PhD Student
EME 1212
nadia.abdollahi@ubc.ca
Biography
I began my journey in aerospace engineering fascinated by aerodynamics, only to realize my true curiosity was in the design of aircraft structures. That passion quickly evolved into an obsession with materials, and ultimately with the broader field of polymer composites in aerospace industry. But I was consumed by theory, with little hands-on work or applicable studies, and that’s what brought me to CRN in 2022 to work under Dr. Milani and Dr. Arjmand, where I gained extensive experience working with machines and tackling industry-driven projects. During my MASc, I developed and characterized a novel nanocomposite from recycled PET-G for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, diving deep into polymer processing, nanocomposite manufacturing, and a full suite of material characterization. I love exploring how manufacturing processes shape microstructures, and how those structures in turn dictate material properties. Looking ahead, I’m excited about advancing and automating composites manufacturing while designing multifunctional smart materials capable of self-sensing and enabling structural health monitoring. When not in the lab, I take the same spirit of exploration either outdoors through camping and trail running, or indoors through culinary experiments, proving that research isn’t just a career, it’s a lifestyle.
Education
- PhD, Mechanical Engineering, UBC, Canada (ongoing)
- MASc, Mechanical Engineering, UBC, Canada
- B.Sc., Aerospace Engineering, AUT, Iran
Research Interests
- Smart Composite Materials
- Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)
- Non-destructive Evaluation (NDE) and Imaging Techniques
- Process–Structure–Property Relationships