Professor/أستاذ:Hesham Ahmed Hegazi
Mechanical Design and Production
Email :hhegazi***aucegypt.edu
 
Qualifications
imgB.Sc. (1992) "Mechanical Engineering" Cairo University (Egypt)
imgM.Sc. (1997) "Computer Aided Design and Optimization of Disk Brakes" Cairo University (Egypt)
imgPh.D. (2001) "Shape Optimization of NURBS Modeled Mechanical Elements Using Hybrid Genetic Algorithms" Cairo University (Egypt)
imgOthers (2008) "Associate Professor" Cairo University (Egypt)
imgOthers (2019) "Professor" Cairo University (Egypt)
 
Fields of Interest :
img- Reverse Engineering and Data Fitting
img- 3D Laser Scanning of Mechanical Elements
img- CAD and Optimization of Machine Elements and Systems
img- Shape and Topology Optimization
img- Fuzzy Logic in Design
img- Design Theory and Methodology
img- Multi-Objective Optimization
img- Energy Harvesting, Design and Optimization
img- Structural Health Monitoring
img- Hydrogen Diffusion in Nano-Iron
img- Cellular Structures Optimization
img- Plastic Gears
 
Recent Publications :
img-2025-Yacout, G.G., Shash, A.Y., Hegazi, H.A. et al. Comparative experimental and statistical study of conventional and bobbin tool friction stir welding of AA6061-T6 aluminum alloy. J. Eng. Appl. Sci. 72, 255
img-2025-Suhaila E. Abidou, Ganna G. Ismail, Hesham A. Hegazi, “Sustainable mechanical design and manufacturing of pressure relief valves, Mechanical Engineering Advances, 3(3): 3277
img-2025-Dimitri, A.S., Rashed, N.A., Hegazi, H.H. et al. Design optimization of multipoles radial magnetic bearings for large industrial rotors. J. Eng. Appl. Sci. 72, 108.
img-2025-George G. Yacout, A.Y. Shash, Hesham A. Hegazi, Mahmoud G. ElSherbiny, Application of response surface methodology for optimizing friction stir welding parameters of AA6082-T6 aluminium alloy, Journal of Materials Research and Technology, Volume 37, Pages 3765-3776.
img-2025-Elkasrawi, M. G., Elsiedy, M. A., & Hegazi, H. A. A novel approach for wear assessment of plastic gears using image processing. Mechanical Engineering Advances, 3(1), 1921
img-2024-Elsiedy, M.A., Hegazi, H.A., El-Kassas, A.M., Zayed M.A. Multi-objective design optimization of polymer spur gears using a hybrid approach. J. Eng. Appl. Sci. 71, 105
img-2024-Elsiedy MA, Zayed AA, Hegazi HA, El-Kassas AM. Optimization of polyoxymethylene spur gear pair using meta-heuristic algorithms: A comparative study. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology. 238(9):1153-1174
img-2024-Elsiedy, Marah; Hegazi, Hesham; Elkassas, Ahmed; and Zayed, Abdelhameed, "Optimum Design of Metallic and Plastic Cylindrical Gears Using Naturally-Inspired Algorithms: A Review", Journal of Engineering Research: Vol. 7: Iss. 6, Article 16.
img-2023-Nassar, M. Y., Shaltout, M. L. and Hegazi, H. A., "Multi-Objective Optimum Energy Management Strategies for Parallel Hybrid Electric Vehicles: A Comparative Study", Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 277, 116683.
img-2021-Shaltout, M. L. and Hegazi, H. A., "Multi-objective design optimization of hydrodynamic journal bearings using a hybrid approach", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 73 No. 7, pp. 1052-1060.
img-2021-Adly, M. A., Arafa, M. H., Hegazi, H. A., “Modeling and Optimization of an Inertial Triboelectric Motion Sensor”, Nano Energy, Vol. 85, No. 105952, 2021.
