Dr. mohamed ali

Biography

Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Hassan Ali is a Full Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi. He brings more than three decades of experience in teaching, research, and industrial collaboration across the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and Egypt. His expertise spans thermal sciences, combustion, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, desalination, and sustainable energy conversion.

Dr. Ali’s research integrates computational modeling, experimental investigation, and engineering design to improve energy efficiency and freshwater production. His work focuses on membrane distillation, industrial waste heat recovery, alternative fuels and advanced combustion, solar energy systems, and compact heat exchangers. Through industry collaborations, he translates research findings into practical improvements in furnace performance, fuel efficiency, and industrial processes, particularly in the aluminum, steel, and cement sectors.

He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Power Engineering from Helwan University in 1997 through a channel program with the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and subsequently undertook postdoctoral research at the University of Kentucky. His previous appointments include Associate Professor at Helwan University, Senior Research Scientist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Kentucky, and Assistant Professor at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology.

Dr. Ali has authored or co-authored more than 200 journal articles and peer-reviewed conference papers, as well as a book chapter. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Kentucky and a co-inventor of a granted U.S. patent for coating inspection. His professional memberships include the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Sigma Xi, the Combustion Institute, and the European Desalination Society. He also serves on the editorial board of Energy Nexus and the conference committee for Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES).

At Khalifa University, Dr. Ali teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in thermofluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, combustion, engineering experimentation and instrumentation, cooling and air conditioning, and energy sustainability. He supervises postgraduate research and serves as Theme Lead for Computational Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Desalination Processes within CMAT.

Education

• PhD. in Mechanical Power Engineering
• MSc. in Mechanical Power Engineering
• BSc. in Mechanical Power Engineering
• Profesional Enengineer License in Kentucky, USA

Teaching

• Advanced Conduction and Radiation Heat Transfer (MEEN 741 )
• Advanced Fluid Mechanics (AERO640)
• Advanced Fluid Mechanics (MEEN 604)
• Advanced Heat Transfer (MEEN 613 )
• Advanced Thermodynamics (MEEN 603 )
• Applied Thermodynamics (MECH441)
• Internal Combustion Engines (MEEN 446)
• Introduction to Computing using Matlab (ENGR112)
• Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering (MEEN 395)
• Sustainable Energy (MEEN 607 )

Affiliated Centers, Groups & Labs

• Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology