Full title of your research work
Towards Accelerated Fatigue Assessment of Ti-6Al-4V Fan Blade Materials Using a Novel Damage-Tolerant Method Incorporating Impact Damage and Surface Engineering Effects
Popularized title of your research work
Damage Is Not the End; Fatigue Behavior of Damaged Ti-6Al-4V under Aeroengine Conditions
Short introduction
I am Haseeb Ahmed, a 2nd year PhD student under Prof. Walid Jomaa in the Department of Industrial Engineering. My research investigates the fatigue behavior of aerospace-grade Ti-6Al-4V, focusing on the effects of surface engineering and impact damage under aeroengine-representative conditions.
What method did you use to explain your thesis in 3 minutes?
I will explain my research in an easy way possible so that even a non-technical audience can follow. The presentation will be concise and structured using a three-stage storytelling approach. First, I will introduce the main characters (Introduction and problem statement). Next, I will introduce the “bad guys” by highlighting the key challenges and their consequences. Finally, I will conclude with a “happy ending” by presenting the key findings, conclusions, and proposed solutions.
How was your research topic inspired?
I have always been fascinated by airplanes and questioned how something so large and heavy can fly. Over time, I realized that keeping such complex systems airborne is far from simple and involves critical engineering challenges. This realization inspired me to pursue research in aerospace engineering, with the goal of contributing to safer and more efficient aircraft systems.
If you could dedicate your research to someone (past, present, or future), who would it be and why?
I would like to dedicate this research to all of my supervisors throughout my research journey for their continuous support, as well as to all enthusiastic, passionate, and curious international students who aspire to make a meaningful impact.
Three keywords to define your research work
Fatigue Failure, Aeroengine, Impact Damage
