Dr. Elaheh Ghassemieh

MEng, PHD, FIMMM, MIAA

Lecturer in Composites

Course coordinator for Biomedical Engineering

Third Year Tutor for Biomedical Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering
Sir Frederick Mappin Building
Mappin Street
Sheffield
S1 3JD
UK

Telephone: +44(0)114 2227868
Fax: +44(0)114 2227890

email : e.ghassemieh@sheffield.ac.uk

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Background

Dr Ghassemieh completed her first degree (first class honours) at Amirkabir University and obtained a PhD in micromechanics of polymeric composites at Loughborough University. After five years postdoctoral experience, she joined the University of Sheffield as a Lecturer in composites in 2003.

Teaching Responsibilities

Dr Ghassemieh teaches Engineering Composite Materials (MEC406/MEC6406) to fourth year undergraduates and MSc students. This is also offered as an RTP module. She teaches The Professional Responsibility of Engineers to all final year BEng, MEng and MSc Industrial Management students and also offers materials selection as part of the design module (MEC119) to first year students. Previously she taught Structural Integrity (MEC303) to third year students.

Administrative Responsibilities

She is the course coordinator and third year tutor for the biomedical engineering degree. In the past, she has also been course coordinator for aerospace engineering, designer of the student questionnaire and chair of the staff-student committee.

Research Interests

Her main expertise is in the area of computational techniques in mechanics and the processing of advanced materials, especially composite materials, including bio-composites used in medical applications, functional metal based composites used in aerospace and automotive applications and technical textiles of nonwovens.

She has fourteen years of research experience in a wide range of engineering areas, including fracture mechanics, stress analysis, thermal stress analysis, micromechanical analysis using finite element modelling in composite materials and image processing techniques to evaluate microstructural parameters.

Research Keywords

Nanocomposites, ultrasonic welding of composites, ultrasonic consolidation of additive layer manufacturing, machining and drilling hybrid metal and composite materials, biodegradable scaffolds, dental implants, natural fibre composites.

Current Research Projects

• Nanocomposite of elastomers for enhanced life in harsh environments
• Optimisation of the geometry of the drill bit and process parameters for cutting hybrid composite / metal structures in new aircrafts (Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship)
• Embedding active/passive elements in adaptive structures using ultrasonic consolidation
• Green/Recyclable composites for reduced carbon footprint in automotive/sustainable development applications - Press release
• Design, manufacture and characterization of a patient specific porous titanium based implant
• Bio-degradable sintered composites of PLA and HA in scaffolds
• Ultrasonic welding of composites
• Developing pressure sensitive adhesive with better efficacy in health/personal care applications
• Large strain behaviour of syntactic foam damping material
• The influence of the interface lute on the integrity of machined ceramic restorations
• Novel hybrid nano-elastomers designed for longer fatigue life and improved energy absorbing properties
• Coating of elastomers for reduced permeability and high wear resistance
• Design of an ambulance stretcher with reduced risk of injury
• Evaluation of the bond strength in dental adhesives

Current PhD Students

• Mr Rahul Cadambi
• Mr ozden Isbilir
• Mr Davood Rouhalamin
• Mr Graham Gagg
• Mr Farhan Raza
• Mr Teddy Mbwadzawo
• Ms Hoda Amel
• Mr Marton Huszar
• Ms Shirin Sharhbaf
• Mr Cheeseng Tan

Publications

Book Publications

• E. Ghassemieh , “Micromechanics of deformation and failure of composites”, Elaheh Ghassemieh, July 2010, VDM, ISBN: 978-3-639-25501-0


• E. Ghassemieh, Book Chapter “Materials in Automotive Application, State of the Art and Prospects”, Source: New Trends and Developments in Automotive Industry, Edited by: Marcello Chiaberge, Publisher: InTech, January 2011, ISBN 978-953-307-999-8

Refereed Journals - Published

1. E. Ghassemieh, V. Nassehi “Stiffness analysis of polymeric composites using the finite element method”, Advances in Polymer Technology, 2001, Vol.20, No1, P 42-57, ISSN: 0730-6679


2. E. Ghassemieh, V. Nassehi “Prediction of Failure And Fracture Mechanisms Of Polymeric Composites Using Finite Element Analysis: Part1 Particulate Filled Composite”, Polymer Composites, 2001, Vol 22, No4, P 528-541, ISSN 0272-8397


