Hello

I am Eslam Sharaawy,
a data scientist
& ML developer
based in Germany.

About

Hi, I’m Eslam Sharaawy — an AI Researcher, Data Scientist, and Machine Learning Developer based in Germany. My work focuses on scientific machine learning, computer vision, probabilistic modeling, generative AI, and foundation models for engineering and real-world systems. With a background in mechanical engineering and a Master’s degree in Computational Science, I combine strong mathematical, statistical, and programming skills with practical experience in applied AI.

I have worked on projects ranging from few-shot object detection for rare automotive defects and battery health prediction to hydrological modeling, digital twins, and physics-informed neural networks. I enjoy transforming complex technical challenges into reliable, data-driven solutions that connect research, engineering, and practical impact.

Beyond research and coding, I’m driven by curiosity, continuous learning, and creativity — whether I’m exploring new AI methods, building useful tools, or experimenting in the kitchen.

CV

Expertise

  • Data Science
  • AI Research
  • Automation
  • Software Development
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Physics

Experience

TU Clausthal

AI Researcher / Doctoral Researcher

November 2025 - Present

Working on multiple AI research projects across scientific machine learning, probabilistic modeling, generative AI, and foundation models. Research includes predicting battery State of Health (SOH) and Remaining Useful Life (RUL) using probabilistic and generative models, with published work in this area. Additional projects focus on identifying inflow locations in Lower Saxony by modeling hidden subsurface network structures from precipitation data. Also contributing to the development of foundation models for scientific applications, including physics-informed neural networks (PINNs), operator embeddings, and related AI methods.

Volkswagen Financial Services

Data Science - Internship

July 2024 - April 2025

Developed a damage cost prediction model combining ResNet-based visual features with vehicle data, using CatBoost to cut RMSE by 43%. Accelerated deep learning inference by 35% via hyperparameter tuning and data augmentation. Proposed AI-driven process improvements and, for a master’s thesis, built a few-shot learning method for detecting rare vehicle damages.

Volkswagen Financial Services

Working Student - IT Test Engineer

March 2023 - March 2024

Tested and validated new systems to identify and track errors in close collaboration with the development team. Automated reports using VBA, resulting in a 30% reduction in manual processing time. Supported the team in daily tasks to enhance overall efficiency.

TU Braunschweig

Working Student - Institute of Machine Tools and Manufacturing Technology

September 2022 - March 2023

Simulated a component of an injection molding machine by varying key process parameters and created a predictive model based on the simulation data to forecast outcomes without the need for repeated simulations. Utilized this data-driven approach to support the development of a digital twin, enabling real-time performance monitoring and predictive maintenance.

IT RANKS

Junior System Administrator

September 2020 - September 2021

Delivered technical support for servers, Exchange migrations, and client connectivity, escalating issues as needed to ensure stable IT operations. Maintained and secured infrastructure via backups, disaster recovery, system hardening, and compliance with security policies. Handled daily IT tasks, including documentation, storage planning, workstation/server upkeep, and software/network performance optimization.

AL-EMAM FOR ENGINEERING & PROJECTS

Technical Engineer

July 2019 - September 2020

Managed a major project in Egypt’s new administrative capital on behalf of Siemens, ensuring quality control and implementation of mechanical designs in accordance with internal Siemens standards, and provided regular progress reports to the client.

Education

Technische Universität Braunschweig

Master in Computational Science

March 2025

Achieved a final grade of 2.1 in the German grading system, with strong expertise in mathematics, programming, statistics, simulations, and physics applied to real-world problems. Specialized in artificial intelligence and data science, including data analysis, regression, classification, data modeling, classical machine learning methods such as XGBoost and Random Forest, and advanced deep learning methods such as CNNs, attention mechanisms, and transformer models. Gained practical experience in generative AI, computer vision, large language models, classical AI, and physics-informed neural networks. Completed a student project on semantic segmentation of infrastructure cracks using machine learning and deep learning. For the master’s thesis in collaboration with Volkswagen Financial Services, developed a few-shot computer vision pipeline that reduced annotation costs by 35% and enabled rapid detection of rare defects.

Helwan University - Cairo / Egypt

B.Sc. Degree in Mechanical Power Engineering

July 2019

Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Power Engineering from Helwan University, Faculty of Engineering in El Matareya, completed in May 2019. Graduated with an overall grade of 86.6% and the distinction “Excellent,” including an “Excellent” rating for the final project. The cumulative GPA of 80.44% earned the classification “Very Good with Honors.” The program, accredited by Egypt’s National Authority for Quality Assurance of Education, provided a strong foundation in core areas such as mathematics, physics, mechanical design, statistics, programming, and power systems, with consistently high performance throughout the five years of study.

Skills

My current proficiency levels in the tools, technologies, and languages.

