Dr Mahmoud Shafik

Position: University Reader in Intelligent Mechatronics Systems

College: College of Engineering and Technology

Department: Engineering

Subject area: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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About

I am a Reader in Intelligent Mechatronics Systems and Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Built Environment, College of Engineering and Technology, University of Derby, UK.

I am an international expert who has made a personal distinction and international recognition, in the field of Advanced Mechatronics Systems and Technology, with more than 20-years industrial applied research experience in Mechatronics Systems Hardware and Software, Innovation for Sustainable Engineering, Advanced manufacturing technology, Sustainable design and innovation in products and manufacturing processes, Control and instrumentation, Sustainable rail transport infrastructure, Cancer Treatment using CVD Diamond Radio Therapy Technology, Information Technology for Blind and Visually Impaired people, Chronic Diseases Technological Solutions, TeleHealth, Telecare, Assisted Living Technology, Automation, Electric Cars-Steer by wire, AD-HOC wireless technology, CO2 and climate change, 3D smart actuator for robotic guidance and machine vision, electro-rheological fluid micro actuators technology, software tools, and crises management and prevention. I also have a number of patents in these areas, of applied research and sustainable technology.

I have chaired, secured, managed and delivered several European Commission projects, FP5, FP6 and FP7 programmes, of a budget of more than 20 million Euro’s and have made a great economic and social impact in this area of expertise in UK and EU, as a whole. My research work has brought many innovative outcomes that have been used commercially by a number of Small to Medium and Large enterprise organisations around the world, such as: Intersurgical Ltd – UK, Veslatec Oy – Finland, Semelab plc. – UK, PTW Freiburg – Germany, Neotek – France, Kirchmayer Handel & Consulting GmbH – Austria, Spectrum Telecom Installations Ltd – Ireland, Diamond Materials GmbH – Germany, Fireworks International Ltd – UK, Pirotecnia Oscense SA – Spain, Total Motion Systems Ltd –UK, Micromech Limited – UK, Smart Technology Ltd – UK, Audi -Germany, Ford – UK, Schlumberger – France, Nissan – Japan and Rolls Royce - UK.

I have been supervising a number of PhD and MSc research students, across Europe and I have a number of industrial notes and several publications in international world leading journals and conferences.

My current roles at Derby involves Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level (MSc & PhD Programmes), Creative and Engineering Technology, Research and Development, EC and UK bid writing, preparation, Coordination, delivery, management and Mechatronics Engineering across a broad range of European industries to help develop innovative new technologies for a diverse range of industrial applications.

It is always a pleasure to welcome the opportunity to discuss any possible academic and industrial collaborations and provide the necessary initial consultation.

For more info of my career and applied research interest please visit: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/mahmoud-shafik-ph-d/7/237/60

Teaching responsibilities

I teach on-campus and online students at undergraduate and postgraduate Level:

MSc in Innovative Engineering Solutions
MSc in Control and Instrumentation
CEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
BSc (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
FdEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

I am a module leader and have taught the following modules:

MSc: Industrial Electronics and Automation
BEng (Hons): Sustainable Engineering Systems and Technology
BEng (Hons): Circuits Analysis
BEng (Hons): Industrial Power Engineering and Technology

Contributing to the following modules:

MSc: Intelligent Control Systems
BEng (Hons): Embedded Systems
BEng (Hons): Sensors and Systems

Experience on the following:

MSc: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
MSc: Advanced Computer Simulation and Modelling
BEng (Hons): Analog and Digital Electronics
BEng (Hons): Advanced Control Systems
BEng (Hons): Circuit Theory I & II
BEng (Hons): Computer Systems C & C++
BEng (Hons): Sensors and Actuators
Short Courses and Various Training Programmes …etc.

Short Courses and Training Programmes etc.

