4.8

Hamed Aly

Electrical Engineering - Dalhousie University

4.8
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
97%
Would Retake
88
Reviews
4.8
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
4.8
Helpful
4.8
Clarity

97%

Would Retake

88

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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What Students Say

mostly because he's a great lecturer

APSC2213 - 5.0 rating

Would take another class with him any day

ECED4102 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

24%

Textbook Required

22%

Grade Predictor

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Most common grades:
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A (5)
A- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(2)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 27 reported grades
Not sure yet: 11
A: 5
A-: 3
B: 2
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Inspirational (9)
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Group projects (3)
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Reviews (88)
5.0
2.0
ECED2001
Dec 19, 2011

Great prof once you get used to him. He knows his stuff. Awesome sense of humor. Go to class, pay attention you will learn what you need to know. Explains material slowly and well, and actually writes on the board without erasing it before you have time to write it down. Exams are usually reasonable. One of the better profs in this faculty.

5.0
2.0
ECED2001
Jan 27, 2012

Excellent. He is the best professor ever. Extremely clear. He takes his time with every class and is more than happy to help you outside of class. I wish he taught more classes, I would take anything that he taught.

5.0
1.0
MATH1010
Feb 1, 2012

He is one of the BEST MATH TEACHERS EVER!! He will do anything in his power to help you understand the material. I would recommend going to class, pay attention and you will do fine. Highly recommended!

5.0
2.0
MATH1010
Feb 9, 2012

Excellent Teacher. Highly recommend.

5.0
2.0
MATH1010
Feb 17, 2012

He is so helpful. I recommended you to attend his class.

5.0
1.0
MATH1010
Mar 1, 2012

Excellent Prof. So helpful.

5.0
2.0
MATH1010
Mar 9, 2012

He is actually care if we understand and his notes are excellent. He is one of my favourite prof.

5.0
2.0
MATH1010
Mar 9, 2012

I like his style of lecture. He is very enthusiastic. It is very enjoyable class.

5.0
2.0
MATH1010
Mar 9, 2012

Excellent prof. I like that he shows a lot of examples for each concept he teaches to us. He also takes time for us to understand which is helful.

5.0
1.0
MATH1010
Apr 23, 2012

Excellent, he is so helpful.

5.0
2.0
MATH1290
May 29, 2012

I like his style of teaching. His notes are so helpful.

5.0
2.0
MATH1290
Jun 8, 2012

He is so nice. He is an excellent prof. I like his style of teaching. I will register for any course that he will teach.

5.0
1.0
ECED2001
Jun 19, 2012

I did my Circuit Analysis with him. Received B+. He is an excellent prof. He just not taught Circuits 2 but revised all the concepts of Circuits one that was needed for the course in no time. He knows what he teaches and always ready to help students. The level of teaching is high and clear. He gives quality exams and marks them reasonably.

5.0
2.0
ECED2001
Jun 19, 2012

He is an excellent Prof. He is taking care of his students. He gave me A. He knows his course very well and also if you asked him for anything else he will help you. He is genius. He knows how to use his tools very well. I like his lectures. They are so helpful for me till now.

5.0
1.0
MATH1290
Jun 28, 2012

Excellent Prof. He knows what he teaches very well. He is so organized. I like his lectures.

5.0
4.0
ENGMI1290
Jun 28, 2012

I loved coming to class everyday. He was very entertaining and fun to listen to. Very wise and knowledgeable person. He was very open to questions and very kind and polite person. I wish you all the best.

5.0
1.0
MATHS1290
Jun 29, 2012

he was very helpful and ready to help his students during class time and his office hours. because of his helpfulness and his well organized notes, i ended up getting A+. Thanks prof for eveerything you have done for me and for the rest of the students...

5.0
3.0
MATH2030
Sep 11, 2012

I hate math! I've only taken 2 classes of MATH2030 and I LOVE IT! The prof is very clear, explains everything thoroughly, and is willing to repeat until you understand. He is a very open person and that is such a hard quality to find in profs nowadays. Now I honestly look foreword to his class. I REALLY recommend him! HE IS THE BEST!!

