Habiba Ahmed
Karlsruhe
Summary
Ambitious Mechatronics and Information Technology student at KIT, passionate about robotics, automation, and hardware design. Experienced in lab assistance, microcontroller systems, and CAD modeling. Enjoys creating smart solutions and collaborating on hands-on projects.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Research Assistant
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – H²T
08.2024 - Current
- Contributed to mechanical development of humanoid robot hardware using Creo CAD.
- Supported hardware design of lens systems and housings.
- Assisted in prototype assembly and development of robotic components.
Junior Teaching Assistant – Sensors and Metrology
German International Unversisty (GIU)
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted in lab sessions on measurement systems and sensor technologies.
- Guided students in experiment setup, calibration, and data analysis.
- Clarified key concepts in metrology and troubleshooting techniques.
Junior Teaching Assistant – Electrical Engineering
German International University (GIU)
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Supervised lab sessions on circuits, electronics, and measurements.
- Assisted with experiment setup, equipment use, and safety.
- Supported students in applying theory to hands-on tasks.
Microcontroller Project
German International University
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked in a team of five on a fully coded Smart Elevator using the AtMga32 Microcontroller
- Built the elevator mechanical system and the full code in two weeks
- Awarded as the best elevator and team
- Represented our project in some university orientation and in front of the University’s Board members and Chairman
Junior Teaching Assistant – Physics Laboratory
German International University (GIU)
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Supervised physics lab sessions, ensuring safety and proper equipment use.
- Guided students through experiments, data analysis, and problem-solving.
- Assisted with lab setup, calibration, and troubleshooting.
Exeed Hackathon
German International University
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Worked in a team of four
- Developed an educational solution using Extended Reality 'XR' which was a VR physics Lab using Unity containing 2 main experiments: Nuclear Bomb and Projectiles using a gun
- Our aim was to provide a lab that does not contain any safety problems or error conditions such as dangerous experiment and air resistance; also, to save money and time, and enable more experiments for students
Diamond challenge
University of Canada in Egypt
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Worked in a team of three
- Innovated a medicine automatic machine, which helps in reading and translating handwritten prescriptions into computer-based one, and then print it
- Made a simulation of the machine and pitched our presentation to a jury
TECH ACCELERATOR BOOTCAMP
SIEMENS
08.2019 - 08.2019
- Was immersed in Startup-like environment
- Applied Design Thinking methodology to address a challenge and come up with innovative and promising solutions
- Built our prototype with a team and pitched a Business Model to a jury
Math Competition
Egypt kangaroo
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Awarded as top ten student
- Got a free membership at Egypt kangaroo Math Golden Club
HU Children’s University Program
Heliopolis University
11.2016 - 12.2016
- The Children’s University is a national initiative, offered by the Academy of scientific Research and Technology (ASRT)
- This Program is made for helping children with choosing their future career
- The main courses of the program were Pharmacy, Engineering and Business
- These courses were mixed with some arts and they were acting, singing and painting
- By the end of the Program, I was awarded a certificate of attendance
Genius Olympiad
Oswego State University of New York
06.2016 - 06.2016
- Participated in Genius Olympiad high school project fair on environment in Oswego, New York, USA
- Participated in this fair with a project called Tok-Tok to Clean
- Worked in a group of two and we were the youngest participants in the competition
Skill Up Camp
Marsa Matruh, Egypt
01.2016 - 02.2016
- Successfully completed 'Marketopia Course' in Marketing and Career Determining
- Participated in related workshops and activities
The National Cairo Science & Engineering Fair 'Intel Isef'
Egypt
11.2015 - 11.2015
- Participated in this fair with the Tok-Tok to Clean project
- Worked in a team of two pitched our prototype to a jury
- Awarded a cup as being the best team in the fair
3Ds Max from Autodesk
Russian Culture Center
08.2015 - 09.2015
- Took this course to be able to make a 3d simulation for my project Tok-Tok to clean
- Lighting & Rendering - Object & Camera – Modeling with 3Ds Max
Junior Summer Program
The American University in Cairo
07.2009 - 06.2010
- Attended the Junior Summer Program twice
- First time was in 2009 and the second time was in 2010
- This program consisted of advanced English course, engagement ways for juniors in the community, field trips and playing different types of sports such as American football, basketball, etc.
