Prof. Hisham Ibrahim | Mechanical Engineering Research & Innovation

Ph.D., P.Eng. | Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Distinguished academic leader with 30+ years in engineering research, specializing in electric vehicles, prosthetic devices, vehicle safety, and AI applications. $2M+ research funding, innovative solutions in sustainable transportation and advanced manufacturing.
Author

Hisham Ibrahim, Ph.D., P.Eng.

Modified

October 17, 2025

Keywords

Hisham Ibrahim, mechanical engineering professor, electric vehicle design, prosthetic foot design, 3D printing carbon fiber, vehicle crashworthiness, FEA analysis, automotive engineering Egypt, sustainable transportation, AI predictive maintenance

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Executive Profile

Distinguished academic leader and Professor of Mechanical Engineering with 30+ years of progressive experience in higher education administration, program development, and applied engineering research. Proven track record in institutional leadership, accreditation (NAQAAE), industry partnerships, and applied research with significant impact in biomechanics, vehicle design, and sustainable transportation.

Biography

I lead academic programs that blend experiential learning with industry-relevant research. My work spans electric vehicle design and homologation, advanced manufacturing (3D printing with carbon fiber), vehicle safety, and the development of cost-effective prosthetic devices. I have held leadership roles across institutions in Egypt and internationally, and I focus on building industry partnerships and fostering student innovation.

Education & Certification

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada — 2009
  • Research Fellowship, University of Toronto, Canada — 2018
  • M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Military Technical College, Cairo, Egypt — 2000
  • B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Military Technical College, Cairo, Egypt — 1995
  • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and Certified Vehicle Structural Design Consultant

Awards & Honors

  • Institutional Accreditation Award (2023)
  • Innovation Award for 3D Printed Carbon Fiber Prosthetic Limb (2019)
  • Best Head of Department Awards (2019-2022)
  • University Teaching Achievement, Concordia University (2008)

Leadership & Service

Head of School of Mechanical Engineering | Military Technical College, Cairo, Egypt
January 2022 — December 2023

  • Led seven specialized departments and managed programs serving 1,000+ students
  • Directed NAQAAE institutional and program accreditation efforts

Head of Automotive Department | Military Technical College, Cairo, Egypt
September 2018 — December 2022

  • Department accreditation and laboratory modernization

Professor and Senior Faculty Member | Military Technical College
September 2009 — Present

Awards & Honors

  • Institutional Accreditation Award (2023)
  • Innovation Award for 3D Printed Carbon Fiber Prosthetic Limb (2019)
  • Best Head of Department Awards (2019-2022)
  • University Teaching Achievement, Concordia University (2008)

Books

  1. Ibrahim, Hisham. Design Course Notes. 2025. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16541967
  2. Ibrahim, Hisham. Engineering Economic Analysis. 2025. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17289063
  3. Ibrahim, Hisham. Engineering Service of Automobiles: Part 1 – Engine Fundamentals & Electrical Energy Systems. 2025. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17289117

