Adel Abdelwahab

Dr. Adel Abdelwahab is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Head of Quality Assurance at the University of Birmingham Dubai Campus. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Loughborough University (2011) and has extensive academic and professional experience across the UK, Saudi Arabia, and UAE.

• PhD: Loughborough University, UK (2011)
• MSc: Alexandria University (2006)
• BSc: Alexandria University (2002)
• PGCAP: University of the West of Scotland (2019)

His research focuses on experimental and numerical analysis of deformation/fracture in advanced materials, including biomaterials, composites, and magnetorheological fluids. Applications include additive manufacturing, biomedical devices, and AI-driven material optimization. Recent work spans laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF), nano-reinforced superalloys, and reconfigurable forming techniques.

Research trends include additive manufacturing for biomedical applications, multi-scale damage analysis, and smart material integration in orthopedic tools. Publications emphasize powder morphology effects, microstructural evolution, and process parameter optimization in advanced manufacturing.

Scientific distinctions include:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng), UK
• Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE), UK
• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), UK

He has contributed to KTP projects with Innovate UK (e.g., touch-less hygiene systems) and EU-funded initiatives like TAMER (Trans-Atlantic Micromechanics Research). His teaching credentials include a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP) from the University of the West of Scotland (2019).