Faculty of Engineering Research areas

1. Electronics and Communications Engineering

Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits and Systems

• Design of integrated circuits for wireless power transfer systems
• Design of low phase noise CMOS oscillators for millimeter wave applications
• Sensors electronics
• Radio frequency transceivers design
• RF-CMOS Front-end (LNA, PA, Mixer, VCO, VGA)
• RFID systems

Digital and Embedded Systems

• Embedded Systems
• Embedded Machine vision
• Embedded Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Embedded Internet of Things (EIoT) in Industry 4.0
• Embedded Systems for Agriculture Applications
• Application Specific and Reconfigurable Architectures
• Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)
• Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning applications on FPGAs
• System-on-Chip (SoC)
• Hardware/Software co-design
• High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC/H.265)
• Versatile Video Coding (VVC/H.266)
• VLSI Implementation of communication systems
• VLSI Implementation of Wireless Body Area Networks
• High Performance Computing/Processing Systems

Digital Signal Processing

• Image and Video Processing Using Machine Learning and Deep Learning
• Speech and Audio processing
• Multi-dimension Signal Processing and Stochastic Processes
• Multimedia Systems
• Pattern Recognition
• Computer Vision and Image Analysis
• Adaptive Filtering Design
• Sparse Signal Processing and Applications
• Smart and precision agriculture.

Wireless Communication Systems

• 5G/6G and beyond Communication System.
• Machine learning and deep learning applications in communication systems
• Broadband Wireless Systems
• PHY layer Design
• Coding for communication Systems
• Quantum commination
• Cognitive and software – Defined Radio
• Ultra-low power wireless communication systems.
• Aerial and vertical and satellite communications networks.
• PHY layer security
• Wireless-Optical Communication
• IoT communications and networks.
• Wireless communications testbeds and implementation.
• Fluid antennas.
• Joint sensing and communication.
• Distributed communication and edge computing.
• Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces and simultaneous reflection and transmission surfaces.
• Optimization and game theory of smart systems.

Microwave Engineering and Remote Sensing

• Wireless Power Transfer Systems
• Batteryless Internet of Things (IoT) Sensing Systems Using Green RF Energy
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Machine Learning (ML) for RF and Antennas
• Nano- Antennas and Passive Devices
• Antenna and Resonators for Imaging Technologies
• Microwave and 60GHz mm Wave Antennas and Circuits
• Antenna and Rectennas for IOT Applications
• Energy Harvesting for Implantable and Wearable Devices
• Microwave and mm-wave Wireless Energy Harvesting
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Electromagnetic Applications
• Frequency and Time Domain Techniques for Antennas and HF Devices
• Reconfigurable Antennas and Arrays
• Novel Electromagnetic Materials
• Remote Sensing and Satellite Observation
• Microwave in Quantum Computing and Devices
• Antennas on Glass
• Virtual Window in Glass Using FSS
• Chip less RFID and NFC
• MHz-to-THz Sensors for Healthcare Applications
• Mm- wave and THz Systems for Sensing and Communications
• 3D- Printed Antenna and RF Components

Biomedical and Bioinformatics Engineering.

Biomedical Engineering

• Biomedical Signal Processing.
• Biomedical imaging, image processing and visualization.
• Image and video and processing for medical images using machine learning and deep learning.
• Biomedical engineering and nanotechnology.
• Biomedical devices, sensors, and artificial organs.
• Bio-signal processing and analysis.
• Biometric and bio-measurement.
• Diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Biomedical applications of IoT.
• Biomedical applications using machine learning and deep learning.
• Virtual reality and augmented reality systems.
• Wearable and Implantable Systems.

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

• Health Care Systems.
• Machine learning in Bioinformatics.
• E-Health technology and devices.
• E-Health information processing.
• Health monitoring systems and wearable system
• Deep Learning for Telemedicine/E-Health applications and services.
• Telemedicine/E-Health application and services.
• DNA and RNA structure, function and sequence analysis.
• Gene engineering and protein engineering.
• Computer aided diagnosis.

