Dr. Hany Hassanin holds a position as a reader and the engineering research and REF Lead, having earned his PhD in mechanical engineering from the University of Birmingham in 2011. Post-PhD, Dr. Hassanin served as a research fellow at the University of Birmingham. He subsequently took on roles as a lecturer at the School of Engineering at Kingston University and later as a senior lecturer at the University of Liverpool.
Dr. Hassanin's research has been dedicated to design and advanced manufacturing, particularly in aerospace, biomedical engineering, and water treatment. His expertise encompasses a range of cutting-edge technologies, including additive manufacturing, powder processing, laser processing, and nanotechnology, applied to various materials such as ceramics, metals, composites, and elastomers.
Over the years, Dr. Hassanin has been actively engaged in research projects with Rolls-Royce plc, the European Space Agency (ESA), Johnson-Matthey, TWI, the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), and the Egyptian Desert Centre. His current grant portfolio is supported by funding from EPSRC, DSTL, ESA, Royal Society, and several industrial projects.
Dr. Dr Hassanin published over 120 journal and conference papers and seven book chapters, resulting in an h-index of 33. Additionally, he also an inventor for two patents. Dr. Hassanin has given keynote and invited talks at conferences, universities, and research centers. He holds honorary positions at the University of Birmingham, Kingston University, East Kent Hospital, and the University of Liverpool. He is a member of the EPSRC reviewer college and serves as Editor, Guest Editor, and reviewer for several journals.