MohdEslam (MoDee) Dahdolan, P.E.

Research interests

• Thermal sciences and energy conversion
• Thermionic energy converters
• HVAC fault detection and building energy modeling

Education

• M.S., Mechanical EngineeringUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln
  May 2022
• M.S., Architectural EngineeringUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln
  Dec 2019
• B.S., Mechanical EngineeringJordan University of Science and Technology
  Jun 2015

Experience

• Project LeaderSidock Group
  Apr 2026 – present
• Engineering Instructor (part-time)Wayne State University
  Jan 2026 – present
• Mechanical EngineerHarley Ellis Devereaux
  2024 – 2026
• Mechanical EngineerGhafari Associates
  2022 – 2024
• Graduate AssistantUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln
  2018 – 2022

Honors & credentials

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, State of Michigan
• EPA Section 608 certification
• ASHRAE member since 2016; Chair, ASHRAE Student Activities Committee, 2023–2025

Tools

Revit · EnergyPlus · MATLAB · Python

Publications (6)

• 2021Comprehensive theoretical framework for the analysis of microgap thermionic energy conversion under constant heat inputs. Energy Conversion and Management 245, 114600 Link ↗
• 2020Characterization of aerogel based thermal insulation blankets, economics, and applications for domestic water heaters. Journal of Thermal Engineering 6(6), 403–419 Link ↗
• 2017Utilizing the evaporative cooling to enhance the performance of a solar TEG system and to produce distilled water. Solar Energy 146, 209–220 Link ↗
• 2016Utilizing the heat rejected from a solar dish Stirling engine in potable water production. Solar Energy 136, 317–326 Link ↗
• 2015Modeling of a novel concentrated PV/T distillation system enhanced with a porous evaporator and an internal condenser. Solar Energy 120, 593–602 Link ↗
• 2015Modeling of a novel concentrated solar still enhanced with a porous evaporator and an internal condenser. Solar Energy 114, 8–16 Link ↗

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