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Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics
The Pennsylvania State University
212 Earth-Engineering Sciences Building
University Park. PA 16802-6812
Phone: 814-865-4523
Confidential Fax: 814-865-9974
Website: www.esm.psu.edu
May 11, 2014
Re.: Recommendation for Ahmed Yahya Barradah
To Whom It May Concern:
In the academic year 2013/2014, Ahmed Yahya Barradah took my "Finite Elements in Engineering" and
"Computer Methods in Engineering" classes at The Pennsylvania State University. In both classes he
earned an "A". He is a bright student because he is knowledgeable, a quick learner, a good team player,
and he has leadership skills.
I was amazed with the quality of his work. His curiosity and eagerness to learn will take him very far in
any research he does. I was particularly impressed by his methodical planning and execution of
numerical analysis tasks and his detailed assignment reports. In his analysis and interpretation of data,
he demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills and a strong knowledge in mathematics and
engineering science. His project reports "Heated Glass for Reducing Heat Transfer in Insulated Glass
Units'.' were an important contribution to topics of interest.
Ahmed is dependable and he has refined communication skills. He is very organized and precise with all
his work. In addition, he is a friendly personality and easy to deal with. He is always approachable, and
very open-minded to suggestions and advice. Aside from his own project, he showed genuine interest in
other students' work.
I have no doubt that Ahmed will excel in any academic and/or professional program. He would be a
great asset for your Company and has my highest recommendation.
If you have any further questions with regard to Ahmed's background or qualifications, please do not
hesitate to call me.
I. Smid
Associate Professor
Engineering Science and Mechanics
smid@psu.edu; ph. 814-863-8208
College of Engineering