Dr. Dhyaa Kafagy Engineering Support Group Leader Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Dhyaa.Kafagy [at] westpoint.edu About Education Research & Publications Dhyaa Kafagy, Ph.D., P.E., CSWP, is an accomplished Biomedical Engineer and Research Scientist with over 20 years of experience in teaching, research, and development. With expertise in biomedical technologies, mechanical engineering, and additive manufacturing, Dhyaa has led interdisciplinary teams, managed complex projects, and driven innovation in healthcare. As an Assistant Professor at Wentworth Institute of Technology and through various academic roles, he has contributed significantly to curriculum development and research in biomedical engineering. Dhyaa holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical & Materials Engineering from the University of Tulsa and is recognized for his proficiency in engineering software and hands-on experience in 3D printing and materials characterization. He is passionate about leveraging technology to improve healthcare outcomes and enhance engineering education. • Ph.D. Mechanical & Materials Engineering University of Tulsa 2017 • M.Sc. Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering Virginia Commonwealth University 2013 • M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering University of Science Malaysia 2010 • B.Sc. Biomedical Engineering University of Baghdad 2001 • Professional Engineer (P.E.) License 2020 • Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) 2010 • Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Certified 2023 • Billing Official Certified 2022 Research Interests Expertise in biomedical technologies, Functional Materials, mechanical engineering, computational fluid dynamics, additive manufacturing Current Research AI Assisted Experimental Research, Data Science, Cardiovascular Engineering Selected Publications • Design of Axial Flow Artificial Heart Blood Pumps: Focused on medical engineering and biomechanics. • Fatigue Characterization of Self-Healing Dental Composites: Published in refereed journals, highlighting materials characterization and finite element analysis. • Synthesis and Characterization of Microcapsule-Based Self-Healing Dental Composites: Contributed to advancements in materials science and biomedical engineering. • Evaluation of Hybrid Laser-Cut and Cast Miniature Fracture Specimens: Combined experimental fatigue specimen analysis with finite element modeling.