People

Eng. Marianne Ibrahim, founder and CEO; Analysis and Design Engineer. Marianne earned her bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from CSUN in 2023. Her academic background and professional experience have provided her with a solid understanding of engineering principles, particularly in the areas of CAD, modeling & simulation, mechanical systems, and prototyping. In addition to her engineering knowledge, she brings strong communication skills and the ability to simplify complex concepts, which allows her to effectively support both technical projects and educational initiatives. She has a particular interest in STEM education and enjoys sharing her passion for engineering by guiding others, especially students, in developing their own problem-solving skills. She is also deeply interested in emerging technologies such as 3D printing and 3D scanning. She is eager to expand her expertise in this field and contribute to projects that involve prototyping, product development, and digital manufacturing. Above all, she places a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality work within agreed timelines. She takes pride in her attention to detail, reliability, and dedication to ensuring that every project she undertakes meets the highest professional standards while being completed efficiently and on schedule. Whether it’s technical support, training, or project-based assistance, she is committed to delivering quality results with care.

Dr. Peter L. Bishay, co-founder, advisor, and consultant. Dr. Bishay earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from the Aerospace Engineering Department at Cairo University in 2007 and 2010, respectively. He earned his PhD in mechanical and aerospace engineering from UCI in 2014. Since 2015 he has been an active faculty member in the mechanical engineering department at CSUN. Currently he is a full professor after two accelerated promotions in 2020 and 2024. At CSUN, he is the director of the Design SMART lab (Design of Smart Mechanical and Reconfigurable Technologies). He published over 50 research papers in reputable journals and conference proceedings spanning topics in computational mechanics, composite and smart structures, aerospace structures, prosthesis design and control, and engineering education. He founded two research-based senior design projects at CSUN, namely “Smart Morphing Wing” and “Smart Prosthetics,” and his research was supported by the US DoD, NASA, and NSF. He served as a technical reviewer for over 30 different journals in the last ten years. Dr. Bishay has credentials in effective college instruction from the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE). He taught various undergraduate and graduate courses at four different universities in New Jersey, Washington, and California. Dr. Bishay is a recipient of multiple prestigious awards, such as the “Outstanding Engineering Achievement Merit Award” (2017), the “Future Technology Leader Award” (2018), the “Distinguished Engineering Educator Achievement Award” (2022) from The Engineer's Council, the “Outstanding New Researcher Award” (2021), the “Highly Influential and Sustained Innovation Award” (2021), and the “CSUN Distinguished Teaching Award” (2024) from CSUN. He is named the 2025 Jerome Richfield Memorial Fellow at CSUN.