AUT - Ahmed Al-Jumaily

Professor Ahmed Al-Jumaily

Director of Institute of Biomedical Technologies

Phone: +64 9 921 9999 ext 9777

Email: aaljumai@aut.ac.nz

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering   
• M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering   
• B.Sc. (1st in a class of 56) in Mechanical Engineering

Memberships and Affiliations:

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Fellow Member
• Royal Society of New Zealand
  
• Australian and New Zealand Society of Biomechanics
• Physiological Society of New Zealand  
  
• New Zealand’s Biotech Industry Organization   
  
• International Society of Optical Engineering (SPIE)   
• Acoustical Society of America (ASA)   
• International Institute of Acoustics and Vibration   
• American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)   
• Vibration Institute, USA (VI)   
• Australian Optical Society   
• Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ)   
• Registered Professional Engineer

Teaching Areas:

• Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical   
• Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Research   
• Master of Engineering Studies   
• Master of Engineering   
• MPhil  
  
• PhD

Research areas:

• System dynamics   
• Vibration control   
• Bio-engineering   
• Electroactive polymers for optical applications

Publications:

Journals

• Al-Jumaily, A.M and Chen, L., “Estimation of airway smooth muscle stiffness changes due to length oscillation using artificial neural network”, Journal of Theoretical Biology, YJTBI_6943- to appear in 2012
  
• White, D. E., Al-Jumaily, A. M., Bartley, J., and Lu, J., (2011) Correlation of nasal morphology to air-conditioning and clearance function.. Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology 179, 137– 141.
• Al-Jumaily, AM, Reddy, P.I., Bold, GT, Pillow, J.J.(2011), “Pressure oscillation delivery to the lung: Computer simulation of neonatal breathing parameters”, Journal of Biomechanics 44, 2649–2658.
• Ijpma G, Al-Jumaily AM, Cairns SP, and Sieck GC (2011). “Myosin Filament Polymerization and Depolymerization in a Model of Partial Length Adaptation in Airway Smooth Muscle.” J Appl Physiol 111: 735–742.
• Al-Jumaily, A.M. and Du, Y (2011). “Fading Memory Model For Airway Smooth Muscle”, Journal of Theoretical Biology 283, 10–13.
• Lan H., Al-Jumaily A.M., Lowe A., Hing, W., (2011), “Effect of Tissue Mechanical Properties on Cuff-Based Blood Pressure Measurements”, Medical Engineering & Physics 33: 1287– 1292.
• David E. W,  Al-Jumaily, A.M, Bartley, J and Somervell, A., (2011)” Nasal Air-Conditioning During Breathing Therapy”, Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews,, Volume 7, Number 3, pp. 213-225(13)
• Ijpma G, Al-Jumaily AM, Cairns SP, and Sieck GC (2010)  “Logarithmic superposition of force response with rapid length changes in relaxed porcine airway smooth muscle.” Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol, vol. 299 no. 6 L898-L904  ajplung.00023.02010.
• Humrez, L., Ramos, M., Al-Jumaily, A.M., Petchu, M., and Ingram, J. (2010)” Synthesis and characterisation of porous polymer microneedles”, J. of Polymer Research, DOI 10.1007/s10965-010-9505-2.
• Mookerjee A., Al-Jumaily A.M. b Lowe A., (2010) “Arterial pulse wave velocity measurement: different techniques, similar results – implications for medical devices”, Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology, Volume 9, Number 6, 773-781, DOI: 10.1007/s10237-010-0213-y
• Reddy, P.I., Al-Jumaily, AM, and  Bold, GT, (2010), “Dynamic surface tension of natural surfactant extract under superimposed oscillations”, Journal of Biomechanics 44 (2011) 156–163
• Al-Jumaily, A.M., Al-Ammri, S, (2009),” Analysis of Wave Propagation in Detection of Aorta Dieses Using Lumps Analysis”, Al-Khwarizmi Engineering Journal, Vol. 5, No. 3 PP 16 - 22
• Manilal-Reddy, P.I. and Al-Jumaily, A.M., (2009). “ Understanding the use of Continuous Oscillating Positive Airway Pressure (Bubble CPAP) to Treat Neonatal Respiratory Diseases: An Engineering Approach” , Journal of Medical Engineering and Technology, 33 (3), 214-222
• Al-Jumaily, A.M. and Abbas, I., (2009) “Transparent Electroactive Films for Optical Applications”, Journal of Material Science and Engineering, Vol. 3, No. 12, pp. 11-16.
• Manilal-Reddy, P.I. and Al-Jumaily, A.M.,(2009) “ Understanding the use of Continuous Oscillating Positive Airway Pressure (Bubble CPAP) to Treat Neonatal Respiratory Diseases: An Engineering Approach” , Journal of Medical Engineering and Technology, Vol. 33, No. 3, 214-222.
• Paxton, R., Al-Jumaily, A.M. (2009) “Finite Element Model of Polyelectrolyte Hydrogels Swelling- Comparison with Experiments” Solid State Phenomena, Vol. 154, pp 9-15.
• Lowe, A, Harrison, W., El-Aklouk, E., Ruygrok, P.,  Al-Jumaily, A.M.,(2009) “Non-invasive model-based estimation of aortic pulse pressure using suprasystolic brachial pressure waveforms”, Journal of Bimechanics, 42:  2111–2115.  
• Cheong, S.H, Ro, S.H, Shon, J.Y. Al-Jumaily, A.M,(2008) “Identification of Airway Characteristics Using the Input Impedance”, Journal of Mechanical science and Technology, Vol.22,No.8, pp 1499-1503.
• El-Aklouk, E., Al-Jumaily, A.M., Lowe, A. (2008), “Pressure Waves as a Non-Invasive Tool for Artery Stiffness Estimation”, Journal of Medical Devices, Vol. 2, 021001-8.
• El-Aklouk, E., Al-Jumaily, A.M., Lowe, A., “Pressure Waves as a Non-Invasive Tool for Artery Stiffness Estimation”, Journal of Medical Devices, June 2008, Vol. 2, 021001-8.
• Du, Y., Al-Jumaily, A.M, (2007) “Smooth Muscle Stiffness Variation Due to External Oscillation”, Journal of Biomechanics, 40: 3207-3214.
• Cheong, S.H, Ro, S.H, Shon, J.Y. Al-Jumaily, A.M, “Identification of Airway Characteristics Using the Input Impedance”, Journal of Mechanical science and Technology, Vol.22,No.8, pp 1499-1503.

