Dr. Manar Younis is a lecturer in the Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Department at RHU, where she teaches courses on Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, HVAC, Fluid Mechanics, and Thermal Fluid Sciences. She holds a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering from the American University of Beirut, a ME in Mechanical Engineering (Applied Energy) degree from the same institution, and a BE in Mechanical Engineering from Beirut Arab University.

Her research primarily focuses on the thermofluid track, specifically enhancing the performance of solar stills to increase water yields. Additionally, she has worked extensively on improving thermal comfort for occupants through passive integrated systems. Dr. Younis has made significant contributions to the field with several publications, including experimental and optimization studies on solar stills and renewable biofuel production.

Before joining RHU, Dr. Younis taught at Phoenicia University, where she was involved in teaching courses such as HVAC, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing Processes, Instrumentation and Measurements, Thermodynamics, AutoCAD, CAD CAM, and more. She also supervised several final-year projects, providing students with invaluable guidance in their academic and professional development.

Her selected publications include:

• “Experimental validation of an enhanced solar still with a rough rotating drum” (2021, 5th International Conference on Green Energy and Applications)
• “Optimization of the performance of a solar still assisted by a rotating drum with a rough surface” (2020, Journal of Solar Energy)
• “Modeling of a Solar Still Assisted by a Rough Rotating Drum” (2020, International Conference on Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, Edmonton, Canada)
• “Renewable biofuel production from biomass: a review for biomass pelletization, characterization, and thermal conversion techniques” (2018, International Journal of Green Energy)
• “Performance evaluation of the displacement ventilation combined with evaporative cooled ceiling for a typical office in Beirut” (2015, Energy Conversion and Management)

Dr. Younis is committed to fostering a learning environment that encourages curiosity and hands-on application of theoretical concepts. Her approach to teaching emphasizes interactive learning, problem-solving, and the development of critical thinking skills, aiming to equip students with both the technical knowledge and practical experience needed to excel in the field of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering.