Dr Omid Sam-Daliri is a Research Fellow in the School of Engineering at University of Galway. He received PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tehran in 2019. His PhD research involved the electrical impedance measurement method as a novel structural health monitoring technique for damage characterisation in adhesive joints. He also worked on this topic as a research assistant at University of Klagenfurt, Austria (2017-2018), in partnership with Silicon Austria Labs GmbH. Prior to his current position, he worked as a research engineer and technical consultant with various companies in the energy industry. Dr Sam-Daliri was employed as a postdoctoral researcher at University of Galway in MIDRONE project focused on development of automated composite manufacturing processes, and recycling of industrial composite wastes using additive manufacturing technology (May 2022 - August 2023). He also worked as an adjunct lecturer at University of Galway during the years 2022 and 2023, where he taught Automated Systems and Materials II. In 2023, he was awarded the Research Ireland Industry RD&I funding and became a member of the engineering group at ÉireComposites Teo where he developed a thermoplastic strain sensor for health monitoring of composite structures. He led different SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) projects regarding marine composite structures in the renewable energy sectors such as the FASTSHIP project, aimed at creating a retractable hydrofoil to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions in maritime shipping , and LEProtect project aimed at manufacturing a novel leading edge protection system to extend the lifespan of wind turbine blades. Dr. Sam-Daliri published numerous papers in international journals and conferences. He co-supervised several ME programme and PhD students at University of Galway. He is a reviewer for numerous reputable journals in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and civil engineering. His main research interests are Composite Manufacturing and testing, robotic assisted manufacturing along with Recycling and Structural Health Monitoring. He has collaborated with universities, research centres, and industries in Ireland and overseas.

1. Advanced Manufacturing
2. Composite Materials and Structures
3. Material Characterisation
4. Recycling of composite materials
5. Structural Health Monitoring (electrical impedance measurement)
6. Nondestructive Tests (Infrared thermography, Ultrasonic testing)
7. Finite Element Analysis
8. Piezoresistive Sensors
9. Inkjet-printed Sensors
10. Welding and Residual Stress