For more info of my career and applied research interest please visit: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/mahmoud-shafik-ph-d/7/237/60

Professional interests

Intelligent Mechatronics Systems and Technology & Creative and Engineering Technology & Sensors and Actuators & Medical Electronics & TeleHealth & TeleCare & Security & Renewable Energy Systems & Sustainability & Intelligent Systems & Software Tools & Crises Management and Prevention & Automation & Robotics & Robot Design & Robot Vision etc.

Research interests

My research looks at new products development and various technological problems facing Small to Medium and Large Enterprises organisations across Europe. This is mainly aiming to develop a new cutting-edge technology, to sustain their international development, business growth and bring up new products that help them differentiate them from market competitors.

For more info of my career and applied research interest please visit: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/mahmoud-shafik-ph-d/7/237/60

Membership of professional bodies

Member of Institute of Engineering and Technology [IET], UK
ASME (American Society of Engineers) , USA
Member of Advanced Mechatronics - Innovation through System Integration, UK
Member of East Midlands Science and Technology Network (EMidST), UK
Scientific Member, Member of the Scientific Research Workers Syndicate, Cairo, Egypt
Member and Technical Advisor, Member of the technical staff of Egyptian Code (ISO) for rapid manufacturing and new product development Cairo, Egypt

Qualifications

Undergraduate qualifications:

BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Cairo, Egypt

Postgraduate qualifications:

MSc in Autonomous Control Systems, Cairo, Egypt
MPhil in Computer Science and Engineering, De Montfort University, UK

Research qualifications:

PhD in Computer Science and Engineering, De Montfort University, UK

Recent publications

Journal Publications:

M Shafik, (2014), ‘Innovation in Micro Actuators and Big Data Technology Transform Visually Impaired Daily Life Activities and Improve Their Access to Information Technology Resources’, International Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics, Vol. 1, No. 3, http://ojs.unsysdigital.com/index.php/ijrm, December, 2014
M Komlanvi & M Shafik & J Garza Reyes, Mfortaw Elvis Ashu (2014), ‘Micro-Hydro Power Generator using Eco-wheel system for Domestic and Industrial Building Applications’, International Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics, Vol. 1, No. 3, http://ojs.unsysdigital.com/index.php/ijrm, December, 2014
M Shafik, (2014), ‘Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Servo Control Feed Drive Renovate Electro Discharge Machining Process Industrial Applications and Transfer the Technology into a New Era’, International Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics, Vol. 1, No. 1, http://ojs.unsysdigital.com/index.php/ijrm, June 2014
M. Shafik & B. Nyathi & S. Fekkai, (2013), ‘An Innovative 3D Ultrasonic Actuator with Multidegree of Freedom for Machine Vision and Robot Guidance Industrial Applications Using a Single Vibration Ring Transducer’, International Journal of Engineering and Technology Innovation, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 168-179, 2013.
M. Shafik & B. Nyathi & S. Fekkai, (2013), “Computer Simulation and Modelling of 3D Travelling Wave Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Motor Using a Flexural Vibration Ring Transducer, International Journal of Applied Mechanics and Materials Vol. 307 (2013) pp 31-41, Online available since 2013/Feb/13 at www.scientific.net,©, Switzerland, (2013) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland, DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.307.31, Switzerland, 2013.
M. Shafik & H. S. Abdalla, (2013), ‘A New Servo Control Drive for Electro Discharge Texturing System Industrial Applications Using Ultrasonic Technology, International Journal of Engineering and Technology Innovation, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 180-199, 2013.
M. Shafik & S. Fekkai, (2013), “Computer Simulation and Modelling of Standing Wave Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Motor Using a Single Flexural Vibration Transducer’, International Journal of Applied Mechanics and Materials Vol. 307 (2013) pp 42-52, Online available since 2013/Feb/13 at www.scientific.net, ©, Switzerland, (2013) Trans Tech Publications, DOI:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.307.42, Switzerland, 2013.
M. Shafik & H. S. Abdalla & Per Fransson, (2013), ‘A Piezoelectric Servo-Drive for Electro Discharge System Industrial Applications Using Linear Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Motor’, ASME J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. April 2013, Volume 144, Issue 2, 044503 (10 pages) DOI: 10.1115/1.4023707, USA, Mar 22, 2013.
M. Shafik & H. S. Abdalla, (2013),’A Smart Servo Feed Drive for Electro Discharge Machining Systems Industrial Applications Using Piezoelectric Technology’, International Journal of Automation and Control Engineering, Volume 2, Issue 3, August, 2013.
M. Shafik (2013), “An Innovative Tactile Interactive Interface Graphical Display for the Visually Impaired Information Technology Access Applications’, International Journal of Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 415, Automatic Control and Mechatronics Engineering II, www.scientific.net,©, Switzerland, 2013.
M. Shafik & L. Makombe, (2013), ‘A Standing Wave Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Motor Using a Single Flexural Vibration Ring Transducer’, International Journal of Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 415, Automatic Control and Mechatronics Engineering II, www.scientific.net,©, Switzerland, 2013.
M. Shafik & H. S. Abdalla & T. Wilmshurst, (2011), ‘A Micro Investigation into Electro Discharge Machining Industrial Applications Processing Parameters and Surface Profile Using a Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Feed Drive’, ASME, J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. August 2011, Volume 133, Issue 4, 044503 (7 pages) DOI: 10.1115/1.4004687, USA, 2011.
M. Shafik & E. M. Shehab & H. S. Abdalla, (2009) ‘A Linear Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Motor Using a Single Flexural Vibrating Bar for Electro Discharge System Industrial Applications’, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Volume 45, Numbers 3-4, 287-299, DOI: 10.1007/s00170-009-1955-5, UK, 2009.

