DEARBORN — In Nov. 2012, Dr. Mazen Hammoud took on a leadership position with Ford Motor Company as its Electrified Powertrain Systems Chief Engineer. He leads system  sizing, supplier strategy, controls, and calibration for all HEV, PHEV, and BEV programs globally to deliver cost effective best in class fuel economy and superior driving experience. 

He joined Ford Research in 1998 where he held leadership positions. Before joining Ford he spent eight years at General Motors and was awarded the GM Ph.D fellowship. He was also a faculty member at Lawrence Technological University, and taught heat transfer and fluid mechanics.     

He emigrated to the United States from Lebanon in 1988, and says he always aspired to work for Ford Motor Company, and eventually take on a management position with the company. 

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“You always have to have integrity in what you’re doing, be reliable and respectful of others,” Hammoud said.   

He is the author of several technical papers and international patents and has participated in management panel discussions, and delivered multiple industry speeches. Hammoud says he’s authored 13 patents. 

“Dr. Hammoud is a true role model and a success story for many people to follow,” said LAHC Founder Ali Jawad. He is living proof that education, accompanied with hard work and dedication is the key to success.”

Hammoud’s wife is also an engineer with Ford Motor Company. The couple’s three children are ages 14, 15 and 16. He started the position on Nov. 1, and is leading other engineers on innovative projects some of which focus on fuel efficiency, and innovative initiatives that help the environment. 

Dr. Hammoud holds a Bachelor’s degree from Wayne State University in engineering, a Master’s degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn in engineering, and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA in Organizational Behavior from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. 

In 2006, Dr. Hammoud was promoted to Powertrain Calibration Manager, responsible for global gasoline powerpacks including the V6 and 14 EcoBoost applications. He delivered multiple programs that earned industry awards with best in class status for drivability and fuel economy at the heart of the One Ford turnaround strategy. He held the position until his most recent promotion in 2012.