Advanced Manufacturing for Optical Fibers and Integrated Photonic Devices

Abdul Al-Azzawi earned his Ph.D from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland. He has more than 30 years of experience in research, academia, and the photonics manufacturing industry. Currently, he is a professor, coordinator, and researcher at Algonquin College, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, teaching in the joint Bachelor of Information Technology – Photonics and Laser Technology Program between Algonquin College and Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Dr. Al-Azzawi is a senior member of SMIEEE, as well as a member of Canadian professional photonics societies. He has published several books and papers, participated in numerous workshops and conferences around the world, and been the recipient of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award from the University of Texas at Austin, USA. His areas of research include optic/optical fiber devices, fiber optic lighting, and fiber optic devices.

Workshops. Production Lines. Manufacturing Procedures. Clean Rooms. High Manufacturing Technology. Fiber Optic Cable Types and Installations. Manufacturing of Passive Fiber Optic Devices. Manufacturing of Active Fiber Optic Devices. Continuous Improvement in a Production Line. Types of Waste. Application of the 5S’s in Manufacturing Lines. Management and Employee Responsibilities. Lean Manufacturing. Product Improvement. Time Management in a Professional Environment. Internal, External, and ISO Auditing. High-Tech Manufacturing Safety.