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Dr.-Ing. Dr. Aamir Dean
Dr.-Ing. Dr. Aamir Dean
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30167 Hannover
30167 Hannover
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Dr.-Ing. Dr. Aamir Dean
Research Staff
Institute of Structural Analysis
Head of the Research Group - Composite Materials
Composite Materials Research Group is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of understanding and practical application in the realm of heterogeneous and anisotropic materials. We have a strong focus on both synthetic and natural composites, and our work spans various facets of materials science and engineering. We employ cutting-edge computational and experimental approaches to explore these materials comprehensively.
The group research approach is holistic and covers a diverse range of subjects, including multi-physics modeling and simulation, constitutive modeling, multi-scale modeling, failure analysis and fatigue damage assessment, machine learning integration, and material characterization, all underpinned by an unwavering commitment to sustainability and the efficient utilization of materials and resources.
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Research
Research Interests
- Computational, multi-physics, inelastic modelling of heterogeneous and anisotropic materials
- Constitutive modeling
- Failure analysis and fatigue damage assessment
- Hybrid metal-composites mechanical joints
- Crash-worthiness and energy absorption
- Machine learning integration
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Teaching
- Project (B.Sc.) & bachelor theses, seminar (M.Sc.) and master theses
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Professional Career
Career
- since 2023: Scientific staff member (Head of the Research Group Composite Materials) at the Institute of Structural Analysis (Leibniz Universität Hannover)
- since 2021: Assistant Professor (Sudan University of Science and Technology)
- since 2021: Visiting Professor (Universidad de Sevilla)
- 2017 – 2020: Scientific staff member (Head of the Research Group Fatigue) at the Institute of Structural Analysis (Leibniz Universität Hannover)
- 2014 – 2017: Scientific staff member at the Institute of Structural Analysis (Leibniz Universität Hannover)
Educational Background
- 2019 – 2020: PhD, Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Management (Universidad de Sevilla), PhD thesis “Phase-field modeling of damage and fracture in fiber reinforced composites” (Elasticity and Strength of Materials Group)
- 2014 – 2017: PhD, Civil Engineering (Leibniz Universität Hannover), PhD thesis “Material modeling of short fiber reinforced polymeric composites: Theory, numerical aspects, and applications” (Institute of Structural Analysis)
- 2011 – 2013: Master’s programme, Advanced computational and civil engineering structural studies (Technische Universität Dresden), master thesis “Formulation and implementation of thermodynamics-based microplane material model for quasi-brittle materials with Drucker-Prager yield criterion” (Institute of Structural Analysis)
- 2004 – 2009: Bachelor’s programme, Structural Engineering (Sudan University of Science and Technology), bachelor thesis “Structural analysis and design of Khartoum metro tunnel” (School of Civil Engineering)
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Professional recognitions, awards & honors
2018 Wissenschaftspreis Hanover 2018 Lower Saxony Chamber of Engineers Foundation Award for his outstanding thesis
