Zeinab El-Sayegh

Dr. Zeinab El-Sayegh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Automotive and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science and holds professional engineering licensure (PEng). Her research focuses on vehicle dynamics, autonomous systems, and off-road vehicle design, with a strong emphasis on tire mechanics and soil-terrain interactions. She has been recognized with the 2024 Engineering Research Award in the Early Career Category.

Education:

• PhD (Mechanical Engineering), University of Ontario Institute of Technology (2020)
• MEng (Aerospace Engineering), Concordia University (2018)
• MEng (Mechanical Engineering), Concordia University (2015)
• BEng (Mechanical Engineering), Lebanese International University (2013)

Research Interests:

• Vehicle System Dynamics: Studying vibration and control mechanisms in automotive systems.
• Autonomous Vehicles: Developing path planning and sensor integration for off-road and multi-wheeled platforms.
• Tire Mechanics: Analyzing tire-soil interaction using advanced computational tools like FEA and SPH.
• Soil Dynamics: Modeling terrain effects on vehicle stability and performance in diverse environmental conditions.
• Modeling & Simulation: Creating scalable models for electric combat vehicles and agricultural tires.

Professional Activities & Awards:

• Co-organizer of the F1tenth Competition at the 2024 IEEE Smart Mobility Conference.
• Assistant Editor of the International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems since 2021.
• Member of ASME Vehicle Design Executive Committee since 2021.
• Recipient of the 2024 Engineering Research Award (Early Career).

Teaching & Engagement: Dr. El-Sayegh teaches courses such as Automotive Vibrations, Machine Design, Autonomous Vehicles, and Vehicle Dynamics & Control. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary research and outreach through memberships in ASME, SAE, and CSME.