Masoud Moshtaghi is an Associate Professor (Tenure Track) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at LUT University, Finland, and the head of the Mechanics of Materials Laboratory. His research focuses on experimental and computational solid mechanics, particularly fatigue and fracture behaviour of advanced metallic materials and structures for both regular structural applications and demanding service environments. His work combines advanced experimental characterisation, structural testing, multiscale analysis, and computational modelling to understand, predict, and improve the mechanical performance and durability of metals, alloys, welds, and additively manufactured components.
His research particularly addresses the scientific and industrial challenges associated with fatigue, fracture, hydrogen embrittlement, and structural integrity of steels, aluminium alloys, nickel-based alloys, welded structures, metal matrix composites and energy infrastructure. Through extensive experimental fatigue and fracture studies, his group investigates crack initiation and propagation mechanisms, material degradation, and fatigue behaviour in conventional engineering applications as well as extreme environments involving hydrogen, ammonia, CO₂, methanol, and other emerging energy carriers.
His current research ambitions include improving fatigue and fracture prediction accuracy by 45% and achieving a 30% enhancement in metals and structures' properties through AI/ML-driven digital twin approaches integrated with advanced manufacturing and processing technologies.
The Mechanics of Materials Laboratory leads the design, fabrication, experimental testing, and structural assessment of metallic infrastructure for applications in energy, aerospace, maritime, railway, and transportation sectors, contributing to the development of durable, lightweight, and sustainable engineering systems.
His main research interests are:
Masoud has editorial and international scientific committee roles in various international journals and scientific communities.
