Dr. wael othman

Biography

Dr. Wael Othman is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology at Khalifa University, since January 2026. His research focuses on surgical innovation through the development of smart surgical tools and feedback systems aimed at improving precision, safety, and clinical outcomes. In addition, his work spans computational physics for two-dimensional material–based biosensing and hydrogen storage applications, as well as dynamic mechanical approaches for the spatiotemporal biomechanical analysis of cell lines and bacterial biofilms. Dr. Wael received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from New York University in 2023. His research and innovation efforts have been recognized internationally, including Forbes 30 Under 30 in Science and Technology (Middle East) and MIT Innovators Under 35 (MENA).

Education

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, New York University, 2023

Teaching

• Rehabilitation Engineering (BMED422)
• Biorobotics and Medical Device Design (BMED 423)

Affiliated Centers, Groups & Labs

• Healthcare Engineering Innovation Group