Researcher at the National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research (NRIAG), Egypt
Wageeh Ahmed Badawy is an astrophysicist, teacher, and researcher at the National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research (NRIAG). With a Bachelor’s degree in astrophysical and mathematical astronomy from Al-Azhar University, he earned a Master’s degree specializing in Celestial Mechanics. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in astrophysics, Wageeh’s research focuses on Open Star Clusters, Stellar Evolution, and the Structure of the Milky Way. As an Assistant Researcher at NRIAG from 2018 to 2023, he contributed significantly to the field, publishing three papers based on his Ph.D. work, which involves utilizing the Python programming language and various astrophysical programs.
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Educational Background:đź“š
Bachelor’s Degree (2010): Al-Azhar University Major: Astrophysical and Mathematical Astronomy Master’s Degree (2018): Al-Azhar University Specialization: Mathematical Astronomy, with a focus on Celestial Mechanics Master’s Thesis Title: “Restricted Three Body Problem” PhD Degree (2024): Specialization: Astrophysics, with a concentration on Open Star Clusters, Stellar Evolution, and the Structure of the Milky Way.
Professional Experience:
Wageeh served as an Assistant Researcher at NRIAG from 2018 to 2023, where his primary focus was on stellar clusters. His work involves extracting physical parameters such as radius, center, age, reddening, distance modulus, luminosity, and mass function, employing data from Gaia. Notably, he has successfully published three papers derived from his Ph.D. research, and his work has been implemented using the Python programming language. Wageeh is adept at utilizing various programs to enhance his research, including Mathematica, grapher, and TOPCAT, showcasing his proficiency in both theoretical and computational aspects of astrophysics.
Research Focus:
Dr. A Badawy, a prolific researcher, has made substantial contributions across diverse scientific domains. His expertise spans on-orbit assembly using superquadric potential fields, tectonic evolution in the northern Red Sea, historical seismicity in Egypt, and the seismicity of the Sinai subplate region. With a keen focus on crustal stress, seismic hazard, and small spacecraft formation, he has published extensively, demonstrating a multifaceted research agenda. Dr. Badawy’s work extends to clinical studies, exploring mother-to-neonate transmission of hepatitis E virus. His remarkable proficiency in various scientific realms showcases a holistic commitment to advancing knowledge and understanding seismic phenomena in Egypt and beyond.
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