2. Computer Science and Engineering

Parallel Computing & Computer Architecture

• High Performance Computing
• Heterogeneous Systems/Accelerators
• Parallelizing Compilers
• Quantum Computing
• Neuro-Processing Acceleration
• High Performance Architecture
• Processor architecture
• Multicore / Many–core Processors
• FPGA/ System Implementation

Computer Networks & Cyber Security

• Cloud Computing and Fog/Edge Computing
• Wireless Networks
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Interconnected Vehicles
• Cellular Networks and 5G and Beyond
• Cloud/Centralized Radio Access Network (C-RAN)
• Cognitive Radio Networks
• Software-defined networks
• Network Security
• Wireless Network Security
• IoT Security

Cyber-Physical Systems

• Machine Learning
• Activity Recognition
• Natural Language Understanding
• Wearables
• Embedded Systems and Internet of Things (IoT)
• Learning in Resource-constrained Settings
• Embedded Machine Learning.

Intelligent Systems & Computer Vision

• Deep Learning
• Data Mining
• AI and Multi-Agent Systems
• Bioinformatics
• Object/Person/Face Detection
• Optical Character Recognition
• Image Segmentation
• 3D Computer Vision
• Feature Engineering
• Video Surveillance

• Computer Science and Engineering Research Main Themes
• Health Care
• Wearables
• Smart City
• Industry 4.0
• Cybersecurity
• Quantum Computing Engineering

3. Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering

Micro/Nano Electro-Mechanical Systems

• Tactile sensing systems (Tactile sensors & Tactile display)
• Smart Sensor/ Actuators
• Energy Harvesting Devices (Piezoelectric / Electromagnetic, Frequency tuning, Frequency-Up Conversion, 2 and 3 DoF Energy Harvesting devices)
• Microfluidics Systems (Micro droplet formation, micro mixing, micro sorting) for environmental and medical applications
• biosensors
• Micro thermal systems (sensors/heaters) and their applications
• Landmine detection sensors
• Development of micro pumps or medical applications
• Gas sensors for environmental and medical applications
• Micro optical sensors/Devices

Bio-Medical-Mechatronic Systems

• Rehabilitation/healthcare robots/ Assistive robots
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Prosthetic Devices
• Bio-Inspired Robots
• Brain-Based Devices
• Upper and lower limbs Assistive Devices
• Surgical Robots

Artificial Intelligence in Mechatronics and Robotics:

• AI and Robotics integration in Design, Control and Perception
• Human-Robot Interaction/Collaboration
• AI for Machine Vision in Robotics
• Reinforcement Learning for Robotics Control
• Swarm Robotics
• Intelligent Control of Robotics Systems
• Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) and Visual SLAM
• Transfer Learning in Robotics and Mechatronics Systems
• Embodied Intelligence in Rigid, Continuum and Soft Robotics Systems
• Deep Learning based Control and State Estimation of Robotics Systems

Bio-Inspired Soft Robotics  

• Soft Serial manipulation and Soft gripper
• Soft Artificial Muscle and E-Skin
• Embodied Soft Intelligence
• Soft-folding modular robot
• Modeling of soft actuators
• Morphological computing
• Soft Biped Robots 
• Soft ROV

Dynamics & Control Systems:

• Dynamic Modeling of Mechatronics-Multibody System
• Dynamics and Control of Flexible Robots & Flexible Multibody Systems
• Identification of Mechatronics Systems.
• Model Predictive Control of rigid, continuum, and hybrid Robotic systems.
• Sliding Mode Control of Mechatronics Systems
• Robust Control of Uncertain Mechatronics Systems.
• Vibration analysis and Design of Harvesting systems.
• Control applications using FPGA.
• Autonomous Driving and Embedded Systems for Automotives
• Control of Mechatronics-Medical Devices.

