Prof. Ahmed Nasr:
• “The dissertation reflects the University commitment to interdisciplinary integration and translating engineering knowledge into practical medical solutions.”
• “My sincere thanks and appreciation to Prof. Mahmoud Salim for his efforts in supporting this exemplary model of multidisciplinary interdisciplinary research.”
Faculty of Engineering at Tanta University witnessed on Wednesday, August 12th, 2026, the defense of a doctoral dissertation presenting an interdisciplinary research model that brings together engineering and medical sciences to advance cancer treatment technologies.
The dissertation, titled “Enhancement of Thermal Ablation of Tumors Using Nanoparticles,” was submitted by Eng. Mennatullah Ibrahim Al-Desouqy Asran, Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Electronics and Electrical Communications Engineering, specializing in Biomedical Engineering.
The research reflects the educational and research direction adopted by Tanta University and its Faculty of Engineering to support interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary sciences and research. It highlights the integration of engineering and medical expertise in line with the strategic vision of the university and the efforts of Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to promote cross-disciplinary collaboration, link scientific research with practical applications, and develop innovative solutions to health and development challenges.
The dissertation was jointly supervised by Prof. Amira Salah, Professor in the Department of Electronics and Electrical Communications Engineering and Acting Head of the Department; and Prof. Mahmoud Salim, Professor of Internal Medicine and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy at Faculty of Medicine and Acting Vice President of Tanta University for Community Service and Environmental Development. The joint supervision represents a model of institutional and scientific integration between the Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Medicine at Tanta University.
The defense was attended by Prof. Mahmoud Salim, Prof. Ahmed Nasr, Faculty Dean, Prof. Amira Salah, as well as a number of academic staff, researchers, and students of the Biomedical Engineering Program.
The examination committee included Prof. Mahmoud Salim as Chairman and examiner representing the supervisory committee; Prof. Amira Salah as examiner representing the supervisory committee; Prof. Shaimaa Gaber, Professor and Head of the Communications Engineering Department at Faculty of Engineering, Egyptian Russian University, as an external examiner; and Assistant Prof. Sameh Atef Napoleon, Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Electrical Communications Engineering at Faculty of Engineering, Tanta University, as an internal examiner.
Prof. Ahmed Nasr declared that the dissertation represents a distinguished example of the interdisciplinary approach that the faculty seeks to establish within its research and educational system. This approach moves beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries and builds research teams that combine engineering, medical, and scientific expertise to address real-world, high-priority challenges.
He emphasized that biomedical engineering is one of the fields that most clearly demonstrates the ability of engineering science to directly improve healthcare and advance diagnostic and treatment methods.
In addition, Prof. Ahmed Nasr expressed his sincere appreciation to Prof. Mahmoud Salim for his distinguished scientific and academic contributions throughout the supervision of the dissertation. He praised his commitment to providing the researcher with comprehensive scientific and specialized support, which helped achieve genuine integration between medical perspectives and engineering solutions and produced a research project that serves as an exemplary model of interdisciplinary scientific research.
Furthermore, he declared that the true value of scientific research extends beyond academic publication and lies in its ability to integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines and transform it into applicable solutions that serve people and society. He stressed that Faculty of Engineering is committed to supporting this approach through its postgraduate studies and modern academic programs, in alignment with the University strategy and the priorities of Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of promoting innovation, institutional and interdisciplinary integration, and linking research outcomes to national and societal needs.
For his part, Prof. Yasser El-Samdouny, Vice Dean of Faculty of Engineering for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research, stated that the dissertation defense represents a practical translation of the strategic trend towards developing its postgraduate research system in the light of interdisciplinary research and knowledge integration.
He explained that contemporary scientific and technological challenges have become too complex to be addressed through a single discipline, making research bridges between engineering, medicine, and other scientific fields essential for producing knowledge with meaningful impact.
It is worth noting that the dissertation focused on developing and enhancing thermal tumor ablation techniques through the use of electromagnetic waves, laser technology, and nanoparticles. The research aimed to improve the efficiency of localized cauterization, achieve more effective thermal ablation, and enhance control over heat distribution within tissues.
The study also focused on designing and evaluating advanced medical probes, proposing a hybrid thermal ablation system for potential use in cancer treatment applications, and examining the effects of nanoparticle properties, concentrations, and shapes on energy absorption and heat transfer. In addition, the researcher developed new electromagnetic probe designs and evaluated their performance using simulation models and scientific analysis.
The research findings showed that the use of laser-enhanced nanoparticles increased the maximum temperature from approximately 90°C to 136°C. The proposed probe, which combines electromagnetic waves, laser technology, and nanoparticles, also achieved higher thermal efficiency and a larger ablation zone compared with the conventional systems examined in the study.
The examination committee praised the innovative and important subject matter of the dissertation, its value in the field of biomedical engineering, and its published research findings. The committee also commended the researcher’s ability to design and analyze medical probes and integrate nanotechnology, electromagnetic fields, and laser technology within a comprehensive research framework.
The dissertation represents a continuation of the efforts of Tanta University and Faculty of Engineering to establish an academic and research environment that supports interdisciplinary sciences, develop scientific partnerships across disciplines and faculties, and strengthen the university role in generating knowledge, innovation, and applicable technologies.
8/13/2026