Programming Languages

Python
SQL
R / C++
C / C# / Java
MATLAB
VBA

Machine Learning & AI

PyTorch / TensorFlow
Scikit-learn / Keras / Matplotlib
Pandas / NumPy / OpenCV / Detectron2 / MMLab
Classical AI
Computer Vision
LLMs & NLP
Generative AI

AI Tools & APIs

OpenAI API / Perplexity / Microsoft Copilot
FastAPI / Flask / Streamlit / Gradio

Cloud & DevOps

AWS / Azure / Cloud Computing
Docker / MLOps / CI/CD / MLflow
Git / GitHub / Version Control

Big Data & Data Engineering

Apache Spark / Hadoop / ETL Pipelines

Visualization, Documentation & Tools

Power BI / Tableau
Microsoft Office / Confluence / JIRA
Unity / Unreal Engine / Linux

Mechanical Engineering & Physics

CFD (OpenFOAM)
FEM & Structural Analysis (ANSYS / COMSOL)
CAD & Mechanical Design (SolidWorks / AutoCAD / Fusion360)
BIM & Documentation (Revit)
Python scripting for Simulation & Automation
Meshing / Preprocessing / Postprocessing

Languages

Arabic
English
German
Spanish

Projects

A selection of my key projects in AI, ML, Data Science and Engineering.

Semantic Segmentation of Infrastructure Cracks

Deep Learning (CNN, Transformer) for precise defect detection in infrastructure.

Risk Modeling for Leasing Returns

Multimodal ML models (ResNet + CatBoost) reducing RMSE by 43% for damage cost prediction.

Physics-Informed Neural Networks

Hybrid ML + PDE approach for predicting physical systems.

Digital Twin from Simulation & Experimental Data

Combining simulation and real measurements for accurate digital twin creation.

Few-Shot Object Detection for Rare Automotive Defects

CV pipeline with minimal annotations, reducing labeling costs by 35%.

Satellite-Based Natural Disaster Prediction

ML + statistics applied to satellite data for disaster forecasting (IGP, TU Braunschweig).

Skin Defect Detection & Treatment Recommendation

Computer vision system to detect skin defects and recommend treatments.

Flat Solar Collector — Design, Simulation & Installation

Design, CFD/thermal simulation, computational research and prototype installation at Helwan University.

Battery SOH & RUL Prediction with Probabilistic and Generative Models

AI-based battery health forecasting using probabilistic modeling, generative models, and uncertainty-aware prediction.

Subsurface Inflow Discovery from Precipitation Data

AI and scientific modeling for identifying subsurface inflow behavior using precipitation data and hidden underground network structures.

Foundation Models for Scientific Machine Learning

Research on PINNs, operator embeddings, and foundation modeling for physical and engineering systems.

References

Endorsements from supervisors, collaborators, and institutions I’ve worked with.

Author image Volkswagen Financial Services Data Analytics & AI Department

Mr. Sharaawy displayed initiative at all times and impressed us with his very keen motivation to work. He proved himself to be an assiduous employee with a good ability to work under pressure, and he also handled all assignments well, even under difficult working conditions. His intellectual grasp enabled him to quickly and successfully familiarize himself with new assignments. Mr. Sharaawy was in possession of solid specialist knowledge. The quality of Mr. Sharaawy's work was consistently good. The scope and pace of his work exceeded our expectations at all times. He could always completed all assignments to our full satisfaction. Mr. Sharaawy was a responsible and universally respected employee who always had a good working relationship with his superiors and colleagues. Owing to his high level of professional performance and very good social skills, he quickly earned the respect and recognition of his colleagues. His good team skills and ability to cooperate with others were valued and recognized by all. His conduct towards superiors, colleagues, other employees and customers was exemplary. View Reference.

Author image Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mohamed Nabil Metwally Helwan University

This to certify that I have known engineer: Mr. Sharaawy, enrolment as an undergraduate student in the Mechanical Power Engineering Department of the Faculty of Engineering at Helwan University, Cairo/Egypt, who was graduated in summer 2019. He is a hard-working, intelligent, very cooperative with others and I rank him among my distinguished students, especially through my teaching courses , also the discussion of his Graduation Project. I recommend him, without any reservation, for any qualified engineering position, as well as for post-graduate study registration. View Reference.

Author image Dr.Mohamed Abdelwahab Shahein Helwan University

I wish to recommend Eng. Sharaawy; I have known Eng. Eslam for more than four years that he has been a student in our Department. Eng. Sharaawy has been a brilliant student throughout his five years of graduation. His diligence and hard work have always been appreciated by various faculties. Being among the top 3% student of our department, he pursued a number of different aspects when it comes to his education. His studies have never been a deterrent for him to participate in extracurricular activities and he has shown his hidden talents in fields like photography and learning foreign languages. It has been a wonderful experience having Eng. Sharaawy in my classes, as he is a hardworking and encouraging student. He actually works with other students to help and encourage them in their studies as well. I believe wholeheartedly that he is going to be the perfect candidate for your tasks and highly recommend him as so. View Reference.

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