Biography
Professor Islam Shyha serves as the Associate Dean for Research and Innovation for the School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment at Edinburgh Napier University. He also holds the position of Professor of Manufacturing Engineering, with his research focusing on composite machining, conventional and non-conventional machining processes, as well as nanofibers spinning.
With over two decades of experience in higher education, Professor Shyha has an illustrious academic background. He earned his Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice from Northumbria University, his PhD from The University of Birmingham, and both his MSc and BSc from Alexandria University. He has held various esteemed positions at Northumbria University, The University of Birmingham, and Alexandria University.
His research endeavours receive support from the UK Research Council, Innovate UK, and industry partners. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), Professor Shyha imparts his expertise by teaching mechanical and manufacturing engineering courses and supervising MSc and PhD projects in advanced manufacturing engineering.
In addition to his primary roles, Professor Shyha has held honorary positions at The University of Birmingham, Newcastle University and the Vietnamese German University (Vietnam). He boasts a prolific academic portfolio with over 130 publications in renowned journals and international conferences, alongside a patent for an innovative composite machining tool. His contributions extend to the global research and academic communities, where he actively serves as a reviewer for several prestigious manufacturing and materials funders and journals as well as participates as a member or chair of international conferences committees.