معرفی
Amal Hajjaj is a Senior Lecturer in Electromechanical Systems and Dynamics at Loughborough University. She holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from KAUST (2019), an MSc in Computational Mechanics from Ecole Polytechnique of Tunisia (2013), and a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Tunisia Polytechnic School (2012). Her research focuses on theoretical and experimental characterization of linear/nonlinear dynamics of NEMS/MEMS resonators, with applications in sensors/actuators. Key contributions include gas sensors, vibration energy harvesters, and nonlinear modal interactions in resonator systems.
Research Background: Hajjaj’s work emphasizes exploiting nonlinear phenomena for enhanced sensor sensitivity and energy harvesting efficiency. She has pioneered techniques involving internal resonance coupling in micromachined structures, leading to advancements in pressure sensors, gas detectors, and wind turbine blade dynamics. Her methodologies span analytical modeling, multiphysics simulations, and experimental validation.
Awards:
- Best Research Paper Award at ASME IDETC 2017 (Cleveland, USA)
- Full PhD Scholarship from KAUST (2014-2019)
Advising & Grants: While no advisees are listed, her research has been supported by institutional funding at Loughborough University. She collaborates on projects involving MEMS/NEMS design and vibration analysis.
Lab/Team: Her research group focuses on interdisciplinary applications of microelectromechanical systems, integrating mechanical engineering with materials science and applied physics.
