School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Websitehttps://www.hw.ac.uk/about/our-schools/engineering-and-physical-sciences, https://twitter.com/HWU_EPS

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Riccarton, David Brewster Building
EH14 4AS Edinburgh
United Kingdom

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We are proud of our international research reputation and close connection with the professional and industrial world of science, engineering and technology. Our programmes are designed to meet the needs of our students and their future employers, offering the highest degree of flexibility and choice within the wide range of topics available. With a strong foundation of core strengths, we have the expertise to tackle a wide range of challenging and important problems. Head of School: Prof. Steve McLaughlin

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Mounif Abdallah
- M.Abdallahhw.acuk
- School of Engineering & Physical Sciences - Assistant Professor
Person: Academic (Teaching)
Adlansyah Abd Rahman
- A.Abd_Rahmanhw.acuk
- School of Engineering & Physical Sciences - Associate Professor
Person: Academic (Research & Teaching)
20052025
Nidhal Abdulaziz
- Nidhal.Abdulazizhw.acuk
- School of Engineering & Physical Sciences - Associate Professor
Person: Academic (Teaching)
20232026

114 Application of small molecule inhibition for grouping of nanomaterials by activated inflammatory signalling pathways in-vitro
Lofty, M., Brown, D., Stone, V. & Johnston, H., May 2026, In: Annals of Work Exposures and Health. 70, Supplement_1, wxag024.064.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract › peer-review
3D crop reconstruction: A review of hyperspectral and multispectral approaches
Karukayil, A., Mota, J. F. C. & Auat Cheein, F., 1 Feb 2026, In: Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 241, 111282.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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3D Printed PEGDA/HEMA-Polysaccharide Hybrid Monoliths for Aqueous Dye Adsorption
Norman, A., Wong, V.-L., Ramarad, S., Chong, C.-H., Cheah, K. H., Lam, M. K. & Yap, T. C., 6 Apr 2026, In: Journal of Physics: Conference Series. 3196, 1, 012081.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review

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Robust R2D2 DNN series for monochromatic intensity imaging with VLA
Aghabiglou, A. (Creator), Chu, C. S. (Creator), Tang, C. (Creator), Dabbech, A. (Creator) & Wiaux, Y. (Creator), Heriot-Watt University, 15 Jan 2025
DOI: 10.17861/e3060b95-4fe6-4b61-9f72-d77653c305bb
Dataset
Highly tunable band structure in ferroelectric R-stacked bilayer WSe2
Li, Z. (Creator), Tkhor, P. (Contributor), Kourmoulakis, G. (Contributor), Ivanova, T. (Contributor), Taniguchi, T. (Contributor), Watanabe, K. (Contributor), Yu, H. (Contributor), Brotons i Gisbert, M. (Contributor) & Gerardot, B. D. (Contributor), Heriot-Watt University, 23 Jan 2026
DOI: 10.17861/2e4207fe-a6c0-402c-8468-97839c74c36b
Dataset
Dataset for Photoexcitation of moiré-trapped interlayer excitons via chiral phonons
Borel, A. (Creator), Ivanova, T. V. (Contributor), Cervantes-Villanueva, J. (Contributor), Thor, P. (Contributor), Baek, H. (Contributor), Taniguchi, T. (Contributor), Watanabe, K. (Contributor), Molina-Sanchez, A. (Contributor), Gerardot, B. (Contributor) & Brotons i Gisbert, M. (Contributor), Heriot-Watt University, 24 Dec 2025
DOI: 10.17861/9ec713c0-d150-410c-94ba-cfdbf2c60817, https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/t6bowwygutya9991eznq8/Data_paper.zip?rlkey=g88hxm2xsdgc2fs3fduxd9m7f&st=08cxghoe&dl=0
Dataset

1st Place, Outstanding Graduate Student Award at SDSMT for PhD advisee M. Al-Tarifi
Anagnostou, D. (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Other distinction
1st Year Postgraduate Research Prize
Khan, S. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
2010 RSC Harrison Meldola Prize
Dalgarno, S. J. (Recipient), 2010
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)

3rd Joint Conference on Calixarenes and Cucurbiturils
McIntosh, R. (Organiser) & Dalgarno, S. (Chair)
4 Jul 2027 → 9 Jul 2027
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Royal Society of Chemistry (External organisation)
Mansell, S. M. (Member)
31 Jan 2026 → 31 Dec 2028
Activity: Membership › Membership of council
Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics (Journal)
Blocken, B. (Peer reviewer)
21 Mar 2026
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review

Se bodo v tek na dolge proge prebile kolesarske metode?
Blocken, B.
1/05/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
What Connects Marathon World Records With Space Technology
Blocken, B.
29/04/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Was Marathon‑Weltrekorde mit Raumfahrttechnologie verbindet
Blocken, B.
28/04/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research

Contribution to the "No Time To Lose" campaign
Cherrie, J. W. (Participant)
Impact: Societal
Embedded Intelligent Condition Monitoring and Failure Prognosis for Critical Systems
Flynn, D. (Participant), Robu, V. (Participant) & Coapes, G. (Participant)
Impact: Economic

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Horizon Proteins: Circular Economy Innovation from Whisky By-Product to Fish Feedstock
Willoughby, N. (Participant), Maskell, D. (Participant) & White, J. (Participant)
Impact: Economic, Environmental

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3D Printer
Lim, T. (Manager)
School of Engineering & Physical Sciences
Facility/equipment: Equipment
Atomic Force Microscope
Thomson, R. R. (Manager)
School of Engineering & Physical Sciences
Facility/equipment: Equipment
B1 robot
Mastalli, C. (Manager)
School of Engineering & Physical Sciences
Facility/equipment: Equipment

Aerodynamics in Cycling
Blocken, B.
6/12/24 → 6/12/24
Course
B31MV - Machine Vision
Koskinopoulou, M.
1/01/24 → …
Course
Fluid Transportation and Storage
Lapshin, D.
1/09/25 → …
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Mounif Abdallah

Adlansyah Abd Rahman

Nidhal Abdulaziz

114 Application of small molecule inhibition for grouping of nanomaterials by activated inflammatory signalling pathways in-vitro

3D crop reconstruction: A review of hyperspectral and multispectral approaches

3D Printed PEGDA/HEMA-Polysaccharide Hybrid Monoliths for Aqueous Dye Adsorption

Robust R2D2 DNN series for monochromatic intensity imaging with VLA

Highly tunable band structure in ferroelectric R-stacked bilayer WSe2

Dataset for Photoexcitation of moiré-trapped interlayer excitons via chiral phonons

1st Place, Outstanding Graduate Student Award at SDSMT for PhD advisee M. Al-Tarifi

1st Year Postgraduate Research Prize

2010 RSC Harrison Meldola Prize

3rd Joint Conference on Calixarenes and Cucurbiturils

Royal Society of Chemistry (External organisation)

Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics (Journal)

Se bodo v tek na dolge proge prebile kolesarske metode?

What Connects Marathon World Records With Space Technology

Was Marathon‑Weltrekorde mit Raumfahrttechnologie verbindet

Contribution to the "No Time To Lose" campaign

Embedded Intelligent Condition Monitoring and Failure Prognosis for Critical Systems

Horizon Proteins: Circular Economy Innovation from Whisky By-Product to Fish Feedstock

3D Printer

Atomic Force Microscope

B1 robot

Aerodynamics in Cycling

B31MV - Machine Vision

Fluid Transportation and Storage

School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

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