International Conference Publications

M Shafik (2015), ‘Innovation for Sustainable Development in Industrial Automation’, DEERS, University of Derby, UK, 29^th of June, 2015.
M. Shafik & Anne Lechevretel, (2014), ‘Computer Simulation and Modelling of Passive Humidification Device Cavity for Intensive Care Patient Medical Applications’, ASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, 14-20 of November, Montreal, Canada, Paper Number: IMECE2014-36505, 2014.
M. Shafik & Anne Lechevretel, (2014), ‘An Innovative Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Atomisation Actuator for Passive Humidification Device Intensive Care Patient Medical Applications’, ASME 2014 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, 14-20 of November, Montreal, Canada, Paper Number: IMECE2014-36506, 2014.
M. Shafik, (2014), ‘An Ultrasonic Servo Control Feed Drive for High Precision Machining Process Industrial Applications’, ICMR2014, 9 - 11 of September 2014, Southampton University, Southampton, UK, 2014.
M. Komlanvi & M. Shafik, (2014), ‘Computer Simulation and Modelling of a Micro-Hydro Power Generator Using Kaplan Turbine for Domestic and Industrial Building Applications’, ICMR2014, 9 - 11 of September 2014, Southampton Solent University, Southampton, UK, 2014.
M. Komlanvi & M. Shafik (2014), Togo and Ghana energy crisis and the way forward, Power deficiency solution for Industrial Applications, Third Applied Research Conference In Africa (Arca), Accra, Ghana, At Accra, Ghana, 2014
M. Komlanvi & M. Shafik & J. Garza Reyes, M. Elvis Ashu, K. Hunt, (2014), ‘Micro Hydro Power Generator Using Eco-Wheel System for Domestic and Industrial Building applications’, International Conference in Sustainable design and Manufacturing, Cardiff, Wales, UK, 28-30 April 2014.
D. Floyd & M. Shafik & M. Komlanvi, (2014), ‘An Ultrasonic Piezoelectric Micro Power Generator for Public and Industrial Buildings Application’, International Conference in Sustainable design and Manufacturing, Cardiff, Wales, UK, 28-30 April 2014.
M. Shafik & B. Mills, (2013), ‘An Innovative Micro Actuator Using Electro Rheological Fluid Technology For Visually Impaired Tactile Display Information Technology Access Applications‘, ASME 2013 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, San Diego, California, November 15-21, 2013, USA, 2013
M. Shafik& & L. Makombe & B. Mills, (2013), ‘Computer Simulation And Modelling Of Standing Wave Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Motor Using A Single Flexural Vibration Ring Transducer‘, ASME 2013 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, San Diego, California, November 15-21, 2013, USA, 2013
M. Shafik & S. Fekkai, (2013), ‘ An Innovative Interactive Tactile Interface Graphical Display for the Visually Impaired Information Technology Applications Using Electro Rheological Fluid Technology’, ICMR2013, 16-20 of September 2013, Cranfield University, Cranfield, UK, 2013.
Abdulhadi Abulifa & M. Shafik & T. Wilmshurst & M. Lawday, (2013), ‘Vibration Measurement System for Deaf People Emergency Equipment’, ICMR2013, 16-20 of September 2013, Cranfield University, Cranfield, UK, 2013.
M. Shafik & S. Fekkai, (2013), ‘New Parametric Representation for Speaker Independent Speech Recognition, ICMR2013, 16-20 of September 2013, Cranfield University, Cranfield, UK, 2013.
M. Shafik, B. Nyathi & S. Fekkai, (2013), ‘An Ultrasonic Actuator with Multidegree of Freedom for Machine Vision Industrial Applications’, 2^nd International Conference on Computer Sciences: Innovation and Technology, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt, 2-4 of July 2013.