5.0
2.0
MATH2030
Sep 20, 2012

He's very very friendly and willing to help. I'm only 2 weeks into MATH 2030 but I'm very happy to have him as a prof. He has an accent, but it's not strong and he repeats things several times so it's easy to understand. I was nervous about taking linear algebra but I'm not anymore because I know he'll help me if I don't understand.

5.0
2.0
MATH2030
Oct 9, 2012

Prof. Aly is really good about emphasizing the important parts of a new topic and pointing out the common mistakes students make when using new rules. He's very helpful. He takes care of his students. He is the best prof. He gives good examples.

5.0
2.0
MATH2030
Jan 6, 2013

Prof. Aly is one of the best professors. I took with him two courses. He is organized and very clear. His exams are so good and he is so fair. He tried to help his students. I like his teaching style, I would like to be like him. He is friendly. I will register for any course that he will teach. Thank you Prof. Aly for your excellent work.

5.0
2.0
MATH2030
Jan 6, 2013

He is an excellent professor. Actually I am so happy that he was my professor. I didn't see any professor like him. He helped me a lot. He has the ability to pay your attention. I like coming to his classes.

5.0
2.0
MATH2030
Jan 7, 2013

He is very enthusiastic and cared for the overall learning of his students. He explained everything step by step and clarified hard things by repeating them. He also gave a summary at the end of a topic. His classes are interactive too.

5.0
1.0
MATH2030
Jan 7, 2013

Showed great enthusiasm for the material, encouraged questions, was easy to approach, excellently explained the examples in depth. Taught how to think through the problem, kept the class engaged.

5.0
2.0
MATH2030
Jan 7, 2013

Excellent professor. I enjoy the class and am doing well because professor Aly is concerned for his students learning and understanding.

5.0
2.0
ENGM1290
Jan 7, 2013

Awesome prof, very very helpful he will do whatever he can to help you, just try a little in his class and I'm sure you will do great, so nice and crystal clear explanations ! Seriously any course you can possibly take with him, GO FOR IT !!!

5.0
2.0
MATH2030
Jan 13, 2013

One of the best profs I've ever had in terms of accessibility, compassion, understanding, thoroughness, comprehension and interaction. He is the reason I am doing well. Highly recommended.

5.0
1.0
ENGM1041
May 10, 2013

I am taking about a great professor. Dr. Hamed is passionate about the classes he teaches, which makes students more interested in what they are learning. He is always enthusiastic and I would love the chance to take another class with him. Linear algebra is easier to understand once he teaches.

5.0
1.0
TA
Jun 5, 2013

Excellent Prof.

5.0
2.0
ECED2000
Jun 14, 2013

Prof. Aly is one of the best professors. I enjoyed attending his lectures. He makes everything easy. He knows his material very well. I like his style of teaching.

5.0
2.0
ECED2000
Jun 17, 2013

Excellent teacher. He really takes his time to help you out of class f you need help, and he also has a great personality. If you can have a class with him, do take it!

5.0
3.0
ECED2000
Aug 5, 2013

He was very good! Always helps whenever you ask him and is willing to put in his own time. Hes very clear on what is on the test, just pay attention in class.

4.0
1.0
ENGM1041
Aug 12, 2013

What a great guy, he's very helpful in getting you excellent grades, he's really clear most of the time. the only thing I hold against him is the fact that he underestimates the difficulty of the material that he teaches since he's so intelligent

5.0
3.0
ECED3101
Sep 21, 2013

Nice guy and really cares about our success! Hope there are more profs like him at dalousie.

5.0
1.0
ECED3101
Oct 2, 2013

No Comments he is a great professor .

5.0
2.0
ECED3101
Oct 7, 2013

Honestly, One of the best professors I have had since starting at Dalhousie.

2.0
2.0
ECED3101
Oct 16, 2013

Took him for Power Systems. Very easy but quite a bit full of himself... So that kinda ruins it all

5.0
2.0
ECED3101
Oct 17, 2013

Prof. Aly is one of the best professors. He is so helpful. I took 3 courses with him and I never see anyone like him.

