Research Excellence Award

Saadah Al-Khatib
University of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Saadah Al-Khatib
Affiliation	University of Jeddah
Country	Saudi Arabia
Google Scholar ID	Oyk9nCwAAAAJ
Documents	45
Citation	849
h-index	14
Subject Area	Computational Mechanics
Event	Engineering Scientist Awards

Saadah Al-Khatib is a researcher affiliated with the University of Jeddah whose scholarly work spans computational mechanics, advanced structural theories, nonlinear wave phenomena, functionally graded materials, and mathematical modelling. The available research profile indicates 45 documents, 849 citations, and an h-index of 14. The publication record includes studies addressing the vibration and mechanical response of advanced composite and functionally graded structures, as well as analytical investigations of nonlinear wave and plasma models. The breadth of these topics provides a basis for evaluating research activity across computational mechanics and related mathematical engineering fields. [1]

Abstract

This academic recognition profile presents the research activities and publication record of Saadah Al-Khatib in the field of computational mechanics and associated mathematical and engineering sciences. The research portfolio includes computational and analytical approaches for functionally graded and composite structures, vibration analysis, refined plate and beam theories, nonlinear differential equations, soliton dynamics, and plasma-related wave phenomena. Selected publications demonstrate the application of mathematical formulations, finite-element techniques, and analytical solution methods to problems involving advanced materials and nonlinear physical systems. [1] [2] [3]

Keywords

Computational Mechanics; Functionally Graded Materials; Finite Element Analysis; Structural Mechanics; Vibration Analysis; Composite Structures; Plate Theory; Beam Theory; Nonlinear Waves; Soliton Dynamics; Mathematical Modelling; Plasma Physics; Nonlinear Differential Equations; Hygo-thermal Analysis; Advanced Materials.

Introduction

Computational mechanics combines mathematical modelling, numerical methods, computational algorithms, and mechanics to investigate the behaviour of complex physical systems. Within structural engineering and applied mathematics, refined computational approaches are particularly relevant to composite materials and functionally graded materials, where material properties can vary continuously through a structure. Research on these systems commonly examines vibration, deformation, stability, thermal effects, and coupled environmental influences.

Research Profile

The research profile is centered on computational mechanics, with substantial emphasis on mathematical and computational descriptions of advanced structural and physical systems. The reported publication metrics comprise 45 documents, 849 citations, and an h-index of 14. These figures provide bibliometric indicators of scholarly output and citation activity, while the underlying publications provide more detailed evidence of the subjects and methods represented in the research portfolio. [1]

• Computational mechanics: Mathematical and numerical approaches are used to analyse complex mechanical and physical systems.
• Functionally graded materials: Research includes structural modelling and vibration analysis of FGM beams, plates, and related composite configurations. [2]
• Finite-element methods: Refined finite-element formulations are applied to structural vibration and mechanical response problems. [2]

Research Contributions

The selected publications indicate several interconnected areas of research contribution. In computational structural mechanics, the work on FGM layered beams examines free vibration through multiple structural theories and finite-element formulations. The study considers different displacement descriptions and structural configurations and reports natural-frequency results for comparison with existing literature. [2]

Publications

Selected publications associated with the researcher include studies in composite structures, nonlinear optics, structural mechanics, ocean engineering and science, and mathematical plasma physics. The following list is based on the publication information supplied for this profile.

The publications reflect a strong research profile spanning advanced composite structures, functionally graded materials, plate and beam theories, nonlinear wave phenomena, soliton dynamics, and plasma physics. The work combines mathematical modeling, analytical techniques, and finite-element approaches to address complex engineering and physical systems, with publications appearing in recognized journals such as Composites Part B: Engineering, Composite Structures, Optik, and the Journal of Taibah University for Science.

Research Impact

The reported citation profile comprises 849 citations and an h-index of 14 across 45 documents. These indicators suggest that the research output has received sustained scholarly attention, although bibliometric measures should be interpreted in relation to publication age, field-specific citation practices, collaboration patterns, and database coverage. [1]

The interdisciplinary character of the publications is also relevant to research impact. Applications span advanced composite structures, finite-element analysis, nonlinear optics, ocean-related nonlinear wave modelling, and plasma physics, allowing methodological approaches from applied mathematics and mechanics to be used across different scientific contexts. [2] [4] [5]

Award Suitability

Based on the supplied research profile, Saadah Al-Khatib demonstrates several characteristics relevant to consideration for a Research Excellence Award within an engineering and scientific recognition programme. The assessment is based on the stated publication metrics, research subject area, selected publications, and evidence of scholarly activity rather than on an independent award adjudication.

• Research productivity: The profile reports 45 research documents, indicating an established body of scholarly output.
• Scholarly visibility: The reported 849 citations and h-index of 14 provide bibliometric evidence of citation activity. [1]
• Methodological breadth: The publications employ finite-element analysis, refined structural theories, analytical solution methods, and nonlinear mathematical modelling.

On the basis of these documented characteristics, the profile can reasonably be considered relevant to a research excellence recognition category focused on computational mechanics and interdisciplinary engineering science. Final award eligibility and selection should remain subject to the formal criteria, verification procedures, and independent evaluation established by the Engineering Scientist Awards programme.

Conclusion

Saadah Al-Khatib’s research profile reflects an established programme of scholarly work involving computational mechanics, functionally graded and composite structures, refined structural theories, finite-element analysis, and nonlinear mathematical modelling. The reported metrics of 45 documents, 849 citations, and an h-index of 14 provide quantitative indicators of research activity, while the selected publications illustrate the technical and interdisciplinary scope of the work. [1]

The combination of computational structural research and mathematical investigations of nonlinear physical systems provides a broad academic profile. The selected publications offer evidence of contributions to vibration analysis, advanced plate and beam modelling, nonlinear wave theory, and plasma-related mathematical physics. [2] [3] [4] [5]

External Links

• Google Scholar
• Engineering Scientist Awards

References

1. Google Scholar. Research profile: Saadah Al-Khatib, Google Scholar ID Oyk9nCwAAAAJ.
   https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=Oyk9nCwAAAAJ
2. Mashat, D. S., Carrera, E., Zenkour, A. M., Al Khateeb, S. A., & Filippi, M. (2014). Free vibration of FGM layered beams by various theories and finite elements. Composites Part B: Engineering, 59, 269–278.
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2013.12.008
3. Al Khateeb, S. A., & Zenkour, A. M. (2014). A refined four-unknown plate theory for advanced plates resting on elastic foundations in hygrothermal environment. Composite Structures, 111, 240–248.
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2013.12.033
4. Albalawi, W., El-Tantawy, S. A., & Alkhateeb, S. A. (2022). The phase shift analysis of the colliding dissipative KdV solitons. Journal of Ocean Engineering and Science, 7(6), 521–527.
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joes.2021.09.021
5. Alkhateeb, S. A., Hussain, S., Albalawi, W., El-Tantawy, S. A., & El-Awady, E. I. (2023). Dissipative Kawahara ion-acoustic solitary and cnoidal waves in a degenerate magnetorotating plasma. Journal of Taibah University for Science, 17(1), Article 2187606.
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/16583655.2023.2187606
6. Eslami, M., Mirzazadeh, M., Fathi-Vajargah, B., & Biswas, A. (2014). Optical solitons for the resonant nonlinear Schrödinger’s equation with time-dependent coefficients by the first integral method. Optik – International Journal for Light and Electron Optics, 125(13), 3107–3116.
   DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijleo.2014.01.013