Field Robotics

• Industrial Plant Inspection Robots
• Inspection-Oriented Climbing Robots
• Light-weight Structural Optimization of Robot Arms/Limbs
• Agricultural Autonomous Robots
• Mining and Demining Robots
• Vision-based Deep-Learning Sorting and Picking Robots
• Flapping-wings Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)
• Surveillance Bio-inspired Flying Robots

Space Exploration Robotics

• Unstructured Terrain Planetary Exploration Rovers
• Subsurface Planetary Exploration Mechatronics systems
• Biomimetic Lightweight Planetary Exploration Systems
• Orbital Co-bots manipulation and Debris Removal
• Cube-Sat Mechatronic Systems
• Smart Astronaut Suits Equipped with advanced Sensors
• Advanced Mechatronic Construction Systems on Minimal-Gravity Surfaces

4. Industrial Engineering and Systems Management

Applied Operations Research Laboratory

Container Terminal Planning and Analysis Applications

• Integrated Berth Allocation and Quay Crane Assignment.
• Discrete Event Simulation applications.
• Container Vessel Stowage Planning.

Healthcare applications

• Operating Room Planning and Scheduling.
• Home care services planning and scheduling.
• Simulation optimization of healthcare operations.
• Resource planning and management in healthcare operations.

Energy and sustainability Management Applications

• Smart Grid Management and Optimization Models.
• Crop planning and irrigation water management and optimization.
• Water resources management and optimization applications

Logistics Applications

• Green Vehicle Routing Problem/Pollution routing problem.
• Electric vehicle related problems: charging stations location allocation Problem.
• Autonomous trucks logistics problems.
• Combined models for truck/drone delivery.
• Ride hailing/sharing models.
• Supply Chain Management and applications
• Data analytics-based inventory and production planning and Management.
• The joint replenishment problem.

Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering

• Applied Workspace Ergonomics
• Design of household appliances, tools and kitchenware
• Psychological workload assessment
• The association between Work factors and health outcomes
• Product design for aging population
• Motion and GAIT analysis in Orthopedics and Sports
• Eye tracking application in interface and product design
• Man-machine systems design for higher level automation
• Touch panel usability for children and elderly people
• Movement/gait analysis for special needs

Industry 4.0 and Cyber Physical Systems

• Integrated Digital Twins for Decision Support in Smart Factories
• Optimizing Supply Chain Management through Cyber-Physical Systems
• Multi-Scale Digital Twins for Process Optimization

Manufacturing Engineering

Conventional Machining:

• Modelling, Simulation, and Optimization of Metal Cutting Processes.
• Cooling and Lubrication Technologies.
• Machining of Hard-to-Cut and Composite Materials.
• Integration of Machine Learning and Automation in Machining.
• Dynamic Interaction between Feed Drive Systems and Cutting Process in Milling Machines.

Non-Conventional Machining:

• Non-Conventional Machining (USM – RUSM – EDM – WEDM – Water Jet Machining – Laser Cutting).
• Ultrasonic-Assisted Machining.
• Hybrid Machining Processes.

Machine-Tool / Cutting Process Interaction

• Multi-Directional Ultrasonic-Assisted Milling of Hard-to-Cut Materials.
• Chatter Occurrence and Prevention in Milling of Thin-Walled Parts.
• Machine-Tool / Milling Process Interaction.

Machinery Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis

• Early Fault Detection and Diagnosis of Rotating Machinery Components.
• Design and Control of Magnetic Bearings for Wind Turbine Systems.
• Remaining Useful Life Estimation of Rolling Element Bearings.

Tribology and its application in Rotating Machinery

• Bio-tribology using green grease/ green oil.
• Nanotribology using advanced nano materials as lubricant additives.

