Alireza Maheri

Professor Alireza Maheri is a Personal Chair in the School of Engineering at the University of Aberdeen, where he has been a faculty member since 2016. He previously served as a Senior Lecturer at Northumbria University and held a research position at the University of Bristol. His academic journey includes a BSc from Shiraz University, an MSc from Amirkabir University of Technology, and a PhD from UWE Bristol, all in Mechanical Engineering.

• BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Shiraz University
• MSc in Mechanical Engineering - Energy Conversion, Amirkabir University of Technology
• PhD in Mechanical Engineering - Design and Simulation of Adaptive Aero-structures, UWE Bristol

His research focuses on renewable and sustainable energy systems, with key interests in wind energy, hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES), multidisciplinary design optimization, offshore wind farm decommissioning, and smart energy systems. He leads several high-impact research projects funded by EU-InterReg, Net Zero Technology Centre, and Innovate UK, among others. His work integrates advanced computational methods with real-world energy challenges, particularly in off-grid and island communities.

The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trend in optimization of hybrid energy systems, decommissioning cost modeling, decision support platforms, and algorithmic development for renewable integration. His research spans both technical innovation—such as ant colony algorithms and metaheuristic assessments—and practical implementation, including hydrogen production and load planning for machinery.

Professor Maheri has received recognition through research grants, including a project funded by the Royal Aeronautical Society. He has also secured substantial funding from national and international bodies, demonstrating sustained excellence and impact.

• Net Zero Technology Centre: 'Data for Net Zero (D4NZ)', £992k, 2022–2025, CoI
• EU-InterReg: 'DecomTools', £240k, 2018–2023, PI
• National Decommissioning Centre PhD Studentship: 'DSS for Oil & Gas Decommissioning', £72k, 2019–2022, PI
• Scottish Funding Council SPRe-Industrial Collaboration: £78k, 2019–2023, PI
• Carnegie Trust PhD Scholarship: 'Wind Turbine Smart Blades', £60k, 2019–2022, Principal Supervisor

He supervises a wide range of PhD students on topics including smart blades, hydrogen systems, energy management, and decommissioning. He is also actively involved in teaching, particularly as Course Coordinator for Energy Systems Integration (EG554T and EG554U). His leadership extends to editorial roles in journals such as Energies and Renewable Energy, and he has chaired multiple international conferences. He serves on research proposal review panels for EPSRC, Royal Society, and DAAD, and has acted as an external examiner for MSc programs at Cranfield University.

Professor Maheri leads the Applied Dynamics and Structures Research Group and is affiliated with the Centre for Energy Transition. He collaborates with institutions and industries across the UK, Europe, China, Mauritius, and Jordan, fostering international research partnerships in sustainable energy and engineering design.