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.
I ve known Dr. Abdul Al-Azzawi since the early days of college level Photonics Education in Ontario. The world of Photonics manufacturing is critical to the functioning of our modern society. It s great to see such an exhaustive range of topics taken on in his latest book! Alexander McGlashan, Niagara College Dr. Al-Azzawi draws on his vast industrial experiences to provide a comprehensive look at the essential technologies for manufacturing high-quality fiber optic cables, connectors, couplers, and active switching devices. The fundamentals of industrial production are described in detail and modern methods for continuous improvement are discussed. Dr. Al-Azzawi moves beyond traditional manufacturing textbooks by stressing practical solutions and time management skills in a competitive high-tech manufacturing environment. The book serves as an introduction to the practical aspects of fiber optic manufacturing and a guidebook for evaluating other high-tech manufacturing enterprises. George Knopf, The University of Western Ontario