S. Fekkai & M. Shafik, (2013), ‘A New Speech Synthesis Methodology using Fractal-Dimension to Create Natural Sound Speech ‘, 2^nd International Conference on Computer Sciences: Innovation and Technology, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt, 2-4 of July 2013.
M. Shafik & S. Fekkai, (2013), ‘A New Tactile Graphical Display for the Visually Impaired Information Technology Access Applications’, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt, 2-4 of July 2013.
M. Shafik, (2013), ‘An Innovative Tactile Interactive Interface High Resolution Graphical Display for The Visually Impaired Information Technology Access Applications’, 2013 International Conference on Mechatronics and Computational Mechanics, Bangkok, Thailand, June 20 – 21, 2013.
M. Shafik & L. Makombe, (2013), “A Standing Wave Ultrasonic Motor Using a Single Flexural Ring Transducer’, 2013 International Conference on Mechatronics and Computational Mechanics, Bangkok, Thailand, June 20 – 21, 2013.
M. Shafik, (2013), ‘A 2D micro actuator using electro rheological fluid technology for Tactile interactive interface graphical display for the visually impaired IT application‘, International Conference in Manufacturing and Management, Derby, 2013.
M. Komlanvi & M. Shafik & J. Garza Reyes, (2013), ‘Development of 3D Sustainable Power Station Model Using Renewable Energy Resources’, International Conference in Manufacturing and Management, Derby, 2013.
M. Shafik & B. Nyathi & S. Fekkai, (2012), “Computer Simulation and Modelling of 3D Travelling Wave Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Motor Using a Flexural Vibration Ring Transducer, 2012 International Conference on Mechatronics and Computational Mechanics, Dubai, December 20 – 21, 2012.
M. Shafik & T. Wilmshurst, (2012), “Computer Simulation and Modelling of Standing Wave Rotary Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Motor Using a Single Flexural Vibration Transducer’, 2012 International Conference on Mechatronics and Computational Mechanics, Dubai, December 20 – 21, 2012.
M. Shafik, (2012), “Computer Simulation and Modelling of Standing Wave Linear Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Motor Using Flexural Transducer, ASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Houston, TX, USA, Paper Number: IMECE2012-86296, 2012.
M. Shafik, (2012), “An Investigation into the Influence of Ultrasonic Servo Drive Technology in Electro Discharge Machining Industrial Applications”, ASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Houston, TX, USA, Paper Number: IMECE2012-86507, 2012.
M. Shafik & B. Nyathi & S. Fekkai, (2012), ‘A 3D Smart Actuator for Robotic Eyes Industrial Applications Using a Flexural Vibration Ring Transducer’, 2012 International Conference on Innovations in Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (IETSD), India, 3-5 September, 2012.
S. Fekkai & M. Shafik (2012), ‘A New Speech Synthesis System using Fractal Dimension to Create Natural Sound Speech’, 2012 International Conference on Innovations in Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (IETSD), India, 3-5 September, 2012.
M. Shafik & G. Purchase, (April, 2009), ‘British Industry Changes Fireworks History and Leads EU Market’, The Pera Innovation Group Inspiration Magazine, Spring Vol., Industrial Notes, 2008.
M. Shafik & S. Bishton, (April, 2008), ‘Leading EU Cancer Research into a new era’, The Inspiration Magazine, www.pera.com, Spring Vol., 2008.
M. Shafik & S. Bishton, (April, 2008), ‘Leading EU Cancer Research into a new era’, The House of Commence Magazine, Spring Vol., 2008.