img-2020-Ibrahim, Y., Khafagy, K. H., Hatem, T. M., Hegazi, H. A., “Three-Dimensional Crystal Plasticity Modelling of High-Strength Tool Steels Using Fourier Based Spectral Solver”, Proc. Of the ASME 2020 Inter. Mech. Engg. Cong. And Expo., IMECE2020, Nov. 16-19, Porland, OR, USA, Paper No. IMECE2020-24167, 2020.
img-2020-Hegazi, H. A., Mokhtar, A. H, “Optimum Design of Hexagonal Cellular Structures Under Thermal ans Mechanical Loads”, International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology (IJERT), Vol. 9, Issue 06, June 2020.
img-2020-Hendy, Mohamed; Hamza, Mohamed; Hegazi, Hesham; Hatem, Tarek, “Solute Segregation to Near-Coincidence Site Lattice Grain Boundaries in Alpha-Iron”, Modelling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering, IOP Publishing, UK, accepted for publication, 2020.
img-2018-Shalan K.M., AbdelMeguid M.E., Hatem T.M., Hegazi H.A., Bahei-El-Din Y.A. (2018) Model-Based Damage Detection in Piezoelectric Fiber Based Composites. In: Srivatsan T., Zhang Y., Harrigan, Jr. W. (eds) Metal-Matrix Composites Innovations, Advances and Applications. TMS 2018. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series. Springer, Cham.
img-2018-Abdel Rahman Ali M. Ahmed , Mohamed H. Gadallah, Hesham A. Hegazi, “A Modification to Multi Objective NSGA II Optimization Algorithm”, Proceeding of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Washington DC, USA, pp. 1221-1232, September 27-29, 2018.
img-2016-Abdel Rahman Ali M. Ahmed , Mohamed H. Gadallah, Hesham A. Hegazi, “Multi-Objective Optimization Indices: A Comparative Analysis”, Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 15, ISSN 2309-8414, pp 10-25, October 2016.
img-2015-30. David Guirguis, Mohamed Aly, Karim Hamza, Hesham Hegazi, Kazuhiro Saito, "Multi-Objective Topology Optimization of Multi-Component Continuum Structures via a Kriging-Interpolated Level-Set Approach", Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, Springer, Vol. 51, Issue 3, ISSN 1615-1488, pp 733-748, March 2015.
img-2014-27. Karim Hamza, Mohamed Aly, Hesham Hegazi, "A Kriging-Interpolated Level-Set Approach for Structural Topology Optimization", Transaction of the ASME, Journal of Mechanical Design, Vol. 136, Issue 1, ISSN 10500472, pp. 011008-1-12, January, 2014.
img-2008-22. Hegazi, H.A., “Optimum Design of Crown Brakes Using Real-Coded Genetic Algorithms”, Journal of Engineering Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Assiut University, Vol. 36, No.2, March 2008.
img-2008-23. Hegazi, H.A., “Optimum Design of Hydrodynamic Journal Bearings Using Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithms (MOGAs)”, Scientific Bulletin of the Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Vol. 43, No. 1, pp 535-543, March 31, 2008.
img-2005-18. Hegazi, H.A., El-Hossainy, T.M., “A Fuzzy Approach for Material Selection from a Manufacturing and Application Viewpoint”, Scientific Bulletin of the Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University, Vol. 40, No. 1, pp 753-771, March 31, 2005.
img-2002-Hegazi, H.A., Nassef, A.O., Metwalli, S.M., “Shape Optimization of NURBS Modeled 3D C-Frames Using Hybrid Genetic Algorithmâ€‌, آ 2002 ASME Design Automation Conference, Paper Number DETC2002/DAC-34107, Montreal, Canada, Sept 29 - Oct 2, 2002.
img-2002-Metwalli, S.M., Shalaby, M.M., Hegazi, H.A., "Comparison of Least Squares Techniques for Fitting of Single Patch Conic Surfaces in Reverse Engineering", (Accepted for publication), MEATIP-3, December 2002, Assiut, Egypt.