5.0
2.0
ECED3101
Oct 18, 2013

He is an excellent prof. I like how interact he is with the class and how he knows when we are confused. Really, I will register for any course that he will teach. Excellent job Dr. Aly.

5.0
1.0
ECED2000
Oct 18, 2013

Excellent professor. He knows how to pay your attention. He gives us 2 hours lectures but I don't feel that it is a long class because he is an interesting guy.

5.0
2.0
ECED3101
Oct 18, 2013

Excellent professor!

5.0
1.0
ECED2000
Oct 20, 2013

He takes care of his students. Really you will enjoy. He is excellent professor.

5.0
1.0
ECED3101
Oct 22, 2013

He is good at making sure we understand. He explains difficult things slowly. He is one of the best professor.

5.0
1.0
ECED2000
Oct 26, 2013

He is the best professor at Dalhousie.

5.0
1.0
ECED4130
Nov 5, 2013

Amazing Professor. He is one of the best professors at Dal. He is helping his students and solving many problems in the class. If you pay your attention during his lectures you will be able to solve his exams.

5.0
1.0
ECED2000
Jan 14, 2014

Every Dr. Aly brings so much energy to the room that's impossible to not stay focused on the subject at hand. He is an excellent Professor.

4.0
2.0
ENGM1041
May 31, 2014

Great prof

5.0
1.0
APSC2213
Grade: A
Aug 14, 2014

Made me switch to electrical engineering (at Acadia U, not Dal) because of circuits I. Everything he explains is clear, concise, and he always ensures great communication with class. As he always says, "It's so easy!" ... mostly because he's a great lecturer!

3.0
2.0
ECED2000
Oct 29, 2014

I enjoyed taking the course last summer. Especially the lab. The lab instructor for this course is great. I learned from the lab more than in class.

5.0
3.0
ECED2000
Grade: A-
Nov 14, 2014

He is one of the best professors at Dal.

5.0
3.0
ECED2000
Nov 19, 2014

Honestly Dr. Aly's teaching style is great. The pace he has been teaching us seems to be perfect; he explains things very well and also makes sure everyone understands.

5.0
3.0
ECED4130
Feb 12, 2015

Dr. Aly is great! This is the best course I've taken this semester.

5.0
1.0
ECED2000
Jul 16, 2015

Best prof at Dal! He makes the material interesting and the classes fun!

5.0
4.0
ECED2000
Jun 24, 2017
Would take again

He is the best prof to have ever taught me. Dr Aly cares a lot about his students performance. He doesn't take things personal. Furthermore, his teaching style is the best. You never get bored in his class.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ECED4102
Dec 21, 2018
Would take again

Amazing teaching method during class. Enthusiastic about the subject matter. Passionate about the profession and teaching the next generation.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
ECED2000
Mar 5, 2020
Would take again

Simply one of the best professors who really cares. He explains everything very thoroughly and clearly and makes sure you really understand it.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
ECED2000
Oct 5, 2020
Would take again

Online school is tough but Dr. Aly goes above and beyond to make sure students understand material. His teaching style is extremely enthusiastic and he goes at reasonable pace, making sure no student gets left behind. He always stays online after class ends to answer any questions we have.

5.0
4.0
ECED2000
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 13, 2020
Would take again

I have had the privilege of having Dr. Aly teach me circuits this semester, and he is an excellent lecturer and overall teacher. So far the only prof Ive had that makes going to class fun and entertaining while exploring complex topics.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
ECED2001
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 10, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Aly goes to great lengths to make sure students understand material. He is fair, patient, engaging, and caring. He explains things very well, and has sharp intuition for knowing if the class is following along. You can't go wrong taking a class with him.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
ECED2001
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

perfect

Test heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
ECED2001
Feb 12, 2021
Would take again

He is very caring of his students. He sometimes acted more like a friend than a teacher. He is always very respectful, and when we had overwhelming weeks, he did everything he could to make it a little less stressful, which is appreciated by everyone. Dr. Aly is very knowledgeable and knows very well what he is doing. You will be enjoy.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ECED3101
Grade: A-
Feb 15, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Aly is one of the most helpful and caring professors I have ever had. He is always very happy to answer questions and is a very caring professor and person. He actually taught his class synchronously which made it a lot more enjoyable! His class added structure to my week that helped me focus on all of my classes and stay on task. Well done!

