Faezeh Shalchy

Faezeh Shalchy is an Assistant Professor at the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences at Heriot-Watt University, and an Honorary Professor at the University of Birmingham. Her research integrates materials chemistry, polymer/metal additive manufacturing, and computational modeling to create advanced biomedical devices with bioinspired designs.

Education & Previous Roles:

• PhD in Engineering and Physical Sciences from University of Southampton (Marie Curie Fellowship)
• Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Cambridge (mechanics of multi-material lattices)
• Research Fellow at University of Birmingham (metal additive manufacturing of Ti alloys)

Research Expertise:

• Bioinspired material design (e.g., nacre-inspired structures)
• Mechanics of metamaterials and lattice systems
• AI-driven defect control in 3D printing processes
• Multiscale material characterization from nano to macro scales
• Integration of experimental and theoretical mechanics

Scientific Awards:

• Pathway into Academia Award (Princeton University, USA)
• Marie Curie Fellowship

Advising & Grants: She actively supervises research projects and accepts applications from prospective PhD/Master’s students and postdocs. Her funding history includes Marie Curie Fellowship support during her PhD, and she continues to secure grants for her current work on learning manufacturing systems. She emphasizes hands-on mentorship to inspire curiosity-driven research.

Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Institute of Mechanical, Process & Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly advancing healthcare technologies and sustainable engineering solutions.