5. Materials Science and Engineering

Materials: Modeling, Simulation and characterization (properties, stress, strain and displacement)

• Mechanics of Friction Stir Welding of Similar and Dissimilar Materials
• Mechanical-Electrical Properties of Biological Materials and Heart Tissues
• Mechanics of Microforming and Micro-Laser Drilling
• Multi-Physics and Multi-Scale Analysis Techniques.
• Evolution of Boundary Elements in Fracture Mechanics
• Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Composites and Nano-Composites
• Formability of Ultrafine-Grained Structures 
• Mechanical Processing of New TWIP Stainless Steels 
• Superplastic forming
• Crashworthiness of high strength steels, Modeling and Simulation, experiments

<AFM>Advanced Functional Metallic Materials (Design, Processing and Characterization)

• Alloy Design Methodologies (including data engineering and machine learning)
• Agro-waste processing and paper production
• Sustainable or green composites for industrial applications
• Dental, Bio-Implants, And Bio-Degradable Metallic Materials
• Energy Storage Materials
• Development of ceramics and alloys for 3D printing applications
• High Entropy Alloys, Ultra-High Strength and Super-Alloys
• Shape Memory and Superelastic Alloys for Sensing, Biomedical, And Structural Application
• Sustainable material’s recycling and processing
• Materials for harsh environment applications (high temperature, radiation, wear, corrosion,..)

6. Energy Resources Engineering

Alternative Energy Systems Laboratory

• Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV/T) systems-Design and fabrication-Performance analysis
• Thermal regulation of Concentrator Photovoltaic (CPV/T) systems using Nanotechnology
• Hybrid Concentrator Photovoltaic/Thermoelectric power generator (CPV/TEG/T)-Design and performance evaluation- Modeling & Experiments
• Wind turbine aerodynamics - Modeling & Experiments
• Fuel Cell Technology (PEMFCs, DMFCs, and SOFCs)- Modeling & Experiments
• Solar Hydrogen production via Photoelectrochemical cells or Concentrator Photovoltaic/ Photoelectrochemical cells - Modeling & Experiments
• Thermal Hydraulic of nuclear reactors- Modeling & Experiments
• Geothermal energy in industrial applications- Modeling & Experiments
• Membrane desalination systems- Modeling & Experiments

Fluid Science and Engineering Laboratory

• Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
• Micro-and Nano scale flows- Modeling, simulation, and Experimentation
• Flow in porous media- Modeling, Simulation, and Experimentation
• Complex fluid dynamics-Modeling & simulation
• Spray and liquid atomization systems - Design and characterization- Modeling, Simulation, and Experimentation.
• Multi-phase flows- Modeling, simulation, and Experimentation
• Multiscale Computations (Continuum-Meso), Molecular Dynamic Simulation
• Blood flow- Modeling, simulation, Experimentation
• Respiratory fluid mechanics- Modeling, Simulation, and Experimentation

Renewable Energy Systems Laboratory

• Design of solar energy system
• Thermoelectric System
• Renewable Energy hydrogen Production
• Renewable energy- driven seawater desalination
• Solar systems for energy-efficient housing
• Renewable energy systems
• Renewable-energy-based multigeneration systems.
• Thermal energy storage application in renewable energy system
• Heat Pipe
• Heat and mass Transfer
• Solar cells
• Wind Energy
• Renewable energy resources applications
• Solar-driven adsorption cooling systems
• Solar-driven multigeneration systems
• Hybrid adsorption desalination-cooling systems
• Solar energy utilization in water harvesting from atmospheric air
• Renewable energy-based hybrid adsorption-vapor compression refrigeration systems

Fuel and Combustion Engines Laboratory

• Nanoparticles Synthesis using CI engines and Flames
• Experimental and Numerical Investigations of Burners
• Combustion and Co-combustion of Conventional and Green Fuels (H2, and NH3)
• Morphology and Nanostructure of soot
• Biomass Gasification and Carbonization
• Spray and Liquid Atomization
• Droplet Heating and Evaporation
• Performance of Compression Ignition Engines
• Alternative, Cleaner and Low-Grade Fuels

