Scientific Staff, Technical University of Munich, Germany
Ahmed Mostafa Shaaban is a distinguished researcher and structural engineer specializing in computational mechanics, boundary element methods, and isogeometric analysis. He holds a Ph.D. from Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany, and has extensive experience in structural analysis, optimization, and acoustic modeling. Currently, he is a postdoctoral researcher at the Technical University of Munich, supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG). His work bridges academia and industry, with contributions to high-impact journals and international conferences. Ahmed is also an educator, mentoring bachelor, master, and Ph.D. students while advancing research in vibroacoustics and structural optimization.
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Education 🎓
Ahmed earned his Ph.D. in Structural Mechanics from Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany (2017–2022), focusing on isogeometric boundary element analysis for Helmholtz acoustic problems. He completed pre-Ph.D. courses at Cairo University, Egypt (2014–2017), with a GPA of 3.7/4. He holds an M.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Cairo University (2007–2012), specializing in boundary element analysis, and a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (2002–2007) with a “Very Good” grade. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in computational mechanics and structural engineering.
Experience 💼
Ahmed has held multiple roles, including postdoctoral positions at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (2022–2023) and TU Munich (2024–present). He worked as a structural engineer at Edelstahl Weimar GmbH (2018–2023), specializing in stainless-steel structures. As a research assistant at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (2017–2022) and TU Freiberg (2021–2022), he contributed to noise control and acoustic projects. Earlier, he gained practical experience as a civil engineer in Egypt, working on construction supervision and master planning.
Awards and Honors 🏆
Ahmed’s academic excellence is highlighted by his Ph.D. grade, Magna cum Laude (Very Good). He is currently supported by the prestigious Walter Benjamin Fellowship from the German Research Foundation (DFG). His research has been published in high-impact journals, and he has presented at international conferences, earning recognition for his contributions to computational mechanics and acoustic optimization.
Research Focus 🔍
Ahmed’s research focuses on computational mechanics, boundary element methods, and isogeometric analysis. He specializes in structural shape optimization for Helmholtz acoustic problems, vibroacoustics, and noise control. His work integrates numerical modeling, optimization algorithms, and advanced computational tools like Python, MATLAB, and ANSYS to solve complex engineering challenges in acoustics and structural mechanics.
Publication Top Notes 📚
- 3D isogeometric boundary element analysis and structural shape optimization for Helmholtz acoustic scattering problems
- Shape optimization by conventional and extended isogeometric boundary element method with PSO for 2D Helmholtz acoustic problems
- Isogeometric boundary element analysis and shape optimization by PSO for 3D axi-symmetric high-frequency Helmholtz acoustic problems
- An isogeometric Burton-Miller method for transmission loss optimization with application to mufflers with internal extended tubes
- A coupled BEM-stiffness matrix approach for analysis of shear deformable plates on elastic half space
- Isogeometric indirect BEM solution based on virtual continuous sources for 2D Helmholtz acoustic problems
- Numerical investigations with eXtended isogeometric boundary element analysis (XIBEM) for direct and inverse Helmholtz acoustic problems
- Adaptive shape optimization with NURBS designs and PHT-splines for solution approximation in time-harmonic acoustics
- A review article: isogeometric boundary element analysis in engineering applications
- 3D isogeometric indirect BEM solution based on virtual surface sources for Helmholtz acoustic problems
- Shape optimization with adaptive Geometry Independent Field approximaTion (GIFT) in 3D time-harmonic acoustics
- Isogeometric boundary element analysis for thermoviscous acoustics
- Shape optimization analysis for 3D acoustic problems using isogeometric boundary element methods
- Shape Optimization for Acoustic Problems using Boundary Element Method and Isogeometric Analysis
- Two Applications of Isogeometric Boundary Element Method for Axisymmetric Singular Helmholtz Acoustic Problems
- Isogeometric boundary element analysis and structural shape optimization for Helmholtz acoustic problems
Conclusion 🌟
Ahmed Mostafa Shaaban is a highly accomplished researcher and engineer with expertise in computational mechanics, boundary element methods, and acoustic optimization. His academic achievements, industry experience, and contributions to high-impact research make him a valuable asset to the field of structural and acoustic engineering. His ongoing work at TU Munich continues to push the boundaries of vibroacoustics and structural optimization, supported by prestigious funding and international collaborations.