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Ahmed Ibrahim

Ahmed Ibrahim

PhD, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Cairo, Egypt

Summary

I received my Doctorate in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, USA with a research focus on the hypervelocity impact of space debris particles on spacecraft structures. This was followed by Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Alberta, Canada. Since then, I have worked in the field of aerospace engineering for more than 20 years and as a director of Space Technology Center, Egypt for 4 years. Further, I have an extensive experience in space technology as a deputy manager of TOT Satellite Project for more than 4 years in cooperation with one of the most advanced companies in space technology development. In the realm of education, I have an extensive experience in teaching numerous sub-disciplines in the field of mechanical and aerospace engineering for over a decade. In the government settings, I have over a decade of experience in applied research at R&D Aviation Center in Egypt.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Extensive Experience in Space Technology

EGSA, NARSS
Cairo, Egypt
2020.07 - Current

• Active participation on workshops for space industry and its effect on sustainable development in Egypt at National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences (NARSS) and Institute of National Planning (INP).
• Active participation on several review meetings for space projects at Egyptian Space Agency (AGSA) and National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences (NARSS).
• Technical consultant to several projects on level of satellite subsystems: Design and Manufacture of Side Panel for NexSat-2 satellite, Design and manufacture of Power Control Unit for Nexsat-2 satellite, Design and manufacture of Electro-Optical Camera for Nexsat-3 satellite.
• Active member of technical committee for development of Egyptian Space Law.
• Active member of technical committee for development of Egyptian file for hosting African Space Agency (AFSA).
• Active member of technical committee for development of Egyptian Space Agency (EGSA) law.
• Active member of scientific committee for establishing Space Engineering Department at Military Technical College.

Managing Director

Space Technology Center
07.2014 - 07.2020
  • Direct and control all resources in center.
  • Prepare projects plans, budgets and reports.
  • Develop and maintain research and development programs.
  • Develop and maintain appropriate policies and procedures.
  • Oversee preparation of training courses in space technology and holding training short courses for new specialists.
  • Oversee joint satellite projects in all project stages (Design, Manufacturing/Procurement, Integration, Testing, Launch, In-orbit Testing, In-orbit Operation, De-orbiting).
  • Oversee space projects on level of satellite subsystem in cooperation with Egyptian Space Agency (EGSA).
  • Lead negotiations with several international space companies for cooperation in new satellite development projects.

Deputy Manager of TOT Satellite Project

RSC Energia
10.2009 - 04.2014
  • Extensive experience in management of a technology transfer joint satellite project in cooperation with a world known company in space
  • Develop project master schedule and work breakdown structure
  • Ensure availability of all resources required for successful execution of Project
  • Follow-up WPD execution for each specialist in project
  • Track the execution of project master schedule using MS Project
  • Manage project activities through mutual meetings with partner
  • Hold unscheduled meetings in case any critical issue arises during project execution
  • Attend review meetings in all project stages (MDR, SRR, PDR, CDR, IRR, PAR, LRR, etc.)
  • Ensure that technical specifications of all sub-products meet design requirements
  • Attend all meeting with lower tier subcontractors
  • Attend all types of tests throughout Project stages
  • Teach two short courses: Spacecraft Structures, Spacecraft Thermal Control Systems.

Researcher/Head of R&D

R&D Aviation Center
01.1999 - 09.2009
  • Carry out applied research projects in aviation: Structural design of a light airplane
  • Manufacturing, integration and testing of a Remote Piloted Vehicle, RPV
  • Environmental testing of equipment according to Military Standard MIL-STD-810
  • Design and manufacturing of mechanical ground support equipment
  • Utilize the following capabilities in research: Manufacturing with composites
  • Structural dynamic analysis under stochastic loading
  • Tensile testing of materials used in aviation.

Senior Lecturer

Egyptian Air Academy
01.1999 - 06.2009
  • Teach several courses in Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering for undergraduate and graduate levels: Principles of Flight, Aerodynamics, Aero-structures, Aero-engines
  • Provide Lab classes in all relevant courses to demonstrate theoretical subject presented in lecture classes
  • Establish course curriculum for 'Aerodynamics' subject.

