Mohammad S. Alsoufi

Prof. Dr. Mohammad S. Alsoufi

Mechanical Engineering, Umm al-Qura University, Makkah al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia
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Biography

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.

Affiliations

Umm al-Qura University

Makkah al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia

Mechanical Engineering

Honors and Awards

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Distinguished Researcher Award from 4th Saudi International Conference (SIC-04), Manchester, UK

4th Saudi International Conference

June 2011

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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

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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

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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

Experience

Professor

Umm al-Qura University, Makkah al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia

01 Jul 2004 - present