Mahmoud Taha

Degree:

Ph.D.

Job title:

Assistant Professor and Researcher

Mailbox:

mahmoudtaha@huat.edu.cn

Dr. Mahmoud Taha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Automotive Engineering at Hubei University of Automotive Engineering (HUAT). He obtained his Ph.D. in 2024 from Beijing Institute of Technology. His research focuses on planetary gear transmission systems, mechanical vibration, energy harvesting, automotive technology, and sensitivity analysis.

Dr. Taha has authored multiple high-impact journal and conference papers, contributing to advancements in gear dynamics, vibration control, and hybrid vehicle technology. He has also co-authored a book on internal torsional resistance in deflected shafts published in Germany. His work has been published in reputable journals such as the Journal of Automobile Engineering, Machines, and Control Engineering Practice.

Beyond research, Dr. Taha actively participates in international conferences and collaborates on innovative projects in automotive engineering. He is committed to innovative solutions in vehicle dynamics and energy-efficient systems.

For academic inquiries, Dr. Taha can be reached at mahmoudtaha@huat.edu.cn, and his office is located in Room 3301.

Research Directions:

1. Optimization of Planetary Gear Transmission Systems – Investigating novel methods to enhance efficiency, durability, and noise reduction in planetary gear mechanisms.

2. Mechanical Vibration and Noise Control – Developing advanced techniques for vibration analysis, damping strategies, and noise reduction in automotive and mechanical systems.

3. Energy Harvesting in Automotive Systems – Exploring energy recovery methods from vibrations and mechanical motion for sustainable vehicle applications.

4. Sensitivity Analysis in Gear and Transmission Systems – Studying parameter sensitivity to optimize gear performance and predict system behavior under various conditions.

5. Active and Passive Vibration Control – Designing magnetorheological and smart materials for vibration absorption and control in dynamic systems.

6. Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Powertrain Optimization – Enhancing driveline efficiency and reducing torque ripple through innovative control strategies.

7. Advanced Computational Modeling for Gear Dynamics – Employing multi-scale modeling and numerical simulations to predict gear performance and failure mechanisms.

8. Sustainable Automotive Engineering – Investigating eco-friendly materials, lightweight structures, and energy-efficient transmission technologies.

[ Offering courses

1. Mechanics of Materials

2. Engineering Systems and Investigations

[ Recent research projects, monographs and papers, patents, and awards

Hosted and participated in the project:

1. National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 52130512 and 52205086).

2. Basic Research Project (No. 20195208003).

3. Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing, China (No. cstc2020jcyj-msxmX1081).

4. Key Laboratory Fund Project (No. 202320301117).

[ Selected Publications:

Books

[1] Elsayed, M.T., M., Moustafa, Internal Torsional Resistance in Deflected Shafts, Germany: Lambert Academic Publishing, 2017.

Journal papers Published

[2] Mabrouk, M., Liu, H., Yan, P., and Gao, P. (2024). Dynamic characteristics analysis of gear tooth modification in a three-stage gear system. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering 0(0): 09544070231221006. (SCI, IF: 1.7, JCR 2)

[3] Mabrouk, M., Gao P, Yan K, et al. (2024). A Comparative Analysis of Multi-Scale and Rayleigh Approaches in Capturing Eigenfrequencies and Mode Shape Evaluation in Planetary Gear Transmission Systems of Medium and Heavy Trucks. Machines 12(1): 48. (SCI, IF: 2.6, JCR 2)

[4] Gao, P., Liu, H., Xiang, C., Yan, P., & Mahmoud, T. (2021). A new magnetorheological elastomer torsional vibration absorber: structural design and performance test. Mechanical Sciences, 12(1), 321-332. (SCI, IF: 1.4, JCR 3)

[5] Zhang, X., Liu, H., Zhan, Z., Wu, Y., Zhang, W., Taha, M., & Yan, P. (2020). Modelling and active damping of engine torque ripple in a power-split hybrid electric vehicle. Control Engineering Practice, 104, 104634. (SCI, IF: 4.9, JCR 1)

[6] Liu, H., Zhang, X., Chen, Y., Taha, M., & Xu, H. (2019). Active damping of driveline vibration in power-split hybrid vehicles based on model reference control. Control Engineering Practice, 91, 104085. (SCI, IF: 4.9, JCR 1)

[7] El-Sayed, M., T., Nasr, M. N., El-Souhily, B. M., & Moustafa, M. A. (2017). Internal torsion resistance in deflected shafts. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 56(2), 213-223. (SCI, IF: 6.8, JCR 1)

Conference papers Published in

[8] Zhang Wei, Liu Hui, Mahmoud Taha, Wu Yunhao, Wang Zhen, Yan Pengfei. (September 13-17). Coupling Analysis of Control Parameters and Mechanical Parameters in Torsional Vibration of Electro-mechanical Transmission. Proceedings of the FISITA World Congress, Prague-2021

[9] Mahmoud Mabrouk, Gao Pu, Yan Qi, Pengfei Yan, Liu Hui. (September 1-5). Quantitative Evaluation of Lateral-Torsional Coupling Planetary Gear Dynamics Through Lumped Parameter Modelling. ICMSD, Beijing, China-2023 ‘Main Speaker’.

Conference papers participated in

[10] International Conference for Young Scholars in Advanced Vehicle Technology. National Engineering Laboratory of Vehicle Transmission. December 15, 2021

[11] New trends in sustainable energy ICNTSE “From Waste to Energy”. Third international conference. (1–2 March 2022).

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