DrSuhaib Ardah

Dr. Suhaib Ardah is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Tribology Group at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London. His research focuses on the development of advanced numerical tools to achieve a comprehensive understanding of fluid-solid interactions across multiple spatio-temporal scales, ranging from macroscopic to microscopic levels.

Dr. Ardah is currently a member of the prestigious 5-year EPSRC-funded collaboration between Imperial College London, Shell, and Diamond Light Source (InFUSE Prosperity Partnership). This initiative is dedicated to advancing the transition to net-zero emissions by deepening our understanding of interface behaviours through a multidisciplinary approach that investigates morphology, structure and chemistry across scales, from the atomic to the macroscale and under extreme operational conditions. His role focuses on developing novel computational modelling techniques designed to bridge the gap between different scales, ergo linking atomic-level phenomena with macroscopic behaviours and offering critical insights that inform the design and optimisation of sustainable engineering solutions.

Dr. Ardah completed his PhD in the Tribology Group at Imperial College London under the supervision of Professor Daniele Dini and Dr. Tom Reddyhoff, in collaboration with Dr. Francisco J. Profito from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo. His research focused on developing a fully coupled Reynolds-based computational framework for analysing various lubricated systems. The framework integrates the generalised Reynolds equation, derived from the Navier-Stokes equations, with the thermal energy equation using mass-conserving finite volume schemes, enabling the study of complex interactions such as hydrodynamic effects, lubricant rheology and interfacial heat generation. Collaborating closely with experimentalists, Dr. Ardah aligned his theoretical models with experimental data to enhance their practical applicability. His work also involved collaborations with industrial partners such as Safran, SKF, Shell and P&G.

Prior to joining Imperial College in 2019, he achieved his MEng degree in Mechanical Engineering (First Class Hons.) at Cardiff University in 2019 under the guidance of Professor H.P. (Pwt) Evans, a renowned expert in the field of tribology. His work focused on evaluating how temperature variations influence the behaviour of lubricated interfaces under elliptical contact conditions by implementing numerical models capable of providing valuable insights into the interplay between heat generation and fluid dynamics.

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