Naila Boules
Founded NB Motors as an engineering and management consultancy practice in December 2012 armed with over 40 years of engineering experience, including 28 years with General Motors. Since Dec.'12 she has been active as an Independent Consultant and CEO of NB Motors.
Prior to joining GM, Naila held the positions of:
Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Dept., Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, 1982-1984
Senior Magnetic Engineer, Power Generation Dept. Simmonds Precision Corporation, Engine Systems Div., Norwich, NY, 1980-1982
Research Assistant, Institute for Elect. Machines and Drives, University of Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany, 1977-1980
Electrical Engineer, Research and Development Dept., Egyptian Power Authority, Cairo, Egypt, 1972-1974
Naila holds a BSEE degree from Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt and a Dipl.-Ing.(MSEE) degree from the University of Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany. She is the author of numerous technical papers and patents, and has received several awards in recognition of her achievements
- At General Motors, from 1984 to 2012, as a member of its R&D and Engineering organizations Naila has been involved in the development of key advanced electromagnetic and electromechanical components for improved safety and energy efficiency. During her assignments, she gained broad knowledge and expertise in:
- DC brushed and brushless motors for automotive applications such as seat adjusters, window lift, fuel pump, HVAC blower, engine cooling fan, electronic throttle control, electric power steering, etc.
- Electric Power Generation, and Utilization Systems, e.g. 42V system, more efficient components
- Cranking systems, and starter-generator
- Linear Actuators, Solenoids, Injectors, … etc. , e.g. active engine mount, force motor, fast acting solenoids for Two-Stroke Engine fuel injection
- Brakes & Clutches, e.g. Magnetic Particle Clutches for Electromagnetic power steering and Electromagnetic Brakes (ABS-VI)
- Computer Aided Engineering Tools for brushed and brushless motor analysis
- Components and System benchmarking
Prior to joining GM, Naila held the positions of:
Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Dept., Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI, 1982-1984
Senior Magnetic Engineer, Power Generation Dept. Simmonds Precision Corporation, Engine Systems Div., Norwich, NY, 1980-1982
Research Assistant, Institute for Elect. Machines and Drives, University of Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany, 1977-1980
Electrical Engineer, Research and Development Dept., Egyptian Power Authority, Cairo, Egypt, 1972-1974
Naila holds a BSEE degree from Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt and a Dipl.-Ing.(MSEE) degree from the University of Braunschweig, Braunschweig, Germany. She is the author of numerous technical papers and patents, and has received several awards in recognition of her achievements
Dr. Nady Boules
Moved to private consultancy in September 2013 after 32 years with General Motors and Delphi, including 16 years as director of R&D and Innovation.
In his most recent capacity, as director of Electrical & Control Systems Research Lab, Global GM R&D, Nady was responsible for the development of advanced automotive electrical systems and components for electrified, connected and automated vehicles to enhance vehicle safety, comfort and efficiency. He led all R&D activities in areas of electronics and control software globally and coordinated research in this area, internally with sister research Labs and engineering customers; and externally with collaborators at Universities, National Labs, suppliers, and other automotive OEMs (USCAR). Nady first joined GM Research Labs in 1982, where he held several positions leading research activities in automotive mechatronic systems. In Sept. ‘99, he was named director of R&D for Delphi Steering Systems in Saginaw, MI. His responsibilities expanded to cover brakes and suspension when he was named director of the dynamics innovation center In Feb. 2002, In Jan. 2005, he was named director, dynamics innovation center and material engineering. From May 2006 until returning to GM, he held the position of director, innovation & technology leadership.
Nady began his career in 1978 as a Research Associate at the Institute for Electrical Machines and Drives, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany. In January 1980, he moved to the United States and joined Simmonds Precision Corporation, an aerospace company in Norwich, NY as a Senior Magnetics Engineer.
Nady received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in electrical engineering from Cairo University, Egypt and a doctorate of engineering degree in 1978 from the Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany.
Nady is the author of over 40 technical papers and patents and has received several awards from GM in recognition of his accomplishments. He was named a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in 1991 and a Life Fellow in 2015, and the recipient of the 2011 IEEE Nikola Tesla Award. He is a member of the Industry Applications Society (IAS) and a past member of its executive board. He was also a member of the board of directors of Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS-A) and a member of the executive board of several University consortia.
In his most recent capacity, as director of Electrical & Control Systems Research Lab, Global GM R&D, Nady was responsible for the development of advanced automotive electrical systems and components for electrified, connected and automated vehicles to enhance vehicle safety, comfort and efficiency. He led all R&D activities in areas of electronics and control software globally and coordinated research in this area, internally with sister research Labs and engineering customers; and externally with collaborators at Universities, National Labs, suppliers, and other automotive OEMs (USCAR). Nady first joined GM Research Labs in 1982, where he held several positions leading research activities in automotive mechatronic systems. In Sept. ‘99, he was named director of R&D for Delphi Steering Systems in Saginaw, MI. His responsibilities expanded to cover brakes and suspension when he was named director of the dynamics innovation center In Feb. 2002, In Jan. 2005, he was named director, dynamics innovation center and material engineering. From May 2006 until returning to GM, he held the position of director, innovation & technology leadership.
Nady began his career in 1978 as a Research Associate at the Institute for Electrical Machines and Drives, Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany. In January 1980, he moved to the United States and joined Simmonds Precision Corporation, an aerospace company in Norwich, NY as a Senior Magnetics Engineer.
Nady received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in electrical engineering from Cairo University, Egypt and a doctorate of engineering degree in 1978 from the Technical University of Braunschweig, Germany.
Nady is the author of over 40 technical papers and patents and has received several awards from GM in recognition of his accomplishments. He was named a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in 1991 and a Life Fellow in 2015, and the recipient of the 2011 IEEE Nikola Tesla Award. He is a member of the Industry Applications Society (IAS) and a past member of its executive board. He was also a member of the board of directors of Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS-A) and a member of the executive board of several University consortia.