• Al-Jumaily, A.M., “Vibration: Does it Relax Airway Smooth Muscle”, Proceeding of the 3rd International Conference on Dynamics, Vibration and Control, August 7-13, 2011, Calgary, Canada.
• Al-Jumaily, A.M, Reddy, P., Mussa, J. “Assessment Of Pressure Oscillations Delivery To The Lung” Paper Number SBC2011-53097, Proceedings of the ASME 2011 Summer Bioengineering Conference (SBC2011), June 22-25, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Famington, Pennsylvania, USA
•  Al-Jumaily, A.M, DU, Y., “Simplified Model For ASM Dynamics” Paper Number SBC2011-53133, Proceedings of the ASME 2011 Summer Bioengineering Conference (SBC2011), June 22-25, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Famington, Pennsylvania, USA.
• Ijpma G., Al-Jumaily A., Cairns S. and Sieck, G., (2010). “Logarithmic superposition in airway smooth muscle dynamics”, Paper No. IMECE2010-38214, ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Vancouver, Canada.
• Mussa, J., Al-Jumaily, A. M. and Ijpma, G.” An investigation into quantifying pressure wave oscillation in the lung”, Paper No. IMECE2010-38234 ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Vancouver, Canada, November 12-18, 2010.
• Lan H., Al-Jumaily A., Lowe A., “Accuracy improvements of ambulatory blood pressure measurement using multiple strain sensors”, Paper No. IMECE2010-37602, ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Vancouver, Canada, November 12-18, 2010.
• Al-Rawi, M.A. and Al-Jumaily, A.M. and Lowe, A., “Computational fluid dynamics for atherosclerosis and aneurysm diagnostics”, Paper No. IMECE2010-37596, ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Vancouver, Canada, November 12-18, 2010.
• Al-Rawi, M.A. and Al-Jumaily, A.M. and Lowe, A., (2010). “Stress phase angle for non-invasive diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases”, Paper No. IMECE2010-37780, ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Vancouver, Canada, November 12-18, 2010.
• Mathur, M., Al-Jumaily, A.M., IJpma, G.Alany, R., “Effects of bronchodilators combined with oscillations on the contracted airway smooth muscle,” Paper No. IMECE2010-38357, ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Vancouver, Canada, November 12-18, 2010.
• Al-Jumaily, A.M., Humrez, L., Ramos, M., Petchu, M., and Ingram, “ Porous Polymer Microneedles.” Polymer Chemistry Conference,  Ocean Coral, Maya & Turquesa, Puerto Morelos, Mexico, 19 – 22 November 2010
• White, D.E., Al-Jumaily, A.M., Bartley, J., “Nasal air-conditioning during n-CPAP therapy”, Medical Science Conference, 2010, Queenstown, NZ
• Al Haddad, M,  Al-Jumaily, A.M., Brooks, J. and Bartly, J, Physical treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis, Medical Science Conference, 2010, Queenstown, NZ
• Ijpma, G.1; Al-Jumaily1, A.M.; Cairns, S.P.1; Sieck, G.C2.., “Myosin and actin polymerization and depolymerization in length adaptation of airway smooth muscle”, Medical Science Conference, 2010, Queenstown, NZ
• Hildesley, M., Al-Jumaily, A.M., Paxton, R.A., Ramos, M.V. “Effect of Nafion Hydration on its Actuation Characteristics”, Proceedings of the Nineteenth International Symposium on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials (PFAMXIX). 15-17 Jan 2011, University of Auckland, pp 506-514.
• Paxton, R.A., Al-Jumaily, A.M., Hildesley, M., Ramos, M.V., “Coated Nafion Humidification Ability- Feasibility Study”, Proceedings of the Nineteenth International Symposium on Processing and Fabrication of Advanced Materials (PFAMXIX). 15-17 Jan 2011, University of Auckland, pp 497-505.
• Mathur, M., Al-Jumaily, A.M., IJpma, “Can Breathing Oscillations Reduce Asthma Medication?, Proceeding of the first Middle East Conference on Biomedical Engineering (MECBME’11), Sharjah, UAE, Feb. 22-25, 2011
• Mookerjee, A., Al-Jumaily A.M., Lowe, A. “Gender-specific Transfer Functions Might Give More Accurate Estimates Of Central Pressure”, SBC2010- 19207, Proceedings of the ASME2010 Summer Bioengineering Conference (SBC2010), June 16-19, Naples Florida, USA.