img-2001-Metwalli, S.M., Hegazi, H.A., “Computer-Based Design of Disc Brakes by Multi-Objective Form Optimizationâ€‌, ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, Paper No. DETC2001/CIE-21680, Sept., 9-12, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 2001.
img-2001-Metwalli, S.M., Hegazi, H.A., “Reverse Engineering and CAD of Bevel Gearsâ€‌, Int. Conf. on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems (IEMS), and the Int. Conf. On Computers and Industrial Engineering (28th ICC&IE), Cocoa Beach, Florida, March 5-7, 2001.
img-2001-Shalaby, M.M., Metwalli, S.M., Nassef, A.O., Hegazi, H.A., Ashraf, A.M., “A Least-Squares Fitting Approach For The Reverse Engineering of Prismatic Surfacesâ€‌, Conference of the Egyptian Society of Mechanical Engineers, 28 March 2001, Cairo, Egypt.
img-2001-Shalaby, M.M., Metwalli, S.M., Nassef, A.O., Hegazi, H.A., Ashraf, A.M., “A Least-Squares Fitting Approach For The Reverse Engineering of Free Form Surfacesâ€‌, 7th International Conference on Production Eng., Design and Control, 13-15 Feb., 2001, Alexandria, Egypt.
img-2001-Hegazi, H.A., "Machine Design, Lecture Notes", Cairo University Press, 2001
img-2000-Nassef, A.O., Hegazi, H.A., and Metwalli, S.M., “A Hybrid Genetic-Direct Search Algorithm for the Shape Optimization of Solid C-Frame Cross-Sectionsâ€‌, ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, Sept. 13-16, Baltimore, Maryland, 2000, Paper No. DETC 2000/DAC-14295.
img-2000-Metwalli, S.M., Hegazi, H.A., Shalaby, O., and Moussa, Y., “Standard Machine Elements Geometry Identification and Redesignâ€‌, 7th Cairo University International Conference on Mechanical Design and Production (MDP-7), Feb. 15-17, 2000, Vol. 3, pp. 63-70.
img-1999-Nassef, A.O., Hegazi, H.A., and Metwalli, S.M., “Design of C-Frames Using Real-Coded Genetic Optimization Algorithms and NURBSâ€‌, ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, Sept. 12-16, Las-Vegas, Nevada, 1999, Paper No. DETC 99/CIE-9138.
img-1999-Hegazi, H.A., Metwalli, S.M., “Reverse Engineering of Standard Mechanical Elementsâ€‌, ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, Sept. 12-16, Las-Vegas, Nevada, 1999, Paper No. DETC 99/CIE-9137. (Best Paper Award).
img-1999-Metwalli, S.M., Hegazi, H.A., Abdel-Aal U.M., “CAD of Disc Brakes By Multi-Objective Optimizationâ€‌, , ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, Sept. 12-16, Las-Vegas, Nevada, 1999, Paper No. DETC 99/CIE-9139.
img-1999-Osman, T.A., Hegazi, H.A., “A Fuzzy Approach for the Selection of Power Transmission Systems in the Preliminary Design Stageâ€‌, Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, Vol. 46, No. 4, August 1999, pp.679-692 , Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University.
img-1997-Hegazi, H.A., “General Overview, Selection and Implementation of CAD/CAM Systemsâ€‌, Proc. of the first Conf. for Development and Research in Egyptian Industry, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, March 2-3, 1997.
Recent Books :
img-2018-33. Shalan K.M., AbdelMeguid M.E., Hatem T.M., Hegazi H.A., Bahei-El-Din Y.A., “Model-Based Damage Detection in Piezoelectric Fiber Based Composites”, In: Srivatsan T., Zhang Y., Harrigan, Jr. W. (eds) Metal-Matrix Composites Innovations, Advances and Applications. TMS 2018. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series. Springer, Cham, 2018.