Accessible outside class
Group projects
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ECED2001
Mar 10, 2021
Would take again

I can honestly say that Doctor Hammed is one of the most caring professors in Dalhousie. He teaches the subjects in a very nice manner and try's his best to help ease student's workload whenever it's in his power. The only thing is that the class will still be difficult, but it is much more bearable while being taught by him.

5.0
3.0
ECED2001
Grade: B
Apr 4, 2021
Would take again

One of the best professors I've ever had so far in my Eng degree. He's very understanding and flexibly with his due dates (when possible). Overall he's a very nice guy.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
ECED2001
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 5, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Aly defines how to become a professor, he is understanding, flexible with deadlines as needed, explains material super clear, test is similar difficulty to assignments and notes, he will go out of his way to make sure you understand everything, and also he is a very humble person. He is everything a student would wish from a professor.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
4.0
ECED2000
Grade: C-
Dec 10, 2021
Would take again

There is no point for a textbook, this teacher will give you more than enough notes to study throughout the term. He will definitely accomadate and help students who are struggling.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
5.0
ECED2000
Grade: B
Jan 17, 2022
Would take again

Although he is an easy grader and will give part marks for very simple things, the exam and midterm questions are very tough. They are definitely attainable if you really understand the material but don't expect them to be carbon copies of assignment questions. He is a very nice man who would do anything to help students pass the course.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ECED4102
Grade: A
Mar 23, 2022
Would take again

Extremely knowledgeable and a kind soul, he's not afraid to poke harmless fun on students and will take a step back to make sure everyone understands the material clearly. It almost feels like he is available 24/7 with how fast he is at responding to emails and helping students. Would take another class with him any day

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
ECED3101
Jul 12, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Aly is very fair professor. He is my best professor at Dal. His lectures are amazing. He is doing everything that will help you to pass. Although his exams are hard but they are fair and he is helping everyone. Dr. Aly is an amazing professor. I hope all professors are learning from him how to teach and communicate with students.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
3.0
ECED3101
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 27, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Aly is still the best professor to ever teach me, what you learn from this man is way beyond academics, he explains material very clearly and makes you engaged with the material and is a very humble person. His workload is very reasonable compared to other profs, he understands we have other courses too and is very flexible with deadlines.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
ECED3101
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 2, 2022
Would take again

Dr.Aly is one of the best. Very understanding, kind and reasonable with his exams and assignments. If you have Dr.Aly as your professor, try and attend his lectures and listen as best you can. You will learn and have to spend less time studying outside the classroom.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
ECED2000
Grade: A+
Sep 26, 2022
Would take again

class lad :)

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
ECED2001
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 17, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Aly is a very engaging lecturer and genuinely wants to see you succeed. He almost treats his students like his children. His class materials and assignments mesh well to prepare you for examinations and there is a natural progression to learning all material. Aly has been essential to forming a strong foundation of electric circuits knowledge.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
ECED4130
Grade: A
Apr 2, 2023
Would take again

Hamed is a fantastic professor who delivers well created lectures, with clear expectations. The content for this course is hard, and there is a lot of work, but tests will be on expected content, and nothing is a surprise. Do the assignments, and practice exams, and you will get a good grade. He will help outside of class if requested.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
ECED2000
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 21, 2023
Would take again

explains very well and clearly. cares about all students and his lectures/tutorials are very engaging.

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
ECED4130
Grade: A
Nov 27, 2023
Would take again

Excellent professor. Caring about the success of his students.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ECED4130
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2023
Would take again

Best prof in ECED hands down. Explains the material really well and in a simple way, great notes, a lot of applications in the real world were discussed. He always teaches well but this is the best I've seen him teach. Was very relaxed throughout the course because he knows its a fourth year technical elective.

