Meiran Abdo

Postdoctoral researcher specialising in sustainable composite systems, recycled FRP, and structural validation. Combines advanced experimental expertise with university teaching, student supervision, and applied composites research across Bristol and Exeter.

Visiting Research Associate - University of Bristol - Bristol, United Kingdom

(2025-08)

• Investigating fracture energy and structural behaviour of recycled wind turbine blade composites via experimental and numerical methods
• Supervise undergraduate and MSc research projects; deliver lab demonstrations on sustainable composite systems
• Organise engineering outreach activities to promote inclusion and student engagement

Research Associate (Postdoctoral) - University of Bristol / University of Exeter - Bristol, United Kingdom

(2025-08 - 2026-05)

• Led manufacture and structural evaluation of low-carbon concrete and auxetic composite systems, optimising embodied carbon
• Developed and validated experimental procedures for material characterisation and structural performance assessment
• Managed lab safety operations and contributed to collaborative research outputs and stakeholder dissemination

Research Associate (Postdoctoral) - University of Bristol - Bristol, United Kingdom

(2025-05 - 2025-08)

• Delivered techno-economic assessment of recycled GFRP from wind turbine blades for structural engineering applications
• Developed reinforced concrete systems integrating recycled FRP, in collaboration with the National Composites Centre (NCC)
• Mapped UK composite recycling supply chains and coordinated multi-stakeholder workshops

PhD Researcher / Teaching Assistant - University of Bristol - Bristol, United Kingdom

(2020-01 - 2025-08)

PhD in Advanced Composites Engineering, supported by EPSRC/CDT. Thesis: Recycling of FRP Wind Blade Waste Material in Concrete. Supervisor: Dr Eleni Toumpanaki

• Manufactured and characterised GFRP/CFRP laminates using prepreg/autoclave and resin infusion; conducted tensile, compression, shear, fracture, and DMA testing alongside FE modelling (Abaqus) and DIC analysis; delivered teaching, lab demonstrations, and MSc/BEng/MEng project supervision across Materials Science and Structural Engineering

PhD - Advanced Composites Engineering - University of Bristol (2020-01 - 2025-05)