Dr. Ali Mohammed Abdulshahed
MISURATA UNIVERSITY · FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Dr. Ali Mohammed Abdulshahed

د. علي محمد عبد الشاهد

Head of AI Engineering Department · Associate Professor

Faculty of Engineering · Misurata University · Libya

1,614Citations
17h-index
19i10-index
59Records on Google Scholar

Source: Google Scholar · Updated 2026-11-08 View source ↗

Academic biography

Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Misurata University, Head of the AI Engineering Department, and Director of the University's Information and Documentation Center. He holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Huddersfield, UK. His expertise includes artificial intelligence, machine learning, neural and fuzzy systems, intelligent control, and optimization algorithms. His research connects predictive modelling with industrial applications, including CNC machine-tool thermal error compensation, advanced manufacturing, decision-support systems, and the Internet of Things. His academic work combines undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research supervision, curriculum development, and participation in international engineering and training projects.

Academic qualifications

  1. 2016PhD in EngineeringUniversity of Huddersfield · School of Computing and Engineering · Centre for Precision Technologies · United Kingdom
  2. 2010MSc Engineering Control Systems and InstrumentationUniversity of Huddersfield, UK · with distinction · September 2010
  3. 2007MSc Diploma in Electric Control SystemsDepartment of Electrical and Electronic Engineering · University of Misurata · September 2007
  4. 2002BSc Electrical and Electronic EngineeringUniversity of Sirt, Libya

Academic appointments and leadership

  1. 2025–presentHead of AI Engineering DepartmentFaculty of Engineering · Misurata University
  2. 2022–presentDirector of Information and Documentation CenterMisurata University · since February 2022
  3. 2017–presentAssociate Professor of Electrical and Electronic EngineeringFaculty of Engineering · Misurata University · since February 2017
  4. 2023–2024International Teaching in Engineering AlgorithmsUNINETTUNO University · Rome, Italy · online teaching
  5. 2017–2018Dean of the Faculty of EngineeringMisurata University · December 2017 to July 2018
  6. 2016Research Assistant at the Centre for Precision TechnologiesUniversity of Huddersfield, UK · February to August 2016
  7. 2005–2008Registrar of the Faculty of EngineeringUniversity of Misurata
  8. 2002–2008Early Teaching in Electrical and Electronic EngineeringDepartment of Electrical and Electronic Engineering · University of Misurata

Research interests

Applied artificial intelligenceMachine learning and neural networksFuzzy logic and ANFISIntelligent control and dynamical systemsOptimization and evolutionary computationParticle swarm optimization and cuckoo searchGrey systems and predictive modellingMulti-criteria decision makingInternet of Things and smart healthcareAdvanced manufacturing and CNC machine tools

Publications and scholarly impact

Research records from the public Google Scholar profile, ordered by citations.

  1. 411Citations

    The Application of ANN and ANFIS Prediction Models for Thermal Error Compensation on CNC Machine Tools

    AM Abdulshahed, AP Longstaff, S Fletcher

    Applied Soft Computing 27, 158-168, 2015

  2. 216Citations

    Thermal error modelling of machine tools based on ANFIS with fuzzy c-means clustering using a thermal imaging camera

    AM Abdulshahed, AP Longstaff, S Fletcher, A Myers

    Applied Mathematical Modelling 39 (7), 1837-1852, 2015

  3. 157Citations

    Thermal error modelling of a gantry-type 5-axis machine tool using a Grey Neural Network Model

    AM Abdulshahed, AP Longstaff, S Fletcher, A Potdar

    Journal of Manufacturing Systems 41, 130-142, 2016

  4. 156Citations

    Ranking the Libyan airlines by using full consistency method (FUCOM) and analytical hierarchy process (AHP)

    I Badi, A Abdulshahed

    Operational Research in Engineering Sciences: Theory and Applications 2 (1 …, 2019

  5. 123Citations

    A case study of supplier selection for a steelmaking company in Libya by using the Combinative Distance-based ASsessment (CODAS) model

    I Badi, AM Abdulshahed, A Shetwan

    Decision Making: Applications in Management and Engineering 1 (1), 1-12, 2018

  6. 106Citations

    Determination of key performance indicators for measuring airport success: A case study in Libya

    M Eshtaiwi, I Badi, A Abdulshahed, TE Erkan

    Journal of Air Transport Management 68, 28-34, 2018

  7. 45Citations

    Supplier selection using COmbinative Distance-based ASsessment (CODAS) method for multi-criteria decision-making

    I Badi, AG Shetwan, AM Abdulshahed

    Proceedings of the 1st international conference on management, engineering …, 2017

