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Sam Al Khatib is a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Western Australia, affiliated with the School of Engineering. His research focuses on energy absorption mechanisms, additive manufacturing, and advanced materials characterization. He holds a PhD and is involved in interdisciplinary research spanning mechanical, materials, and biomedical engineering.
Key research interests include topology-optimized lattice structures, high strain-rate material behavior, finite element analysis, and crashworthiness design. His work bridges computational modeling and experimental validation, particularly in lightweight materials and 3D-printed components.
Recent publications emphasize rate-dependent material responses and energy absorption in additively manufactured structures. Collaborations span automotive, biomedical, and aerospace applications. No scientific awards are listed, but his research has been widely cited (481 citations, h-index 10).
He advises on engineering projects and contributes to lab-based experiments, though specific grants or teams are not detailed. Research themes include optimizing lattice geometries for energy dissipation and evaluating dynamic material properties under extreme conditions.