3. E. Ghassemieh, V. Nassehi “Prediction of Failure And Fracture Mechanisms Of Polymeric Composites Using Finite Element Analysis: Part2 Fibre Reinforced Composites”, Polymer Composites, 2001, Vol22, No4, P 542-554, ISSN 0272-8397


4. E. Ghassemieh, M. Acar, H. K. Versteeg, “Improvement of the efficiency of energy transfer in the hydroentanglement process”, Composite Science & Technology, 2001, Vol 61, No 12, P 1681-1694, ISSN 0266-3538


5. E. Ghassemieh, H. K. Versteeg, M. Acar “ Microstructural Analysis of Fibre Segments in Nonwoven Fabrics Using SEM and Image Processing”, International Nonwoven Journal, 2001, Vol 1.0, No.2


6. E. Ghassemieh, “Micromechanical Analysis of the debonding failure in particulate filled composites”, Composite Science and Technology, 2002, Vol 62/1, P 67-82, ISSN 0266-3538


7. E. Ghassemieh, “ Finite Element Modelling of interfacial Friction and Slip of a particulate filled composite”, Journal of Adhesion, 2002, Vol. 78/4, P 271-295, ISSN 0021-8464


8. E. Ghassemieh, M. Acar, H. K. Versteeg, “Microstructural analysis of nonwoven fabrics using SEM and image processing, Part I: Development and Verification of the Methods ”, IMechE, Part L: Journal of Materials :Design and applications, ISSN 14644207, 2002, Vol. 216, No. L3, P 199-207


9. E. Ghassemieh, M. Acar, H. K.V ersteeg, “Microstructural Analysis of Nonwoven Fabrics Using SEM and Image Processing, Part II: Application to Hydroentangled Fabrics”, IMechE , Part L: Journal of Materials :Design and applications, ISSN 14644207, 2002, Vol. 216, No. L4, P 211-218


10. E. Ghassemieh, M. Acar, H. Versteeg “Effect of Nozzle Geometry on Flow Characteristics of Hydroentangling Jets” , Textile Research Journal, 2003, Vol 73, No (5), P444-450


11. G. Cooper, E. Ghassemieh, “Evaluation of the design and performance of loading and unloading systems using ambulance stretchers”, IFMBE Proc.2005 11(1), ISSN:1727-1983


12. E. Ghassemieh, H. K. Versteeg, M. Acar, “The effect of nozzle geometry on the flow characteristics of small water jets, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 2006, Vol 220, page 1740-1753.


13. G. Cooper, E. Ghassemieh, Risk assessment of patient handling of ambulance stretcher systems (Ramp/(Winch), Easi-Loader, Tail-Lift) using biomechanical failure criteria , Medical engineering and physics, Volume 29, Issue 7, September 2007, Pages 775-787


14. C. J. Huang, E. Ghassemieh, Coupled Thermomechanical Finite Element Analysis for Ultrasonic Consolidation, Materials Science Forum Vols. 539-543 (2007) pp 2651-2656


15. E. Ghassemieh, Effect of specimen geometry and imperfections on microtensile bond strength of dental adhesive systems, Dental materials, 2 4 ( 2008 ) 536–547


16. M. Siddiq, E. Ghassemieh, “Thermomechanical analyses of ultrasonic welding process using thermal and acoustic softening effects”, Mechanics of Materials, Volume 40, Issue 12, December 2008, Pages 982-1000


17. E. Ghassemieh, Morphology and compression behaviour of biodegradable scaffolds produced by sintering process, Proceedings of IMechE, Part H: Journal of engineering in medicine, Volume 222, Number 8 / 2008, Pages 1247-1262.


18. Zhu, Z., Wynne, B. P., E. Ghassemieh, E. (2008). Microstructural evolution of SiC fibre embedded AA6061 matrix induced by ultrasonic consolidation. Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, 1075, 13-18.


19. Siddiq, A. M., E. Ghassemieh, E. (2008). Modelling and characterization of ultrasonic consolidation process of Aluminium alloys. Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, 1079, 125-132.


20. Ghassemieh, E. (2008). Three dimensional morphology and compressive behaviour of sintered biodegradable composite scaffolds. Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, 1097, 51-57.


