Nourhan Abdelrahman is a Researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium. Her work focuses on corrosion protection mechanisms and advanced materials engineering, leveraging computational modeling techniques like Finite Element Modelling (FEM). She holds a PhD in Materials and Chemistry, supported by doctoral scholarships in Sustainable Materials Engineering. Education: PhD in Materials and Chemistry Doctoral scholarship in Sustainable Materials Engineering Research Interests: Nourhan’s research emphasizes sustainable solutions for corrosion protection in aluminum alloys, particularly AA2024-T3. She explores the efficacy of lithium-based inhibitors and their leaching behavior in organic coatings, combined with FEM simulations to model corrosion processes. Her studies bridge materials chemistry and computational engineering, aiming to validate theoretical models through experimental data. Recent Research Activity: She has actively presented her findings at international conferences since 2022, with talks focusing on FEM-based corrosion modeling and inhibitor-loaded coatings. These activities reflect a collaborative approach, often involving researchers like Can Ozkan, Tom Hauffman, and Herman Terryn. Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Labs/Teams: Collaborates within interdisciplinary teams at VUB’s Faculty of Engineering, working closely with experts in materials science and corrosion engineering to advance experimental and computational research methods.