M. Shafik & S. Bishton, (April, 2008), Semelab fast-tracks innovation and speeds cancer treatment, www.Semelab.co.uk, 2008.
T.X. Mei, M. Shafik, R. Lewis, H. Walilay, M. Whitley, D. Baker, (June 2007), ‘Fault Tolerant Actuation for Steer-by-Wire Applications’, Warwick conference 28 – 29, 2007.
S Fekkai & M. Shafik, (2005), “Speaker Independent Phoneme Recognition for Information Technology Access Application Based on Fractal Dimension and the mel Frequency Cepstral Coefficients Features”, International Conference in Information Technology (ICIT 2005), 19-22 April, American University of Cyprus, Kyrina, Cyprus, 2005.
M. Shafik, et al, (2005), “Smart Tactile Effecting Graphical Display for Visually Impaired Information Technology Access Applications”, International Conference in Information Technology (ICIT 2005), 19-22 April, American University of Cyprus, Kyrina, Cyprus.
M Shafik, et al, (2005), “An Economical Micro Valve Using Electro Rheological Fluid Technology for Visually Impaired Information Technology Access Application”, International Conference in Information Technology (ICIT 2005), 19-22 April, American University of Cyprus, Kyrina, Cyprus.
M. Shafik, et al, (2005), “Computer simulation and modelling of piezoelectric ultrasonic motor using a single bar for robotic system applications”, 3rd International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR 2005) Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedford MK43 0AL, UK, 6-8 September, 2005.
M. Shafik & S. Fekkai & H. Abdalla, (2005), “Computer Simulation and Modelling of a Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Motor for Smart Interactive Graphical Display for Visually Impaired Information Technology Access Applications”, 3rd International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR 2005) Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedford MK43 0AL, UK, 6-8 September, 2005.
M Shafik & H. Abdalla & J. A. G. Knight, (2004), “Smart Interactive Tactile Interface Effecting Graphical Display for Visually Impaired”, FP5 Project Handbook for IST EC projects, Brussels, 2004.
M. Shafik, (2002), ‘Computer Aided Analysis and Design of a New Servo Control Feed Drive for EDM using Piezoelectric USM’, PhD Thesis, 2002, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK, 2002.
M. Shafik & H Abdalla (2002), “Computer simulation and modelling of an ultrasonic motor using a single vibrating bar”, Proceeding of ESM'2002 International Conference, Germany, June 3^rd to 5^th, 2002.
M. Shafik & H Abdalla (2002), “An investigation into electro discharge machining system applications using an ultrasonic motor”, Proceeding of ESM'2002 International Conference, Belfast, August 28^th to 31^st, 2002.
M. Shafik & J. A. G. Knight & H. Abdalla, (2001), “Development of a new generation of electrical discharge texturing system using an ultrasonic motor”, 13^th International Symposium for Electromachining, ISEM, Spain, May 9^th to 11^th., 2001.
M. Shafik & H. Moustafa & N. W. Messiha & A. El-Malawany & M El-Messiry, (1998) “Classical Active Noise Control Technique”, Proc. Of Fifteenth National Radio Science Conference, February 24-26, Helwan Univ., Cairo, Egypt, Vol. 15, E3, 1998.
M. Shafik & H. Moustafa & N. W. Messiha & A. El-Malawany & M El-Messiry, (1998), “Classical Active Noise Control Technique”, 4^th Asia-Pacific Conference on Communication APCC/ICCS 98, Proc. Of 6^th Singapore International Conference on Communication Systems, 23-27 November, 1998.
M. Shafik & H. Moustafa, N. W. Messiha, A. El-Malawany, M El-Messiry, (1998), “Self Tune Technique of Adaptive Noise Control”, J. of Faculty of Technical Engineering, Cairo, Egypt, 1998.

