I have been working on full-field representative volume element (RVE) modeling in materials, with a focus on micromechanics. One of my main research areas is hydrogen embrittlement—an ongoing scientific challenge due to the notorious difficulty of measuring hydrogen in metals. To address this, I have been developing a fully-kinetic framework for hydrogen-material interactions in metals. Rather than relying solely on experimental techniques, my approach leverages advanced simulations to visualize and understand these interactions at a fundamental level, filling a critical gap in our ability to study hydrogen embrittlement.

As part of this effort, I have developed PHIMATS, a finite element framework designed specifically for hydrogen-material interaction modeling. By combining computational modeling with experimental insights, my goal is to provide a powerful tool for advancing our understanding of hydrogen embrittlement and supporting the development of more resistant materials.

Education

• 03/2014 – 02/2017: PhD. (Micromechanics) Korea University of Technology and Education, South Korea.

• 09/2010 – 01/2014: MSc. (Materials Science) Alexandria University, Egypt.

• 09/2005 – 06/2010: BSc. (Production Engineering) Alexandria University, Egypt. 

Honors and Awards

• Best poster award Oxford-EPRI Hydrogen Embrittlement Workshop.

• Recipient of Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions - Seal of Excellence FWO (2023).

• Best PhD thesis award, Korea University of Technology and Education, South Korea (2017).

• Honors, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Egypt (Years 2007, 2008, 2010).

• Honor in Student Project Day, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Egypt (2008).

• Certificate of Merit, Victory College, Alexandria, Egypt (2006).