Progress, Potential, and Possibilities Podcast / Show Prof. Dr. Afsaneh Rabiei, Ph.D. - CEO, Advanced Materials Manufacturing / Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University - Engineering Survival: The Science And Future Of Composite Metal Foams
Professor Dr. Afsaneh Rabiei, Ph.D. is a Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University ( https://mae.ncsu.edu/people/arabiei/ ) and a leading innovator in advanced materials engineering. She is also the founder and CEO of Advanced Materials Manufacturing ( https://advancemnm.com/ ).
Prof. Rabiei is best known for inventing Composite Metal Foam, a novel class of lightweight, high-performance materials that combine exceptional strength, energy absorption, and multifunctional capabilities.
Prof. Rabiei’s research sits at the intersection of materials science, mechanical engineering, and real-world application, with a particular focus on materials that can improve safety, resilience, and performance in extreme environments.
Prof. Rabiei holds a BS in Materials Science and Engineering from the Sharif University of Technology, a Ph.D. in Advanced Materials from the University of Tokyo, and conducted her post-doctoral research at the Division of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University in Boston.
Over the course of her career, Professor Rabiei has led and collaborated on research supported by government agencies and industry partners, translating fundamental materials science into technologies with potential applications in defense, transportation, nuclear energy, space systems, and critical infrastructure. In addition to her research contributions, she is a dedicated educator and mentor, committed to training the next generation of engineers and materials scientists.
Prof. Rabiei’s work exemplifies how innovative materials can redefine what’s possible—turning bold ideas from the laboratory into solutions for some of society’s most demanding engineering challenges.
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