  8. 43Citations

    Evaluation of solid waste treatment methods in Libya by using the analytic hierarchy process

    I Badi, A Abdulshahed, A Shetwan, W Eltayeb

    Decision Making: Applications in Management and Engineering 2 (2), 19-35, 2019

  9. 41Citations

    Sustainability performance measurement for libyan iron and steel company using rough AHP

    I Badi, A Abdulshahed

    Journal of Decision Analytics and Intelligent Computing 1 (1), 22-34, 2021

  10. 38Citations

    Comparative study of ANN and ANFIS prediction models for thermal error compensation on CNC machine tools

    A Abdulshahed, AP Longstaff, S Fletcher, A Myers

    Lamdamap 10th International Conference, 79-89, 2013

  11. 34Citations

    A grey-based decision-making approach to the supplier selection problem in a steelmaking company: a case study in Libya

    AM Abdulshahed, IA Badi, MM Blaow

    Grey Systems: Theory and Application 7 (3), 385-396, 2017

  12. 33Citations

    An application of a novel grey-CODAS method to the selection of hub airport in North Africa

    I Badi, A Alosta, O Elmansouri, A Abdulshahed, S Elsharief

    Decision Making: Applications in Management and Engineering 6 (1), 18-33, 2023

  13. 30Citations

    Using Grey-TOPSIS approach for solar farm location selection in Libya

    I Badi, A Abdulshahed, E Alghazel

    Reports in Mechanical Engineering 4 (1), 80-89, 2023

  14. 27Citations

    Assessment of airport performance using the grey theory method: A case study in Libya

    MI Eshtaiwi, IA Badi, AM Abdulshahed, TE Erkan

    Grey Systems: Theory and Application 7 (3), 426-436, 2017

  15. 25Citations

    Application of GNNMCI (1, N) to environmental thermal error modelling of CNC machine tools

    A Abdulshahed, AP Longstaff, S Fletcher, A Myers

    The 3rd international conference on advanced manufacturing engineering and …, 2013

  16. 21Citations

    A cuckoo search optimisation-based Grey prediction model for thermal error compensation on CNC machine tools

    AM Abdulshahed, AP Longstaff, S Fletcher

    Grey systems: theory and application 7 (2), 146-155, 2017

  17. 19Citations

    Prediction and control of the surface roughness for the end milling process using ANFIS

    A Abdulshahed, I Badi

    Operational Research in Engineering Sciences: Theory and Applications 1 (1 …, 2018

  18. 17Citations

    A particle swarm optimisation-based Grey prediction model for thermal error compensation on CNC machine tools

    A Abdulshahed, AP Longstaff, S Fletcher

    Laser metrology and machine performance XI, LAMDAMAP 2015 1, 369-378, 2015

  19. 13Citations

    A grey-based assessment approach to the site selection of a desalination plant in Libya

    IA Badi, AM Abdulshahed, A Shetwan, MA Ballem

    Grey Systems: Theory and Application 8 (3), 366-379, 2018

  20. 9Citations

    A novel approach for ANFIS modelling based on Grey system theory for thermal error compensation

    AM Abdulshahed, AP Longstaff, S Fletcher

    2014 14th UK Workshop on Computational Intelligence (UKCI), 1-7, 2014

  21. 8Citations
  22. 7Citations
  23. 6Citations

    Prediction of surface roughness in additive manufacturing using artificial neural networks

    F Wafa, AM Abdulshahed

    The International Journal of Engineering & Information Technology (IJEIT …, 2021

  24. 6Citations

    Early Detection of Diabetes Using Thermography and Artificial Neural Networks

    AM Abdulshahed, FM Alabyad, HA Goohe, MA Saed

    International Journal of Computational and Neural Engineering 4 (2), 71-75, 2017

  25. 3Citations
  26. 3Citations
  27. 3Citations

    OPTIMIZATION OF MUNICIPAL WASTE MANAGEMENT IN LIBYA

    I Badi, Ž Stević, A Abdulshahed, Ž Erceg

    Современные проблемы транспортного комплекса России 8 (1), 12-19, 2018

  28. 3Citations

    Logistical challenges facing solid waste management in Libya

    M Kridish, K Harhour, A Abdulshahed, I Badi

    Transp Logistics 18, 45, 2018

  29. 3Citations

    Development of modular machine tool structural monitoring system

    A Potdar, AP Longstaff, S Fletcher, A Abdulshahed

    Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing …, 2014

  30. 2Citations

    Exploring the potential of using discrete wavelet transform (DWT) for heart sound analysis

    N Algolaib, A Abdulshahed

    The International Journal of Engineering & Information Technology (IJEIT) 12 …, 2024

  31. 2Citations

    Reinforcement Learning Applications in Medical Imaging

    H Saadi, AM Abdulshahed

    2024 8th International Conference on Image and Signal Processing and their …, 2024

  32. 2Citations

    Prediction of surface roughness in additive manufacturing using artificial neural networks

    F Wafa, AM Abdulshahed

    THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IJEIT …, 2022

  33. 1Citations
  34. 1Citations
  35. 0Citations

    An AHP Framework for Evaluating Large Language Models in Software Vulnerability Assessment

    M Abugharsa, AM Abdulshahed

    Scientific Journal of Faculty of Education, Misurata University 14 (01), 91-110, 2026

    2026
  36. 0Citations

    Dominance of Neural Networks in Additive Manufacturing Surface Roughness Control

    AM Abdulshahed, F Wafa

    2024 IEEE 4th International Maghreb Meeting of the Conference on Sciences …, 2024

    2024
  37. 0Citations

    استخدام خوارزمية أسراب العناصر للأمثلة المحسنة في حل بعض المعادلات الرياضية المعيارية

    إبراهيم أحمد بادي, علي محمد عبد الشاهد

    مجلة البحوث الأكاديمية 27, 1-6, 2023

    2023
  38. 0Citations

    استخدام منهج اتخاذ القرار بناءً على النظرية الرمادية في أختيار أدوات مؤتمرات الفيديو عبر الإنترنت-دراسة حالة في ليبيا

    د. علي محمد عبد الشاهد, د. محمد بشير أبوغرسة

    مجلة الدراسات الاقتصادية 6 (3), 131-119, 2023

    2023
  39. 0Citations
  40. 0Citations

    COVID-19استخدام النموذج الرمادي للتنبؤ بحالات

    نجوى عبد الصادق, علي عبد الشاهد

    The International Journal of Engineering & Information Technology (IJEIT) 10 …, 2022

    2022
  41. 0Citations

    الَأمْثَلة بَاستخدام خَوارزمْية أَسراب اَلعناصر

    نجوى عَبد اَلصادق, علي عَبد اَلشاهد

    The International Journal of Engineering & Information Technology (IJEIT) 10 …, 2022

    2022
  42. 0Citations

    تعويض الخطأ الحراري لآلات التحكم الرقمي بالحاسب بناءً على حساسات إفتراضية

    علي محمد عبد الشاهد

    المؤتمر الرابع للعلوم الهندسية والتقنية 6 (5، مجلة الجامعة الأسمرية), 620-607, 2021

    2021
  43. 0Citations

    COMPENSATION OF MACHINE TOOL THERMAL ERROR BASED ON VIRTUAL SENSORS

    AM Abdulshahed

    مجلة الجامعة الأسمرية للعلوم الشرعية 6 (5), 607-620, 2021

    2021
  44. 0Citations

    أمثلة شبكات Wi-Fi باستخدام تقنيات مستوحاة من الطبيعة

    كريمة امحمد بازينة, فاطمة الهادي الكريك, علي محمد عبد الشاهد

    مجلة البحوث الأكاديمية 17, 86-94, 2021

    2021
  45. 0Citations

    Offline Recognition System for Arabic Handwritten Words Using Artificial Neural Networks

    MMM Makhlou, AMA Abdulshahed

    THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IJEIT …, 2021

    2021
  46. 0Citations
  47. 0Citations

    إنترنت الأشياء الذكية في مجال الرعاية الصحية

    حنين عبد السلام أبوعود, أسيل أحمد الضراط, علي محمد عبد الشاهد

    مجلة البحوث الأكاديمية 15, 1-19, 2020

    2020
  48. 0Citations

    إنترنت الأشياء الذكية في مجال الرعاية الصحية (Internet of Things for Smart Healthcare)

    AM Abdulshahed

    مجلة البحوث الأكاديمية، مصراتة، ليبيا, 2019

    2019
  49. 0Citations

    Efficient evaluation of flatness error from Coordinate Measurement Data using Cuckoo Search optomisation algorithm

    I Badi, AM Abdulshahed, A Alturas

    مجلة البحوث الأكاديمية 14, 524-538, 2019

    2019
  50. 0Citations

    Odour Identification Using Machine Learning Techniques

    AM Abdulshahed

    International Conference on Technical Sciences (ICST2019) 6, 04, 2019

    2019
  51. 0Citations

    التحويل المويجي المستمر في الكشف الآلي عن الأعطال

    علي محمد عبد الشاهد, زبيدة سليم المنتصر, إبراهيم أحمد بادي

    مجلة البحوث الأكاديمية 13, 56-74, 2019

    2019
  52. 0Citations

    التحويل المويجي المستمر في الكشف الآلي عن الأعطال (Fault Diagnosis Using Continuous Wavelet Transform)