21. E. Ghassemieh , Enhancement of the properties of EPDM/NBR elastomers using nanoclay for seal applications, Polymer composites, Volume 30, Issue 11, November 2009, Pages: 1657-1667


22. R. Jalili Saffar , M.R. Razfar , O. Zarei , E. Ghassemieh, “ Simulation of three-dimension cutting force and tool deflection in the end milling operation based on finite element method”. Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory 16 (2008), pages 1677–1688.


23. Siddiq, E. Ghassemieh, “Ultrasonic Welding of Aluminium Alloy 3003: Theory, Modelling and Results”, ASME: Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Aug 2009, Vol. 131


24. Zhu, Z., Ghassemieh, E. (2009). Microstructure and microtexture evolution of aluminium alloy 3003 under ultrasonic welding process for embedding SiC fibre. China Welding (English Edition), 18(4), 6-9.


25. Zhu, Z., Ma, G., Ghassemieh, E. (2009). Microstructure evolution of AA6061 under ultrasonic welding. Cailiao Kexue yu Gongyi/Material Science and Technology, 17(SUPPL. 2), 222-224.


26. Zhu, Z., Wynne, B. P., Ghassemieh, E., & Siddiq, A. (2009, December). Microstructural Analysis of Ultrasonic Welded AA6061 by Electron Backscattered Diffraction. Rare Metal Mat Eng, 38, 147-151


27. C. Tan, W.T. Goh, E. Ghassemieh, Wear analysis and life prediction of a riveting die used in automotive industry, submitted to the Proceedings of IMechE, Part B, Journal of Engineering Manufacture, Proc. IMechE Vol. 223 Part B: J. Engineering Manufacture.


28. E. Mariani , E. Ghassemieh , Microstructure evolution of 6061 O Al alloy during ultrasonic consolidation: An insight from electron backscatter diffraction, Acta Materialia 58 (2010) 2492–2503


29. W.K. Chiang, E. Ghassemieh. R. Lewis, C. Thompson, “Comparison of Tack of Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA) at different temperatures”, Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, Volume 24, Numbers 11-12, 2010 , pp. 1949-1957


30. Cadambi, Rahul M., Ghassemieh, Elaheh, Optimization of the Processing of HNBR/Organoclay Nanocomposite, Times of polymer composites, ISSN: 0094243X, Vol: 1255, Issue: 1, page 138


31. A. Siddiq, E. Ghassemieh, Fibre embedding in aluminium alloy 3003 using ultrasonic consolidation process—thermo-mechanical analyses, Int J Adv Manuf Technol, DOI 10.1007/s00170-010-3007-6


32. R. Cadambi, E. Ghassemieh, Influence of nanoclays on mechanical and barrier properties of Hydrogenated Acrylonitrile Butadiene rubber nanocomposites, Plastics, Rubber and Composites, 40(6-7), 283-288.


33. O. Isbilir, E. Ghassemieh, Finite Element Analysis of Drilling of Titanium Alloy, Procedia Engineering Volume 10, 2011, Pages 1881-1886, doi:10.1016/j.proeng.2011.04.312


34. O. Isbilir and E. Ghassemieh, Finite Element Analysis of Drilling of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Composites, Applied Composite Materials, DOI: 10.1007/s10443-011-9224-9

Referred Extended Proceedings Articles

35. E. Ghassemieh, J. Petera, V. Nassehi,  “ Imposition Of Wall Slip Boundary Conditions in Viscous Flow Models”, IChemE Event, The 1996 ICHEME research event/second European conference for young researchers (Leeds, April), 1996, P 3291-3293 ISBN 0-85295-374-7.


36. E. Ghassemieh, V. Nassehi, “Micromechanical Analysis Of Particulate Filled Composites”, IChemE event, 1997 (Nottingham, April), The 1997 ICHEME research event/ Third European conference for young researchers, ISBN 0 85295 389 5


37. E. Ghassemieh, “Finite element Analysis of interfacial crack propagation in particulate filled composite”, SAE VI, 6th International conference on structural adhesives in engineering, 4-6 July 2001, ISBN 1-86125-149-1, P 177-185.


