Prof Dr. Essam Shehab | Digital Technologies | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Essam Shehab, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan

Dr. Essam Shehab is an esteemed academic leader with over 18 years of collaborative research experience with world-leading aerospace companies such as Airbus and Rolls-Royce, overseeing more than 100 research projects. Currently serving as the Head of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan, he has demonstrated strong leadership and teaching skills, having previously held positions like Deputy Head of Manufacturing Informatics Centre at Cranfield University, UK. With an impressive publication record of 326 research papers and over 11,500 citations, he has secured £16 million in research funding. Professor Shehab has successfully supervised 34 PhD/EngD theses, with 10 MSc students winning prestigious awards. His international reputation is highlighted by keynote speaking engagements, editorial roles, and involvement in various conferences and advisory boards. A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of professional institutions, he continues to contribute significantly to the field of Digital Manufacturing.

🌐 Professional Profiles: 

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🎓 Education:

• Holds a PhD in Manufacturing Engineering from De Montfort University, UK.
• Postgraduate Certificate in Learning, Teaching, and Assessment in Higher Education.

🌍 International Recognition:

• Invited keynote speaker at international conferences, recipient of awards from various conferences and journals.
• Editorial Board Member, Guest Editor, and reviewer for international journals.

🎓 Supervision and Mentoring:

• Successfully supervised 34 PhD/EngD theses, 5 MSc by Research theses, 132 MSc theses, and 26 MSc group projects.
• Ten MSc students under his guidance won Best Theses, Panasonic, and Rolls-Royce Manufacturing Excellence awards.

👥 Professional Involvement:

• CEng, FHEA, FIET, FACostE.
• External Examiner for mechanical and manufacturing engineering programs at various universities.

📅 Employment:

• Currently the Head of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan.
• Visiting Professor of Digital Manufacturing at Cranfield University, UK.

🌐 International Collaborations:

• Extensive collaboration with world-class industrial companies including BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Air Astana, Philips, UniPart, Lotus Cars, Cosworth, and Abbey Corrugated.

📚 Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• PhD in Manufacturing Engineering, MSc in Mechanical Engineering, and BEng. in Mechanical Power Engineering.
• Recognized as a Charter Engineer, Fellow of IET, Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and Fellow of the Association of Cost Engineers.

🔗 Research Management and Supervision:

• Successfully managed research teams and supervised a range of theses at various academic levels.

🧠 Research Interests 🔬🌐 :

Dr. Essam Shehab’s passion lies in the dynamic realm of digital manufacturing, where he explores cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize manufacturing processes. His expertise extends to aerospace design and manufacturing, delving into the intricacies of creating efficient and advanced aerospace systems. With a focus on manufacturing engineering, he navigates the complexities of production to enhance industry practices. Professor Shehab is a trailblazer in cost modeling and knowledge engineering for innovative product development, employing intelligence and efficiency in the manufacturing landscape. Additionally, his fascination with system design reflects a holistic approach to crafting integrated and optimized systems. 🌐✈️🛠️

📚 Publication Impact and Citations : 

Scopus Metrics:

• 📝 Publications: 197 documents indexed in Scopus.
• 📊 Citations: A total of 5353 citations for his publications, reflecting the widespread impact and recognition of Dr. Essam Shehab’s research within the academic community.

Google Scholar Metrics:

• All Time:
  • Citations: 11656 📖
  • h-index: 40 📊
  • i10-index: 120 🔍
• Since 2018:
  • Citations: 4801 📖
  • h-index: 30 📊
  • i10-index: 78 🔍

👨‍🏫 A prolific researcher with significant impact and contributions in the field, as evidenced by citation metrics. 🌐🔬

Publications Top Notes : 

1. State-of-the-art in product-service systems
   • Authors: TS Baines, HW Lightfoot, S Evans, A Neely, R Greenough, J Peppard, …
   • Published Year: 2007
   • Journal: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of …
   • Cited By: 2866
2. Critical success factors for lean implementation within SMEs
   • Authors: P Achanga, E Shehab, R Roy, G Nelder
   • Published Year: 2006
   • Journal: Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management
   • Cited By: 1713
3. Enterprise resource planning: An integrative review
   • Authors: EM Shehab, MW Sharp, L Supramaniam, TA Spedding
   • Published Year: 2004
   • Journal: Business Process Management Journal
   • Cited By: 781
4. Towards an operations strategy for product‐centric servitization
   • Authors: T Baines, H Lightfoot, J Peppard, M Johnson, A Tiwari, E Shehab, …
   • Published Year: 2009
   • Journal: International Journal of Operations & Production Management
   • Cited By: 693
5. Manufacturing cost modelling for concurrent product development
   • Authors: EM Shehab, HS Abdalla
   • Published Year: 2001
   • Journal: Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
   • Cited By: 368