Post Doctoral Fellow

University of Alberta
06.2006 - 12.2006

Submit a comprehensive study titled: 'Using Unmanned Air Vehicles, UAV's in Remote Sensing Missions' covering the following:
• Structural design of UAV's considering composite material technologies.
• Navigation methodologies used in UAV's.
• Autonomy technologies used in UAV's.
• Optical payloads optimization used in UAV's.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy-PhD - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, Alabama
01.1998

Master of Science-MSc - Mechanical Engineering

Military Technical College
12.1992

Bachelor of Science-BSc - Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering

Military Technical College
07.1986

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision Making
  • Microsoft Project
  • University Teaching
  • Research & Development
  • Curriculum Development
  • Organization Skills
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

  • Orbit Determination and LEO Monitoring Technology, 08/2018, Theoretical and Specialized Training Course, JSC VIMPEL, Russia
  • Deputy Manager of the Satellite and AIT, 04/2014, On-job Training, RSC Energia, Russia
  • Advanced Theoretical Training on Space and Satellite Technology Transfer Program, 12/2009, Theoretical Training Course, RSC Energia, Russia
  • Small Satellite Design and Orbit Considerations, 11/2007, International Workshop on Earth Observation Small Satellites for Remote Sensing Applications, eoss2007, Malaysia
  • Advanced SW and Maintenance Training on the Operation of ESH Dynamic Testing Machine, 12/2002, On-job Training, ESH Testing Ltd, United Kingdom
  • Practical Training on ICEM CFD Grid Generation SW, 07/2001, On-job Training, ICEM CFD Engineering, United Kingdom
  • Space Mission Analysis and Design, 09/2000, Theoretical Training, Space School, Astrium Aerospace, France
  • Space Mission Analysis and Design, 09/2000, Theoretical Training, Space School, Alcatel Space, France
  • Satellite Engineering, 05/1999, Short Course by the University of Surrey, Egypt

Publications

  • Modeling Oblique Hypervelocity Impact Phenomena Using Elementary Shock Physics, International Journal of Impact Engineering, 23, 1999, 823-834, Shonberg, W. P., Ebrahim, A.
  • A Shock Physics Based Model of the Oblique Impact of a Thin Plate by a Spherical Projectile, 1999 Shock Compression of Condensed Matter, APS Shock-99 Meeting, Utah, 1999, Shonberg W. P., Ebrahim, A.
  • Response of a Wing-Spar Structure under Stochastic Excitation, 6th Conference (2nd International) on Applied Mechanics & Mechanical Engineering (AMME), Cairo, Egypt, 1994, E. E. El-Soaly, A. S. Abdel-Mohsen, A.R. Ebrahim
  • Design and Manufacturing of Remote Piloted Vehicles, Workshop, 11th International Conference on Aerospace Science & Aviation Technology (ASAT), Cairo, Egypt, 2005, A. R. Ebrahim

Languages

English
Arabic

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Egypt
  • Date of Birth: 04/21/63
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Egyptian
  • Driving License: 26304211700031
  • Marital Status: Married

Honors Awards

  • The Order of the Republic of the Second Class, 2020, Presidential Decree No. 379/2020, Cairo, Egypt
  • Member of Board of Directors of Egyptian Space Agency, 2019, Presidential Decree No. 411/2019, Cairo, Egypt

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Traveling
  • Listening to Music

Timeline

Extensive Experience in Space Technology

EGSA, NARSS
2020.07 - Current

Managing Director

Space Technology Center
07.2014 - 07.2020

Deputy Manager of TOT Satellite Project

RSC Energia
10.2009 - 04.2014

Post Doctoral Fellow

University of Alberta
06.2006 - 12.2006

Researcher/Head of R&D

R&D Aviation Center
01.1999 - 09.2009

Senior Lecturer

Egyptian Air Academy
01.1999 - 06.2009

Doctor of Philosophy-PhD - Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

The University of Alabama in Huntsville

Master of Science-MSc - Mechanical Engineering

Military Technical College

Bachelor of Science-BSc - Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering

Military Technical College
Ahmed IbrahimPhD, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering