Sanjeev Rao

Dr. Sanjeev Rao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Khalifa University, UAE, specializing in materials manufacturing and processing (M&P) engineering. He provides critical support to UAE composites manufacturing industries, focusing on sustainability, automation, and advanced composite manufacturing aligned with Industry 4.0.

• PhD, ME, BE

His research centers on:

• Advanced composites manufacturing
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) in composites
• Digital Twin Technology for manufacturing processes
• Data-driven product design and manufacturing
• Sustainability, recycling, and upcycling of composite materials

Dr. Rao has successfully delivered multiple projects for UAE-based industries, including work on thermoplastic composites and process optimization using Six-Sigma methodologies. He is affiliated with the Advanced Research and Innovation Center and collaborates with technical staff in composites manufacturing.