Niloufar Zabihi
Plymouth
Summary
Driven professional engineering researcher with a solid, versatile experimental and analytical research track record, spanning from civil engineering and construction materials to mechanical engineering design, developing innovative solutions to cutting-edge research questions. Skilled in utilising advanced experimental and analytical techniques, such as statistical optimisation, in my research to conduct research and improve existing processes. Capable of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate complex data and techniques into feasible research-based solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior CAD Technician
University of Plymouth
Plymouth
11.2022 - Current
- School of Engineering's main CAD instructor and support; managing tutorials and lectures, teaching CAD-related techniques
- University's license holder of the main CAD software package
- Providing support to the students, researchers, and academics from various disciplines of engineering
- Working with students and researchers in one-on-one sessions to help them with the CAD aspects of their projects
Research associate
Lancaster University
Lancaster, UK
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Conducted comprehensive research on developing sustainable cementitious construction materials by replacing cement partially with supplementary cementitious materials and industrial byproducts
- Developed new experimental research methodology to study the electrical and thermal properties
- published three peer-reviewed research articles, two more in process
Marie Curie Early Stage researcher
Lancaster University
Lancaster, UK
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Worked on a research project of harvesting energy from roads to support smart city infrastructures
- The project was divided into three phases of exploring various options through each a comprehensive experimental and simulation research was conducted
- In phase one, piezoelectric construction materials were developed and tested for their mechanical and electrical properties
- in phase two, thermoelectric cementitious mixes were designed made, and tested for their thermoelectric properties; the experimental method was innovated and implemented
- in the final phase, an electromagnetic road energy harvester was conceptualized, designed, built, and successfully tested.
- The results have been published in two peer-reviewed research journals
Research assistant
Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul, Turkey
09.2012 - 12.2018
- As a research assistant, I worked on various research projects focused on functional building materials and developing more sustainable cementitious mixes
- In one of the projects, nano silica incorporating cement mixes was studied for its fresh properties as well as its mechanical and durability properties.
- These properties were tested experimentally including several non-destructive testing methods such as ultrasonic pulse velocity, and photometric test
- The same methods were implemented in the other research projects: studying polymer concrete and polymer-modified concrete mixes.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering
Lancaster University
Lancaster 01.2019 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
Eastern Mediterranean University
Turkey 01.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Gilan University
Rasht, Iran 09.2005 - 11.2009
Skills
- Experimental Research methodologies including:
Experimental Research methodologies including
Vibration Based non-destructive test (EMM-ARM)
Photography
Schmidt (rebound) hammer test
Destructive mechanical properties test methods
- Statistical analysis
- Data interpretation
- Project management
- Quantitative modelling
- Mechanical engineering knowledge
- Advanced mathematics
- Finite element analysis
- Technical writing
- Efficient time management
- Resilience under pressure
- Critical thinking
- Knowledge of safety standards
- Technical report preparation
- Collaborative approach
- Result-Oriented approach
- Data analysis
- Computer-Aided design
- Academic support
- Mentoring staff
- One-To-One mentoring
- Academic research
- Academic writing
- Trainee mentoring
- Staff training and mentoring
sections.external_links.name
Certification
- Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate
- Python for Data Science, AI & Development
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Persian
Native
Turkish
Intermediate (B1)
References
References available upon request.
Accomplishments
- Best presentation Award: Engineering postgraduate conference at Lancaster University- 2nd Rank, July 2019
- Marie Curie Early-Stage Researcher: Energy Harvesting from Road Pavements. Lancaster University Engineering Department- January 2019- January 2021
- COST Action Short-term Scientific Mission scholarship- COST Action TU1404: Spent one and half months at the University of Minho, Portugal; conducted experimental research using non-destructive experimental methods (EMM-ARM and Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity test) on polymer-modified cement pastes incorporating nano-silica: March and April 2018
- Best Poster Award at the Training School of “Modelling of Cement Based Materials and Structures”, 2nd rank, October 2017
- COST Action TU1404 Trainee Grant to attend the training school of “Modelling of Cement Based Materials and Structures”, October 2017
- Research scholarship of The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK): January 2016 to April 2018
- Research scholarship- Investigation on the effect of colloidal nano-silica on Durability of concrete mixes (research project) – March 2013 to December 2014
- EMU International Scholarship Evaluation Committee (50% tuition fee scholarship) – Feb. 2010 to January 2012 (end of master studies)
Publications
- Hybrid cement composite-based sensor for in-situ chloride monitoring in concrete structures
B Huang, J Wang, G Piukovics, N Zabihi, J Ye, M Saafi, J Ye
Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical 385, 133638
- Crank Shaft Road Electromagnetic Road Energy Harvester for Smart City Applications
N Zabihi, Z Gu, M Saafi
Applied Energy 352 (2023), 122020
- Recent Developments in the Energy Harvesting Systems from Road Infrastructures
N Zabihi, M Saafi
Sustainability 12 (17), 6738
- The fresh properties of nano silica incorporating polymer-modified cement pastes
N Zabihi, MH Ozkul
Construction and Building Materials 168, 570-579
- The effect of nano-silica particles on fresh and hardened state properties of polymer cement mortars
N Zabihi, MH Ozkul
Advanced Materials Research 1129, 113-120
Timeline
Senior CAD Technician
University of Plymouth
11.2022 - Current
Research associate
Lancaster University
01.2022 - 11.2022
Marie Curie Early Stage researcher
Lancaster University
01.2019 - 01.2022
Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering
Lancaster University
01.2019 - 05.2022
Research assistant
Istanbul Technical University
09.2012 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
Eastern Mediterranean University
01.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Gilan University
09.2005 - 11.2009
- Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate
- Python for Data Science, AI & Development
Similar Profiles
Taofik Adeiza MomohTaofik Adeiza Momoh
PhD RESEARCHER at University of PlymouthPhD RESEARCHER at University of Plymouth
Markos Kaskaneas-EfthymiouMarkos Kaskaneas-Efthymiou
Chemistry Research Assistant at University Of PlymouthChemistry Research Assistant at University Of Plymouth
Thanwarat (Thanny) JaroenpanichThanwarat (Thanny) Jaroenpanich
Doctoral Candidate at University Of PlymouthDoctoral Candidate at University Of Plymouth