Dr Abdelrahman Abdeldayem is a Research Fellow in Mechanical Engineering at Cranfield University, specialising in thermofluids, turbomachinery, and experimental energy systems. His work focuses on the design, control, and testing of high-temperature supercritical CO₂ facilities for advanced power and heat transfer applications.

Abdelrahman holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from City, University of London, where he investigated aerodynamic losses and performance optimisation of large-scale axial turbines operating with supercritical CO₂ mixtures as part of the EU Horizon 2020 SCARABEUS project. His research integrates numerical modelling, experimental validation, and system-level analysis to improve the efficiency and reliability of future low-carbon energy systems.

Alongside his research, Abdelrahman has extensive experience in teaching and academic supervision. He has contributed to thermofluids education and laboratory development at City, University of London, and currently supervises postgraduate students in propulsion and power engineering at Cranfield. His teaching philosophy combines theory with hands-on experimentation, data-driven analysis, and student-centred learning.

He is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) and serves as Deputy Director for Professional Development Courses at Cranfield, supporting the design and management of industry-focused short courses. Abdelrahman has authored numerous journal and conference publications and continues to pursue collaborative research that bridges academia and industry in the areas of energy conversion, turbomachinery, and supercritical fluid technologies.

Dr Ismail Abushaikha is a Senior Lecturer of Logistics & Supply Chain Management at Cranfield School of Management and Director of the Executive MSc in Logistics & Supply Chain Management. He holds a PhD in Supply Chain Management and an MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. Dr Abushaikha has extensive academic and executive education experience in the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, and the Middle East, covering a wide range of topics in logistics and supply chain management. Alongside his academic career, he gained industry experience through management roles with multinational companies, including the Operations and CRM divisions of Aramex and the commercial division of Goodyear.

Dr Abushaikha works closely with NGOs and UN organisations on supply chain resilience projects and has undertaken consultancy assignments for  British and multinational companies as well as UK government bodies, including the Health and Safety Executive.

Dr Abdulwahd Abushalla is a Lecturer in Aircraft Accident Investigation and Transport Safety at Cranfield University. He has over 30 years of experience spanning civil aviation regulation, safety oversight, and accident and incident investigation. His professional background includes senior regulatory roles, notably as Chief of Airworthiness and State Safety Programme Director, alongside extensive involvement in international safety and oversight activities.

At Cranfield, Dr Abushalla contributes to postgraduate education, professional training, and applied research, with a strong focus on real-world investigative practice. His expertise centres on accident and incident investigation, Safety Management Systems (SMS), State Safety Programmes (SSP), and the implementation of ICAO Annexes 13 and 19. He is particularly committed to strengthening investigation capability, developing future investigators, and supporting states and organisations in advancing safety in line with international best practice.

Michael completed a Royal Air Force Aircraft Apprenticeship in 1990, a part-time degree in Electronic Engineering from Anglia Polytechnic in 1997, an MSc in Military Electronic Systems Engineering from Cranfield University in 2008 and an MBA from the University of Bradford in 2015.
Michael has worked for Dstl since 2013 and is currently a Team Leader for the RF Systems Assessment Team. He began his MRes with Cranfield University in February 2020.

Before joining the Cranfield University School of Management as a research student, Mustapha works with the Central Bank Of Nigeria - Development Finance Department. He has twelve years of experience as a civil servant between the Bank and Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Finance. His experience traverses development financing, fiscal policy and administration, and a spectrum of project monitoring and evaluation of government credit intervention.

His educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in finance & Investment from Ahmadu Bello University, a Master of Science degree in Development Economics from the University of Birmingham, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Maiduguri.

Mustapha’s research focuses on the interconnectivity between digital financing, financial inclusion, and SME performance. The aim is to investigate how emerging digital financing options empower financial inclusion and the performance of formal and informal SMEs with a focus on developing countries.

I'm a researcher in chemical engineering, I focuse on the development and optimization of chemical processes, materials, and technologies by linking multiple disciplines, incorporating principles of chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, and engineering to address challenges in industries such as energy, pharmaceuticals, food production, and environmental protection.

Iftikhar Ahmad is an accomplished academic and researcher with expertise in Wireless Communication, Computer Science and Software Engineering. He earned his BS in Computer Science from the University of Malakand and an MS in Software Engineering from COMSATS University Islamabad, where he developed a strong foundation in research and teaching.

He completed his PhD at the James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow. His doctoral research, titled “Leveraging Machine Learning and Computer Vision for Advanced UAV Communications,” focuses on innovative solutions in UAV-assisted next-generation wireless networks, 5G and beyond communication technologies, and AI-driven methodologies for advanced connectivity.

Recognized as a Global Talent by the Royal Society of Engineering, Iftikhar is dedicated to driving advancements in his field. His research interests span UAV-assisted networks, machine learning for wireless communication, software project management, behavioral software engineering, and global software engineering.

With a career that includes roles as a research assistant, lecturer, and Research Fellow, Iftikhar currently contributes to cutting-edge research in Satellite Navigation at Cranfield University's Centre for Autonomous and Cyber-Physical Systems. His work reflects a commitment to integrating academic innovation with practical applications to address complex challenges in wireless communication and autonomous systems.

Adole received the Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria in 2011, and the M.S. Degree in process and energy systems engineering from the Technische Universität Berlin, Germany, in 2020. He is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree at the IVHM Centre, Cranfield University, UK.

He has over 4 years of experience as a Senior Consultant specializing in CRM solutions, CPQ and data analytics. Prior to consultancy, he worked as a Data Analyst and Process Engineer in the energy and manufacturing industries, optimizing industrial operations. His expertise spans IT systems architecture, data driven decision-making, and process optimization in both tech and engineering domains. 
His current research interests include advanced analytics, deep learning, multi-modal machine learning, prognostics and health management.

Mark is currently Head of Aerospace Integration Research Centre (AIRC) and programmes. He is responsible for the centre's strategy and engagement, notably with founding partners Airbus and Rolls-Royce. The £35 million AIRC was opened in 2017 and conducts research in to the integration of aerospace technologies in to whole aircraft and the wider aviation system.  

Mark has previously worked as Zero Emission Flight Lead and Aviation Team Lead for Connected Places Catapult, leading delivery of the Zero Emission Flight Infrastructure project for the UK Department for Transport and held the role of Secretariat for the Jet Zero Council Zero Emission Flight Delivery Group. Mark started his career at easyJet in a range of roles covering airline and aircraft operations, specializing in continued airworthiness, aircraft maintenance, operational sustainability, applied digital technologies and innovation. 

Mark holds an Executive MBA from Cranfield University and an MEng (Hons) in Aerospace Engineering from University of Hertfordshire. Mark is also member of the IET's Aerospace Executive Committee.