معرفی
Hamideh Khanbareh is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath. She is affiliated with multiple research centers including the Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies (CSCT), Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change, and Centre for Bioengineering & Biomedical Technologies (CBio). Her research focuses on functional materials, ferroelectrics, energy harvesting, and polymer composites, with a strong emphasis on sustainable applications aligned with UN SDGs. She is also involved in outreach and departmental governance roles such as Athena Swan coordination.
Education:
- Doctor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering (Delft University of Technology, 2016)
- Master of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering (Delft University of Technology, 2011)
- Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering (University of Tehran, 2008)
Research Interests:
Her work spans piezoelectric materials for energy harvesting, ferroelectric composites, and biomedical applications. Recent projects include developing porous piezoelectric sensors and lead-free energy harvesters for automotive use. She also explores applications in neural stem cell transplantation and wearable biomedical devices.
Key Projects:
- New Horizons: Porous Piezoelectric Single Crystal Sensors (EPSRC, 2023–2025)
- Vibration Energy Harvester for Self-Powered Monitoring (Royal Society, 2021–2023)
- Lead-Free Porous Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters for Car Tyres (EPSRC-funded studentship, 2017–2021)
Grants & Collaborations:
Labs & Teams:
Her research group focuses on advanced materials fabrication, including freeze-casting techniques and additive manufacturing for piezoelectric composites. Collaborations involve interdisciplinary projects in energy systems, biomedical engineering, and sustainable technologies.
