Dr. Ahmed M. Salem
Associate Professor
Office: +971 9 2089 677
Email: ahmed.salem@sma.ac.ae
Journal Articles
Salem, A., Mauro, F. and Vassalos, D., 2023. The role of zone models in the numerical prediction of fire scenario outcomes onboard passenger ships. Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 12(1), p.26.
Salem, A., 2019. Vehicle-deck fires aboard RoPax ships: A comparison between numerical modelling and experimental results. Polish Maritime Research, 26(2), pp.155-162.
Bahgat, W.M. and Salem, A., 2017. Performance analysis of different propulsion systems for LNG carriers. Int J Multidiscipline Curr Res, 5, pp.1318-1325.
Salem, A. and Seddiek, I.S., 2016. Techno-economic approach to solar energy systems onboard marine vehicles. Polish Maritime Research, 23(3), pp.64-71.
Salem, A.M., Dabess, E.M., Banawan, A.A. and Leheta, H.W., 2016. Fire safety design of Nile-floating hotels. Ships and Offshore Structures, 11(5), pp.482-500.
Salem, A.M., 2016. Use of Monte Carlo Simulation to assess uncertainties in fire consequence calculation. Ocean Engineering, 117, pp.411-430.
Elgohary, M.M., Seddiek, I.S. and Salem, A.M., 2015. Overview of alternative fuels with emphasis on the potential of liquefied natural gas as future marine fuel. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part M: Journal of Engineering for the Maritime Environment, 229(4), pp.365-375.
Salem, A.M., 2013. Parametric analysis of a cabin fire using a zone fire model. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 52(4), pp.627-636.
Agwa, A., Leheta, H., Salem, A. and Sadiq, R., 2013. Fate of drilling waste discharges and ecological risk assessment in the Egyptian Red Sea: an aquivalence-based fuzzy analysis. Stochastic environmental research and risk assessment, 27, pp.169-181.
Salem, A., 2010. Fire engineering tools used in consequence analysis. Ships and Offshore Structures, 5(2), pp.155-187.
Book Chapters
Salem, A.M., Dabess, E.M., Banawan, A.A. and Leheta, H.W., 2013, October. The use of consequence analysis tools in fire-safety design of Nile-floating hotels. In Developments in maritime transportation and exploitation of sea resources Guedes Soares & López Peña (eds)© 2014 Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-1-138-00124-4.
Salem A. and Leheta H. 2011. Sensitivity analysis of a fire model used in fire consequence calculations. Sustainable Maritime Transportation and Exploitation of Sea Resources – Rizzuto & Guedes Soares (eds)© 2012 Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-0-415-62081-9.
Conference Papers
Vassalos, D., Paterson, D., Mauro, F. and Salem, A., 2024, May. Modernisation of Domestic Ro-Ro Passenger Ships Operating in the Philippines. In International Marine Design Conference.
Vassalos, D., Mauro, F., Paterson, D. and Salem, A., 2024, May. The importance of first-principles tools for safety enhancement in the design of passenger ships in the case of flooding events. In International Marine Design Conference.
Salem A., Dabess E., Banawan A., and Leheta H., 2013. The use of consequence analysis tools in fire-safety design of Nile-floating hotels. 15th Congress of Intl. Maritime Assoc. of Mediterranean IMAM 2013, A Coruña, Spain, 14–17 October 2013.
Salem A.M., Leheta HW. 2011. Sensitivity analysis of a fire model used in fire consequence calculations. In: Rizzuto E, Soares CG, editors. Sustainable Maritime Transportation and Exploitation of Sea Resources. Proceedings of the 14th International Congress of the International Maritime Association of the Mediterranean (IMAM); 13–16 September 2011; Genova (Italy).
Ahmed M. Salem, PhD
Ahmed M. Salem is an Associate Professor in the Marine Engineering Technology Department at Sharjah Maritime Academy, UAE. He holds a PhD in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities (2007), where his dissertation focused on "Risk-Based Design for Fire Safety of Ro-Ro/Passenger Ships." He earned his MSc and BSc from the University of Alexandria, Egypt, graduating first in his class.
His research interests include fire safety design of ships, Monte Carlo simulation for uncertainty analysis, sensitivity analysis of fire models, and alternative marine fuels such as LNG. Ahmed has an extensive teaching portfolio, covering courses in Engineering Mechanics, Naval Architecture, Ship Design, Ship Construction, and Risk Management, among others.
Throughout his career, Ahmed has held significant academic positions at King Abdulaziz University and Alexandria University (Ahmed was the Head and acting Head of the Marine Engineering Department at King Abdulaziz University for almost four years). He served as the Head and Acting Head of the Marine Engineering Department at King Abdulaziz University for almost four years. In addition to his academic roles, he has been involved in consultancy work related to ship design, stability calculations, and risk management in various marine applications. His contributions to the field have been recognised with multiple honours, including the Egyptian Engineers Syndicate Award and a prestigious PhD scholarship at Strathclyde University.
Ahmed is actively involved in professional committees and serves as a reviewer for several reputable journals in the maritime engineering domain. His dedication to both teaching and research underscores his commitment to advancing marine engineering and ensuring the safety and efficiency of maritime operations.