Dr Reda Felfel

Lecturer In Composites Sustainability

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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I am a lecturer in Composites Sustainability in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. I received a Master in Polymer Physics, which was followed by a PhD in Materials Engineering and Materials Design (Polymer Composites) from the University of Nottingham. During my doctoral research, I developed a novel manufacturing method (thermomechanical forging) for the production of 3D objects, out of continuous fibre-reinforced composites which has been successfully patented. Before joining the University of Strathclyde, I worked as a research fellow and senior research fellow in advanced materials at the University of Nottingham for 8 years. My research focuses on development of sustainable polymers and composites, biomaterials and advanced materials for aerospace, automotive, packaging, renewable energy and healthcare sectors. Understanding processing-structure-properties-performance interrelationships for polymers and composites are at the heart of my research. I am particularly interested in developing sustainable composites using bio-based materials and innovative approaches for recycling fibre-reinforced composite waste.

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Publications

Enhancing the interface of PLA composites through solution-based processing
McKay Innes, Yang Liu, Felfel Reda
Polymer Composites (2026)
https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.71772
Investigation of slurry erosion behaviour of additively manufactured polylactic acid
Tanisan Ertug I, Chailad Wichain, Felfel Reda M, Yang Liu
Wear Vol 607 (2026)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wear.2026.207060
Implantation and analysis of a biphasic bioinspired osteochondral chitosan construct in a large animal model
Macri Pellizzeri Laura, McLaren Jane S, Felfel Reda, Pitrolino Katherine, Kerslake Robert, Scotchford Colin, Grant David M, Scammel Brigitte S, Sottile Virginie
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering Vol 12, pp. 2315-2325 (2026)
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.5c01821
Robust electrical contact with low interface resistance using embedded co-cured electrodes in carbon fibre composites
Malik Sheik Abdul, Jalalvand Meisam, Wadge Matthew D, Acosta JD, Felfel Reda M
Applied Composite Materials Vol 32, pp. 2625-2652 (2025)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10443-025-10345-1
A review of natural fibres and biopolymer composites : progress, limitations, and enhancement strategies
McKay Innes, Vargas Johnattan, Yang Liu, Felfel Reda M
Materials Vol 17 (2024)
https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17194878
In vitro degradation of a chitosan-based osteochondral construct points to a transient effect on cellular viability
Pitrolino Katherine, Felfel Reda, Roberts George, Scotchford Colin, Grant David, Sottile Virginie
Biomedical Materials Vol 19 (2024)
https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-605x/ad6547

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Professional Activities

PhD External Examiner - Edinburgh Napier University
Examiner
10/9/2025
Strategic Themes: Real vs Simulated Environments for Offshore Structural Integrity
Participant
17/2/2025
Strategic Themes - EPSRC (Critical Mass) - Sustainable & Circular Materials & Manufacturing
Participant
11/2/2025
EPSRC Scoping Worskhop (Critical mass)
Participant
30/1/2025
PhD External Examiner - University of Nottingham
Examiner
5/6/2024
Mansoura University
Visiting researcher
17/7/2023

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Projects

Tailoring Novel Magnesium-Yttrium Alloy for Absorbable Medical Devices
Felfel, Reda (Principal Investigator) Nash, David (Co-investigator) Wu, Junxi (Co-investigator) MacLeod, Kenneth (Research Co-investigator)
01-Jan-2026 - 30-Jan-2026
Tailoring MagXsorb Alloys for Orthopaedics: Bioactive Metamaterials for Functional Bone Regeneration
Felfel, Reda (Principal Investigator) Nash, David (Co-investigator) MacLeod, Kenneth (Research Co-investigator)
01-Jan-2026 - 30-Jan-2026
Build the Reef II: Bio-based Coating for Marine Friendly Ropes - Build the Reef Ltd (£10,250)
Felfel, Reda (Principal Investigator) Yang, Liu (Principal Investigator)
01-Jan-2026 - 10-Jan-2026
UDLA 2527 University of Strathclyde | Williams, Edward Adeoti
Tubaldi, Enrico (Principal Investigator) Felfel, Reda (Co-investigator) Williams, Edward Adeoti (Research Co-investigator)
01-Jan-2025 - 01-Jan-2029
Development of Marine Friendly Rope Alternatives - Build the Reef Ltd (£20,300)
Felfel, Reda (Principal Investigator) Yang, Liu (Co-investigator) McKay, Innes (Researcher)
24-Jan-2025 - 27-Jan-2025
SRSS - Innovative manufacturing of sustainable composites using natural fibres and biopolymers
Felfel, Reda (Principal Investigator) Yang, Liu (Co-investigator)
01-Jan-2023 - 30-Jan-2026

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Dr Reda Felfel
Lecturer In Composites Sustainability
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Email: reda.felfel@strath.ac.uk
Tel: 548 3101