Zahed Siddique

Zahed Siddique, Ph.D., is the Associate Dean for Research and Dick and Shirley O'Shields Professor in the School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma. He has previously served as the Director of AME at OU and is actively engaged in engineering design education, virtual prototyping, and additive manufacturing research.

• Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (2000)
• M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (1996)
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (1994)

Dr. Siddique's research focuses on developing tools to enhance engineering design education, Internet-based product design for collaborative environments, and design for product variety using graph grammars and combinatorics. His work extends to virtual prototyping, next-generation CAD systems, and design for sustainability, with recent emphasis on AI integration in additive manufacturing and defect detection.

His recent publications highlight trends in additive manufacturing, machine learning applications for imbalanced data, and human factors in engineering education. Articles analyze digital twins, diffusion models, hydrogen fuel challenges, and neurocognitive impacts of environmental conditions on student performance.

Scientific Awards
• Regents' Award for Superior Teaching (2008)
• Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award (2007)
• Brandon H. Griffith Award (2007)
• Junior Faculty Research Award (2001)

Dr. Siddique has taught courses such as Design Practicum, Design for X, and Product Family Design. He leads the Product and Process Design Lab, fostering innovation in engineering education through 3D printing and advanced materials.