Yasser Abuouf

Short Bio

Dr. Yasser Adel Abbas Abuouf is an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at Alexandria University, Egypt, specializing in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and biomechanics. He holds a PhD from the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (EJUST) and has published extensively on blood flow dynamics in arterial stenosis. Proficient in engineering software such as MATLAB, ANSYS, and SolidWorks, Dr. Abuouf also teaches fluid mechanics and CFD courses while supervising graduate research. He actively contributes to international journals as a reviewer and is committed to advancing research and education in mechanical engineering. 

Education

• PhD in Computational Fluid Mechanics, Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (EJUST), 2021

• MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, 2015

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, 2008

Technical Expertise

Dr. Abuouf 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:

• Programming Languages: C++, Python

• Engineering Software: MATLAB (including machine learning applications), AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS, Abaqus, OpenFOAM

• 3D Modeling & Simulation: Materialize Mimics, 3-matic, HemoCell

• Hydraulic & Water Engineering Tools: Bentley Hammer, WaterCAD
  Dr. Abuouf is also actively expanding his skill set in Python and OpenFOAM for broader applications in fluid dynamics and engineering simulations.

Research Interests

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

• Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering

• Fluid-Structure Interaction

• Hemodynamics and Arterial Stenosis

• Hydraulic Engineering
  Dr. Abuouf’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.

Key Publications

1. Abuouf Y., Ookawara S., Ahmed M. "Analysis of the Effect of Guidewire Position on Stenosis Diagnosis Using Computational Fluid Dynamics." Computers in Biology and Medicine, 2020.

2. Abuouf Y., AlBadawi M., Ookawara S., Ahmed M. "Effect of Guidewire Insertion in Fractional Flow Reserve Procedure for Real Geometry Using CFD." BioMedical Engineering Online, 2021.

3. Albadawi M., Abuouf Y., Elsagheer S., Ookawara S., Ahmed M. "Predicting the Onset of Consequent Stenotic Regions in Carotid Arteries Using CFD." Physical Fluids, 2021.

4. Albadawi M, Abuouf Y, Elsagheer S, Sekiguchi H, Ookawara S, Ahmed M. Influence of Rigid–Elastic Artery Wall of Carotid and Coronary Stenosis on Hemodynamics. Bioengineering. 2022;9(11):708. https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering9110708

5. Elhanafy A., Abuouf Y., Ookawara S., Ahmed M. "Effect of External Magnetic Field on Realistic Bifurcated Right Coronary Artery Hemodynamics." Physical Fluids, 2023.

6. Elhanafy A, Abuouf Y, Elsagheer S, Ookawara S, Nada S, Ahmed M. Effect of micro-vessel stenosis severity and hematocrit level on red blood cell dynamics and platelet margination: A numerical study. International Journal of Engineering Science. 2024 Dec 1;205:104155.

Dr. Abuouf has published a wide range of papers exploring the impact of guidewire placement, stenosis diagnosis, and hemodynamics. His collaborative research has advanced the understanding of blood flow dynamics in carotid and coronary arteries, with applications in biomedical diagnostics and surgical procedures.

Conference Contributions

Dr. Abuouf is a frequent speaker at international conferences, including the prestigious ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, where he has presented groundbreaking research on fractional flow reserve procedures, stenosis diagnosis, and the influence of artery wall elasticity on hemodynamics.

• "Influence of Fractional Flow Reserve Setting on Procedure Precision." ASME IMECE, 2019.

• "Enhancing Fractional Flow Reserve Procedure in Stenosis Diagnosis." ASME IMECE, 2019.

• "Influence of Carotid Artery Stenosis Location on Lesion Progression Using Computational Fluid Dynamics." ASME IMECE, 2020.

• "Assessment of Invasive Fractional Flow Reserve Procedures Using Computational Fluid Dynamics." ASME IMECE, 2020.

• "Influence of Arterial Wall Elasticity on Blood Flow Dynamic Factors of Stenotic Carotid Artery."ASME IMECE, 2021.

• "Effect of Stenosis Location on the Flow Distribution in Coronary Branches: Experimental and Numerical Study." ASME IMECE, 2021.

• "Numerical Simulation of Aggregation and Deformation of Red Blood Cells in Microchannels." ASME IMECE, 2022.

• "Non-Newtonian Blood Flow in a Diseased Abdominal Aortic Arterial Segment Under the Effect of an External Magnetic Field: A Numerical Study." ASME IMECE, 2022.

• "Is the Blood Flow Laminar or Turbulent at Stenosed Coronary Artery?." ASME IMECE, 2022.

• “Sensitivity analysis for slug liquid holdup correlations.” ICCEEE, 2023.

Teaching and Mentorship

Dr. Abuouf is an experienced educator, having taught a variety of mechanical engineering courses at the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University since 2009. He has taught courses in Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulic Machinery, Fluid Power Systems, and Computational Fluid Dynamics, among others. His teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking, and innovation in problem-solving. He has successfully mentored undergraduate and graduate students, including supervising multiple MSc theses and graduation projects in mechanical engineering and orthodontics.

Current supervision includes:

• MSc thesis: "Sensitivity Analysis for Pressure Drop Models of High-Viscosity Slug Flow" (since 2022)

• MSc thesis in Orthodontics: "Infrazygomatic miniscrew anchored total maxillary dentition distalization using different force vectors: Finite Element Analysis Study " (since 2022)

• MSc thesis: "An Investigation on a Developed Design Low-Cost Auto-Controlled Insulin Pump" (since 2023)

• MSc thesis: "Foam Chamber Design and Performance" (since 2024)

• MSc thesis: "CFD Insights into High-Viscous Slug Flow Characteristics " (since 2024)

Contact Information

• Email: yasser.abuouf@alexu.edu.eg

• ORCID: 0000-0003-2951-0170

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