Keynote Lectures:

The International American Association of Digital Manufacturing Congress and Exposition, An innovative passive humidification device delivering improved performance, reduced healthcare costs and greater patient care, 14-20 of November 2014, Montreal, Canada.
The International Conference in Manufacturing and Research, An innovative Servo control Feed Drive for High Precision Industrial Applications, 9 - 11 of September 2014, Southampton University, Southampton UK.
The Annual Research Conference, University of Derby, ‘Commitments & Innovation & Impact - Keeping on Trying: Bidding for European Commission Funds, The Riverside Centre, Derby, UK, March 28^th 2014.
ASME, USA, Visually Impaired and Information Technology, ASME 2013 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, San Diego, California, USA, November 9^th to 15^th, 2013.
ASME, USA, Innovation in Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Technology, ASME 2013 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, San Diego, California, USA, November 9^th to 15^th, 2013.
ICMCM 2012, Dubai, UAE, ‘3D Travelling Wave Piezoelectric Ultrasonic Motor Using a Flexural Vibration Ring Transducer’, 2012 International Conference on Mechatronics and Computational Mechanics, Dubai, December 20 – 21, 2012.
ICMCM 2012, Dubai, UAE, ‘Ultrasonic Technology’, 2012 International Conference on Mechatronics and Computational Mechanics, Dubai, December 20 – 21, 2012.
ASME, Texas, USA, Standing Wave Piezoelectric Ultrasonic the Past, Present and the Future, ASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Houston, TX, USA, November 9^th to 15^th, 2012.
ASME, Texas, USA, ‘Influence of Ultrasonic Technology in Electro Discharge Machining Industrial Applications”, ASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Houston, TX, USA, November 9^th to 15^th, 2012.
IETSD, BIT, Tamil Nadu, India, ‘Education for Innovation’, International Conference on Innovations in Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (IETSD), India, 3-5 September, 2012.
IETSD, BIT, Tamil Nadu, India, ‘Automation and Advanced Manufacturing Technology’, International Conference on Innovations in Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (IETSD), India,3-5 September, 2012
IETSD, BIT, Tamil Nadu, India, ‘Information Technology and Visually Impaired’, International Conference on Innovations in Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (IETSD), India,3-5 September, 2012
DEERS, Derby, UK, ‘Visually Impaired and IT Resources’, Derby Electrical and Electronic Research Show Case, University of Derby, 2^nd of July 2012
Fraunhofer, Freiburg, Germany, ‘‘Development of an innovative, accurate, monolithic 2D CVD Diamond based radiation dosimetry system for conformal radiotherapy Solutions’, 2009
Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, Vienna & Neotek, France, ‘Developing anOpto-chemical Carbon Dioxide Sensordedicated toAquaculture and OceanographyApplications’, 2009
University of Florence, ‘The Development of Innovative, Accurate, Monolithic, CVD Diamond Array Based Radiation Dosimeter System’, 2005

Recent conferences

I am Co-Chair and member of the committee of the following:

