Karim Gamaleldin

I am Karim, a MRes holder in chemical engineering at RMIT University.

I received my first degree in engineering with GPA 3.77 where I was ranked third upon my 2016 class in Alexandria University (Egypt). I then worked as a process engineer in Egypt at GASCO specialising in gas processing. My graduation project was about corrosion and its control during crude petroleum transportation & processing. This experience made me more passionate about material degradation studies. Thus, I received a scholarship from RMIT in February 2020 for postgraduate studies in material degradation. I joined the RDF Team, which includes many experts in material sciences who can help me to further my exploration, and was recently awarded a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering from RMIT University (Melbourne, Australia) in July 2022 with a grade of 82% (High Distinction).

Skills

  • Aspen HYSYS
  • Python programming language (beginner)
  • Structured Query Language (SQL)
  • Microscopy analysis: scanning electron microscopy (SEM) & Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX)
  • Surface topography (3Doptical profilometry)
  • Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)
  • Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscopy (FIB-SEM)
Portait of Karim Gamaleldin

MRes Project

Prior work

  • 2015-2016: Undergraduate student – Alexandria University (Egypt) – Study of the different parameters affecting the corrosion rate of carbon steel in crude/brine emulsion media, and how to measure it in the presence of different corrosion inhibitors.
  • 2017-2020: Process engineer & shift supervisor – GASCO (Egypt) – Responsibility for all process and operation activities in the Amreya LPG Recovery Plant. Followed up all production operations during all shifts, initiated the ERP emergency response plan in case of emergency, including assessment of its level and clearing, and represented the plant’s general manager during afternoon and night shifts.
  • 2021-2022: RMIT University, casual teaching assistant/tutor for course OENG1166 ‘Introduction to Professional Engineering Practice’, delivered classroom lectures on university campus, provided assignments, graded assessments, and provided appropriate feedback to students. Involved students in classroom discussions.

Publications

V Sisarwal, S Dong, R Toh, K Gamaleldin, S Kulkarni, H Li, I Cole, J Dong & X-B Chen (2021). ‘Plasma electrolytic oxidation upon Mg alloys: fundamentals, state-of-the-art progress and challenges’ in ‘Conversion coatings for magnesium and its alloys’ (Ed’s VS Saji, TSN Sankara Narayanan, X Chen), Springer Cham (Switzerland), DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-89976-9.

Further information

Supervisors:

  • Senior supervisor: Prof. Ivan Cole
  • Associate Supervisor: Dr Xiao-Bo Chen
  • Associate Supervisor: Dr Rou Jun Toh
  • Associate Supervisor: Dr Paul White

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

aboriginal flag
torres strait flag

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.