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Dr Abdulkareem Shafiq Mahdi Al-Obaidi Dr Abdulkareem Shafiq Mahdi Al-Obaidi
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Senior Lecturer
 
B.Sc. (ME), M.Sc. (ME), PhD. (ME)
 
abdulkareem.mahdi@taylors.edu.my
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Subjects Taught

  • Analytical Techniques for Mechanical Engineering (1 & 2)
  • Calculus
  • Design and Professional skills
  • Drag and Lift
  • Engineering Design and Communication
  • Engineering Problem Solving
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Modelling Concepts and Tools
  • Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
  • Real Flows with Friction

Research Interests

  • Aeronautics
  • Aerodynamics
  • Computational Fluid Mechanics (CFD)
  • Panel Method

Scholarly Activities

  • Executive editor of Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (JESTEC)

Publications

  • Mahdi, A.Sh.2011. "Implementation of Semi- Empirical Models to Enhance the Accuracy of Panel Methods for Drag Predicition at Supersonic Speeds". IIUM Engineering Journal. Vol.12(3), pp 45-58,2011.
  • Chung. E, Mahdi, A.S., Al-Atabi, M.T. and Younis, O. 2011. "An Integrated Portfolio and Advising System for Undergraduate Engineering Students".  Journal of Engineering Science and Techology (JESTEC). Vol. 6(5), pp. 532 -541.
  • Mahdi, A.S.and Al-Atabi, M.T. 2011. “CDIO Curriculum for Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Course”. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (JESTEC). Vol. 6(2), pp. 251-259.
  • Mahdi, A.S.and Al-Atabi, M.T. 2011. “CDIO Curriculum for Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Course”. International Engineering and Technology Education Conference (IETEC 2011), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Mahdi, A.S.2010. “Implementation of Semi-Empirical Models to Enchance the Accuracy of Panel Methods for Drag Prediction at Supersonic Speeds”. World Engineering Congress 2010, Conference on Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, 2-5 August 2010, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
  • Chung E., Mahdi, A.Sh., Padmesh T.N. Pillai, Shamel M., "The Use of Industrial Visits to Enhance Learning at Engineering Courses.2010 Ineternational CDIO Conference". 2010 InternationCDIO Conference, June 15 - 18, 2010, Montreal, Canada. 
  • Muna H. Saleh, Arif Al-Qassar, Mazin Z. Othman, Abdulkareem Sh. Mahdi. 2010. “Development of the cross-coupling phenomena using fuzzy logic controller”. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (JESTEC). Vol. 5, No. 1, pp. 85-93.
  • Mahdi, A.S.and Al-Atabi, M.T. 2008. “Effect of Body Shape on the Aerodynamics of Projectiles at Supersonic Speeds”. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (JESTEC). Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 278-292.
  • Mahdi A. Sh, 2000. "Effects of Forebody and Afterbody Shapes on the Aerodynamics of a Projectile at Supersonic Speeds". 3rd Military Engineering College Conference, Baghdad, Iraq.
  • Mahdi A. Sh, 1999. "Effects of Design Parameters on Lateral - Directional Stability and Control for Typical Supersonic Missile Configuration".  MIC Baghdad, Iraq. 
  • Mahdi A. Sh, 1996. "Effects Aspect Ratio and Taper Ratio on Damping-in-Roll for Isolated Wings" Military Engineering College Conference, Baghdad, Iraq. 

Professional Affiliations

  • 1988-2003 Head of Department of Aerodynamics / Ministry of Industry in Iraq / worked on Development of many flying bodies in the field of Aerodynamics and Performance such as Aircraft.
  • 1988-2003 Lecturer in a number of educational insitutions and universities in Iraq.
  • 2009 Senior Lecturer / Taylor's University College / School of Engineering.

 

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