Assistant Professor of Civil and Urban Engineering, NYU Abu Dhabi; Associated Faculty with the Civil and Urban Engineering Department, NYU TandonAffiliation:NYU Abu Dhabi Education: PhD Columbia University
Mostafa Mobasher is an Assistant Professor of Civil and Urban Engineering at NYUAD. He holds Associated Affiliations with the Civil and Urban Engineering and the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering departments at New York University, Tandon School of Engineering. Mobasher leads the Computational Solid Mechanics (CSM) Lab at NYUAD. The lab’s research is focused on modeling fracture and multi-physical response of manmade and natural materials across spatial and temporal scales. Mobasher’s research contributes to the development of a wide range of numerical models to address the needs for non-linear modeling of materials subjected to mechanical and multi-physical loading scenarios. More recently, the CSM lab’s research scope was expanded to explore the integration between the Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) approaches along with well-established computational methods such as Finite Element Method (FEM). The outcomes of this research support various engineering applications including Infrastructure Integrity and Resilience, Energy, Automotive and Aerospace applications. Mobasher is also a Co-PI and the leader of the Energy Research Theme for Sand Hazards and Opportunities for Resilience, Energy, and Sustainability (SHORES), one of the NYUAD Research Institute Centers.
Mobasher received his PhD and MPhil Degrees from Columbia University in Engineering Mechanics in 2017. He also holds an MSc in Structural Engineering from Cairo University and a BSc in Civil Engineering from Loughborough University and The British University in Egypt. Prior to joining NYUAD, Mobasher was an Associate at the Applied Science Practice of the multidisciplinary consultancy firm Thornton Tomasetti based in New York, USA. Mobasher was also one of the developers of VistaMat, a software package that aids high-fidelity failure modeling of materials.
Mobasher’s research has received funding from various sources, including Sandooq Al Watan, NYUAD Institute, and other industrial grants. He currently serves on several committees of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA), where has been recently named to the class of Future Leaders.
Courses Taught
2 credits
This course presents techniques for understanding the response behavior of partial differential equations (PDEs) through studying the three basic linear PDEs that commonly appear in engineering problems; namely the Heat equation, Laplace's equation, and the Wave equation. These equations will be solved in specific situations using separation of variables and the companion methods of Fourier Series, Laplace Transform, and the Fourier Transform. Techniques for homogenizing and solving inhomogeneous PDEs will also be presented.
Prerequisite: MATH-UH 1024 or MA-UY 4254 or MATH-UA 268 or MATH-SHU 262 or equivalent
Previously taught: Spring 2 2019, Fall 1 2021, Fall 2 2022, Fall 2 2023, Fall 2 2024
Fall 2 2025;
7 Weeks Mostafa Mobasher
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MW 11:20 - 12:35
Taught in Abu Dhabi
Fall 2 2025;
7 Weeks W 14:10 - 16:50
Taught in Abu Dhabi
This course appears in...
Majors > Mechanical Engineering
Students study the basic theory and equations involved in the finite element analysis (FEA) for simulating behavior of materials and structures. Topics include use of shape functions, numerical integration, assembly of finite elements into a structure, and solution of the resulting system of equations. The course emphasizes both theory and application of modeling for simulation. Students also learn to recognize modeling errors and inconsistencies that could lead to either inaccurate or invalid results.
Prerequisites: ENGR-UH 2211 and MATH-UH 1024
Previously taught: Fall 2016, Spring 2018, Fall 2019, Spring 2021, Spring 2024, Fall 2024
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks Mostafa Mobasher
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W 14:10 - 16:50
Taught in Abu Dhabi
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks Mostafa Mobasher
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MW 09:55 - 11:10
Taught in Abu Dhabi
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks M 14:10 - 16:50
Taught in Abu Dhabi
This course appears in...
Majors > Bioengineering
Majors > Civil Engineering
Majors > General Engineering
Majors > Mechanical Engineering
2 credits
Students learn about the process of design with measurable metrics, and how to incorporate appropriate engineering standards and multiple realistic constraints in the design process. Students learn how to clearly frame the design problem and follow the design process to result in an optimized solution. Students perform a review of the relevant literature, develop a preliminary design, generate solution concepts and selection criteria, and review and evaluate the chosen design. Students must consider social, economic, lifecycle, environmental, ethical, and other constraints, and must document the design process and the evolution of their design. This project culminates with a final report and presentation that proposes the actual design selected for further development and/or prototyping and testing in the subsequent semester.
Prerequisite: Declared Engineering major and have senior standing Corequisite: Two credits of disciplinary elective course in senior Fall
Previously taught: Fall 2 2016, Fall 2 2017, Fall 2 2018, Spring 2 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2024
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks Waleed El-Sekelly
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M 14:10 - 15:25
Taught in Abu Dhabi
Fall 2025;
14 Weeks Pradeep George
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F 08:00 - 09:15
Taught in Abu Dhabi
This course appears in...
Majors > Bioengineering
Majors > Computer Engineering
Majors > Electrical Engineering
Majors > General Engineering
Majors > Mechanical Engineering
The students finalize the proposed design solution, and test and verify the solution. Design modifications based on the test data are incorporated. If applicable, prototypes are built and tested. A final report for the project is prepared and the students make a presentation of their project to peers, faculty, and other professionals.
Prerequisite: ENGR-UH 4011
Previously taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks Pradeep George
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T 08:30 - 11:10
Taught in Abu Dhabi
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks Pradeep George
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F 14:20 - 17:00
Taught in Abu Dhabi
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks Pradeep George
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F 09:25 - 12:05
Taught in Abu Dhabi
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks Pradeep George
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T 15:35 - 18:15
Taught in Abu Dhabi
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks Pradeep George
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T 11:20 - 14:00
Taught in Abu Dhabi
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks Pradeep George
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R 14:10 - 16:50
Taught in Abu Dhabi
Spring 2025;
14 Weeks Pradeep George
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Taught in Abu Dhabi