Mohamed Abdelsalam

Mohamed Abdelsalam is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University. His research focuses on thermal energy systems, renewable energy applications, and phase change materials (PCMs). He has contributed to advancements in solar thermal storage, waste heat recovery, and computational modeling of heat transfer processes. Dr. Abdelsalam has been actively involved in teaching graduate and undergraduate courses such as Advanced Heat Transfer, Modelling and Numerical Solutions, and Computational Fluid Dynamics.

His academic contributions include 9 peer-reviewed journal articles published in reputable journals like Applied Energy, Applied Thermal Engineering, and International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. Notable research trends in his work include optimizing thermal storage systems, integrating PCMs for energy efficiency, and applying machine learning (e.g., artificial neural networks) to thermal engineering challenges.

Abdelsalam has instructed courses across multiple years, including:

• Advanced Heat Transfer (CHEMENG/MECHENG 706)
• Heat Transfer (MECHENG 3R03)
• Modelling and Numerical Solutions (MECHENG 3F04)
• Numerical Methods for Engineering (ENGPHYS 3NM4)
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CSE/MECHENG 756)

His work has been recognized by 45 researchers on Mendeley and highlighted in 9 news outlets, reflecting the practical and theoretical impact of his research in thermal engineering and sustainable energy systems.