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 application
biosensors
Micro thermal systems (sensors/heater) and its applications
Land mine detection sensors
Development of micro pump or medical applications
Gas sensors for environmental and medical application
Micro optical sensors/Devices
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 and 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 and Space Robotics:
Unstructured Terrain Exploration Rovers
Subsurface Exploration Mechatronics/Robotic systems
Industrial Plant Inspection Robots
Climbing Robots
Light-weight Structural Optimization of Robot Arms/Limbs
Agricultural Robots
Industrial Engineering and Systems Management (IME)
Applied Operations Research Laboratory
Production planning and analysis
Job shop scheduling and Line balancing
Master production scheduling
Aggregate planning
Inventory planning and management
Agriculture 4.0 application for strategic African crops
Integrated Energy-based Production and Maintenance Scheduling.
Outpatient appointment scheduling.
Supply Chain Management and Applications
Green Vehicle Routing Problem/Pollution Routing Problem
Electric vehicle related problems: charging stations location allocation problem.
Ride Hailing/Sharing Models
The Joint Replenishment Problem and supply chain coordination
Blockchain technology implications on supply chain dynamics and performance.
Supply chain digital twin applications
Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering
Applied Workspace Ergonomics
Design of household tools and kitchenware
Psychological workload assessment.
The association between Work factors and health outcomes.
Impact of long hours usage of handheld devices, mobile phones, and tablets on user's health. Work load (mental and physical) study for worker which is dealing with IT systems.
Motion and GAIT analysis in Orthopaedics and Sports.
Eye tracking application in GUI design.
Man-machine system design for higher level automation
Touch panel usability for children and elderly people.
Movement/gait analysis for special needs
Conventional Machining Laboratory
Modelling and Simulation of Metal Cutting Processes.
Ultrasonic-Assisted Machining (Milling or Drilling).
Machinability of Hard-to-Cut Materials (Milling or Drilling)
The application of green cutting fluids in machining processes
Nanotribology using advanced nano materials as cutting fluid additives.
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.
Dynamic Interaction between Feed Drive Systems and Cutting Process in Milling Machines.
Machinery Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnostics
Early Fault Detection and Diagnosis of Rotating Machinery Components
Modelling and Simulation of Rotating Machinery Components Dynamic Behaviour
Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)
Nano-materials for energy, sensing, environmental and electronic applications
Carbon Nanostructured Materials (Graphene, Carbon Nanofibers and CNTs): Synthesis, Characterization and Device Engineering in Supercapacitors / Batteries/Fuel Cells applications.
Nano-Piezo Electronic Materials: Approaches to Energy Scavenging.
Mechanics of materials: Modeling, Simulation and characterization (properties, stress, strain and displacement)
Electrical and Mechanical Properties of engineering materials and Biological Materials and Hydroxyapatite.
Mechanics of superplastic forming and Micro-forming, Micro-Laser machining.
Modelling and Simulation of smart materials in Multi-Physics and Multi-Scale Analysis Techniques.
Fracture mechanics using finite element and Boundary Element techniques
Material Models on Macro and Micro Levels for logical and biological materials and nanocomposites
Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Composites and Nano-Composites
Die and mold design for micro-injection forming
Evaluation of damage and Fatigue Performance of New High Strength Materials for Structural Engineering Application
Stir casting of metal matrix composites, Laser welding of similar and dissimilar materials
crashworthiness and impact analysis of high strength alloys and composites, Modeling and Simulation.
<AFMM>Advanced Functional Metallic Materials (Design, Processing and Characterization)
High Entropy Alloys, Ultra-High Strength, and Super-Alloys for Structural, Nuclear and Power Plants Applications (Design, Production and Characterization)
Shape Memory and Superelastic Alloys for Structural, Biomedical, And Sensing Application
Natural fibre extraction and advanced paper production technologies
Green composites and natural fibre for engineering applications
Dental, Bio-Implants, And Bio-Degradable Metallic Materials
Micro/Macro laser and advanced processing of metals
Materials for Energy Storage (Thermal and Battery)
3D printing of ceramics, metals, and alloys (printability and characterization)
Metal Forming, Bulk-Nanostructure Materials and Severe Plastic Deformation
New Casting Technologies and Alloy Design Methodologies (including machine learning)
Nanomaterials for biomedical, energy and structural applications (Production, Characterization and Applications)
Polymeric and Composites materials
Nanofiber formation technologies (electrospinning, solution blown, centrifugal spinning) and its applications (medical, energy, filtration…etc)
Sustainable or green composites for industrial applications
Impact and dynamics properties of materials
Dynamic fracture properties of composite materials
High speed machining using split Hopkinson pressure bars.