• Al-Jumaily, A.M., Zhen, Z.F., “Critical Design Condensation Locations in Facial Masks”, SBC2010-19101, Proceedings of the ASME2010 Summer Bioengineering Conference (SBC2010), June 16-19, Naples Florida, USA.
• Reddy, P., and Al-Jumaily, A. M., (2009). Viscoelastic and Surface Tension Models of the Neonatal Respiratory System, Fourth Asian Pacific Conference on Biomechanics, April 14-17 2009, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
• Mookerjee, A., Lowe, A. and Al-Jumaily, A. M., (2009). Detection of central arterial diseases using aortic impedance, Fourth Asian Pacific Conference on Biomechanics, April 14-17 2009, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
• Lan, H., and Al-Jumaily, A. M., (2009). Mechanical Factors in Non-invasive Blood Pressure Measurements, Fourth Asian Pacific Conference on Biomechanics, April 14-17 2009, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
• IJpma, G., Cairns, S. and Al-Jumaily, A.M., (2009). “Airway Smooth Muscle dynamics”, Fourth Asian Pacific Conference on Biomechanics, April 14-17 2009, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
• Lan, H. , Al-Jumaily, A.M. & Lowe, A., (2009). Accuracy improvement in ambulatory blood pressure measurement using a finite element model, Combio, Christchurch, New Zealand, 6-10 December 2009
• Mookerjee, A., Al-Jumaily, A.M., Lowe, A. & Westerhof, B.E., (2009). Individualisation of the aortic-brachial pressure transfer function, Combio, Christchurch, New Zealand, 6-10 December 2009
• White, D.E. & Al-Jumaily, A.M., (2009). Optimum nasal air-conditioning during n-CPAP therapy, Combio, Christchurch, New Zealand, 6-10 December 2009
• Al-Jumaily, A.M. and Abbas, I.,  “Transparent Electroactive Films for Optical Applications”, Proceedings of the European Materials Research Society Conference, Page 83, Warsaw University of  Technology, Warsaw, Poland September 14-18, 2009.
• Reddy, P.I and Al-Jumaily A.M, " A multi-compartmental mechanical model of the neonatal respiratory system”, IFMBE Proceedings Vol. 25, pp. 590-593, World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering 2009(WC2009), Munich, Germany, September 7-12.2009.
• IJpma, G., Al-Jumaily, A.M., Cairns, S.P., Sieck, G.C." Passive step response of airway smooth muscle”, IFMBE Proceedings Vol. 25, pp. 594-596, World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering 2009(WC2009), Munich, Germany, September 7-12.2009.
• Mookerjee, A., Al-Jumaily, A.M., Lowe, A.,." Individualised Pressure Propagation Model for the Elastic Arteries”, IFMBE Proceedings Vol. 25, pp. 586-589, World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering 2009(WC2009), Munich, Germany, September 7-12.2009.
• IJpma, G., Al-Jumaily, A.M., Cairns, S.P. & Sieck, G.C., (2009). Airway smooth muscle non-contractile dynamics, Combio, Christchurch, New Zealand, 6-10 December 2009
• Reddy P., Al-Jumaily A. and White D., (2009). The Effect of Vibrations on Surfactant Dynamics In the Neonate, Paper No. IMECE2009-10202, ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA.
• Ijpma G., Al-Jumaily A., Cairns S. and Sieck, G., (2009). Airway Smooth Muscle Dynamics. Paper No. IMECE2009-10225, ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA.
• Mookerjee A., Al-Jumaily A., Lowe A., (2009). Individualized transfer functions for the noninvasive estimation of central pressure from brachial pressure readings. Paper No. IMECE2009-11825, ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA.
• Lan H., Al-Jumaily A., Lowe A. and Hing, W., (2009). Biomechanical Basis of Oscillometric Blood Pressure Measuring Technique. Paper No. IMECE2009-11857, ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA.
• Reddy, P. I., Al-Jumaily, A. M. and Bold, G. T., “A Multicompartmental Viscoelastic Model of the Premature Lamb: The Effect of Different Ventilation Techniques on Respiratory Performance”, 5th annual Medical Sciences Congress; November 25-28, 2008: Queenstown, New Zealand