SDM-14 2015- International Conference on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing, 12th April to the 14th April 2015 in Sevilla, Spain
The International conference on Intelligent Unmanned Systems August 26-29, 2015 – Bali, Indonesia
ICMR2015, International Conference in Manufacturing Research, 9-11 of September 2015, UK
IMECE2015, International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, ASME 2015 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, 14-20 of November, Houston, Texas, USA
International Conference in Sustainable design and Manufacturing, Cardiff, Wales, UK, 28-30 April 2014
The International Conference in Manufacturing and Research, 9 - 11 of September 2014, Southampton University, Southampton UK
The International American Association of Digital Manufacturing Congress and Exposition, 14-20 of November 2014, Montreal, Canada
ICMCM 2013 - International Conference on Mechatronics – Bangkok, Thailand 20-21 June 2013.
The International Conference on Computer Sciences: Innovation and Technology, 2-4 of July, 2013, Alexandria, Egypt.
ICMR2013, International Conference in Manufacturing Research, Cranfield University, 16-20 of September 2013, Cranfield, UK
IMECE2013, International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, ASME, November 9-15, 2013, San Diego, California, USA
ICMCM 2012 - International Conference on Mechatronics – Dubai, 20-21 December 2012, UAE
IMECE2012, ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, November 9-15, 2012, Houston, Texas, USA
IETSD2012, International Conference in Technology for Sustainable Development, BIT, September 3-5, 2012, Tamil Nadu, India

Additional interests and activities

Professional Activities

I am an Founder and Editor-in-Chief of:

International Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics - http://ojs.unsysdigital.com/index.php/ijrm

I am also an international reviewer of the following International Journals:

IMECHe, UK
IEEE, Industrial Electronics, Mechatronics, UK
IET, UK
ASME, USA etc.

For more info of my career and applied research interest please visit: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/mahmoud-shafik-ph-d/7/237/60

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Experience in industry

Job Title: EC Coordinator and Principal Technology Investigator, Pera Innovation Ltd, UK

Job Title: Delivery Manager & Senior Technologist, Pera Innovation Ltd, UK

Job Title: Delivery Manager & Technologist, Pera Innovation Ltd, UK

This involved establish links with relevant and existing industrial partners, concept development, innovation management, projects initiation and coordination, technology investigation, bid writing/submission, delivery, management, knowledge transfer, product development, and prototyping, Mechatronics engineering across a broad range of European manufacturing industries, to help develop innovative new technologies for a diverse range of: medical electronics and robotics, intensive care, CVD diamond & silicon x-ray medical application, radio therapy sensors, data capture and monitoring, data acquisition system, semantic data technology, assisted living technology, TeleHeath, TeleCare, ad-hoc wireless networking technology, assisted living sensors, data capture and monitoring, chronic diseases sensors, data capture and monitoring, sensors and actuators, cumulative vacuum deposition diamond (CVD) sensors, silicon x-ray sensors technology, optic-chemical sensors systems, co2 sensors, data capture and monitoring, piezoelectric ultrasonic actuator technology, electro-rheological fluid actuator technology, intelligent systems, software tools, crises management and prevention, and security.

Chair, Management and delivery of European Commission (EC FP6 & FP7), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI/TSB), single client projects, from initiation through to post implementation review, own the plan and agree it with the client/stakeholder & Negotiate and secure necessary resources. While other duties involve: Assisting other departments with projects development, prototype design, testing and commissioning; Communicating with the technical team that service the sales drive to design and present solutions to end customers (SME’s) and achieve targets; Identify bussiness needs and propose new strategy to engage in new area and market such as: Smart material, Automotive Industry, Aerospace Industry and Robotic system; Establishing new opportunities in global market and maintaining close relationships with the existing client base; Helping on developing business further within EU and support our team in Denmark, Norway, France and other European countries.

Job Title: Innovation Consultant, Nexsis Technology Ltd, Cy

Job Title: Technical Consultant, EC, UK

Job Title: Chartered Engineer, Department of Aerospace, Eg

For more info of my industrial career please visit: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/mahmoud-shafik-ph-d/7/237/60