SUMMARY
EDUCATION
Cairo University – 2019 to 2024
Master of Science - MS, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
Thesis: Numerical Aerodynamic Investigation of Hovering Insects at Low Reynolds Numbers.
Developed a 6-DOF motion solver within OpenFOAM to model complex kinematic patterns for bio-inspired flight analysis. Investigated unsteady lift mechanisms, including rotational lift and added mass effects, contributing to insights into energy-efficient flight dynamics at low Reynolds numbers.
Recently Studied Subjects: Finite Element in Fluid Mechanics, Advanced Numerical Analysis, Computational Aerodynamics, Dynamics of Unsteady Aerodynamics, Aeroelasticity, Continuum Mechanics.
Cairo University – 2012 to 2017
Bachelors of Science: Aerospace Engineering
Graduation Project: Study of an Airfoil in an Unsteady Oscillating Stream
EXPERIENCE
Optumatics
Full-time · Egypt · On-site
Senior Aerodynamics, CFD & Multiphysics Engineer - Technical & Product Lead
Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos
Owned senior technical delivery across aerodynamics, combustion, aerothermal systems, HVAC, urban wind, and multiphysics simulation. Developed custom OpenFOAM solvers and simulation frameworks, including 6-DOF motion, overset-grid methods, moving-body workflows, and multiphysics coupling. Built reusable Python/MATLAB tools for automated post-processing, coefficient extraction, reporting, parametric studies, and engineering database generation.… more
Aerothermal & Multiphysics Engineer - Thermal, HVAC & Coupled Simulation
Dec 2022 - Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Led aerothermal and thermal-protection analyses for vehicles and powertrain applications under severe operating conditions. Coupled 3D CFD with reduced-order 1D thermal models and delivered HVAC/building-performance studies covering thermal comfort, humidity control, indoor air quality, and ventilation effectiveness. Applied verification, validation, mesh-independence, and sensitivity-assessment workflows before client delivery.… more
Combustion Model Specialist - Reacting Flow & Engine Simulation
Dec 2020 - Dec 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Expanded into combustion and reacting-flow simulations, including in-cylinder flows, injector characterization, dilution tolerance, and turbulent jet ignition. Calibrated combustion models against experimental and system-level references using CFD workflows, GT-Power, and Cantera. Supported automotive and energy-related studies requiring high physical fidelity and validation discipline.… more
Application Engineer - CFD Delivery & Numerical Workflows
Jun 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 7 mos
Delivered CFD studies across external aerodynamics, HVAC, urban wind, and thermal-fluid applications. Built hands-on capability in geometry preparation, meshing, boundary-condition setup, solver execution, post-processing, and engineering reporting. Supported client projects by converting simulation outputs into clear engineering recommendations.
EOSTrack
Part-time · Egypt · Hybrid
Project Manager & Technical Lead - CAE Delivery, Training Programs & Client Engagement
Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos
Progressed into project management and technical leadership for simulation-related engagements, training programs, and client-facing CAE activities. Coordinated technical scope, delivery planning, proposal preparation, training agendas, stakeholder communication, and engineering content quality across CFD, FEA, multibody dynamics, and broader simulation workflows.
Engineering Training Lead - Simulation Programs & Knowledge Transfer
Dec 2021 - Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Led advanced CFD and FEA training activities for academic and industrial institutions, including King Abdulaziz University and the American University in Cairo. Built structured training content, technical demonstrations, and engineering case studies linking simulation methods to practical industrial decision-making.
CFD & Numerical Methods Instructor - Academic & Industrial Training
Jun 2019 - Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 7 mos
Delivered CFD and numerical-methods training for graduate engineers, researchers, and industrial teams. Designed technical material covering governing equations, finite-volume discretization, turbulence modelling, mesh sensitivity, convergence behavior, solver limitations, and practical CFD workflows using OpenFOAM, commercial CFD tools, and post-processing methods.
Technical Sales & Solution Engineer - MSC Software / Hexagon CAE Portfolio (Now Part of Cadence)
Dec 2017 - Jun 2019 · 1 yr 7 mos
Supported technical sales, solution consulting, and training delivery for MSC Software / Hexagon simulation products across the Middle East. Helped translate CAE software capabilities into customer-specific engineering value, technical demonstrations, proposal positioning, and industry-focused use cases across aerospace, automotive, energy, and defense-related applications.