Energy Storage Systems Laboratory

• Energy storage systems including thermal, mechanical, electrochemical, and hydrogen storage.
• Energy management strategies for electric battery Storage Systems, electronic components, and aerospace applications.
• Passive and active cooling systems using innovative heat sink designs.
• Applications of energy storage in energy systems.
• Thermal energy storage in energy systems
• Hydrogen production and storage

Energy Conservation and Management

• Electric Vehicle and Fuel Cell Vehicle Energy Management Systems
• Intelligent Energy Management Strategies for PV-Wind–Fuel Cell- Energy Storage Hybrid Systems.
• Energy Audits, Energy Efficiency, and Energy Management
• Energy efficiency and energy management in buildings to create smart, zero-carbon infrastructures.
• Ground Source Heat Pump Systems (GHP) for energy management in residential and commercial buildings.

7. Environmental Engineering

• Topics:

· Waste Treatment and Management Laboratory

• Wastewater Treatment Technologies
• Industrial Waste Treatment and Management
• Biofuels, chemicals and bio-fertilizers production from solid wastes
• Hydrogen and Methane Generation from Waste Materials
• Waste Recycling and Management
• Applications of Nanotechnologies for Water and Wastewater Treatment
• Sludge Treatment

Advanced Oxidation Processes

• Application of water chemistry and microbiology for treatment of organic and

Inorganic pollutant

• Sustainability and sustainable development
• Environmental impact assessment
• Sustainable cities
• In-plant Control
• Cleaner Production
• Climate change Related to SDGs 2030
• Policy, strategy, control and management aspects of water quality.
• Artificial intelligence and smart wastewater management systems.
• Water 4.0 digital revolution.
• Municipal solid waste management.
• Hazardous waste management.

Natural Resources Management Laboratory

• Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
• Applications of Remote Sensing and GIS In Water Resources, Sewer Systems, and

Coastal Issues.

• Sustainability of Water Supply Systems.
• Coastal modeling, Sediment transport, Sediment yield, and Beach erosion Studies
• Impact of Climate Change on water resources /groundwater/ coastal regions
• Coastal Hazards Management and disaster risks
• Innovative coastal engineering/technologies to mitigate saltwater intrusion based

SLR

• Environmental Change Risk Analysis and assessment (storm surges, high waves,

and flash floods)

• Economic evaluation of coastal hazards and coastal adaptations to SLR

Environmental Assessment and Management Laboratory

• Environmental Management for Sustaining a Green Environment
• Sustainable buildings and cities
• Greening the Built Environment
• Passive architecture and urban environment
• Building energy efficiency
• Impact of climate change on the design of energy efficient buildings
• Adapting urban planning for climate change
• Thermal mitigation effects of urban vegetation
• Natural ventilation efficiency of houses by using computational techniques
• Remote sensing and its applications in urban planning.
• Satellite images analysis to assess the surface thermal distribution in urban areas.
• Building materials for hot and humid climate

 Air Quality Laboratory

• Air Pollution Assessment and Control
• Implementation of Nanotechnology for Pollution Control and Detection
• Sensors and Detectors Technology
• Assessment of Industrial Emissions
• Climate Change and Sustainability (Greenhouse Effect)
• Indoor Air Quality Improvement Techniques
• Air Pollution filtration and treatment

8. Chemicals and Petrochemicals Engineering

Chemicals and Petrochemicals Engineering

Design and Applications of Separation Processes

• Improving the performance and design of a new systems suitable for separation processes such as, Distillation, Liquid-Liquid Extraction, Gas Absorption, Adsorption, Membrane Separation, etc ….

Desalination using solar Energy

• Design of new solar collectors using nanofluids and its applications in water desalination
• Desalination Using Capacitive Deionization Techniques.

Design of wastewater treatment units and its applications

• Advanced Oxidation Techniques such as Plasma for Water Purification.
• Photocatalysis and its applications in water treatment
• Using New materials as ion exchange for water treatment
• Preparation of New electrodes and it applications for wastewater treatment by electrooxidation techniques.

