Sumsun Naher

Dr. Sumsun Naher is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering at City, University of London, where she has worked since 2013. Previously, she served as Lecturer and Research Development Officer at Dublin City University (2006–2013) and as Scientific Officer at Bangladesh Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (1998–2000). Her academic career includes a Post Graduate Diploma in Academic Practice from City, University of London.

• PhD, School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Dublin City University
• MSc, Materials & Metallurgical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
• BSc, Materials & Metallurgical Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

Her research focuses on semi-solid processing, laser processing, simulation & modelling of materials technologies, and materials characterisation. Recent work explores cellulose nanofiber-based water filters for antibiotic removal and phase change materials in geothermal energy systems.

Key article trends reveal expertise in:

• Laser Surface Modification of metals and composites
• Advanced Casting Methodologies and semi-solid metal forming
• Nanoparticle Reinforcement in metal matrix composites
• Thermal Modelling for energy systems
• Sustainable Material Solutions in water treatment and energy
• Computational Materials Science via finite element analysis

Naher has received the DCU Invent Commercialisation Award (2011) and holds fellowships from IMechE, Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining, and Advance Higher Education Authority. She actively reviews for funding bodies and examines PhD theses internationally.

As an organiser of the ESAFORM Conference and co-organiser of its Additive Manufacturing symposium since 2017, she contributes to academic leadership. Her professional roles include Board of Directors for the European Association of Materials Forming and participation in EU COST Action projects (Thixoforming, Thixosteel, Nanostructured Materials).