Staff profile

Kian is a PhD student in Engineering working on computational mechanics applied to topology optimisation for fibre-reinforced polymer composites (FRPCs). He graduated from Queen Mary University of London with a first class MSc in Aerospace Engineering in 2025, following on from a first class MSc in Astrophysics from QMUL and a 2:1 (w/ hons) in Physics with Astrophysics from the Univeristy of Warwick.

 

Research

Topology optimisation provides a systematic framework for determining how material should be distributed within a structure to achieve specified performance objectives. Traditional density‑based methods (such as SIMP) typically assume isotropic behaviour, which limits their applicability to advanced composite systems. With modern additive manufacturing now capable of realising fully tailored fibre‑reinforced polymer composite (FRPC) architectures, there is a growing need for optimisation techniques that account for anisotropy and manufacturing constraints. Kian's research focuses on developing topology‑optimisation procedures that integrate these constraints directly into the design process, enabling the creation of FRPC structures that are not only theoretically optimal but also manufacturable and deployable in practical engineering applications.

Research Interests

• Computational solid mechanics
• Topology optimisation
• Composite materials
• Finite element method
• Material point method