Mental Arithmetic Program
Okool Extraordinary
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Participated in this program for 3 years
- In each year the program lasted for 3 months
- In this program learned how to do mental math and I have passed 3 high levels
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics And Information Technology
Karlsruher Institut For Technology
Karlsruhe09-2026
Bachelor of Engineering - Robotics And Automation - Mechatronics Engineering
German International University
Cairo, Egypt02-2024
The Egytptian National Diploma in German - Mathmatics
German Future Scho
Egypt09-2021
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) -
Cambridge English Language Assessment
Egypt11.2020
German Language Diploma (DSDII) -
German Ministry of Education
Cairo, Egypt02-2020
Skills
- C/C
- Python
- JavaScript
- MATLAB/ Simulink
- CREO/ AutoCAD/ Solidworks
- Linux (Ubuntu)
- Microsoft PowerPoint/ Excel
- Self-learning & Problem solving
- Leadership
- Teamwork & Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Multi Tool-Head RPR Robot – Assembled an RPR robotic arm in a four-member team using AtMega32.
- Smart Elevator – Microcontroller-based system, awarded best project.
- VR Physics Lab – XR-based virtual lab (Exeed Hackathon).
- Medicine Automation Machine – Prescription reader and translator (Diamond Challenge).
- Innovation Prototype – Siemens Bootcamp project applying Design Thinking.
- Student Portal – Web-based platform for student use.
- Obstacle Avoidance RC Car – Arduino UNO with sensor navigation.
- Snakes and Ladders Game – C++ project using object-oriented programming.
- Tok-Tok to Clean – Environmental project, awarded best team at Intel ISEF (Cairo).
- Genius Olympiad (USA) – Participated in global high school project fair on environmental innovation.
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Advanced (C1)
French
Elementary (A2)
Activities
- Professional ballerina, trained for 16 years and awarded by the Cairo Opera House.
- Member of World Archery Egypt (since 2015) and Egyptian Parachuting & Air Sports Federation (since 2018).
- Active in charitable projects through school social club (2 years).
- Former math teacher’s assistant in school (3 years).
- Passionate about sports, including tennis, archery, and parachuting.
Timeline
Student Research Assistant
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – H²T
08.2024 - Current
Junior Teaching Assistant – Sensors and Metrology
German International Unversisty (GIU)
10.2023 - 01.2024
Junior Teaching Assistant – Electrical Engineering
German International University (GIU)
10.2023 - 01.2024
Microcontroller Project
German International University
04.2023 - 06.2023
Junior Teaching Assistant – Physics Laboratory
German International University (GIU)
02.2023 - 06.2023
Exeed Hackathon
German International University
02.2023 - 02.2023
Diamond challenge
University of Canada in Egypt
01.2020 - 02.2020
TECH ACCELERATOR BOOTCAMP
SIEMENS
08.2019 - 08.2019
Math Competition
Egypt kangaroo
07.2019 - 07.2019
HU Children’s University Program
Heliopolis University
11.2016 - 12.2016
Genius Olympiad
Oswego State University of New York
06.2016 - 06.2016
Skill Up Camp
Marsa Matruh, Egypt
01.2016 - 02.2016
The National Cairo Science & Engineering Fair 'Intel Isef'
Egypt
11.2015 - 11.2015
3Ds Max from Autodesk
Russian Culture Center
08.2015 - 09.2015
Junior Summer Program
The American University in Cairo
07.2009 - 06.2010
Mental Arithmetic Program
Okool Extraordinary
01.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics And Information Technology
Karlsruher Institut For Technology
Bachelor of Engineering - Robotics And Automation - Mechatronics Engineering
German International University
The Egytptian National Diploma in German - Mathmatics
German Future Scho
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) -
Cambridge English Language Assessment
German Language Diploma (DSDII) -
German Ministry of Education
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