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Yasmine Abdin is an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia, specializing in Polymer Matrix Composite Materials. Her research focuses on understanding the long-term durability and performance of composite material structures under varying service conditions. She is particularly interested in the integration of damage tolerance and durability within materials, employing probabilistic design techniques to improve structural reliability. Prof. Abdin has a strong background in multi-scale modeling, finite element analysis, and the application of machine learning techniques to enhance modeling efficiency. Her work seeks to advance the design validation simulation techniques accepted in high-performance industries, emphasizing the importance of understanding the structure-property relationships in composite materials. She completed her doctorate at KU Leuven and has been actively involved in research that pushes the boundaries of material performance and integrative digital simulation techniques. Through her work, she aims to develop innovative solutions that will meet the challenges faced in the practical applications of advanced composite materials.
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