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Naji Mounsef is a dedicated educator and researcher whose work centers on engineering education, robotics, and the integration of hands-on learning into foundational engineering curricula. His most cited work, *Introduction to Robotics* (2008, 66 citations), serves as a key resource for students entering the field, reflecting his commitment to making complex topics accessible. Mounsef’s major contributions lie in redesigning freshman engineering courses to boost student retention and engagement. Notably, his paper “Increasing retention through Introduction to Engineering Design” (2011, 4 citations) describes the laboratory component of Arizona State University’s introductory engineering course, which uses hands-on experiments to excite students about engineering careers. Similarly, his 2006 work on integrating visual programming, instrumentation, and embedded DSP technology into the freshman design course highlights his innovative use of National Instruments’ LabVIEW to create an immersive learning environment. Through these efforts, Mounsef has helped shape how engineering is taught at the introductory level, emphasizing practical, multimedia-rich exploration that inspires the next generation of engineers.