Dr Ahmed Elmasry

Research Fellow

School: Engineering, Physics and Mathematics

I have over 12 years of experience in research and academic education, with a strong background in both academia and industry. I earned my PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Northumbria at Newcastle in May 2023. My work primarily focuses on using lightweight materials for high-performance structural applications in the automotive industry.

During my MSc research, I investigated the formability of tailor-welded blanks of advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) for automotive body-in-white (BIW) applications. I aimed to optimise the use of varying thickness sheets/blanks of similar or different steel types in accordance with the specific requirements of the high-stress areas subjected to severe loading conditions, ultimately reducing the overall weight of the components.

In my PhD research, I developed and modelled multiphase nanocomposites for automotive lightweighting and crashworthiness analysis, which has been instrumental in my current research and professional endeavours.

I have actively participated in various national and international projects, including EU Horizon 2020, EU Horizon Europe (e.g., SALIENT, GIANCE, ZEVRA), which has equipped me with a diverse skill set and knowledge, making me versatile and innovative in the field.

My key competencies encompass a broad range of expertise and skills. I also possess a deep understanding of sustainable engineering practices and circular design strategies, in addition to my proficiency in modelling and simulation, including the development of user-defined subroutines for commercial CAE systems. I am skilled in programming and algorithm development, with extensive experience in C++, Fortran, Python, and finite element analysis (FEA), which enables me to create complex algorithms. My expertise extends to advanced numerical and multiscale modelling techniques, where I have demonstrated several applications and published the results in high-impact journal papers, maintaining a high level of professionalism and clarity.

I appreciate that sustained professional engagement is vital for both my growth and the strengthening of the engineering community. Accordingly, I contribute as a peer reviewer for several leading journals, including the International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, International Journal of Solids and Structures, Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering, Engineering with Computers, and Applied Composite Materials, where I help uphold rigorous scholarly standards. In addition, I am a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and an active Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), roles through which I remain committed to advancing technical excellence and professional integrity within the field.

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Key Publications

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A comprehensive circular design framework for graphene-enhanced industrial systems: cross-sectoral methodology and multi-criteria evaluation, Elmasry, A., Moldes, M., Cho, G., R. Tubio, C., Acuña, P., Creonti, G., Rezaei, A., Garcia, D., Bolliri, I., Pullini, D., Barletta, S., Molinari, G., Holohan, D., Turkarslan, O., Sasal, F., Chirat, M., Macera, L., Smajlaj, M., Ghoniem, E., Elmarakbi, A. 1 Jan 2026, In: Sustainable Production and Consumption
Pressure-Tuneable Electrical Conductivity in Copper Nanowire–Polyurethane Thin Films: Experimental and Simulation Studies, Mehvari, S., Elmasry, A., Martynkova, G., Kratošová, G., Lafdi, K., Sanchez Vicente, Y. 26 Mar 2026, In: Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials
Layering Tailored Shape Memory Alloys into Carbon Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composites for Enhanced Frontal Impact, Elmarakbi, M., Elmasry, A., Fu, Y., Elmarakbi, A. 3 Sep 2025, Transport Transitions: Advancing Sustainable and Inclusive Mobility, Cham, Switzerland, Springer
Modelling of hybrid biocomposites for automotive structural applications, Elmasry, A., Azoti, W., Ghoniem, E., Elmarakbi, A. 26 May 2024, In: Composites Science and Technology
A comparative review of multiscale models for effective properties of nano- and micro-composites, Elmasry, A., Azoti, W., El-Safty, S., Elmarakbi, A. 1 Feb 2023, In: Progress in Materials Science
Advanced Shape Memory Hybrid Composites for Enhancing Crashworthiness, Elmasry, A., Ghoniem, E., Azoti, W., Elmarakbi, M., Fu, Y., Elmarakbi, A. 12 Sep 2023, Proceedings of the FISITA 2023 World Congress, Bishops Stortford, FISITA
Modelling and design of hierarchical fibre-graphene nanoplatelets reinforced elasto-viscoplastic polymer matrix composites to improve crashworthiness and energy absorption, Elmasry, A., Azoti, W., Elmarakbi, A. 15 Apr 2023, In: Composite Structures
Finite Element-Incorporated Multiscale Micromechanics Modelling of Vehicle Crashworthiness for 3-Phases Hybrid Fibres Reinforced Graphene Nano-Composite Materials, Elmasry, A., Azoti, W., Elmarakbi, A. 30 Oct 2022, Proceedings of the ASME 2022 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. Volume 9: Mechanics of Solids, Structures, and Fluids; Micro- and Nano-Systems Engineering and Packaging; Safety Engineering, Risk, and Reliability Analysis; Research Posters. Columbus, Ohio, USA. October 30–November 3, 2022., New York, US, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Interaction modelling of the thermomechanical behaviour of spatially-oriented graphene platelets (GPLs) reinforced polymer matrix, Elmasry, A., Azoti, W., Elmarakbi, M., Elmarakbi, A. 1 Dec 2021, In: International Journal of Solids and Structures
Advances in graphene reinforced metal matrix nanocomposites: Mechanisms, processing, modelling, properties and applications, Chen, W., Yang, T., Dong, L., Elmasry, A., Song, J., Deng, N., Elmarakbi, A., Liu, T., Lv, H., Fu, Y. Dec 2020, In: Nami Jishu yu Jingmi Gongcheng/Nanotechnology and Precision Engineering