Nihad Dukhun, artist, master calligrapher and a professor of mechanical engineering. A native of Gaza, Palestine, his interest in custom Arabic calligraphy began when he was in the 6th grade. His work has been exhibited in major U.S. cities and sold in the U.S, Europe, the Middle East as well as Japan. Dukhun holds a PhD in mechanical engineering and is currently a professor at the University of Detroit - Mercy.