STAFF PROFILE
Associate Professor Akbar Khatibi
Position:
Associate Professor
College / Portfolio:
STEM College
School / Department:
STEM|School of Engineering
Phone:
+61399256105
Campus:
Bundoora East
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Research supervision
Research overview
Nanocomposites/composites, computational modelling, nanomechanics, mechanical design, fatigue and fracture, fracture modelling, adhesive joints, advanced composite structure design and integrity, interface/interphase design, damage tolerance
Associate Professor Khatibi is the Program Manager for MC238: Master of Engineering (Airworthiness).
He teaches into the following courses:
- Mechanics and Materials
- Advanced Aircraft Structures
- Mechanical Design
Associate Professor Khatibi is the Program Manager for MC238: Master of Engineering (Airworthiness).
He teaches into the following courses:
- Mechanics and Materials
- Advanced Aircraft Structures
- Mechanical Design
- PhD (Mechanical Engineering), University of Sydney, 1997
- MES (Mechanical Engineering), University of Sydney, 1994
- BSc (Mechanical Engineering), University of Tabriz, 1988
Employment history
- A./Professor, RMIT University (2016 – Now)
- Senior Lecturer, RMIT University (2012 – 2015)
- CRC-Advanced Composite Structures Research Fellow, RMIT University (2011 – 2012)
- Assistant Professor, University of Tehran, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (2005 – 2011)
- Lecturer, University of Melbourne, Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (2001 – 2005)
- U2000 Research Fellow, University of Sydney, School of Aerospace, Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering (2000 – 2001)
- ARC Research Associate, University of Sydney, Department of Mechanical & Mechatronic Engineering (1997 – 2000)
- Hayes-Griss, J.,Orifici, A.,Afaghi Khatibi, A. (2020). An improved progressive failure modelling and damage tolerant design methodology for composite scarf joints with bondline flaws In: Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 131, 1 - 12
- Galos, J.,Afaghi Khatibi, A.,Mouritz, A. (2019). Vibration and acoustic properties of composites with embedded lithium-ion polymer batteries In: Composite Structures, 220, 677 - 686
- Zhang, J.,Afaghi Khatibi, A.,Castanet, E.,Baum, T.,Komeily-Nia, Z.,Vroman, P.,Wang, X. (2019). Effect of natural fibre reinforcement on the sound and vibration damping properties of bio-composites compression moulded by nonwoven mats In: Composites Communications, 13, 12 - 17
- Mahendrarajah, G.,Kandare, E.,Afaghi Khatibi, A. (2019). Enhancing the Fracture Toughness Properties by Introducing Anchored Nano-Architectures at the Metal-FRP Composite Interface In: Journal of Composite Science, 3, 1 - 17
- Zhao, J.,Daliri, A.,Afaghi Khatibi, A. (2019). Acoustic metamaterials for absorbing aeronautical noise In: AIAC 2018: 18th Australian International Aerospace Congress, Melbourne, 24-26 Feb, 2019
- Chulikavit, N.,Chattrairat, A.,Kandare, E.,Afaghi Khatibi, A. (2019). Mechanical and thermal properties of multifunctional composites fabricated by vacuum-assisted resin infusion In: AIAC 2018: 18th Australian International Aerospace Congress, Melbourne, 24-26 February 2019
- Kandare, E.,Yoo, S.,Chevali, V.,Afaghi Khatibi, A. (2018). On the notch sensitivity of flax fibre metal laminates under static and fatigue loading In: Fatigue and Fracture of Engineering Materials and Structures, 41, 1691 - 1705
- Yoo, S.,Kandare, E.,Shanks, R.,Afaghi Khatibi, A. (2017). Viscoelastic characterization of multifunctional composites incorporated with microencapsulated phase change materials In: Materials Today: Proceedings, , 5239 - 5247
- Pang, T.,Kootsookos, A.,Steiner, T.,Afaghi Khatibi, A.,Crossin, E. (2017). Collaborative project: exploring the experiences of engineering students' engagement in face-to-face and virtual peer learning In: Journal of Modern Education Review, 7, 185 - 196
- Yoo, S.,Kandare, E.,Mahendrarajah, G.,Al-Maadeed, M.,Afaghi Khatibi, A. (2017). Mechanical and thermal characterisation of multifunctional composites incorporating phase change materials In: Journal of Composite Materials, 51, 2631 - 2642
- The effect of peening near interference fit fasteners on fatigue life (Student - Jordan Carroll S3837767).. Funded by: Defence Science Institute - Scholarship from (2020 to 2023)
- Innovative design of lightweight and structurally efficient composites incorporating crumb rubber (student: Nathaphon Buddhacosa). Funded by: Tyre Stewardship Australia Research Grant Round 2 2016 from (2018 to 2021)
- NICOP Effect of Seawater Absorption on the Explosive Blast Resistance of Naval Composites. Funded by: United States Office of Naval Research Project Grants pre-2014 from (2015 to 2020)
- Developing an Integrated Optimization Platform for Innovative Design of Composite Fabrication Process. Funded by: ARC Linkage Grant 2013 from (2014 to 2019)
- Fire Modeling and Testing of Aluminum Alloys and Structures. Funded by: United States Office of Naval Research Project Grants pre-2014 from (2013 to 2016)
Note: Supervision projects since 2004
11 PhD Current Supervisions and 1 Masters by Research Current Supervisions5 PhD Completions and 2 Masters by Research Completions
Advanced composite structure design & integrity, nanocomposites, adhesive joints, fatigue and facture, facture modelling, interface/interphase design, damage tolerance, new manufacturing methods and biomechanics.