Ahmed Allam
Ahmed leads the Metasonics Lab. He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. Before joining UC, he was a postdoctoral associate at MIT, where he developed acoustic systems for ocean IoT. Ahmed obtained his PhD in 2021 from Georgia Institute of Technology and his BSc/MSc from Ain Shams University in Egypt. His research interests include acoustics and ultrasonics, 3D-printed materials, underwater communications, IoT, in-body sensing, and industrial monitoring. He is the author of over 20 journal and conference publications in the fields of acoustics, communications, applied physics, and non-destructive testing. In his free time, Ahmed enjoys tinkering with DIY projects, learning new skills from YouTube, and learning new languages.
Email: ahmed.allam@uc.edu | Google Scholar | LinkedIn
Yehia Zakaria
Yehia is a Ph.D. student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. He got his BSc and MSc in Mechatronics Engineering from Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt. Yehia's interest in vibration and acoustics began with his undergraduate project, where he used piezoelectric material to design an energy harvester. His master's research focused on using computer vision techniques to develop object detection systems for self-driving cars. In his PhD research, Yehia aims to combine his expertise in image processing and acoustics to create innovative ultrasonic sensing solutions. In his leisure time, he enjoys traveling, photography, and cooking, especially Egyptian cuisine.
Email: saidyz@mail.uc.edu | Google Scholar | LinkedIn
Alireza Tadibi
Alireza is a Ph.D. student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. Before joining UC, he obtained his B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the Isfahan University of Technology in Iran. Alireza presented his work on photogrammetry-based damage detection for plate-like structures at the IMAC XLII conference. As a researcher at the P&G Accelerator at UC, he leverages computer vision skills to analyze skincare products. His current research focuses on metamaterial characterization using ultrasonic techniques. His broader research interests include structural dynamics, vibration-based damage detection, image processing, acoustics, and ultrasonics. In his free time, Alireza enjoys playing volleyball, listening to historical podcasts, and salsa dancing.
Email: tadibiaa@mail.uc.edu | Google Scholar | LinkedIn
Saeed Arayssi
Saeed is a M.Sc. student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. Before joining UC, he obtained his B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from the Lebanese American University in Byblos, Lebanon. His work will revolve around Ultrasonic Power Transfer in the Metasonics Lab, working closely to develop new methods to optimize transferring power for nuclear waste monitoring. Being a Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP), he aims to use this expertise, along with knowledge in electronics and acoustics, to develop appropriate technologies and solutions to real-world problems! When not working, he is usually out to discover new places, watching Top Gear episodes, or just eating!
Email: araysssr@mail.uc.edu | LinkedIn
Youssef ElKady
Youssef is an undergraduate student pursuing a B.S. in Computer Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. He became interested in electronics from his robotics class, where he enjoyed tinkering with the Arduino microcontroller and building circuits. He is currently working with the Metasonics Lab on transferring ultrasonic data through metals. Youssef enjoys developing new skills and utilizes them to come up with innovative solutions to novel problems. In his free time, he enjoys reading, playing squash, and researching global politics.
Email: elkadyye@mail.uc.edu | LinkedIn
Past Members
Nikhil Thomas - MSc 2024 | LinkedIn