Alfred Akisanya

Professor Alfred Akisanya is a Personal Chair in the School of Engineering at the University of Aberdeen, where he conducts research and teaches in solid mechanics, structural integrity, and materials engineering. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). His research is highly applied, focusing on oil and gas well integrity, corrosion, and mechanical behavior of materials under extreme conditions.

Education:

• BSc (Honours) Mechanical Engineering, University of Ibadan, Nigeria (1985)
• MSc Mechanical Engineering, University of Ibadan, Nigeria (1987)
• PhD Solid Mechanics, University of Cambridge, UK (1992)

His research interests include micromechanics, fracture of bonded joints, structural integrity, corrosion, mechanics of powder compaction, and deformation of energy-absorbing structures. He has led and participated in numerous funded projects with industry partners such as Shell, Chevron, Total, and PTDF. His recent work explores chemo-thermo-poromechanical modeling, pipeline integrity, and microbiologically influenced corrosion.

The trends in his recent publications indicate a strong focus on offshore infrastructure longevity, corrosion mechanisms in marine environments, geomechanics of reservoir rocks, and advanced modeling techniques for structural reliability. His work integrates experimental, computational, and field-relevant approaches to solve industrial challenges in energy and materials sectors.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE)
• Chartered Mechanical Engineer (CEng)

He has served as an external PhD examiner for leading universities including Cambridge, Oxford, and NTU Singapore, and is an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education. He has supervised multiple KTP and industry-funded projects, demonstrating strong academic-industry collaboration. He also contributes as a referee for top journals and grant proposals for EPSRC.

Professor Akisanya is actively involved in teaching, delivering courses in stress analysis and solids and structures. He is currently accepting PhD students and continues to lead cutting-edge research in mechanical and petroleum engineering domains. His laboratory and research group collaborate with institutions and companies worldwide, focusing on real-world applications in energy and infrastructure.