Staff
Muhannad Y. Ahmed Obeidi
Hourly Paid Assistant Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering
Email: muhannad.ahmedobeidi@tudublin.ie
City Campus Bolton St.
Current Role, Activities and Interests
Dr. Muhannad Y. Ahmed Obeidi is an Assistant Lecturer at Technological University Dublin, where he delivers modules in Manufacturing Technologies, Materials Properties and Processing, and Technical Drawing using SolidWorks, Inventor, and AutoCAD to undergraduate and apprenticeship students across multiple levels. Dr. Muhannad Y. Ahmed Obeidi maintains a strong interest in engineering innovation, advanced manufacturing technologies, and continuous professional development. His academic and professional activities are closely connected to developments in additive manufacturing, laser processing technologies, digital manufacturing systems, and engineering education. He is particularly interested in the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies, process optimisation, and the application of advanced materials engineering within both research and industrial environments. Alongside his teaching and research responsibilities, Dr. Obeidi has been actively involved in laboratory development, technical training, and the creation of interactive educational resources, including virtual laboratory activities and H5P-based learning content. He regularly contributes to student supervision, research mentoring, and collaborative projects involving academia and industry partners. He also maintains a long-standing interest in computer technologies, engineering software applications, and practical mechanical systems. Outside of his professional activities, he enjoys travelling, swimming, jogging, and football, reflecting a strong appreciation for both personal wellbeing and cultural engagement.
Industrial Background/Experience
Dr. Muhannad Y. Ahmed Obeidi has extensive industrial experience spanning advanced manufacturing, aerospace engineering, mechanical systems, and industrial rehabilitation projects. His professional background combines hands-on engineering practice with applied research and industrial collaboration across Ireland and the Middle East. Most recently, he worked as a Design Engineer at Nammo Ireland Ltd., where he was involved in the design and development of critical components for rocket engine fuel control systems and aerospace support structures. His responsibilities included material selection, finite element stress analysis using ANSYS, manufacturing and assembly planning, and overseeing validation and vibration testing programmes under strict aerospace and cleanroom standards. He also gained significant experience working with precision instrumentation, advanced manufacturing systems, and high-reliability engineering processes associated with the space industry. Prior to this, Dr. Obeidi accumulated substantial industrial and managerial experience through engineering roles in manufacturing, maintenance, and production systems. He established and managed his own engineering workshop and services office, specialising in sand casting, hydraulic systems, mechanical maintenance, reverse engineering, and the rehabilitation of industrial machinery and production lines. His work involved the design, repair, and upgrading of manufacturing systems, including hydraulic and pneumatic control systems, submerged welding equipment, and heat treatment furnaces. Earlier in his career, he worked with the Iraqi Ministry of Industries and Minerals and the Atomic Energy Commission, where he managed large-scale mechanical maintenance operations and contributed to the maintenance and operation of high-precision CNC manufacturing systems and industrial production equipment. He also participated in major rehabilitation projects involving power plants, refineries, and industrial facilities damaged during wartime, coordinating technical teams and overseeing on-site engineering operations. Throughout his industrial career, Dr. Obeidi has developed strong expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies, additive manufacturing, mechanical design, process optimisation, industrial problem-solving, and multidisciplinary engineering project management. His industrial knowledge continues to inform his teaching, applied research, and collaboration with industry partners in manufacturing and engineering sectors.
Affiliations and Memberships
Dr. Muhannad Y. Ahmed Obeidi has been actively involved in academic, research, and industrial collaborations throughout his career, contributing to multidisciplinary initiatives in advanced manufacturing and engineering education. He has worked closely with leading research centres, universities, and industrial partners in Ireland and internationally, particularly in the fields of additive manufacturing, laser processing, materials engineering, and Industry 4.0 technologies. He previously served as a Funded Investigator with the I-Form Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, where he collaborated with academic researchers and industrial stakeholders on projects related to metal additive manufacturing, process optimisation, and digital manufacturing systems. During his time at Dublin City University, he contributed to several collaborative research and educational initiatives, including the Human Capital Initiative (HCI), the Advanced Metallic Systems – Centre for Doctoral Training (AMS-CDT), and international teaching and research activities delivered through the Erasmus Programme. Dr. Obeidi has also been involved in academic programme development, laboratory establishment, research supervision, and industry-focused training activities. His professional engagement extends to collaboration with aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and manufacturing industries, supporting the integration of advanced manufacturing technologies and applied engineering research into both academic and industrial environments. In recognition of his research impact, Dr. Obeidi was listed among the world’s top 2% of scientists in a global ranking study conducted by Stanford University and Elsevier in 2025.
Awards
Dr. Muhannad Y. Ahmed Obeidi has received recognition for his contributions to advanced manufacturing research, engineering innovation, and academic scholarship throughout his career. His research work in additive manufacturing, laser processing, and materials engineering has resulted in extensive international publications and significant collaboration with industrial and academic partners across Ireland and internationally. In 2025, Dr. Obeidi was recognised among the world’s top 2% of scientists in a global ranking study conducted by Stanford University in collaboration with Elsevier. This recognition reflected the impact and citation performance of his research contributions in the fields of manufacturing engineering and advanced materials technologies. Dr. Obeidi’s professional recognition is further reflected through his involvement in high-profile research programmes, industrial collaborations, advanced technical training initiatives, and leadership roles in additive manufacturing and engineering education. He was also awarded an innovation award from the DCU-Invent in November 2022 for his successful proposed industrial project focused on a metal part surface modification for the enhancement of hardness and wear resistance. Also, in 2022, he awarded a recognised publication certificate from Elsivier for selecting 13 articles of his publications between 2020-2022 to be linked to the United Nations sustainable Development Goals.