Hassan Hemida

Dr. Hassan Hemida is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Birmingham. He holds a PhD in Train Aerodynamics from Chalmers University of Technology and a Licentiate in Thermofluids. His research focuses on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), particularly Large-Eddy Simulation (LES), applied to train aerodynamics, wind engineering, and multiphase flows. He has led projects sponsored by organizations such as Network Rail and Swedish VINNOVA, and his work has been recognized with awards including the 2007 Best Conference Paper Award.

Education:

• BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Power Engineering, Mansoura University (1995)
• MSc in Heat Transfer, Mansoura University (2000)
• LicEng in Thermofluids, Chalmers University of Technology (2006)
• PhD in Train Aerodynamics, Chalmers University of Technology (2008)

Research Interests: Dr. Hemida’s work spans CFD modeling of environmental fluid flows, aerodynamics of trains, wind energy, and heat transfer optimization. He pioneered LES applications for train slipstream analysis and has contributed to improving train stability in crosswinds and tunnel aerodynamics.

Recent Article Trends: His recent publications address slipstream dynamics, wind-blown contaminants on railways, and floating wind turbine lifecycle costs. These studies emphasize CFD-driven solutions for safety, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

Awards & Collaborations:

• 2007 Best Conference Paper Award
• Collaborations with industry partners like Scania and Bombardier
• Member of RRUK, Swedish Engineers Association, and Egyptian Engineering Association

Teaching & Supervision: He supervises doctoral students on drag reduction, shape optimization, and finite element analysis. Courses include Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, and Environmental Fluid Dynamics.

Labs & Teams: Involved in multiphase flow research, wind tunnel simulations, and collaborative projects on rail safety and renewable energy systems.