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  • Alan Hillier

  • Job Title :

    Assistant Professor

  • College :

    College of Engineering


  • Department :

    Mechanical Engineering


Dr. Alan Hillier earned his Ph.D. in Oil and Gas Engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), Canada, in 2023. Throughout his academic journey, he gained extensive experience through research placements and work terms with leading companies such as Honeywell, Worley, and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). In addition, he has managed several small businesses, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and strong leadership skills.
 
With prior experience teaching in engineering labs and currently engaged in full-time classroom instruction, Dr. Hillier is passionate about student engagement. He strives to foster critical thinking and create interactive learning environments that empower students to tackle real-world challenges.
 
Dr. Hillier’s research interests include corrosion and materials science, additive manufacturing, in-situ experimentation, and sustainability. At PMU, he is dedicated to conducting impactful research that addresses key industry and environmental challenges while inspiring students to drive innovation and shape the future of energy and sustainability in Saudi Arabia.
 

Phd. Oil and Gas Engineering, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2023

Thesis: Corrosion Under Insulation In Situ Testing in Marine Environment

M.Sc. Oil and Gas Engineering, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2013

Dissertation: Risk-based Selection of Subsea Leak Detection Technologies

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2010

 

  • Hillier, A, Khan, F, & Caines, S. "Pitting and Corrosion Rates of Coated, Uncoated, and Insulated A333 Steel Pipelines in Marine Harsh Environment." Proceedings of the ASME 2021 40th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering. Volume 2: Structures, Safety, and Reliability. Virtual, Online. June 21–30, 2021. V002T02A033. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2021-62461

  • Hillier, A, Khan, F, & Caines, S. "Corrosion Products and Surface Morphology for Coated, Uncoated, and Insulated A333 Steel Pipelines in Marine Harsh Environment." Proceedings of the ASME 2021 40th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering. Volume 2: Structures, Safety, and Reliability. Virtual, Online. June 21–30, 2021. V002T02A035. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2021-63014

  • Hillier, A, (2019) “Corrosion in Harsh Marine Environment” presentation, C-RISE 4th Workshop & Symposium in Safety and Integrity Management of Operations in Harsh Environments - Risk, Reliability and Resilience, St. John’s, NL, July 15-17, 2019.

  • Hillier, A, Imtiaz, S, Khan, F, & Thodi, P. "Risk-Based Evaluation of Subsea Pipeline Leak Detection Technologies." Proceedings of the ASME 2015 34th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering. Volume 5B: Pipeline and Riser Technology. St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. May 31–June 5, 2015. V05BT04A051. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/OMAE2015-41623

 

Researcher with Worley, Jan – May 2012

Evaluated subsea leak detection technologies for pipelines based on industry parameters using statistics and decision making approaches. Researched Complex Fluid Dynamics (CFD) issues and trained with ANSYS Fluent to model subsea leaks.

 

Intern with Marport Canada Inc. Sept – Dec 2009

Created CAD models with Solidworks for an unmanned underwater vehicle components (UUV) while working in a team. Desgined UUV and flange (using FEA in Solidworks) to withstand hydrodynamic forces during tow tank tests at the Institute for Ocean Technology at MUN.

 

Intern with American Bureau of Shipping Jan – April 2009

Maintained and updated guidance material on Rules requirements for vessels. Updated Process Instructions using technical reviews (SOLAS etc).

 

Intern with Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board Jan – April 2008

Created comprehensive report on problems with Erik Roude MODU referencing industry and provincial standards. Monitored drilling and production operations to verify quota and regulatory compliance.

 

Intern with Northern Transportation Company Limited May – Aug 2007

Worked topside on the NT Dartmouth using personal protective equipment refueling other vessels, performing ship maintenance, and other tasks Finished a proposal for the propulsion system and pumps for a new tanker to replace current harbor barge and another report on oil and gas pipelines in Canada.

 

Material Science 2311

Intro Chem 1411

Corrosion

Material science

In-situ Experiments

Sustainability/Enviornment

Risk, safety, and Industrial revolution 4.0 connectivity.

Registered with Saudi Council of Engineers as a Mechanical Engineering