About
Sonia Sassi is a Lecturer at Paul Sabatier University (UPS) in Toulouse, France, affiliated with the IUT de Toulouse and the Mechanical Systems and Microsystems Modeling group (MS2M) at Espace Clément Ader research center. Her work bridges academic research and industrial applications in composite materials engineering.
Her research focuses on dynamic mechanical properties of polymeric adhesives and composite joints under various strain rates, with expertise in thermomechanical behavior analysis and structural health monitoring using electrical impedance techniques. She investigates bio-based materials for sustainable packaging and logistics, strain-rate effects on composite joints, and in-situ heat dissipation monitoring during dynamic compression loading. Her experimental approach frequently employs split Hopkinson pressure bar systems for high-strain-rate characterization.
Dr. Sassi's recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong continuity in composite material characterization, with increasing emphasis on sustainable applications while maintaining core expertise in dynamic material behavior. Her work shows consistent collaboration with researchers including Mostapha Tarfaoui and Hamza Ben Yahia across multiple high-impact composite journals.
As part of the Mechanical Systems and Microsystems Modeling group (MS2M), she contributes to Espace Clément Ader's mission of advancing mechanical engineering research through experimental and modeling approaches. The group provides specialized facilities for dynamic testing and multi-physical characterization of advanced materials.
