Visiting Student
Visiting Student from University College Dublin, Ireland.
Current
Building 4, Level 2, 2207-WS01
Umair Javaid is a visiting student at the Mechanics of Composites for Energy and Mobility (MCEM) lab at KAUST and a PhD student at University College Dublin, Ireland. His research interests include the development of bio-based epoxy resin alternatives, innovative carbon-glass interface designs, and multiaxial fatigue testing methods. He came as a visiting student under the supervision of Prof. Gilles Lubineau.
Prior to starting his PhD, Umair gained extensive experience in composites and materials engineering. He worked as a research engineer at University College Dublin's School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, collaborating with the Irish Composites Centre, where he focused on the mechanical testing of industrial composite components. He also contributed to Ireland’s first satellite project (EIRSAT) by assisting with vibration testing for satellite assemblies. Additionally, from 2011 to 2017, he taught courses such as Materials Science and Engineering Design and helped establish laboratories at King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia.
Umair Javaid's research focuses on developing sustainable bio-based composites for wind turbine blades. He investigates hybrid carbon-glass designs and bio-epoxy resins to improve fatigue resistance, strength, and recyclability. His work involves the mechanical characterization and testing of these materials, studying their mechanical degradation under complex loading conditions. Through advanced mechanical testing and innovative interface design, his research aims to enhance the performance and environmental sustainability of wind energy systems.
Division of Physical Sciences and Engineering (PSE)