Ali Kadir

Dr. Ali Kadir is a Reader in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Salford's School of Science, Engineering & Environment. Previously serving as International Exchange Director for the School of Computing, Science and Engineering for nearly two decades until 2020, he currently acts as Admissions Tutor for BEng (Hons) and MEng (Hons) programmes in Aeronautical Engineering and Aircraft Engineering with Pilot Studies. With extensive teaching experience spanning Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Dynamics, and Mechanical Systems across multiple engineering disciplines, his academic career demonstrates deep commitment to engineering education.

Dr. Kadir's educational background includes:

• BSc (Hons) Applicable Mathematics (Part Time, 1985-1991) - Project: Finite element analysis of heat transfer problems
• PhD in High temperature gas turbine micro and nanocoating CFD, FEA and experimental (Part Time, 2013-2021)

His research spans multiple interconnected domains with primary focus on high temperature corrosion, micro and nano coating materials for jet engines, Finite Element Analysis, and Computational Fluid Dynamics. Additional research thrusts include biomechanics and orthopaedic engineering (particularly bone fracture analysis), electromagnetic smart materials, medical fluid dynamics, and renewable energy systems with nanofluid solar collectors. His methodology consistently integrates advanced mathematical modeling, finite element simulation, computational fluid dynamics, and experimental validation through flame spray coating techniques.

Dr. Kadir's publication trajectory reveals strong interdisciplinary trends, with recent work (2022-2025) increasingly focused on nanofluid applications across aerospace, marine engineering, medical technologies, and renewable energy systems. His research demonstrates sophisticated integration of computational and experimental approaches to solve multi-physical engineering problems, with particular emphasis on nano-scale materials engineering and cross-domain applications.

Professional recognition includes:

• Fellow of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (FIMA)

As an active PhD supervisor, Dr. Kadir mentors students in high temperature corrosion modeling, nanocoatings development for aerospace/medical/marine applications, orthopaedic biomechanics (spinal analysis, bone stress modeling), and mathematical modeling of electromagnetic smart fluids. He serves as Associate Director of the Multi-physical Engineering Sciences Research Group (MPESG) under Prof. Anwar Bég, which provides critical infrastructure for computational and experimental research across engineering disciplines.

The MPESG facilitates collaboration between theoretical modeling, simulation, and experimental validation, with strong industry connections in aerospace, marine engineering, and medical device sectors that enable translation of research findings into practical engineering solutions for complex real-world challenges.