Shehab Ahmed

Professor of Electrical Engineering

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Research Interests

Professor Ahmed's research interests span the broad areas of power conversion and mechatronic systems. His research aims to intelligently merge electronics/mechanics/computing/control disciplines to develop novel devices and software that serve future smart grids and intelligent oil fields. His specific research interests in the field of smart grids includes: distributed/renewable power generation, utility power conversion, microgrid energy management/storage, hybrid and electric vehicle drivetrains, and HVDC systems. His work on oilfield subsurface mechatronic systems aims to enhance drilling operations, improve wellbore integrity assessment, and support successful wireline conveyance.

Selected Publications

  • An Improved Torque Density Pseudo Six-Phase Induction Machine Using a Quadruple Three-Phase Stator Winding. Abdel-Khalik, A.S., Massoud, A.M., Ahmed, S. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 67(3), 1855-1866, (2020).
  • IoT-Based Supervisory Control of an Asymmetrical Nine-Phase Integrated on-Board EV Battery Charger. Metwly, M.Y., Abdel-Majeed, M.S., Abdel-Khalik, A.S., Torki, M., Hamdy, R.A., Hamad, M.S., Ahmed, S. IEEE Access, 8, 62619-62631, (2020).
  • Development and field testing of a novel multifunctional drilling enhancement tool in a middle east field. Abdel-Aal, M.A., Mohamed, F.M., Abdelkader, A.G., AbdulHamid, M., Koulidis, A., Ahmed, S. International Petroleum Technology Conference 2020, IPTC 2020, (2020).
  • Application of Standard Three-Phase Stator Frames in Prime Phase Order Multiphase Machine Construction. Abdel-Khalik, A.S., Massoud, A.M., Ahmed, S. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 66(4), 2506-2517, (2019).
  • Nine-Phase Six-Terminal Induction Machine Modeling Using Vector Space Decomposition. Abdel-Khalik, A.S., Massoud, A.M., Ahmed, S. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 66(2), 988-1000, (2019).
  • Effect of DC-Link Voltage Limitation on Postfault Steady-State Performance of Asymmetrical Six-Phase Induction Machines. Abdel-Khalik, A.S., Massoud, A.M., Ahmed, S. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, 65(9), 6890-6900, (2018).
  • A Grid-Connected Capacitor-Tapped Multimodule Converter for HVDC Applications: Operational Concept and Control. Elserougi, A.A., Massoud, A.M., Ahmed, S. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, 54(5), 5523-5535, (2018).

Education

  • Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Texas A&M University, Texas, United States of America, 2007
  • M.Sc., Electrical Engineering, Texas A&M University, Texas, United States of America, 2000
  • B.Sc., Electrical Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt, 1999

Professional Profile

  • 2018 – Present: Professor, Computer, Electrical, Mathematical Sciences and Engineering (CEMSE) Division and ANPERC member at KAUST Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
  • ​2013-2018: Associate Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Doha, Qatar
  • 2007-2013: Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Doha, Qatar
  • 2010: Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Science and Engineering, KAUST, Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
  • 2001-2007: Electrical Engineer, Schlumberger Integrated Productivity and Conveyance Center, Sugar Land, Texas, United States of America
  • 1999-2002: Research Assistant, Texas A&M University, Texas, United States of America

KAUST Affiliations

  • Ali I. Al-Naimi Petroleum Engineering Research Center (ANPERC)
  • Division of Computer, Electrical, Mathematical Sciences and Engineering (CEMSE)
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering Program