Panel Discussion
With over 15 years of experience in the maritime industry, I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and skills with the next generation of marine engineers and professionals. I have a strong background in hydrocarbon measurement, marine transportation, and shipboard systems, and I hold multiple certifications from the US Coast Guard. As an Engineering Training Officer at Texas A&M University Galveston Campus, I create and deliver engaging lecture and lab material for 2nd and 4th year cadets on various topics, such as oily water separators, steering gear, marine sanitation devices, and refrigeration. I also collaborate with other instructors and staff to ensure a safe and effective learning environment for the cadets.
Additionally, I have extensive experience as a Hydrocarbon Measurement Analyst at ExxonMobil, where I performed global marine transportation loss analysis, provided technical guidance to the oil loss claims group, and served as a voting member and chairman of the API Committee on Measurement Accountability. I have also received the New Member Impact Award from the API for my significant contributions to the petroleum measurement standards and practices.
Dr. Medhat El Nahas is an Instructional Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at the University of Houston. He served as the Coordinator of the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program at the University of Houston from 2015 to 2019, where he led the program to reach its peak enrollment (874 students). Medhat holds BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from his native country, Egypt. After coming to the US, Medhat earned another MS in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University, and then a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Houston. Medhat is an elected senator at the University of Houston Faculty Senate and an elected member in the University of Houston Undergraduate Committee.
Medhat has served the University of Houston since January 2007. Prior to joining the University of Houston, Medhat worked as a maintenance engineer, production engineer, research engineer, and research scientist. His research experience includes working at the National Research Center (NRC) & The City of Scientific Research and Technology Applications (CSRTA) in Egypt for 7 years. He then worked at the National Research Council (CNR) in Italy for 2 years. Medhat’s current research focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) as a design tool for engineering systems and applications. He also is very interested in designing systems to utilize solar, wind, and biomass energy. He, so far, has served as an advisor and/or examiner on twelve (12) Master defense committees & four (4) Ph.D. defense committees held in the Cullen College of Engineering at University of Houston.
Julie Ingram has worked in the offshore oil and gas industry for over 20 years. She started her career at Technip (now TechnipFMC) where she served in various technical, commercial and management roles, gaining experience in both shallow and deepwater before moving into a consulting role for Alpha Petroleum providing support for Operators for subsea tiebacks and new field developments. Julie then spent 4 years at Texas A&M University where she served as the Director of the Subsea Engineering Program in the College of Engineering and taught Subsea Project Implementation, Subsea Riser Design and Subsea Pipeline Design to graduate students. Julie also served as the Subsea Tieback Advisory Board academic member in her last year at TAMU. In her current role, Julie is the Director of Engineering for Subsea and Floating Facilities, with a global focus. She also serves as McDermott’s Technical Authority for Flexible Pipe. Julie received her BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and her MS in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Houston.
