Oleksandr Menshykov

Dr. Oleksandr Menshykov is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen's School of Engineering. With a background in Applied Mathematics from Kharkiv National University (2000) and a PhD and DSc in Solid Mechanics from Timoshenko Institute of Mechanics (Kyiv, Ukraine), he joined Aberdeen in 2005 after a DAAD Fellowship at the University of Stuttgart. His expertise spans Solid Mechanics, Materials Science, and Applied Mathematics.

• Director of Undergraduate Teaching, School of Engineering
• Member of Editorial Boards: Scientific Reports, Frontiers in Materials, PNRPU Aerospace Engineering Bulletin

Research focuses on Non-Linear Contact Fracture Mechanics, Wave Propagation, and Composite Material Design. Key areas include crack closure/friction analysis, boundary element methods, and mechanical behavior of layered composites. His work addresses structural integrity in offshore engineering, eco-friendly construction materials, and dynamic stress modeling.

Recent publications (2022–2025) emphasize composite pipes, interface cracks, and natural fiber reinforcement. Methodologies include boundary integral equations, finite element analysis, and viscoelastic modeling.

• Scientific Awards
  • Fellow of AdvanceHE (FHEA)
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng)
  • DAAD Research Fellowship (2003–2004, 2010)
  • Royal Society Incoming Short Visit Award (2005)

Teaching responsibilities include courses on Solid Mechanics, Structural Analysis, and Engineering Design. He serves on university committees for academic governance, gender equality, and accreditation. Research grants include Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professorship (2023–2026) and EPSRC Standard Research Grant (2007–2010).