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Dr Alaaeddin Al Sheikh Omar

Dr Alaaeddin Al Sheikh Omar

Profile

I am a Research Fellow at the Institute of Functional Surfaces (iFS) within the School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Leeds. My research focuses on Tribology, Surface Engineering, Lubricants, Additives, Coatings, Fatigue, and Tribochemistry in modern vehicles (including hydrogen and electric) and wind turbines.

 

Research interests

Tribology, lubricants, engine oil additives, oil contamination, coatings, electrification in EV, micropitting, tribochemistry, and lubricants filters.

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Qualifications

  • PhD Mechanical Engineering (Tribology)
  • MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering
  • BSc Mechanical Engineering
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