Prof. Mohammad S. Alsoufi received his BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering from Umm Al-Qura University in 2004 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He continued his academic journey at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom, where he earned his MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering in 2007 and completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering in 2011. Currently, Prof. Alsoufi serves as a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Umm Al-Qura University, a role he has held since 2020. His career in academia began in 2004 as a Teaching Assistant, progressing to Assistant Professor in 2011 and Associate Professor in 2016. Over nearly two decades, he has made significant contributions to both academic research and engineering education, shaping future generations of engineers. Prof. Alsoufi’s expertise spans a wide range of engineering fields, including quality control, engineering measurements, additive manufacturing, precision engineering, micro- and nano-systems, high-precision instrument systems, materials characterization, and nanotechnology. His research focuses on advancing manufacturing technologies, improving product reliability, and addressing contemporary challenges in engineering through statistical optimization and innovative solutions.
Umm al-Qura University
Makkah al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia
Mechanical Engineering
Distinguished Researcher Award from 4th Saudi International Conference (SIC-04), Manchester, UK
4th Saudi International Conference
June 2011
Heidenhain GmbH Scholar Award for euspen 2010 international conference
euspen 2010 international conference
Heidenhain GmbH Scholar Award for euspen 2010 international conference, Delft, Netherlands, in recognition of his strong academic accomplishment in a field related to Nano and Micro Metrology - June 2010
Distinguished Researcher Award
Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Cultural Bureau in London
Distinguished Researcher Award from Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Cultural Bureau in London, based on achievements in research - January 2010
Heidenhain GmbH Scholar Award for euspen 2009 international conference
euspen 2009 international conference
Heidenhain GmbH Scholar Award for euspen 2009 international conference, San Sebastian, Spain, in recognition of his strong academic accomplishment in a field related to Precision and Micro Engineering - June 2009
Professor
Umm al-Qura University, Makkah al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia
01 Jul 2004 - present