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Emadelddin Hassan is originally from Sudan and began his PhD studies at University of Strathclyde in October 2018 after completing the MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Material at the University. He also holds a BSc Hons in Physics science from Sudan university of Science and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan.
Emadelddin's PhD entitled "Erosion Issues in Tidal Turbine Blades" focuses on investigating the effect of erosion on the durability of tidal turbine blades, with an erosion map generated for the blades based on the results for understanding the mechanism of material loss/gain.
What attracted you to complete your PhD in this area?
My PhD is a continuation to my MSc project. Every year I feel motivated when I made a progress as planned; also communication with my supervisor, peers and university PGR keeps me motivated and encourages me to carry on my plan. Also, the SPIRE2 fund allow me to carry on experiments and gave me a chance to attend and present at conferences, workshops and courses.
What attracted you to study at University of Strathclyde?
Mechanical and aerospace engineering departments raked no1 in Scotland and no 6 in the UK, the University of Strathclyde provide excellent equipment’s and facilities that helped me to conduct my PhD experiments.
Tribology lab considers one of the best in the UK under the supervision of Prof Margaret Stack.
What were your expectations for study and were these met?
Contribute to the fields by testing and examining new material; after 3 years of work I feel I am happy with the progress and looking to continue after my PhD.
What were the highlights/lowlights of the programme?
As a researcher, you do not know at the beginning how things will turn out - a few months of hard work may result in a dead-end. Also, the Pandemic affected the experiments' progress. It can also be a lonely and stressful process. but I had a great deal of support from my supervisor, for which I am very grateful.
On the positive side, there are very exciting times when you do see the fruit of your work. Also, I can see how I have developed my skills and knowledge – I have learned a great deal about the field, how to present my work in public, write well, deal with academic literature properly – it is very rewarding.
How has the PhD influenced your career aspirations?
With my PhD project, I hope to establish a solid base for a successful research career in this area. However, I am also interested in what PhD to broaden my career opportunities.
What’s next for you?
I want to become an academic, as well as a researcher. but I’m happy to keep other options open.