معرفی
Dr. Emeka Amalu is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Teesside University, UK, with expertise in sustainable energy technologies, electronics packaging reliability, and computational modeling. He holds a PhD from the University of Greenwich and is a Chartered Engineer (CEng), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), and member of IMechE/IET. His research focuses on solder joint reliability, photovoltaic systems, and finite element analysis. He has been an external examiner at Aston University, Anglia Ruskin University, and the University of Derby.
Education:
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering (University of Greenwich, 2012)
- Diploma in Education (University of Wolverhampton, 2014–2015)
- Various research qualifications in engineering disciplines (University of Benin, Nigeria, and University of Nigeria)
Research Interests:
- Thermo-mechanical reliability of electronics packaging
- Rheological characterization of solder pastes
- Photovoltaic module optimization for hot climates
- Systems modeling using ANSYS FEA
His work has led to over 70 publications, including high-impact articles on solder joint fatigue, PV thermal management, and BGA reliability. Recent projects include the SUNREY initiative for perovskite PV technology and the Erasmus+ funded SETechTra solar energy training module.
Awards:
- Outstanding Teaching Award 2017 (Teesside University)
- Best PhD Student 2012 (University of Greenwich)
Dr. Amalu collaborates globally with institutions in Ghana, the US, and across Europe. He currently supervises multiple PhD students and has completed external examiner roles at three UK universities.
