معرفی
Mohamed Samir Hefzy is a tenured Professor in the Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (MIME) Department at the University of Toledo's College of Engineering. He serves as Graduate Program Director for MIME and directs the Biomechanics and Assistive Technology Laboratory. With 35+ years of service since 1987, he previously held the role of Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Research Administration for the College of Engineering from 2004-2018.
Education:
- BE (Honors) in Civil Engineering, Cairo University (1972)
- BSc in Mathematics, Ain-Shams University (1974)
- MS in Aerospace Engineering, University of Cincinnati (1977)
- PhD in Applied Mechanics, University of Cincinnati (1981)
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, Orthopedic Surgery Department, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1981-1983)
Research Focus: Dr. Hefzy specializes in Orthopedic Biomechanics and Assistive Technology, with groundbreaking work on upper extremity kinematics for AC joint osteoarthritis diagnosis, finite element analysis of joints, muscle strengthening during exercises (e.g., lunge mechanics), and assistive device development. His application of Finite Element Methods in rehabilitation contexts bridges engineering and clinical medicine.
Scientific Recognition:
- ASME Fellow (2003)
- ASME Distinguished Service Award (2011)
- Edith Rathbun Award for Excellence in Outreach and Engagement (2006)
- University of Toledo Outstanding Faculty Research Award (2004)
- College of Engineering Outstanding Teacher Award (1999)
- College of Engineering Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award (2001)
Research Leadership: Secured $6.9+ million in funding from OBOR, NSF, and NIH; supervised 30 master's/doctoral students and 2 postdocs; mentored 130+ senior design projects. Currently serves on ASME Scholarship Committee and University Committee for Academic Personnel.
Lab Innovation: Directs the Biomechanics and Assistive Technology Laboratory (joint MIME/Bioengineering facility), advancing human movement dynamics through projects like Cross Body Adduction test analysis and Frozen Shoulder diagnostics, with recent graduates developing solutions at Custom Mobility, Inc.