Publications

  • Ibrahim, Hisham, Ahmed Ali, and Tamer Attia. “Optimizing Electric Bus Performance via Predictive Maintenance: A Combined Experimental and Modeling Approach.” Frontiers in Future Transportation 5 (January 2025). https://doi.org/10.3389/ffutr.2024.1506866
  • Ibrahim, A.M., A.M. Ali, and H. Kamel. “Design Optimization and Production of a Small-Scale Semi-Trailer Chassis for Testing.” Journal of Engineering and Applied Science 70, no. 1 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s44147-023-00201-z
  • Kamel, H. “Artificial Intelligence for Predictive Maintenance.” Journal of Physics Conference Series, vol. 2299 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2299/1/012001
  • Kamel, Hisham, Omar Harraz, Khaled Azab, and Tamer Attia. “Developing an Optimized Low-Cost Transtibial Energy Storage and Release Prosthetic Foot Using Three-Dimensional Printing.” Journal of Engineering and Science in Medical Diagnostics and Therapy 3, no. 2 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4046319
  • Kamel, Hisham, Omar Harraz, and Tamer Attia. “Developing a Cost-Effective and Functional Prosthetic Foot for below Knee Amputees Using Topology Optimization and 3D Printing.” Volume 3: Biomedical and Biotechnology Engineering, IMECE2019, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, November 2019. https://doi.org/10.1115/imece2019-10616
  • Kamel, H. “Modeling and Simulation of a Hip Prosthesis Implantation.” The International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering 18, no. 18 (2018): 1–12. https://doi.org/10.21608/amme.2018.35024
  • Kamel, H. “Simulating an Intervertebral Lumbar Spine Disc.” The International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering 18, no. 18 (2018): 1–11. https://doi.org/10.21608/amme.2018.35023
  • Ibrahim, A.M., A.M. Ali, and H. Kamel. “Design Optimization and Production of a Small-Scale Semi-Trailer Chassis for Testing.” Journal of Engineering and Applied Science 70, no. 1 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s44147-023-00201-z
  • Ibrahim, A.M., A.M. Ali, and H. Kamel. “Design and Optimization of a Missile Transporter Semi-Trailer Structure.” Journal of Physics Conference Series, vol. 2299 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2299/1/012002
  • Mohsen, Mahmoud, Hisham Kamel, Alhossein Mostafa Sharaf, and Samir Mohamed El Demerdash. “Optimal Design of Passive Suspension System of a 6 × 6 Multi-Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicle Using Genetic Algorithm.” International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems 25, no. 3/4 (2018): 508. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijhvs.2018.094821
  • Mohsen, M., H. Eltaher, A. Sharaf, and S. El-demerdash. “A Systematic Approach for the Study and Analysis of Vehicle Dynamics Using Design of Experiments.” International Conference on Aerospace Sciences and Aviation Technology 16, no. AEROSPACE SCIENCES (2015): 1–18. https://doi.org/10.21608/asat.2015.22934
  • Mohsen, M., H. Eltaher, A. Sharaf, and S. El-demerdash. “Investigation of the Ride Response of a Multi-Wheeled Combat Vehicle in Pitch-Bounce Plane.” International Conference on Aerospace Sciences and Aviation Technology 16, no. AEROSPACE SCIENCES (2015): 1–13. https://doi.org/10.21608/asat.2015.22911
  • Kamel, Hesham, Ramin Sedaghati, and Mamoun Medraj. “Crashworthiness Improvement of a Pickup Truck’s Chassis Frame Using the Pareto-Front and Genetic Algorithm.” International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems 18, no. 1 (2011): 83. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijhvs.2011.037961
  • Ibrahim, Hesham. “Material Optimization for Design Improvement of Crash Energy Absorbers.” Volume 11: New Developments in Simulation Methods and Software for Engineering Applications; Safety Engineering, Risk Analysis and Reliability Methods; Transportation Systems, IMECE2010, ASMEDC, January 2010, 655–65. https://doi.org/10.1115/imece2010-40204
  • Kamel, H., R. Sedaghati, and M. Medraj. “An Efficient Crashworthiness Design Optimization Approach for Frontal Automobile Structures.” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition Proceedings, vol. 17 (2009): 31–35. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2008-66760
  • Kamel, H. “Multi-Objective Design Optimization of Crash Energy Absorbers.” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition Proceedings Imece, vol. 11 (2012): 177–82. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2012-86502
  • Kamel, Hisham. “Review of Design Techniques of Armored Vehicles for Protection Against Blast From Improvised Explosive Devices.” Volume 13: Safety Engineering, Risk, and Reliability Analysis, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, November 11, 2019, V013T13A001. https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10227
  • Kamel, H., O. Harraz, and M. Yacoub. “Developing a Custom Anthropometric Test Device for Experimental Evaluation of Blast Mitigation Seats.” International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering 18, no. 1 (2021): 8531–39. https://doi.org/10.15282/ijame.18.1.2021.12.0647
  • Kamel, H. “Evaluating the Effect of Shape on Energy Absorbing Response of Structures Used in Armored Vehicles Floors.” Iop Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering, vol. 973 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/973/1/012010