38. E. Ghassemieh, “Prediction of failure and fracture mechanisms of fibre reinforced composites using finite element analysis”, ANTEC 2002, San Francisco, 2002, P 2147-2151, ISBN 0 9716435 0 4


39. E. Ghassemieh,  “A Predictive Finite Element Model For Mechanical Properties Of Rodlike Particulate Composites” ECCE1, First European Congress On Chemical Engineering, Florence, Italy, May 4-7 1997, Vol 3, page 2019,


40. E. Ghassemieh, and M. Acar, “Microstructural Analysis of Fibre Segments in Nonwoven Fabrics Using SEM and Image Processing”, INTC(International Nonwoven technical conference) 2000 , Dallas, Texas, 26-28 September


41. E. Ghassemieh, M. Acar, “Energy Transfer to Nonwovens In Hydroentanglement Process”, INTC (International Nonwoven technical conference) 2000 , Dallas, Texas, 26-28 September


42. E. Ghassemieh, M. Acar “Investigation Of Flow Characteristics And Geometrical Effects In Hydroentangling jets”, INTC2001, Baltimore, 5-7 September.


43. N. Betamer, E. Ghassemieh, Van Noort, “Influence of sample designs on the microtensile bond strength to dentine”, British Society of Dental Research Conference, April 2005, Dundee


44. E. Ghassemieh, Dynamic and energy absorption characteristics of nonwovens as potential vibration dampers, EDANA, Nonwoven research academy, 20-21 April,2006, Lille, France


45. E. Ghassemieh, "Application of fibre assemblies as damping elements in automotive industry", SPE Automotive composite conference, Troy, MI, 12-14 September 2006.


46. CJ. Huang, E. Ghassemieh, Thermo-mechanical analysis of the induced plastic flow and frictional surface development in ultrasonic consolidation process , IOM3, Materials congress 2006, 5-7 April 2006, London, UK


47. E. Ghassemieh, A. Siddiq, “Ultrasonic Welding Process: Thermomechanical analyses based on a temperature dependent material model and a kinematic friction model “ McMat 2007, ASME Applied Mechanics and Materials Conference, June 3-7 2007,University of Texas at Austin


48. M. Amir Siddiq, E. Ghassemieh, “Ultrasonic Consolidation as Novel Manufacturing Technique in embedding passive/active fibres in metal matrices”, ECCM13, SICOMP, 13TH international conference of composite materials, Stockholm, 2- 5 June 2008


49. E. Ghassemieh, Bio-degradable sintered composites of PLA and HA in scaffolds, ECCM13, SICOMP, 13TH international conference of composite materials, Stockholm, 2-5 June 2008


50. Z. Zhu , B. P. Wynne, E. Ghassemieh, Microstructural analysis of Ultrasonic Welded AA6061 by Electron Backscattered Diffraction, MRS International Materials Research Conference (IMRC 2008) June 9-12, 2008, Chongqing, China


51. O. Isbilir, E. Ghassemieh, Finite Element Simulation of Drilling of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Composite/Titanium Stack, ACME 2009, UK National Conference on Computational Mechanics in Engineering, Nottingham 6th-8th April 2009


52. CS. Tan, E. Ghassemieh, Wear analysis and prediction of the life of riveting die used in automotive industry, ACME 2009, UK National Conference on Computational Mechanics in Engineering, Nottingham 6th-8th April 2009


53. R. Cadambi, E. Ghassemieh, Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber / Silicate Nanocomposites with Improved Properties for Harsh Condition, 9th annual conference, Innovation in Composites, 29-30th April Manchester 2009, UK


54. W.K. Chiang, E. Ghassemieh, R. Lewis, J. Rowson, C. Thompson, Comparison of Tack of Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA) at different temperatures, 3rd International Confernce on Advanced Computational Engineering and Experimenting, ACE-X2009, 22-24th of June, 2009


55. R. Cadambi, E. Ghassemieh, Influence of nanoclays on Mechanical and barrier properties of hydrogenated acrylonitrile butadiene rubber Nanocomposites, ECCM-14, 14TH European Conference on Composite Materials, Budapest, Hungary, - 7-10th June 2010.


