Short Bio

Dr. Muhamed Albadawi is an Assistant Professor at Alexandria University, Egypt, specializing in Energy Resources Engineering with a Ph.D. in Cardiovascular Fluid Dynamics. His research focuses on numerical simulations for predicting stenosis onset and biofluid applications, contributing to advancements in medical diagnostics. Dr. Albadawi is skilled in CFD, AI, and multidisciplinary collaboration with extensive teaching and mentoring experience. 

Education

• Ph.D. in Energy Resources Engineering
  Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, Egypt - 2023

• M.Sc. in Engineering Mathematics
  Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Egypt - 2019

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
  Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Egypt - 2013

Technical Expertise

Dr. Albadawi is highly proficient in a range of engineering software and programming tools, allowing him to perform advanced simulations and analyses of complex mechanical systems. His technical expertise includes:

• Software: ANSYS (Fluent, CFX, BladeGen, Mechanical), OpenFOAM, ParaView, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Python

• Specializations: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI), 3D Printing, AI and Machine Learning, Data Analysis

• Languages: Fluent in English and Arabic, basic French

Research Interests

Dr. Albadawi’s work has focused on using CFD to understand blood flow dynamics, guidewire positioning during cardiovascular interventions, and the progression of stenotic regions in arteries. His interdisciplinary approach integrates mechanics, medical imaging, and simulation to address real-world medical challenges.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

• Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering

• Fluid-Structure Interaction

• Hemodynamics and Arterial Stenosis

• Hydraulic Engineering

Key Publications

• Muhamed Albadawi, Yasser Abuouf, Samir Elsagheer, Hidetoshi Sekiguchi, Shinichi Ookawara, and Mahmoud Ahmed, "Influence of Rigid–Elastic Artery Wall of Carotid and Coronary Stenosis on Hemodynamics", Bioengineering 9, no. 11: 708 (2022).

• Muhamed Albadawi, Yasser Abuouf, Samir Elsagheer, Shinichi Ookawara, and Mahmoud Ahmed, "Predicting the onset of consequent stenotic regions in carotid arteries using computational fluid dynamics", Physics of Fluids 33, 123106 (2021).

• Abuouf, Y., Albadawi, M., Ookawara, S. et al. “Effect of guidewire insertion in fractional flow reserve procedure for real geometry using computational fluid dynamics” BioMed Eng Online 20, 95 (2021).

Conference Contributions

• Albadawi, M., Abuouf, Y., Elsagheer, S., Sekiguchi, H., Ookawara, S., & Ahmed, M. “Is the Blood Flow Laminar or Turbulent at Stenosed Coronary Artery?” Proceedings of the ASME 2022 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (Vol. 86663, p. V004T05A032).

• Albadawi, M, Abuouf, Y, & Ahmed, M. "Influence of Arterial Wall Elasticity on Blood Flow Dynamic Factors of Stenotic Carotid Artery." Proceedings of the ASME 2021 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. Volume 5: Biomedical and Biotechnology. Virtual, online. November 1–5, 2021. V005T05A038. ASME.

• Abuouf, Y, Albadawi, M, & Ahmed, M. "Effect of Stenosis Location on the Flow Distribution in Coronary Branches: Experimental and Numerical Study." Proceedings of the ASME 2021 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. Volume 5: Biomedical and Biotechnology. Virtual, Online. November 1–5, 2021. V005T05A024. ASME.

• Albadawi, M, Abuouf, Y, Ookawara, S, & Ahmed, M. "Influence of Carotid Artery Stenosis Location on Lesion Progression Using Computational Fluid Dynamics." Proceedings of the ASME 2020 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. Volume 5: Biomedical and Biotechnology. Virtual, online. November 16–19, 2020. V005T05A031. ASME.

• Abuouf, Y, Albadawi, M, Ookawara, S, & Ahmed, M. "Assessment of Invasive Fractional Flow Reserve Procedures Using Computational Fluid Dynamics." Proceedings of the ASME 2020 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. Volume 5: Biomedical and Biotechnology. Virtual, online. November 16–19, 2020. V005T05A030. ASME.

• Al-badawi, M, Adam, IG, Haddara, S, & El Sherif, AHM. "Influence of Blade Shape Geometry on Very Low Specific Speed Centrifugal Pump Performance." Proceedings of the ASME 2018 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. Volume 7: Fluids Engineering. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. November 9–15, 2018. V007T09A075. ASME. 

Teaching and Mentorship

• Assistant Professor, Alexandria University, Egypt, Apr. 2023 – Present

  1. • Taught Descriptive Geometry and Engineering Drawing I & II to Basic Science engineering students, instructed lab sessions and graded assignments.

     • Advising and mentoring students on academic and career goals.

     • Mentor graduate students to guide them in their research projects.

• Research Assistant, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, 2020 – 2024

  1. • Perform numerical modelling and simulations (CFD & FSI) for biofluid applications and cardiac hemodynamics using Ansys (Mechanical, Fluent).

     • Design and produce models using 3D printers through 3-matic.

     • Developing a valid faster software base on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for accurate stenosis severity diagnosis.

     • Communicate and work in a multi-disciplinary team alongside cardiothoracic surgeons and cardiologists.

     • Contribution in multiple research projects and their tasks within the team.

• Teaching Assistant, Alexandria University, Egypt, 2014 – 2020

  1. • Taught Descriptive Geometry and Engineering Drawing I & II to Basic Science engineering students, instructed lab sessions and graded assignments.

     • Mentor for multiple graduation projects to Mechanical Engineering Students.

Grants

• IFS CRP2023 Grant, Tohoku University, Japan (2023 - 2025)
  Project: "Pathobiology-Hemodynamics Interaction in Aneurysms Genesis, Growth, and Rupture"

Contact Information

• Email: m.badawi@alexu.edu.eg

• ORCID: 0000-0002-4822-843X

• Google Scholar | ResearchGate | Scopus

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