Hesham Elmkharram

Hesham Elmkharram is a Collegiate Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Virginia Tech. His research focuses on advanced materials processing, bulk metallic glasses, polymer composites, and additive manufacturing. He holds a Ph.D. (2021), M.S. (2013), and B.S. (1997) in materials science and electrical engineering from Virginia Tech and Civil Aviation and Meteorology Higher Institute in Libya.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Materials Science & Engineering, Virginia Tech (2021)
• M.S., Materials Science & Engineering, Virginia Tech (2013)
• B.S., Electrical Engineering, Civil Aviation and Meteorology Higher Institute, Libya (1997)

Research interests include powder processing, soft magnetic composites for power electronics, and materials design for additive manufacturing. He is affiliated with TMS, MS&T, AIST, and IIW. His work explores structure-property relationships in advanced materials through innovative processing techniques.

Recent publications (2014–2020) span nanomagnet dynamics, bulk amorphous alloys, and composite materials processing. While no awards are listed, his work demonstrates expertise in interdisciplinary material science applications.