• Lan, H., Al-Jumaily, A. M. and Lowe, A., “Accuracy Improvement in Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement using a Finite Element Model”, 5th annual Medical Sciences Congress; November 25-28, 2008: Queenstown, New Zealand.
• Ma, X., Mookerjee, A., Lan, H., Lowe, A. and Al-Jumaily, A. M.  “Pattern Recognition of Non-invasive Blood Pressure Signals”, 5th annual Medical Sciences Congress; November 25-28, 2008: Queenstown, New Zealand
• Mookerjee, A., Al-Jumaily, A. M. and Lowe, A., “Detection of the Presence of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms from Blood Pressure and Flow Readings”, 5th annual Medical Sciences Congress; November 25-28, 2008: Queenstown, New Zealand
• Mookerjee A., Lowe A., Al-Jumaily A. “Monte-Carlo Simulation of Pressure Propagation Characteristics in Elastic Arteries”. Paper No. IMECE2008-66747, ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, October 31 – November 6, 2008, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
• Mookerjee A., Al-Jumaily A., Lowe A. “Vascular Diseases and Arterial Pressure Wave Propagation”. Paper No. IMECE2008-66749, ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, October 31 – November 6, 2008, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
• Lan H., Al-Jumaily A., Lowe A. “An Investigation into the Upper Arm Deformation under an Inflatable Cuff”. Paper No. IMECE2008-67009, ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, October 31 – November 6, 2008, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
• Ijpma G., Al-Jumaily A., Cairns S. “An Evolving Network Model of Airway Smooth Muscle Crossbridge Dynamics and Length Adaptation”. Paper No. IMECE2008-66826, ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, October 31 – November 6, 2008, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
• Reddy P., Al-Jumaily A., Bold G. “Viscoelastic and Surface Tension Models of the Neonatal Respiratory System: Assessing the Efficacy of Respiratory Support Devices.”. Paper No. IMECE2008-66212, ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, October 31 – November 6, 2008, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
• Benjamin D., Gholam Hosseini H., Al-Jumaily A., Harrison M. “Fuzzy Logic Approach to Wireless Diagnostic Alarms”. Paper No. IMECE2008-67058, ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, October 31 – November 6, 2008, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
• Ramos M., Armstrong A., Al-Jumaily A. “Nano-filled Polymer Composites for Biomedical Application”. Paper No. IMECE2008-67759, ASME, International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, October 31 – November 6, 2008, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
• Benjamin D, Gholam-Hosseini H, Al-Jumaily A, Harrison M, “Alerts to Threats in Theatres, Wireless Diagnostic Alarms,” Poster presentation at NZBio 2008 Conference & Exhibition Enterprising Technologies. Global Benefits, 31 March—2 April 2008, Auckland, New Zealand, 2008.
• Paxton, R., Al-Jumaily, A.M. “Finite Element Model of Polyelectrolyte Hydrogels Swelling- Comparison with Experiments” Proceedings of the European Materials Research Society Conference, Page 67, Warsa University of Technology, Warsaw, Poland September 15-19, 2008.
• Du, Y., Al-Jumaily, A.M., "Airway Smooth Muscle Response to External Oscillations", Medical Sciences Congress, Queenstown, 27-30 November 2007.
• Ijpma, G., Al-Jumaily, A.M., "Modelling airway smooth muscle high frequency dynamics", Medical Sciences Congress, Queenstown, 27-30 November 2007.
• Gohil, B.,  Gholam Hosseini, H., Harrison,  M., Lowe, A and Al-Jumaily, A.M., "Intelligent Monitoring of Critical Pathological Events in the Operating Theatre," in Proceedings of the 29th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2007, pp. 4343-4346.
• Reddy, P.I., Al-Jumaily, A.M., "Mathematical Modelling of the Respiratory System: Formulations and Challenges", Medical Sciences Congress, Queenstown, 27-30 November 2007.