Conferences :
img-2025-Omar H. Eldessouki, Marah A. Elsiedy, Hesham A. Hegazi, "Tolerances Prediction of 3D Printed Machine Parts for Assembly", 9th International Congress on 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) Technologies and Digital Industry, Cluj-Napoca, ROMANIA
img-2025-Marah A. Elsiedy, Hesham A. Hegazi, "Sustainable Design and Manufacturing of Plastic gears", 9th International Congress on 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) Technologies and Digital Industry, Cluj-Napoca, ROMANIA
img-2019-Abdelmaksoud, A. Y., Hegazi, H. A., El Morsi, M. S., Metwalli, S. M., “Maximizing Energy Harvesting of Photovoltaic Panel Full Tracking Optimization”, Proceeding of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Paper No. IMECE2019-11285, Nov 8-14, Salt Lake City Utah, USA, 2019.
img-2018-32. Abdel Rahman Ali M. Ahmed , Mohamed H. Gadallah, Hesham A. Hegazi, “A Modification to Multi Objective NSGA II Optimization Algorithm”, Proceeding of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Washington DC, USA, pp. 1221-1232, September 27-29, 2018.
img-2014-28. David Guirguis, Mohamed Aly, Karim Hamza, Hesham Hegazi, “Image Matching Assessment of Attainable Topology via Kriging-Interpolated Level-Sets”, Proceeding of the ASME 40th Design Automation Conference, Buffalo, New York, USA, Paper No. DETC2014-34622, August 17-20, 2014.
img-2014-29. Mina Dawoud, Hesham Hegazi, Mustafa Arafa, “Design and Optimization of Multi-Modal Vibration Energy Harvesters Using Slitted Beams”, Proceeding of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Paper No. IMECE2014-37560, Montreal, Canada, Nov. 14-20, 2014.
img-2013-25. Hamza, K., Aly, M., Hegazi, H., Saito, K., "Multi-Objective Topology Optimization of Multi-Component Continuum Structures via an Explicit Level-Set Approach", 10th World Congress on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, Orlando, Florida, USA, May 19 -24, 2013.
img-2013-26. Karim Hamza, Mohamed Aly, Hesham Hegazi, “An Explicit Level-Set Approach for Structural Topology Optimization”, Proceeding of the ASME 39th Design Automation Conference, Portland, Oregon, USA, Paper No. DETC2013-12155, August 4-7, 2013.
img-2012-24. Moataz A. M. Abd El Gawad, Hesham A. Hegazi, Sayed M. Metwalli, “Optimum Design of Columns Under Elastic Buckling”, Proceeding of the ASME 38th Design Automation Conference, Paper No. DETC2012-70601, Chicago, Illinois, USA, August 12-14, 2012.
img-2007-21. El Haggar, S.M., Hegazi, H.A., Abu-Solyman, M., El-Agramy, A., El-Sherbiny, H., El-Shinawy, M., Safwat, H., Sorour, A., “Eco-Rice Park for Sustainable Development”, Proc. of the 13th Annual International Sustainable Development Research Conference, June 10-12, Västerås, Sweden, 2007.
img-2005-19. Abd El Malek, M.R., Senousy, M.S., Hegazi, H.A., Metwalli, S.M., “Heuristic gradient projection for 3D space frame optimization”, Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference - DETC2005: 31st Design Automation Conference, 2005.
img-2005-20. Senousy, M.S., Hegazi, H.A., Metwalli, S.M., “Fuzzy heuristic gradient projection for frame topology optimization”, Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (31st Design Automation Conference), Paper Number DETC2005-85353, Long Beach, California, USA, September 24-28, 2005.
img-2003-16. Shalaby, M.M., Hegazi, H.A., Nassef, A.O., Metwalli, S.M., "Topology Optimization of a Compliant Gripper Using Hybrid Simulated Annealing", Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (29th Design Automation Conference), Paper No.: DETC2003/DAC48770, Chicago, Illinois, USA, September 2-6, 2003.
img-2003-17. Shalaby, M.M., Hegazi, H.A., Nassef, A.O., Metwalli, S.M., “Topology Optimization of Auxetic Structures Using Hybrid Simulated Annealing", The 7th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Engineering Systems (INES 2003), Assuit-Luxor, Egypt, March 4-6, 2003.