Dr. Mahmoud Khader studied Mechanical Engineering at Birzeit University, Palestine, where he earned his Bachelor of Science (BSc) in 2010. Shortly after, he joined the university as a Teaching Assistant, gaining hands-on experience in laboratory supervision, SolidWorks and AutoCAD instruction, and tutoring in technical drawing and fluid mechanics.

In 2013, he moved to City, University of London to pursue a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, funded by the European Commission as part of the OMSoP (Optimised Microturbine Solar Power System) project. His doctoral research focused on developing accurate performance prediction methods for radial turbomachinery and enhancing radial turbine performance using passive end-wall control features. During his PhD, Dr. Khader was part of a research team that successfully developed and tested a 6 kWe gas turbine, integrated into a solar dish system. He was awarded his PhD in 2017.

Following his PhD, Dr. Khader worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at City, University of London, contributing to the EPSRC-funded SolGATS project (Concentrated Solar Power Micro Gas Turbine with Thermal Energy Storage). His research involved investigating loss mechanisms within turbomachinery, evaluating thermal behavior in micro gas turbines, and designing optimized 10 kWe gas turbines for solar power applications.

In 2019, Dr. Khader transitioned into academia as a Visiting Lecturer at City, University of London (2019-2023), where he developed and taught Heat Transfer, Formula-E Car Design. He also supervised multiple undergraduate and MSc projects, covering topics such as gas turbine performance optimisation, centrifugal compressor design for heat pumps, and the role of thermal storage in stabilising solar power generation.

Alongside his teaching role, he continued his research contributing to the EU-funded SCARABEUS project (Supercritical Carbon Dioxide/Alternative Fluids Blends for Efficiency Upgrade of Solar Power Plants). His work focused on designing multi-stage axial turbines for supercritical CO₂ power cycles, enhancing the efficiency and economic feasibility of solar power plants. He also conducted fundamental studies on thermal energy storage integration in Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems.

Since May 2023, he has been a Lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire, UK, where he delivers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Thermodynamics, Sustainable Design, Renewable Energy, and Thermal Power Systems. He plays a key role in curriculum development, accreditation reviews, and supervising research projects. Additionally, he continues his research collaborations as a Visiting Lecturer at City, University of London, focusing on energy storage systems.

His research interests encompass power generation, turbomachinery design, energy storage, and flow control methods. His work spans thermal energy storage development, solar power plant efficiency enhancement, and turbomachinery design and optimization, including axial and radial turbines for various energy applications. Currently, he explores thermal management strategies for power systems, aiming to improve performance and reliability. He has authored several peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals and international conferences and actively contributes as a reviewer for scientific journal