Academic Credentials
  • Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, 2022
  • M.S., Aerospace Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, 2019
  • B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Louisiana State University, 2017
Academic Appointments
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Princeton University, 2022-2024
  • Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Aerospace Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, 2017 – 2022
  • Visiting Researcher, Department of Engineering Science, Cambridge University, 2019
  • Undergraduate Research Assistant, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Louisiana State University, 2015-2017
Professional Honors
  • UMD graduate school Wylie Dissertation Fellowship Aug. 2022
  • Clark school of Engineering Future Faculty Fellow May 2021
  • UMD Aerospace Distinguished Alumni (ADA) Scholarship March 2020
  • Clark school of Engineering Dean’ Masters Research Award May 2019
  • UMD Aerospace Dept. Masters Research Award April 2019
  • UMD Aerospace Dept. 3 Minute Thesis Competition award April 2019
  • University of Maryland Aerospace Engineering Fellowship Aug. 2017

Dr. Sedky is an Aerospace engineer specializing in thermo-fluids, aerodynamics, and aircraft systems. His expertise includes thermal-fluid systems modeling, wind tunnel testing, experiment instrumentation, and aircraft design. He leverages his skills to address challenges across various sectors, including aerospace, the automotive industry, energy, oil and gas, and sports.

Dr. Sedky obtained his PhD at the University of Maryland, College Park where he studied the impact of strong gusts on the aerodynamics and stability of aircraft. He developed a novel experimental set up where he was able to simulate and measure the aerodynamics of wings as they encounter extreme gusts. Using the experimental measurements and insights, he developed analytical aerodynamic models as well as new control strategies to mitigate the destabilizing impact of gusts on flight. After his PhD, he transitioned to Princeton for his postdoctoral studies where he developed a technology inspired by bird feathers to mitigate stall and expand the flight envelope of aircraft. He demonstrated this technology in wind tunnel studies as well as field flight via an autonomous aircraft demonstrator.