Prof. Dr. Mohamed Eltaher | Mechanics of Functional and Smart Structures | Editorial Board Member

Professor at King Abdualziz University | Saudi Arabia

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Eltaher is a Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering at King Abdulaziz University whose academic journey reflects a continuous pursuit of excellence across mechanical design, production engineering, and advanced structural mechanics, beginning with foundational studies at Zagazig University and expanding into internationally recognized research leadership marked by contributions in vibration and dynamics, continuum mechanics, nanomechanics, nanobeams and nanostructures, composite and functionally graded structures, optimization, finite element analysis, structural stability, surface energy effects, and mathematical modeling; his scholarly path includes a distinguished period as a postdoctoral associate at the University of Waterloo, enabling him to deepen his expertise in nonlinear dynamics, buckling behavior, energy-equivalent modeling and multi-scale analysis, ultimately culminating in a prolific body of work exceeding one hundred fifty publications that span topics such as dynamics of continuous nanobeams carrying multiple spring-mass systems, transverse impact on viscoelastic laminated plates, vibration and buckling of functionally graded composite structures, nonlocal elasticity behavior in nanoscale systems, energy-based modeling of micro- and nano-components, stability and optimization of advanced materials, and analytical–numerical formulations for complex structural behaviors; widely recognized as a highly cited researcher and a top-ranked scientist in global citation indicators, his research impact resonates across nanomechanics, FGMs, structural dynamics, and advanced materials engineering, supported by numerous honors including recognition among the world’s top researchers, state and university scientific awards, and institutional distinctions for research excellence; his academic leadership extends through supervision of numerous master’s and doctoral students, mentorship in mechanical design and production disciplines, and contributions to collaborative research activities in Canada, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, positioning him as a prominent figure whose publication record and scientific influence continue to shape modern mechanical and structural engineering research.

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Featured Publications:

[Author 1], [Author 2], & [Author 3]. (2026). Nonlinear internal resonance in graphene platelet-reinforced metal foam plates: Straight-side quadrilateral geometry effects. Thin-Walled Structures.

[Author 1], [Author 2], & [Author 3]. (2025). Dynamic response analysis of acoustic black hole plates with cutouts under arbitrary boundary constraints. Thin-Walled Structures.

[Author 1], [Author 2], & [Author 3]. (2025). Nonlinear vibrations of two-directional functionally graded spinning annular plates with variable thickness. Thin-Walled Structures.

[Author 1], [Author 2], & [Author 3]. (2025). Nonlinear internal resonance of graphene-reinforced metal foam plates with initial geometric imperfection under non-uniform temperature field. Aerospace Science and Technology.

[Author 1], & [Author 2]. (2025). Static analysis of tri-coated functionally graded nanoshells by Galerkin approach. Computers and Concrete.