Farhad Haji Aboutalebi | Damage and Fracture | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farhad Haji Aboutalebi | Damage and Fracture | Best Researcher Award

Faculty Member at University of Isfahan, Iran

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farhad Haji Aboutalebi is an esteemed researcher in mechanical engineering, specializing in finite element analysis, damage mechanics, and metal forming processes. With a Ph.D. from Isfahan University of Technology, he has made significant contributions to the numerical modeling of material deformation and failure. Since 2011, he has been a faculty member at the University of Isfahan, mentoring students and collaborating on industrial research projects. He has authored numerous research papers, reviewed for Elsevier’s Engineering Failure Analysis journal, and received multiple awards for his academic excellence.

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Educational Details

  • Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Applied Design), Isfahan University of Technology, Iran (2003–2009)
    • Thesis: Prediction of Ductile Damage Initiation in Sheet Metal Forming
    • Supervisors: Dr. M. Farzin & Dr. H. Khademizadeh
  • M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing & Production), Isfahan University of Technology, Iran (1996–1998)
    • Thesis: Analysis of Cold Backward Extrusion of Steel by Finite Element Method
    • Supervisors: Dr. M. Farzin & Dr. H. Hashemolhosseini
  • B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (Solid Mechanics), Isfahan University of Technology, Iran (1992–1996)

Professional Experience

Dr. Aboutalebi has been a faculty member at the University of Isfahan’s Mechanical Engineering Department since 2011. Prior to that, he served as a faculty member at Azad University of Khomeini-shahr (1998–2011). His academic career began as a teaching assistant and invited lecturer at multiple institutions from 1996 to 2001. He has taught undergraduate and graduate courses, including Finite Element Methods, Damage Mechanics, Theory of Elasticity, and Practical Plasticity. Dr. Aboutalebi has also conducted specialized training sessions in ABAQUS, AutoCAD, and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software for industries and research institutions.

Research Interest

  • Damage & Fracture Mechanics
  • Finite Element Methods (FEM)
  • Sheet & Bulk Metal Forming

Top Noted Publication

Vibration and Flutter Analyses of Cantilever Trapezoidal Honeycomb Sandwich Plates

  • Authors: K. Torabi, H. Afshari, F. H. Aboutalebi
  • Journal: Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials, Vol. 21(8), pp. 2887-2920 (2019)
  • Citations: 87
  • Summary: This study investigates the vibration and flutter characteristics of cantilever trapezoidal honeycomb sandwich plates using advanced finite element modeling techniques.

Multi-objective Optimisation of Functionally Graded Honeycomb Filled Crash Boxes Under Oblique Impact Loading

  • Authors: O. Mohammadiha, H. Beheshti, F. H. Aboutalebi
  • Journal: International Journal of Crashworthiness, Vol. 20(1), pp. 44-59 (2015)
  • Citations: 53
  • Summary: This research focuses on the crashworthiness and energy absorption of honeycomb-filled structures under oblique impact loads, optimizing their design using a multi-objective approach.

A DQEM for Transverse Vibration Analysis of Multiple Cracked Non-uniform Timoshenko Beams with General Boundary Conditions

  • Authors: K. Torabi, H. Afshari, F. H. Aboutalebi
  • Journal: Computers & Mathematics with Applications, Vol. 67(3), pp. 527-541 (2014)
  • Citations: 52
  • Summary: Proposes a differential quadrature element method (DQEM) for vibration analysis of cracked Timoshenko beams under various boundary conditions.

Numerical Simulation and Experimental Validation of a Ductile Damage Model for DIN 1623 St14 Steel

  • Authors: F. Haji Aboutalebi, M. Farzin, M. Poursina
  • Journal: The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 53, pp. 157-165 (2011)
  • Citations: 49
  • Summary: Develops and validates a ductile damage model for DIN 1623 St14 steel, crucial for improving sheet metal forming processes.

An XFEM-VCCT Coupled Approach for Modeling Mode I Fatigue Delamination in Composite Laminates Under High Cycle Loading

  • Authors: F. Teimouri, M. Heidari-Rarani, F. H. Aboutalebi
  • Journal: Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Vol. 249, Article 107760 (2021)
  • Citations: 45
  • Summary: Introduces an extended finite element method (XFEM) and virtual crack closure technique (VCCT) to model fatigue delamination in composite laminates under high-cycle loading conditions.

Conclusion

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Farhad Haji Aboutalebi is a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award due to his extensive contributions to mechanical engineering, particularly in damage mechanics and finite element modeling. His research has significant industrial applications, and his high citation impact demonstrates his influence in the field. Expanding international collaborations, securing more research grants, and diversifying into emerging fields could further enhance his candidacy.