Wayne State UniversityJames and Patricia AndersonCollege of Engineering
Arava Research GroupElectrochemistry · Nanomaterials · Energy Storage
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Ph.D. Student

MohdEslam (MoDee) Dahdolan, P.E.

Licensed Professional Engineer (Michigan) · Arava Research Group, Wayne State University

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 ↗

News

2026

MoDee Dahdolan, P.E., joins the group

Welcome to MohdEslam (MoDee) Dahdolan, a licensed Professional Engineer in Michigan, who joins the Arava Research Group as a Ph.D. student. MoDee also teaches as a part-time engineering instructor at Wayne State (since January 2026).

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