Preparation of Nano-materials and its applications

• Ion exchange
• Electrocatalysis
• Fuel cells
• Super capacitors and energy storage materials

Corrosion Protection

• Preparation of New Smart Materials and its applications for corrosion control

Catalysis and its applications.

• Photocataysis and its applications in wastewater treatment, Production of new chemical and petrochemical materials.
• Electrocatalysis and its Applications in Supercapacitors, Batteries, Sensors and Biosensors.
• Enzyme-catalysis and its applications in wastewater treatment, production of foodstuffs and pharmaceutical materials.

 Membrane fabrication and modifications and its applications in

• Desalination and Ultrafiltration processes.
• Membrane Distillation
• Fuel cells and Hydrogen production 
• Separation processes.

Design of Micro-reactor and its applications such as:

• Preparation of fine chemicals, food stuffs and pharmaceutical drugs, etc.

Development of new polymeric materials:

• Composites, insulators, fibrous materials and conducting polymers, etc.

Biodiesel production from agricultural and oil wastes.

Chemical recycling of plastic waste.

Sequestration of heavy metals from an aqueous and marine environments.

Advanced chemical enhanced oil recovery:

• Using advanced chemical and materials for advancing chemical enhanced oil recovery

Nanofluids preparation and development for industrial applications

Process Simulation and optimization for development and advancing of chemical industries

9- Electrical Power Engineering

Power System Planning, Operation and Control

• Power system stability
• Power system reliability
• Power system flexibility
• Power system resilience
• Power system security
• Flexible alternating current transmission systems (FACTS) applied to power systems.
• Application of optimization methods to power systems
• Power system protection
• Monitoring and online diagnosis
• Control of power system

Networks for Renewable Generation

• Renewable Energy Technologies
• Microgrids and active distribution networks
• Virtual power plants and demand response
• Security assessment and risk analysis in renewable energy
• Assessment and the impacts of high penetration of renewable energy
• System side technologies/controls for renewable energy integration
• Demand side technologies/controls for renewable energy integration.
• Grid modelling, simulation, and data management.
• Energy Management Systems
• Wide Area Protection, Communication, and Control in Energy Systems

Smart Grid

• New Trends and Technologies for Smart Grid
• Novel energy conversion studies in smart grid systems
• Microgrids for transportation electrification
• Power Devices and Driving Circuits for Smart Grid
• Decision Support Systems for Smart Grid
• ICT, IoT, Real-time monitoring and control
• Smart metering, measurement, instrumentation, and control
• Impact of Smart Grid on Distributed Energy Resources
• Self-healing
• Smart homes, cities, communities
• Policies and Strategies for Smart Grid

Energy Markets

• Market structure and operation
• Transmission cost/loss allocation
• Congestion management
• Pricing of energy and ancillary services
• Impact of renewable energy integration on Energy market operation
• Energy audit

Energy Storage

• Modelling aspects of energy storage systems
• Control and planning of centralized and distributed energy storage.
• Grid Scale energy storage.
• Management and control of large number of distributed small storage, V2G and similar
• Battery Management Systems

Power electronics and machine drives

• Power electronics for renewable energy systems
• Power electronics applications in electric vehicles
• Power electronics for green power generations
• Power electronics converters applications in smart microgrids
• Power electronics applications in aircraft applications
• Power electronics applications in machine drives applications
• Power electronics applications in High voltage DC applications
• Electrical machines control

Net Zero Carbon Technologies

• Wind energy operation and control.
• PV energy operation and control
• Green Energy Sources
• Clean hydrogen
• Electrification of major load sectors, Transportation is the main focus.

High voltage engineering and applications

• Development of nanocomposites for electrical insulation.
• Condition monitoring and diagnosis of power equipment.
• Aging phenomena of electrical insulating materials.
• Environmentally friendly materials for high voltage applications.
• Superconducting power equipment.