Ahmed M. Elmahdy
Assistant Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Design and Production Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Cairo University Avenue, Faculty of Engineering,Cairo University 12613 Giza, Egypt
Research
Research Interests:
- Characterization and mechanical properties of polymers, polymeric composite materials and nanocomposite materials.
- Dynamic behaviour of composite materials in low and high strain rates.
- Nano materials for energy applications and photovoltaics.
- Advanced metallic and ceramic materials.
- Advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Product design and development.
Current research includes the study and characterization of glass fiber reinforced polyester composites under repeated impact loading, and comparing its behaviour to typical conventional materials, in order to asses its use for impact applications such as car intrusion bars and bumpers. Work in progress inculdes a development of a 3D finite element model and simulation of materials behaviour under repeated impacts, and validating the model using experimental results.
