Rana Elsayed

PhD student

My focus is materials science in aerospace applications. I hold a master´s degree in Aeronautical Engineering and I have a background in materials engineering and research.

Research

Additive manufacturing

3D-printing will have a huge impact on the manufacturing industry in the years to come, and a better understanding of the material properties of AM manufactured parts is vital to fully utilize the potential of this fairly new technology.

News

Aeronautical students with small aircraft assembled at LiU.

The engine caught fire - but the students won the prize

Despite a number of setbacks, LiU master's students won a title in the big SAE Aero Design aviation competition in Brazil. LiU is now investing in recurring student projects aimed at competing with small, remote-controlled aircraft.

A woman wearing a LiU-T-shirt gives information to a student.

International students arrive with great expectations

How do you get your LiU Card? Where is the gym? How do you get a bike? And what are those overalls people are wearing?

Organisation

Engineering Materials (KMAT)

The Division of Engineering Materials explore the relationships between microstructure and properties of mainly metallic materials but also ceramics, composites and polymers for engineering applications.

Department of Management and Engineering (IEI)

The Department of Management and Engineering (IEI) strengthens and develops tomorrow’s industry, business world and society by ground-breaking research, education and innovation.