Prof. Gholamhossein Liaghat | crashworthiness | Best Researcher Award
Prof. Gholamhossein Liaghat , Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom
Prof. Gholamhossein Liaghat is academic and researcher in the field of renewable energy, holds a PhD in Bio systems Engineering from Kangwon National University, South Korea. His academic journey has been marked by a profound dedication to advancing solar energy technologies, specifically in solar thermal harvesting and its integration into agricultural and architectural applications.
🚀Professional Profile
Over 25 years of extensive experience in innovative research, teaching, and leadership in higher education.Expertise in defining and managing specialized engineering laboratories, with a focus on the Impact Strength of Materials Lab.Proven track record in research team building and leadership.
📚Academic Qualification
Ph.D., 1989, Manchester University (UMIST), Manchester, UKMSc, 1985, Manchester University (UMIST), Manchester, UKMSc, 1981, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, USABSc, 1979, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
🏢Employment History
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor at Tarbiat Modares University (TMU), Tehran, Iran (1990 – Present)Visiting Professor, Kingston University, London, UK (2013 – Present)Head of Faculty of Mech. Eng., TMU, Tehran, Iran (2003 – 2004)Deputy Dean of Engineering, TMU, Tehran, Iran (1997 – 2001)Research Assistant, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK (1989 – 1990)
💡Major Grants & Special Projects
$167k, 2017: Investigation into Impact behavior of Honeycomb Sandwich Panels Filled With foam$143k, 2015: Composite lightweight Internal fixators for orthopedic surgery$69k, 2012: Piercing of cylindrical Disks Made of Compacted Sintered Aluminum Powder$105k, 2010: Explosive Forming of Cones$137k, 2006: Hydroforming processes of tubes, Experimental Investigation$110k, 2003: Experimental investigation of sheet metal forming$25k, 2001: Explosive welding of stainless steel–carbon steel coaxial pipes (Manufacturing & Modeling)$150k, 1995: Lightweight armor, (experimental investigation and numerical simulation)
Head of Applied Mechanics DivisionHead of Mechanical Engineering FacultyDeputy Dean of Research for Engineering School ExternalHead; Mechanics Research Center; Iranian Ministry of IndustryPresident; Iranian Society of Manufacturing EngineersMember of executive board; Iranian Society of Mechanical Engineers
Academic and Research
Supervision of 37 Ph.D. & 175 MSc theses and dissertationsTeaching a range of courses at BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. levelsExternal examiner for numerous Ph.D. viva at other universitiesRegular Journal and conference publicationsSpecial technical publications for industrial clients under consultancy contracts
📊 Citation Metrics (Google Scholar):
Citations by: All – 5408, Since 2018 – 3771
h-index: All – 37, Since 2018 – 28
i10 index: All – 125, Since 2018 –87
📖 Publications Top Note :
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A model for ballistic impact on multi-layer fabric targets