Research Areas | Mechanical Engineering
Automotive Design
Develops innovative solutions for vehicle performance, efficiency, and safety, focusing on modern transportation needs.
Faculty: Dr. Ammar Alsairafi
Combustion Engineering
Studies combustion processes to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions in energy and propulsion systems.
Faculty: Dr. Ammar Alsairafi, Dr. Osama Ibrahim, Dr. Adel Alshayji
Computational Engineering
Uses advanced computational techniques to model, analyze, and solve complex engineering problems.
Faculty: Prof. Essam Alawadhi, Dr. Mohammed Alfares, Prof. Emad Khorshid, Dr. Mohammed Al-Ajmi, Dr. Raed Bourisli, Dr. Ammar Alsairafi, Dr. Osama Ibrahim, Dr. Adel Alshayji, Dr. Abdullah Mohammed, Dr. Mohammed Al-Alaimi, Dr. Fatma Madouh, Dr. Mohammed Al-Abdullah
Controls and Robotics
Focuses on designing algorithms and systems for autonomous and adaptive control of machines and robots in dynamic environments.
Faculty: Prof. Mohammed AlAnsary, Prof. Emad Khorshid, Dr. Mohammed Alfares, Dr. Adnan Alibrahim, Dr. Abdullah Mohammed, Dr. Ali AlSaibie, Dr. Abdulaziz AlAwadhi
Desalination
Focuses on developing technologies to efficiently remove salt and impurities from water for potable use.
Faculty: Dr. Ammar Alsairafi, Dr. Osama Ibrahim, Dr. Rashed Alrashed
Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Systems
Studies the behavior of fluids and thermal processes to optimize energy transfer, cooling, and heating applications.
Faculty: Prof. Walid Chakroun, Prof. Esam Alawadhi, Dr. Raed Bourisli, Dr. Ammar Alsairafi, Dr. Osama Ibrahim, Dr. Asad Alebrahim, Dr. Alia Marafie, Dr. Adel Alshayji, Dr. Mohammed Al-Alaimi, Dr. Shikha Ebrahim, Dr. Abdullah Alsharhan, Dr. Rashed Alrashed
Materials Science and Engineering
Explores the properties and development of new materials for diverse engineering applications.
Faculty: Prof. Mohammed Al-Ansary, Prof. Andreas Christoforou, Prof. Khaled Al-Fadhalah, Dr. Osama Alyousif, Dr. Abdullah Alazemi, Dr. Fatma Madouh, Dr. Mohammed Al-Abdullah, Dr. Abdullah Alsharhan, Dr. Abdullah Alajmi
Mechanics of Materials
Investigates material deformation, stress, and failure under various loading conditions to ensure structural integrity.
Faculty: Prof. Mohammed Al-Ansary, Prof. Andreas Christoforou, Prof. Khaled Al-Fadhalah, Dr. Mohammed Alfares, Dr. Fatma Madouh, Dr. Mohammed Al-Abdullah
Mechatronics
Integrates mechanical, electronic, and software systems for designing intelligent and automated devices.
Faculty: Prof. Mohammed Al-Ansary, Dr. Mohammed Al-Ajmi, Dr. Raed Bourisli, Dr. Adnan Alibrahim, Dr. Ali AlSaibie, Dr. Abdulaziz AlAwadhi
Nanotechnology
Examines materials and devices at the nanoscale to enable breakthroughs in fields like medicine, electronics, and energy.
Faculty: Prof. Khaled Al-Fadhalah, Dr. Osama Ibrahim, Dr. Adel Alshayji, Dr. Abdullah Alazemi, Dr. Shikha Ebrahim, Dr. Abdullah Alsharhan, Dr. Abdullah Alajmi
Power Plant Systems
Investigates the design, operation, and optimization of systems for large-scale energy generation.
Faculty: Dr. Ammar Alsairafi, Dr. Osama Ibrahim, Dr. Asad Alebrahim, Dr. Alia Marafie, Dr. Mohammed Al-Alaimi
Renewable Energy and Environmental Issues
Concentrates on sustainable energy systems and mitigating environmental impacts through innovative technologies.
Faculty: Dr. Raed Bourisli, Dr. Osama Ibrahim, Dr. Asad Alebrahim, Dr. Adel Alshayji, Dr. Mohammed Al-Alaimi, Dr. Shikha Ebrahim, Dr. Abdullah Alajmi