Faculty of Science, Zagazig University | Egypt
Prof. Mohamed I. A. Othman is a distinguished scholar in applied mathematics whose extensive contributions to thermoelasticity, magneto-thermoelasticity, micropolar and microstretch continua, thermo-viscoelasticity, and wave propagation have established him as a leading figure in continuum mechanics research. With a prolific publication record exceeding 300 documents, an impressive h-index of 45+, and more than 6,500 citations, his work has significantly advanced theoretical and computational models in generalized thermoelasticity, fiber-reinforced materials, and multi-field coupling phenomena involving thermal, magnetic, rotational, and diffusion effects. He has collaborated widely with international researchers and consistently published in top journals such as International Journal of Solids and Structures, Applied Mathematical Modelling, and Journal of Thermal Stresses. His academic background includes advanced studies in mathematics with specialization in continuum mechanics and thermoelastic theory, followed by decades of research and teaching experience at leading scientific institutions. His research interests span plane wave propagation, multi-phase-lag theories, Green–Naghdi thermoelasticity, porous media, magneto-thermoelastic interactions, anisotropic materials, and domain-of-influence theorems. Throughout his career, Prof. Othman has received numerous recognitions for research excellence and scientific impact. His work continues to influence modern theoretical modeling in solid mechanics, offering foundational insights for emerging engineering and applied physics applications.
Featured Publications
Othman, M. I. A., & Song, Y. (2007). Reflection of plane waves from an elastic solid half-space under hydrostatic initial stress without energy dissipation. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 44(17), 5651–5664.
Othman, M. I. A., & Marin, M. (2017). Effect of thermal loading due to laser pulse on thermoelastic porous media under G-N theory. Results in Physics, 7, 3863–3872.
Othman, M. I. A. (2004). Effect of rotation on plane waves in generalized thermoelasticity with two relaxation times. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 41(11-12), 2939–2956.
Othman, M. I. A., Said, S. M., & Marin, M. (2019). A novel model of plane waves of two-temperature fiber-reinforced thermoelastic medium under gravity with three-phase-lag model. International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat and Fluid Flow, 29(12), 4788–4806.
Othman, M. I. A., Fekry, M., & Marin, M. (2020). Plane waves in generalized magneto-thermo-viscoelastic medium with voids under initial stress and laser pulse heating. Structural Engineering and Mechanics, 73(6), 621–629.