Abdelmageed Elmustafa

Abdelmageed Elmustafa is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Old Dominion University (ODU). His affiliations include roles in research, teaching, and leadership within the Batten College of Engineering and Technology. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1999), M.S. degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1993) and South Dakota State University (1991), and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Khartoum (1982).

His research expertise spans RF accelerators breakdown, nanoscale mechanical behavior of materials, nanoindentation analysis, dislocation and strain gradient plasticity, thin film characterization, and corrosion prevention. Notable contributions include studies on high-k dielectrics (e.g., HfO₂ and Al₂O₃), superconducting radiofrequency (SRF) cavities, and material property evaluation using advanced techniques like atomic layer deposition (ALD).

Elmustafa has secured over $5 million in grants, including projects such as the Electron Probe Microanalyzer (EPMA) acquisition ($500,000), nanoscale delamination studies in Al-Li alloys ($153,734), and collaborations with institutions like Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. His work has been featured in journals like Semiconductor Science and Technology and Journal of Materials Research.

He has been recognized with awards including the B.Sc. Honors from the University of Khartoum and a 1995 Graduate School Fellowship from UW-Madison. His presentations span conferences such as MRS, PAC, and EPAC, reflecting his global impact in materials science and engineering.