Omar Sharaf

Dr. Omar Sharaf is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus since January 2023. His expertise lies in solar polygeneration systems and multi-phase flow modeling. He teaches courses in renewable energy, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Education:

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering (2013) - American University of Sharjah
• MSc in Mechanical Engineering (2015) - American University of Sharjah
• PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2020) - Khalifa University

Research interests focus on developing smart particle-laden fluids for sustainable solar and thermal solutions, integrating them into polygeneration energy systems. Key areas include thermal sciences, energy engineering, CFD, colloid science, and multiphase flow modeling. His work aims to leverage the abundant solar resources in the MENA region for economical and sustainable energy solutions.

Publications span solar nanofluids, phase-change materials, and photovoltaic/thermal collectors. He actively supervises MSc and PhD students, collaborates on grant writing, and engages in research partnerships. Notable collaborations include work on encapsulated phase-change materials and nano-encapsulated dispersions for solar applications.

His contributions align with UN SDGs related to affordable clean energy (SDG7) and climate action (SDG13).