Engy Ghoniem

Dr. Engy Ghoniem is a Senior Research Fellow at Northumbria University, specializing in materials science, energy storage systems, and sustainable technologies. She holds a PhD in Materials Science from the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (2017) and has over 15 years of experience in smart materials and renewable energy applications. Prior to her current role, she served as a lecturer at Alexandria University and held postdoctoral positions at the University of Southampton (2019–2022), contributing to EPSRC-funded projects like TransEnergy and JUICE. Her research focuses on advanced materials such as graphene and shape memory alloys (SMAs), particularly their integration into automotive systems for enhanced sustainability and performance. She leads projects like SALIENT, developing SMAs for automotive crashboxes, and ZEvRA, promoting eco-conscious design in the automotive sector.

Dr. Ghoniem has extensive academic experience, designing curricula in mechanical engineering and sustainable design. Her work bridges research and industry collaboration, engaging with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to advance sustainable practices. Her contributions span energy storage (supercapacitors, batteries), automotive crashworthiness, and eco-design methodologies. While no awards are explicitly listed, her projects reflect significant contributions to clean energy and material innovation. She oversees interdisciplinary teams and manages European-funded initiatives, emphasizing both technical excellence and environmental responsibility.