• Al-Jumaily, A.M, Fatemi, M., Biomedical Applications of Vibration and Acoustics in Therapy, Bioeffects and Modelling. ASME Press 2008, ISBN #: 0791802755
• Al-Jumaily, A.M., Alizad, A.,Biomedical Applications of Vibration and Acoustics in Imaging and Characterisations, ASME Press 2008, ISBN #  0791802731
• Al-Jumaily,A.M., Reddy, P.I., MEDICAL DEVICES FOR RESPIRATORY DYSFUNCTIONS: Principles and Modelling of Positive-Pressure Lung Support Devices. In press, ASME Press 2011,under publication, ISBN: 978-0-7918-5977-3

• Lan, H., Al-Jumaily, A.M., Mirnajafi, A., Nates, R.,“ An Investigation into the Dynamic Response of Vocal Folds”, Biomedical Applications of Vibration and acoustics in Therapy, Bioeffects and Modeling, ASME Press 2008, 247-271.
• Du, Y., Al-Jumaily, A.M., White, D., “ Occlusion Identification and relief Within Branched Structures”, Biomedical Applications of Vibration and acoustics in Therapy, Bioeffects and Modeling, ASME Press 2008, 173-213.
• Reddy, P., Al-Jumaily, A.M., “ Oscillatory Ventilation in the Treatment of Neonatal Respiratory Siseases”, Biomedical Applications of Vibration and acoustics in Therapy, Bioeffects and Modeling, ASME Press 2008, 35-60.
• Ijpma, G., Al-Jumaily, A.M., Cairns, S., “ Oscillation of Airway Smooth Muscle as a Potential Non-medicinal Treatment for Asthma”, Biomedical Applications of Vibration and acoustics in Therapy, Bioeffects and Modeling, ASME Press 2008, 5-33.
• El-Aklouk, E, Al-Jumaily, A.M., Lowe, A., “ Acoustic Response of the Human Arteries”, Biomedical Applications of Vibration and acoustics in Imaging and Characterizations, ASME Press 2008, 165-209.
• Sakhawat, M., Al-Jumaily, AM., Dodd, D.M., and Naidu, L.S., “Is It Feasible To Have Changeable Focal Length Lenses?” TRN/SV/4 'Recent Res. Devel. Sound & Vibration, 1(2002): 497-508.
• Au, PM and Al-Jumaily, A. M, “Asthma Relief and Airway Mechanics” TRN/SV/3 'Recent Res.Devel.Sound & Vibration, 1(2002): 479-495.

Awards:

• Recipient, 1st Korean Brain Pool Program Fellowship 2007
• Elected Fellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers 2008
• Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Award 2009
• Vice Chancellor’s Research Team Award 2011
• Marie Curie FP7 Fellowship 2011