Prof. Seleem Ahmad | Sustainability Strategies | Excellence in Innovation

Prof. Seleem Ahmad, Zagazig University, Egypt

Professor Seleem Saleh El-Sayed Ahmad is a distinguished Egyptian academic born on March 23, 1962, in Belbais, Sharkia, Egypt. With a career spanning over three decades, he has served in several academic and professional capacities, including Head of the Engineering Materials Department and Vice Dean for Community Service at Zagazig University. Currently an emeritus professor, he has contributed significantly to the fields of structural engineering, materials science, and sustainable construction. His professional journey extends beyond national borders, having held academic roles in Libya and participated in international engineering forums across Europe and the Middle East. 👨‍🔬🌍

🌱  Profile

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🎓 Education

Professor Seleem earned his Ph.D. in Engineering Materials in 1994 with a dissertation on fatigue in steel structures from Zagazig University, Egypt. He previously completed his M.Sc. in 1991, focusing on composite sections, and his B.Sc. in Civil Engineering in 1985, both from the same institution. His academic grounding forms a strong foundation for his expertise in both research and practical applications of structural materials. 🎓📘

🛠️ Experience

With over 35 years of academic and field experience, Professor Seleem has taught a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as Structural Analysis, Fracture and Fatigue, and High-Performance Concrete. His academic appointments include professorships in Libya at Al-Zawya and 7th of April Universities and multiple roles at Zagazig University. His engineering experience also includes extensive consulting and supervision roles in Egypt and Libya, contributing to infrastructure projects including hospitals and institutional buildings. 🏗️📐

🔬 Research Interests

Professor Seleem’s primary research areas include fatigue and fracture mechanics, composite and fiber-reinforced materials, high-performance and self-healing concrete, failure analysis, and finite element modeling. His investigations merge theoretical principles with real-world applications, emphasizing sustainability and resilience in structural design. 🧪🧱

🏅 Awards and Recognitions

While specific awards were not listed, Professor Seleem’s multiple roles—Vice Dean, Department Head, and international conference presenter—alongside his prolific academic output and supervision of Ph.D. and M.Sc. theses, reflect a career of consistent academic merit and professional recognition. 🏆📜