Mohammed Iqbal Abdul Rasheed

Mohammed Iqbal Abdul Rasheed serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Mechanics & Data Analysis at the University of Twente, where his research integrates computational mechanics with composite material science to advance manufacturing processes and energy storage systems.

His academic foundation includes a PhD in Compression molding of chopped woven thermoplastic composite flakes (2016) from the ThermoPlastic Composites Research Center, a Master's in Aerospace Engineering from Technische Universitat Munchen (2012), and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University (2008).

Dr. Abdul Rasheed's core research spans thermoplastic composite processing, discontinuous reinforcement mechanics, compression molding optimization, probabilistic uncertainty propagation in dynamic systems, and high-speed flywheel energy storage. His work bridges experimental validation with computational modeling to solve industrial-scale material challenges, particularly in aerospace and sustainable manufacturing applications.

Recent publications reveal a strategic shift toward AI-integrated mechanics, with neural network constitutive models preserving material anisotropy and advanced uncertainty quantification methods for composite manufacturing processes. Key themes include electrical conductivity modeling for induction welding and laser-assisted fiber placement optimization.

His accolades include:

• Prize for Effect of Overlap Length on Mechanical Properties of Flake Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites (2015)
• JEC 2016 Innovation Award for composite welding advancements
• W.S.G. Isaac Newton's Education Award recognizing teaching excellence (2022)

He leads research on energy storage in high-speed flywheels while supervising graduate theses in composite processing and uncertainty-based design, with active collaboration through the ThermoPlastic Composites Research Center.

Dr. Abdul Rasheed's work is embedded within the University of Twente's Chair of Production Technology and the ThermoPlastic Composites Research Center ecosystem, driving innovation in sustainable composite manufacturing through cross-sector academic-industry partnerships.