56. R. Cadambi, E. Ghassemieh, Optimization of the Processing of HNBR/Organoclay Nanocomposite, TOP, 5th International Conference on Times of Polymers & Composites, Ischia, Italy - June 20-23, 2010


57. O. Isbilir, E. Ghassemieh, FEA Evaluation of the Performance of Twist Coated Carbide Drill in the Machining of CFRP/Titanium Stack", Matador 2010, 14-16 of July, Manchester


58. O. Isbilir, E. Ghassemieh, "Tribological behaviour of the Tool Materials for the Drilling of CFRP and Titanium" Matador 2010, 14-16 of July, Manchester

Conference Abstracts

59. Shahrbaf S, van Noort R, Ghassemieh E, Tsitrou E, Martin N, FEA-analysis of stresses in the interface of machined ceramic crowns, IADR barcelona 2010, 15-16 July 2010


60. R. Cadambi, E. Ghassemieh, “Study on Chemical Ageing and Swelling Behaviour of Nanocomposites of Nanoclays in Hydrogenated Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber”, International Conference on Manufacturing of Advanced Composites (ICMAC 2011), Belfast, UK, 22 - 24 Mar 2011


61. R. Cadambi, E. Ghassemieh, “Processing and characterisation of elastomeric composites enhanced by carbon nanotubes” , International Conference on Manufacturing of Advanced Composites (ICMAC 2011), Belfast, UK, 22 - 24 Mar 2011


62. O. Isbilir, E. Ghassemieh, Effect of Tool Wear on Hole Quality in the Drilling of Carbon Fibre, ICMAC 2011: International Conference On Manufacturing Of Advanced Composites (ICMAC 2011), 22-23 March 2011, Belfast, Ireland


63. E. Ghassemieh, T. Oliver,  Processing and characterisation of biodegradable composite scaffolds, TERMIS 2007, 13-16 June, Toronto, Canada


64. M. Amir Siddiq, E. Ghassemieh, Simulation of Ultrasonic welding of fibre elements in metal matrices, 8th. World Congress on Computational Mechanics (WCCM8), 5th. European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering (ECCOMAS 2008), June 30 – July 5, 2008, Venice, Italy


65. E. Mariani, E. Ghassemieh, Microstructure evolution during Ultrasonic Consolidation of Al-alloys: a high resolution EBSD study, EBSD 09 meeting in Swansea, 30-31st March 2009


66. S. Shahrbaf, E. Ghassemieh, E. Tsitrou, N. Martin, R. van Noort, 3D Finite Element Analysis of dental resin cements using micro-CT data, 3rd International Conference on Advanced Computational Engineering and Experimenting, ACE-X2009, 22-24th of June, 2009


67. O. Isbilir, E. Ghassemieh, Finite Element Analysis of Delamination in the Drilling of Carbon Fibre, ICMAC 2011: International Conference On Manufacturing Of Advanced Composites (ICMAC 2011), 22-23 March 2011, Belfast, Ireland


68. R. Cadambi, E. Ghassemieh, “Optimised process for inclusion of carbon nanotubes in elastomer with improved thermal and mechanical properties”, 11th Deformation and Fracture of Composites (DFC-11), 5th Structural Integrity of Composite Materials (SI-5), Cambridge, UK, 13 - 15 Apr 2011


69. R. Cadambi, E. Ghassemieh, “Metallised coating on elastomers for reduced permeability”, 11th Deformation and Fracture of Composites (DFC-11), 5th Structural Integrity of Composite Materials (SI-5), Cambridge, UK, 13 - 15 Apr 2011


70. O. Isbilir, E. Ghassemieh, Finite Element Analysis of Drilling of Aerospace Hybrid Structures, Deformation and Fracture of Composites (DFC-11) & Structural Integrity and Multi-scale Modelling (SI-5), Cambridge, 13-15 April 2011


71. D. Rouholamin, E. Ghassemieh, Morphological and mechanical assessment of porous biodegradable scaffolds processed by gas foaming, Deformation and Fracture of Composites (DFC-11) & Structural Integrity and Multi-scale Modelling (SI-5), Cambridge, 13-15 April 2011,


72. G. Gagg, E. Ghassemieh, Processing and characterization of the Titanium based dental implants produced by sintering, Deformation and Fracture of Composites (DFC-11) & Structural Integrity and Multi-scale Modelling (SI-5), Cambridge, 13-15 April 2011,


73. C. Tan, J. A. Rongong, E. Ghassemieh, Large Strain Behaviour of Syntactic Foam Damping Material, Deformation and Fracture of Composites (DFC-11) & Structural Integrity and Multi-scale Modelling (SI-5), Cambridge, 13-15 April 2011


74. S. Shahrbaf, R. Van Noort, E. Ghassemieh, E. Tsitrou, and N. Martin, Stress Distribution in an All-Ceramic Crown / Tooth: An FEA Study, British Society for Oral and Dental Research, Sheffield, 2011