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Ahmed Y.

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Hi, I'm Ahmed. I hold a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering (Chemical Engineering focus) from Khalifa University, completed in collaboration with MIT (Cambridge, MA), along with a Master's degree (4.0/4.0) and a First Class Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering. My academic training is rooted in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, which I apply daily in both research and teaching.

I have several years of teaching and mentoring experience at the university level: course lecturer for...

Hi, I'm Ahmed. I hold a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering (Chemical Engineering focus) from Khalifa University, completed in collaboration with MIT (Cambridge, MA), along with a Master's degree (4.0/4.0) and a First Class Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering. My academic training is rooted in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, which I apply daily in both research and teaching.

I have several years of teaching and mentoring experience at the university level: course lecturer for General Chemistry, assistant instructor for Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics and Chemical Reaction Engineering, and teaching assistant for transport phenomena and engineering statistics. In these roles I led problem-solving sessions, designed exams and quizzes, ran office hours, and supervised undergraduate and Ph.D. students on research and design projects.

I also tutor calculus, differential equations, and upper-level chemical engineering courses like reactor analysis and design, mass and momentum transfer, and material and energy balances, including the MATLAB work that comes with them. These courses build on each other, so before we touch the applied problem, I make sure the underlying math is solid. That's usually where students lose points on exams, even when they actually understand the concept.

I've also spent six-plus years as a peer reviewer for scientific journals, including Chemical Engineering Journal, Catalysis Today, and the Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. That's exactly the kind of scrutiny I bring when proofreading or editing technical and academic writing.

Right now on Wyzant I'm working weekly with a 10th grader on algebra and chemistry, and with a third-year chemical engineering student on fluid mechanics ahead of her exams. Both are a good picture of how I teach: one-on-one, starting from wherever the gaps in fundamentals actually are, then working through step-by-step, exam-style problems until the student can do it without me.

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Education

OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY
Chemical Engineering
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology
Masters
Khalifa University
PhD

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Calculus

Calculus

My PhD in Chemical Engineering is built on calculus used daily — derivatives and integrals show up in reaction rate expressions, process optimization, and the governing equations behind transport phenomena. I currently tutor undergraduate engineering students and regularly review core calculus (limits, derivatives, integration techniques) as the foundation before tackling applied problems, since gaps there are usually what's actually holding a student back on the harder material. I focus on connecting each calculus operation to what it represents physically — a derivative as a rate of change, an integral as an accumulated quantity — because that context is what makes the technique stick rather than being a memorized rule. I work with students across single-variable, multivariable, and differential calculus.
Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

I hold a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with extensive experience in teaching core subjects such as thermodynamics, transport phenomena, reaction engineering, and process design. I have worked with both undergraduate and graduate students, helping them develop strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of fundamental concepts. My approach focuses on breaking down complex topics into clear, structured steps while connecting theory to real-world engineering applications. I also support students with assignments, exam preparation, and research-related topics in chemical engineering.
Chemistry

Chemistry

I hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering and have taught and supervised research at the university level, which is built on a strong foundation in general and physical chemistry. I work regularly with core concepts — atomic structure, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions and concentration, equilibrium, and nomenclature — both in my own research and in tutoring students preparing for exams. My approach is to build the reasoning behind each calculation rather than have students memorize formulas, so they can adapt when a problem doesn't match a textbook example exactly. I've tutored students ranging from high-school general chemistry through university-level coursework.
Differential Equations

Differential Equations

My PhD in Chemical Engineering required solving differential equations daily — from unsteady-state mass and energy balances to reactor design equations and the governing equations of transport phenomena (momentum, heat, and mass transfer). I currently tutor undergraduate engineering coursework that leans heavily on ODEs, including unsteady-state balance problems and equations like the barometric pressure relation, so I'm used to walking students through the setup, not just the calculus. My focus is on correctly identifying the type of equation first — separable, linear, higher-order, or a system — since misclassifying it is the most common source of errors I see, before moving to solution methods like separation of variables, integrating factors, or Laplace transforms. I can work at both the pure-math level and the applied engineering context the equations came from, which helps when a student needs to see why the equation looks the way it does.
Proofreading

Proofreading

I've served as a peer reviewer for scientific journals for more than six years, including top-tier titles in my field such as Chemical Engineering Journal, Catalysis Today, and the Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. That work means evaluating manuscripts for clarity, logical structure, and whether the evidence actually supports the stated conclusions — the same standard I bring to proofreading student writing. I catch both surface-level issues (grammar, punctuation, awkward phrasing) and deeper structural problems, like unsupported claims or inconsistent argumentation, that a spell-checker won't flag. I also hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering and regularly write and revise manuscripts and grant proposals myself, so I understand both sides of the editorial process.
Thesis Writing

Thesis Writing

I hold a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and have extensive experience in academic writing, including theses, dissertations, and peer-reviewed publications. I have supervised and co-advised students through the full thesis process, from research design and literature review to data analysis, structuring, and final defense preparation. I also serve as a reviewer for leading international journals, giving me strong insight into publication standards, critical evaluation, and high-impact writing. My guidance focuses on clarity, logical flow, proper citation, and helping students produce work that meets top-tier academic expectations.
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Patient and extremely helpful tutor

Ahmed was fantastic with my son for his Chemistry class. He was extremely responsive, arrived very well-prepared, and explained complex topics with complete clarity. Beyond his expertise, he was so patient and encouraging throughout the session. We are very grateful for his help and highly recommend him!

Daryl, 7 lessons with Ahmed

Really Helpful

I had no idea how to start learning with my Calculus course this semester. Instead of staying lost, Ahmed has a really good way of explaining Limits and the fundamentals in my homework assignments. He's thorough, and ensures you understand the material before moving on to the next question. He's great!

Ashley, 5 lessons with Ahmed

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Ahmed works through many problems with you and will spend as much time as needed on any topic. He is very patient and will go out of his way to make sure you succeed and understand what you are trying to learn.

Destiney, 4 lessons with Ahmed

One hour, zero confusion

I booked a one-hour session on surface integrals and Stokes' theorem. No warmup, straight into the geometry. Intuition before computation. I'd read this material before, and it hadn't clicked, so that sequencing was the thing that finally made it land. My tutor tracked where I was getting lost and adjusted as we went. Questions got handled right away. By the end it felt less like a tutoring session and more like thinking through the problem with someone who'd already solved it. I left able to set these up on my own. Worth every minute.

Bilkis, 1 lesson with Ahmed