Ala Tabiei

Ala Tabiei is an Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati's Department of Mechanical Engineering within the College of Engineering and Applied Science. His research focuses on impact dynamics, material modeling under extreme conditions, computational mechanics, and finite element code development. He has held multiple roles as Principal Investigator (PI) in grants funded by federal agencies like the Department of Defense and industry partners.

Education:

• PhD in Aerospace Engineering, University of Cincinnati (1994)
• MS in Applied Mathematics, University of Cincinnati (1992)
• MS in Aeronautical Engineering, Wichita State University (1988)
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, D. University (1985)

Research Interests:
Dr. Tabiei specializes in isotropic/anisotropic material modeling for extreme deformation, high-rate loading, and harsh environments. His work includes developing advanced constitutive models, computational simulations for crashworthiness, and experimental evaluation of material strength. His recent studies focus on composite laminates, delamination mechanisms, and cohesive zone modeling for dynamic fracture propagation.

Grant Highlights:

• Department of Army: Mine/IED Blast Injury Modeling ($70,000)
• Department of Air Force: Hyper Velocity Impact Analysis ($30,000–$25,000)
• Federal Highway Administration: Guard Rail Safety Simulation ($56,546–$50,000)
• Delphi Automotive: Airbag Simulation Using Fluid-Structure Interaction ($50,000)

Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles in Journal of Composite Materials, International Journal of Computational Methods, and Engineering Fracture Mechanics. His work emphasizes computational modeling, material behavior under extreme conditions, and aerospace safety.