Measuring dynamic sliding Friction using split Hopkinson pressure bar
Designing of new friction material composite for engineering applications
Mechanical characterization of biomaterials
Bulk molded composites and sheet molded composites enhancement for engineering applications
Stir welding of dissimilar materials with pre and post treatment techniques
Designing of special concrete composite for dynamic loads resistance application
Dynamic properties of cellular and foam material
Design and characterization of Function graded materials
Energy Resources Engineering (ERE)
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
Respiratory fluid mechanics- Modeling, Simulation, and Experimentation
Renewable Energy Systems Laboratory
Renewable energy systems
Renewable-energy-based multigeneration systems.
Renewable energy- driven seawater desalination
Thermal energy storage application in renewable energy system
Renewable energy resources applications
Design of solar energy system
Solar systems for energy-efficient buildings
Photovoltaics systems thermal management
Wind Energy systems
Solar-driven adsorption cooling systems
Solar-driven multigeneration systems
Hybrid adsorption desalination-cooling systems
Solar energy utilization in water harvesting from atmospheric air
Solar systems for energy-efficient housing
Renewable energy-based hybrid adsorption-vapor compression refrigeration systems
Thermoelectric System
Heat Pipe
Heat and mass Transfer
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 Nh5)
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.
Passive and active cooling storage systems using innovative heat sink designs.
Applications of energy storage in energy systems.
Thermal energy storage in energy systems
High-performance, cost-effective, and safe energy storage systems to power the next generation of electric-drive vehicles.
Ground energy storage systems for energy efficiency in buildings.
Ground Source Heat Pump Systems (GHP) for energy storage in residential and commercial buildings.
Energy audit and Management
Energy management strategies for Power Battery Packs, electronic components, and aerospace applications.
Energy Audits, Energy Efficiency and Energy Managements in industrial societies
Energy efficiency and energy management in buildings.
Ground Source Heat Pump Systems (GHP) for energy management in residential and commercial buildings.
Energy applications in buildings
Zero energy buildings
Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning systems management.
Performance evaluation of Buildings
Environmental Engineering (ENV)
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
Chemicals and Petrochemicals Engineering (CPE)
Desalination using solar Energy
Design of new solar collectors using nanofluids and its applications in water desalination.
Desalination Using Capacitive Deionization Techniques.
Membrane fabrication and modifications and its applications
Desalination and Ultrafiltration processes.
Membrane Distillation
Fuel cells and Hydrogen production
Separation processes.
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.
Catalysis and its applications
Photocatalysis 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.
Preparation of Nano-materials and its applications
Ion exchange
Electrocatalysis
Fuel cells
Supercapacitors and energy storage materials.
Synthesis and development of Nanofluids for different applications
Chemical Enhanced oil recovery, cooling and other applications
Corrosion Protection
Preparation of New Smart Materials and its applications for corrosion control.
Design of Micro-reactor and its applications such as:
Preparation of fine chemicals, foodstuffs and pharmaceutical drugs, etc.
Development of new polymeric materials:
Composites, insulators, fibrous materials and conducting polymers, etc.
Biodiesel production from agricultural and oil wastes.
Separation processes development
Distillation, liquid extraction, gas absorption, crystallization, adsorption, and many other separation techniques performance and productivity improvement
Oil, Gas, Petrochemical and related chemical processes
Chemical enhanced oil recovery.
Synthesis and development of new gaseous and liquid fuels and related chemical processes.
Carbon dioxide capture, utilization, storage, transportation, and sequestration.
Conversion of carbon dioxide to fuels and chemical products.
Development of separation and liquefaction processes.
Development of hydrogen production and storage.
Chemical and Petrochemicals industrial processes, operation development and performance improvement.
Simulation and development of different industrial processes
Electrical Power Engineering (EPE)
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
Electrical Vehicle
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.