Caring
5.0
3.0
ECED2000
Grade: Incomplete
Dec 5, 2023
Would take again

HE IS THE BEST PROFESSOR YOU WILL EVER FIND! Please do attend the lectures. He himself takes the tutorial sessions and will treat you as his kids. Very helping, very kind and very generous. Never ever miss his class.

Participation matters
Group projects
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ECED2000
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 6, 2023
Would take again

Dr.Aly is a great professor. He can take complex topics and explain them on simple terms that are easy to understand. He is always asking for feedback on how to improve or what he can do to make the learning experience better. I can't say enough great things about him. Down to earth, easy to talk to. Just an overall great instructor.

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
ECED2000
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2024
Would take again

He is a super kind and genuinely caring guy. He doesn't record his lectures, and his notes are extremely messy so it is often better to refer to the textbook than his notes if you miss class. He is very aware of when something was made too hard for the students, and offers extra points and rounding to make up for it.

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
ECED2000
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Aly is an exceptional professor at Dalhousie University, known for his clear, engaging lectures and dedication to student success. By incorporating real-world examples, he makes complex concepts easy to understand and relatable. Attending his classes and tutorials is key to excelling in the course.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
4.0
ECED2000
Apr 14, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Aly is an amazing professor outside the class as well as inside the class. When I started engineering I was planning to continue in any discipline except electrical but after studying this course I decided to continue in electrical. Thanks so much, Dr. Aly, for everything you've done. Your teaching truly made an impact!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ECED2000
May 12, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Aly is my favorite professor. He genuinely cares about his students and is incredibly supportive. He's always available, responds to emails quickly, and his lectures are both engaging and enjoyable.

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
ECED3101
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 28, 2025
Would take again

He is the best professor I've ever had. I took two of his courses, and he was exceptional in both. He is incredibly supportive, ensuring you understand everything both inside and outside the classroom. You will never feel lost in his class. His door is always open to students, even outside of his official office hours.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
4.0
3.0
ECED3101
Dec 17, 2025
Would take again

Very nice guy. He'll give a couple assignments or a project that he will outright say is "an easy mark booster". I can't say I enjoy doing transformers but the rest of the course was pretty cool and Hamed has a way of explaining things that makes lecture enjoyable. Every now and then one of his tests puts you through a tizzy, but it all evens out.

Caring
4.0
4.0
ECED2000
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 17, 2025
Would take again

Dr Aly is one of the funniest profs with very enjoyable lectures. He has a genuine care for his students, with multiple extensions and discussions on exam material. My only complaint is that his exams can be very hard, but I think this is because he does not mind curving them.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
ECED2000
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 20, 2025
Would take again

Dr Aly is the best prof I've had since the start of the program. He really cares about his students and about teaching the class in a way where everyone learns. He is funny and very approachable. His tests can definitely be hard, but he marks fairly and will always hear out the opinions of his students.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ECED3101
Grade: A-
Dec 31, 2025
Would take again

Really good lecturer who genuinely cares about the students. Easy to pick up marks in the class as he is straight up about what will be on tests. Exam was hard IMO. I found he would go too deep into basic concepts but not deep enough in more complex topics. Has a good sense of humor which makes lectures entertaining.

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

24%

Textbook Required

22%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

86% confidence
Based on 12 grades
Most common grades:
Not sure yet (11)
A (5)
A- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(2)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 27 reported grades
Not sure yet: 11
A: 5
A-: 3
B: 2
Common Tags
Caring (20)
Amazing lectures (16)
Respected (11)
Inspirational (9)
Amazing lectures (8)
Accessible outside class (8)
Hilarious (6)
Group projects (3)
Rating Trend

Stable

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Ratings by Course

MATH1010

5.0

(8)

MATH1290

5.0

(3)

ENGMI1290

5.0

(1)

MATHS1290

5.0

(1)

MATH2030

5.0

(9)
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Difficulty by Course

ENGMI1290

4.0

ECED4130

3.0

ECED4102

3.0

ECED2001

2.9

ECED2000

2.7

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