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Omar Sherif Mohamed is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the School of Engineering at The University of Manchester, specialising in the modelling and simulation of wind and tidal turbines. He began his research career at The British University in Egypt (2018–2021), focusing on CFD optimisation and turbine design. He then completed his PhD at the University of Florence (2022–2025), developing advanced simulation techniques for hydrokinetic turbines and the unsteady aerodynamics of Darrieus rotors. His current research at the University of Manchester (2025–present) focuses on numerical modelling of turbines, with particular interest in unsteady aerodynamics, turbine array interactions, and high-fidelity CFD approaches for realistic flow environments.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, Modelling of hydrokinetic turbines, University of Florence
2022 → 2025
Master of Science, Renewable Energy Engineering, The British University in Egypt
2018 → 2020
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, The British University in Egypt
2012 → 2017
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Numerical Investigation of Unsteady Laminar Separation Bubble Dynamics over a Pitching Airfoil
Keskin, S., Melani, P. F., Mohamed, O. S., Genç, M. S. & Bianchini, A., 2026, AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2026. American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics , (AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2026).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Development of a computationally efficient CFD model for vertical-axis hydrokinetic turbines: A critical assessment
Mohamed, O. S., Melani, P. F., Soraperra, G., Brighenti, A., Ferrara, G., Betti, V., Balduzzi, F. & Bianchini, A., 30 Apr 2025, In: Ocean Engineering. 324, 120692.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Maximum tidal turbine blade loading during waves and corresponding onset flow variation
Stallard, T., Mullings, H. & Mohamed, O. S., 8 Sept 2025, Proceedings of the 16th European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference. de Carvalho Gato, L. M. (ed.). European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference, Vol. 16.Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Selection Criteria for Rotor Number and Rotational Direction in Arrays of Closely Spaced Darrieus Turbines
Mohamed, O. S., Melani, P. F., Soraperra, G., Brighenti, A., Balduzzi, F. & Bianchini, A., 1 Mar 2025, In: Journal of Fluids Engineering. 147, 3, 031101.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Accuracy assessment of Beddoes-Leishman and IAG dynamic stall models for wind turbine applications
Mohamed, O. S., Melani, P. F., Bangga, G., Aryan, N., Greco, L. & Bianchini, A., 10 Jun 2024, In: Journal of Physics: Conference Series. 2767, 5, p. 1-10 10 p., 052053.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Projects
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Offshore Engineering and Energy
Stallard, T. (PI), Stansby, P. (PI), Draycott, S. (PI), Ouro, P. (PI), Mullings, H. (PI), Tang, T. (PI), Ali, K. (PGR student), Liao, Z. (Researcher), Mohamed, O. S. (Researcher), Araya Araya, D. (Researcher) & Zhang, Y. (Researcher)
1/01/05 → …
Project: Research