معرفی
Dr. Yarjan Abdul Samad is an Assistant Professor in Aerospace Engineering at the College of Engineering, Khalifa University, UAE. He also holds positions as a Senior Research Associate and Senior Teaching Fellow at the University of Cambridge, UK. Additionally, he serves as Chief Technology Advisor to Levidian, a climate change company developing graphene and hydrogen technologies from waste gas. His research focuses on graphene and 2D materials-based technologies for aerospace and space applications, including microgravity testing and sounding rocket experiments.
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Khalifa University (2016)
- MSc in Materials Science & Engineering, Masdar Institute (2012)
- BS in Metallurgy & Materials Engineering, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute (2005)
His research interests include:
- Advanced materials for space applications
- Graphene and related materials
- Sensors and actuators
- Catalysis and separation technologies
Notable scientific awards:
- Young Leaders Award 2020
- Innovator of The Year
- Pakistan Foreign Affairs Award
- Royal Society of Chemistry Outstanding Research Reviewer 2017
- Nano Today Best Scientific Presentation
- Multiple Best Scientific Talks awards
Dr. Samad has taught graduate courses on graphene technology at Cambridge and contributes to space exploration projects like the Rashid Rover with MBRSC, UAE, and ESA’s Zero Gravity flights. He invites motivated students to contact him via email for research opportunities.