    AM Abdulshahed, I Badi

    مجلة البحوث الأكاديمية، مصراتة، ليبيا, 2019

    2019
  53. 0Citations

    Early diagnostic of diabetes using thermal imaging camera and artificial neural networks

    AM Abdulshahed, A Fatima, M, G Hana, A, A Marwa

    1st Conference of Industrial Technology (CIT2017) 1 (1), 1-6, 2017

    2017
  54. 0Citations
  55. 0Citations
  56. 0Citations
  57. 0Citations
  58. 0Citations

    Grey Systems: Theory and Application

    AM Abdulshahed, AP Longstaff, S Fletcher

    Year not listed
  59. 0Citations

    Accepted paper

    AM Abdulshahed, F Wafa, H Saadi

    Year not listed

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Teaching experience

Artificial Intelligence

Undergraduate teaching · taught more than five times, as reported in the CV

Signals and Systems

Undergraduate teaching

Numerical Analysis

Undergraduate teaching

Physics II

Undergraduate teaching

Electrical Motor Drives

Undergraduate teaching

Computer Programmable Controllers (PLC)

Undergraduate teaching

Computer Applications

Undergraduate teaching

Principles of Computer Science

Undergraduate teaching

Control Systems Laboratory

Undergraduate teaching

Engineering Drawing and CAD Laboratory

Undergraduate teaching

Data Mining

Master's teaching

Forecasting Methods

PhD teaching

Research Methods

Postgraduate teaching

Numerical Analysis

Postgraduate teaching

CNC Machining

Postgraduate teaching

Academic and training activities

2022–present

AI Workshops and Awareness Sessions

Delivered more than 35 workshops and awareness sessions since 2022 for academic, industrial, public and private organizations, both in person and online, as reported in the CV.

2026-02-16

The Digital Researcher Identity

University workshop on research profiles, Google Scholar and ORCID for academic staff and postgraduate students.

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2021

Digital Marketing Workshop

Faculty of Engineering · Misurata University

2020

Digital Marketing Workshop

Chamber of Commerce, Agriculture and Industry · Misurata

2019

Digital Marketing for Fab Lab Students

Workshop under the Expertise France Fab Lab project for Libyan students.

Projects and professional development

Fab Lab Libya Contribution to the digital fabrication project financed by the UK Government and implemented by Expertise France, supporting access to digital fabrication tools and applied innovation. HARCO Participation in the Hierarchical and Adaptive Smart Components project under the European Commission's FP7 programme. Contributions included test design, experimental setup, MATLAB data analysis, and intelligent thermal-error compensation combining temperature and Fibre Bragg Grating strain measurements. EASE-R3 Contribution to an integrated framework for cost-effective repair, renovation and reuse of machine tools in modern factories.

Awards

  • Heidenhain (GB) Scholarship · February 2015
  • Departmental Prize for Best Student, MSc Engineering Control Systems and Instrumentation · University of Huddersfield · 2010

Programming skills

PythonMATLABC++JavaScriptHTMLPHP

Training and international engagement

  1. 2023Erasmus+ Teaching Staff MobilityUniversity of Pavia, Italy · 10–14 July 2023
  2. 2022Erasmus+ Teaching Staff MobilityUniversity of Pavia, Italy · 3–7 October 2022
  3. 2021Libyan Entrepreneurship ProgrammeTunisia · Expertise France · 29 March to 2 April 2021
  4. 2019Fab Lab Project TrainingValenciennes, France · Expertise France · 24–25 October 2019
  5. 2019Entrepreneurship and Business Development for Libyan ProfessorsTunis · Expertise France · 16–20 September 2019
  6. 2014CNC Machine Tool Operator TrainingUniversity of Huddersfield, United Kingdom
  7. 2021Soft Skills and Digital Workplace TrainingAfaglibya Training Center · professional email, cloud storage, shared calendars and virtual meetings
  8. 2020Arduino Microcontroller TrainingAfaglibya Training Center

Peer review and academic service

Peer reviewer for the following journals, as reported in the CV: Applied Soft Computing — Elsevier Applied Mathematical Modelling — Elsevier Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing — Elsevier Applied Sciences — MDPI Hacettepe Journal of Mathematics and Statistics

Research supervision and curriculum development

Research supervision at Master's and PhD levels, alongside contributions to curriculum development and institutional capacity in artificial intelligence. Teaching spans undergraduate engineering and postgraduate programmes, connecting theoretical foundations with industrial and research applications.