to product design, blending mechanical precision, functional reliability, and user-centered thinking. From concept to prototype, I focus on creating designs that are functional, manufacturable, and performance-optimized, while paying close attention to tolerancing, materials, and integration with electronics and control systems. My ability to bridge the gap between mechanical design and real-world implementation ensures that every product I work on is not only innovative but also practical and ready for production.

Control System designer

I bring a deep understanding of multibody system modeling and analysis, with a strong focus on accurately capturing the dynamic behavior of complex mechanical assemblies. My expertise lies in developing reduced-order and high-fidelity models that support both simulation and control design, enabling precise motion prediction, disturbance analysis, and system optimization. I bridge theory with application by using tools like MATLAB/Simulink and Simscape Multibody to support the design of high-performance, real-world systems.

My Technical Skills

Control system design and automation

  • PID tuning

  • H-infinity

  • LQR/LQG

  • Multi input multi output (MIMO) control design

  • PLC

Coding and programming languages

  • Matlab

  • C/C++

  • Python

Mechanical deign

  • Solidworks

  • Fusion 360

  • Inventor

  • NX

Multibody dynamics simulations

  • simscape

  • Adams

Languages and soft skills

Languages

  • English

  • French

  • Arabic

Soft skills

  • Problem solving

  • Critical thinking

  • Adaptability

Get in Touch!

Feel free to send me an email or give me a call:

email: mhlakkis@uliege.be

Tel: +32 485 92 70 86