Ismail Alkomy is a PhD candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, Canada. He earned his B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Alexandria University, Egypt (2017), and joined the direct-entry PhD program at York University in 2020. His research focuses on the impact outcomes and maximum deposition of multi-component droplets (in a core-shell configuration) impacting solid surfaces, driven by their widespread presence in natural and technological contexts, such as soil interactions with raindrops, agricultural sprays, and inkjet and 3D printing. His work integrates experimental investigations, energy-based theoretical modeling, and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the predictability and controllability of these complex systems.

Ismail has a strong international presence, collaborating with Prof. Marco Marengo at the University of Pavia, Italy, and presenting his research at leading conferences, including the American Physical Society Division of Fluid Dynamics (APS-DFD) in the USA, the Institute for Liquid Atomization and Spray Systems (ILASS) in Italy, and the International Conference on Liquid Atomization and Spray Systems (ICLASS) in China. He has also received several scholarships and awards, including the Lassonde School of Engineering Conference Presentation Award.
Keywords: Drop Impact, Compound Droplet, Impact Outcome, Maximum Spreading, Energy Balance, Artificial Intelligence (AI)