Dr. Yasmine Abdin

Biography

Yasmine Abdin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Engineering at the University of British Columbia. She specializes in polymer matrix composite materials, focusing on design, manufacturing, optimization, and in-service performance. Her research interest includes understanding long-term durability performance under varying service conditions and the unique damage tolerance of composite materials. Employing probabilistic materials design, she aims to estimate the reliability of structures considering inherent manufacturing-induced defects and stochastic variability. Moreover, she is keen on validating component designs through advanced simulation techniques, reflecting the growing need for high-performance industries. Her current work emphasizes the integration of machine learning and data analysis within her digital models to enhance modeling efficiency, enabling a thorough examination of the structure-property relationship in composite materials. Yasmine holds a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. from KU Leuven, emphasizing her solid educational background in materials engineering. Her ongoing research endeavors aim to leverage digital simulation techniques to relate manufacturing processes with long-term performance in real service conditions.

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