Mohammed Abdelmegid

Dr. Mohammed Abdelmegid is a Lecturer in Engineering Management at the School of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. He is the Programme Leader for the MSc in Engineering Management and actively involved in teaching, research, and postgraduate supervision.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Civil Engineering, University of Auckland
• MSc in Construction & Building Engineering
• BSc in Civil Engineering

Dr. Abdelmegid's research focuses on applying operational research and digital technologies to improve decision-making and productivity in construction and engineering projects. Key areas include lean production, knowledge management, risk management, and the conceptualisation of Digital Twins as socio-technical systems. His work emphasizes practical innovation and real-world impact in the engineering industry.

His research outputs span journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters, focusing on construction digitalisation, project management, and experiential learning. He leads research projects on Digital Twin Execution Plans and the use of serious games in engineering education.

Professional memberships and certifications include:

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute
• Risk Management Professional (RMP), Project Management Institute
• Member, Project Management Institute

Dr. Abdelmegid supervises several postgraduate researchers, including Mohammed Al Barrami, Ghassan Al Farsi, Tika Hasan, and Saja Zeadeh. He previously served as Director of the Master of Engineering Project Management at the University of Auckland and brings extensive industry experience in structural design, quantity surveying, building services, and construction management across diverse project types.

He is actively involved in research innovation and welcomes PhD enquiries globally through the University of Leeds research opportunities portal.