  • Kamel, H. “Insight into the Design of Blast-Mitigating Floor Mats Using Design of Experiments.” ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition Proceedings Imece, vol. 13 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2019-10598
  • Kamel, Hisham. “Studying the Trade-off between Protection and Mobility of Armored Vehicles.” Volume 12: Transportation Systems, ASME, November 2017. https://doi.org/10.1115/imece2017-72531
  • Ibrahim, Hisham, Ahmed Ali, and Tamer Attia. “Optimizing Electric Bus Performance via Predictive Maintenance: A Combined Experimental and Modeling Approach.” Frontiers in Future Transportation 5 (January 2025). https://doi.org/10.3389/ffutr.2024.1506866
  • Ali, A.M., A.M. Sharaf, H. Kamel, and S. Hegazy. “A Theo-Practical Methodology for Series Hybrid Vehicles Evaluation and Development.” SAE Technical Papers 2017-March, no. March (2017). https://doi.org/10.4271/2017-01-1169
  • Ali, A., H. Kamel, A. Sharaf, and S. Hegazy. “Modeling and Simulation of Hybrid Electric Vehicles.” The International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering 16, no. 16 (2014): 1–12. https://doi.org/10.21608/amme.2014.35475
  • Ali, A. M., H. M. Kamel, A. M. Sharaf, and S. A. Hegazy. “A Comparative Investigation of a Rule Based Energy Management Algorithm for Hybrid Electric Vehicles.” 15th International Workshop on Research and Education in Mechatronics (REM), IEEE, September 2014, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1109/rem.2014.6920445
  • Kamel, Hesham. “Design Uncertainty Effects Quantification Using Monte Carlo Simulation.” Volume 11: Transportation Systems, IMECE2012, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, November 2012, 173–76. https://doi.org/10.1115/imece2012-86501
  • Ibrahim, H. “Monte Carlo Simulations for Evaluation of Uncertainty Effects in Structural Designs.” The International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering 15, no. 15 (2012): 1–12. https://doi.org/10.21608/amme.2012.35968
  • Eltaher, Hesham. “Exploring the Effects of Uncertainty in Structural Design.” International Conference on Aerospace Sciences and Aviation Technology 14, no. AEROSPACE SCIENCES (2011): 1–9. https://doi.org/10.21608/asat.2011.23426
  • Eltaher, H. “Design Optimization of Thin Walled Structures under Impact Loading Using the Response Surface Method.” The International Conference on Applied Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering 15, no. 15 (2012): 1–10. https://doi.org/10.21608/amme.2012.35962
  • Kamel, Hesham. “Neural Network Application for Structure Design Optimization of Thin-Wall Structures.” Volume 9: Transportation Systems; Safety Engineering, Risk Analysis and Reliability Methods; Applied Stochastic Optimization, Uncertainty and Probability, IMECE2011, ASMEDC, January 2011, 41–45. https://doi.org/10.1115/imece2011-63022
  • Aborehab, A., M. Kassem, A. Farid Nemnem, M. Kamel, and H. Kamel. “Configuration Design and Modeling of an Efficient Small Satellite Structure.” Engineering Solid Mechanics 8, no. 1 (2020): 7–20. https://doi.org/10.5267/j.esm.2019.9.002
  • Hossam, I, Sh Saleh, and H Kamel. “Review of Challenges of the Design of Rocket Motor Case Structures.” IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 610, no. 1 (2019): 012019. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/610/1/012019
  • Askar, E, E Elsoaly, M Kamel, and H kamel. “Improvement of Passive Vibration Damping of Satellite Solar Array Using Adaptive Boundary Conditions.” Journal of Engineering Science and Military Technologies 17, no. 17 (2017): 1–21. https://doi.org/10.21608/ejmtc.2017.21137
  • M., Mahdy, Kamel H., and El-Soaly E. “Design of Optimum Filament Wound Pressure Vessel with Integrated End Domes.” International Conference on Aerospace Sciences and Aviation Technology 16, no. AEROSPACE SCIENCES (2015): 1–15. https://doi.org/10.21608/asat.2015.22929
  • Mahdy, W., H. Taher, and E. El-Soaly. “Design Improvement of Composite Pressure Vessel Structure.” International Conference on Aerospace Sciences and Aviation Technology 15, no. AEROSPACE SCIENCES (2013): 1–12. https://doi.org/10.21608/asat.2013.22241
  • A., EL-SOALY, MOUSSA M., RABEEH M., and ELTAHER M. “Vehicle Structure Modeling and Analysis Applying Composite Materials.” International Conference on Aerospace Sciences and Aviation Technology 9, no. ASAT CONFERENCE (2001): 1–18. https://doi.org/10.21608/asat.2001.24844
  • RABEEH, B., M. MOUSSA, H. ELTAHER, and A. EL-SOAALY. “Characterization of Different Hot Pressed Al- Composite Architectures.” International Conference on Aerospace Sciences and Aviation Technology 8, no. ASAT CONFERENCE (1999): 1–11. https://doi.org/10.21608/asat.1999.25085
  • Gobara, M., S. Elbasuney, A. Baraka, H. Kamal, M. Elsayed, and E.A. McNally. “Novel Smart Hydroxyapatite/Silica Sol–Gel Nanocomposite Hybrid Coating for Corrosion Protection of AA2024.” Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials 28, no. 4 (2018): 1598–608. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10904-018-0790-2
  • Gobara, Mohamed, Hesham Kamel, Robert Akid, and Ahmad Baraka. “Corrosion Behaviour of AA2024 Coated with an Acid-Soluble Collagen/Hybrid Silica Sol–Gel Matrix.” Progress in Organic Coatings 89 (December 2015): 57–66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.porgcoat.2015.07.026
  • Fahmy, Mohammad, Hisham Kamel, Hany Mokhtar, et al. “On the Development and Optimization of an Urban Design Comfort Model (UDCM) on a Passive Solar Basis at Mid-Latitude Sites.” Climate 7, no. 1 (2018): 1. https://doi.org/10.3390/cli7010001

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