Mostafa Yakout

Dr. Mostafa Yakout serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta. A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) licensed in Alberta and Ontario, he also holds an Adjunct Research Professor position at Western University (2022-2025). Previously, he served as a Sessional Instructor at McMaster University and an Assistant Lecturer at Alexandria University.

His educational background includes:

• Postdoctoral Fellowship, McMaster University, Canada, 2019-2022
• Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, McMaster University, Canada, 2015-2019
• M.Sc. Production Engineering, Alexandria University, Egypt, 2011-2013
• B.Sc. Production Engineering, Alexandria University, Egypt, 2005-2010

Dr. Yakout's research focuses on developing process-driven solutions for additive manufacturing of next-generation materials, including alloys containing rare-earth metals, high-performance metal alloys, and high-temperature materials. His group employs numerical, analytical, and experimental methods to establish critical process-structure-property-performance relationships. This work directly supports clean technology development and industrial transformation toward net-zero emissions in Canadian manufacturing.

Analysis of his recent publications (2021-2025) reveals dominant themes in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), particularly Inconel 617 applications for small modular reactors, rare earth element-doped coatings, and magnetic alloy optimization for electric motors. His research consistently integrates multiphysics modeling, in-situ process monitoring, and microstructure-property relationship studies targeting aerospace, nuclear energy, and biomedical engineering applications.

No specific scientific awards or fellowships are documented in the provided materials.

Dr. Yakout currently accepts undergraduate students for research supervision. His group collaborates extensively with industry, government agencies, and academic institutions across Canada and internationally. As CARDD-Tech Research Lead, he focuses on critical minerals and rare earth elements to advance sustainable manufacturing solutions aligned with national clean technology initiatives.

He leads the ANGAM Group, which specializes in additive manufacturing process development for advanced materials. The team's work emphasizes hybrid additive manufacturing techniques and design optimization for industrial applications requiring high-performance material solutions.