Miss Ifrah Mussa

About

I am a Lecturer in Aerodynamics at Kingston University's Department of Aerospace and Aircraft Engineering. My academic journey began here in 2013 when I pursued a Master's in Aerospace Engineering (MEng), engaging in various research projects such as developing aircraft fuel burn model for London Luton Airport, boundary layer transition using bio-inspired micro-features, Grid generation around iced aerofoils and aerodynamic analysis of wind turbine blade. Following my MEng, I embarked on a PhD at Kingston, investigating ice formation on wind turbine blades.

My experience extends beyond academia, having worked as a Summer Research Intern at the university, Navigation Approvals Officer at the Civil Aviation Authority, and various roles on campus including Student Support Worker and Events Assistant. As a Student Ambassador, I took an active role in STEM Outreach, a passion I continued into my PhD. Here an insight into some of the work I have done over the years:

  • News article for KU – Kingston University students, staff and alumni share their stories and role models on International Women in Engineering Day (https://www.kingston.ac.uk/news/article/2342/23-jun-2020-kingston-university-students-staff-and-alumni-share-their-stories-and-role-models-on-international-women/)
  • Blog for ECE Newsletter – Faculty Funds PhD student to attend WES Student Conference, November 2021 (https://blogs.kingston.ac.uk/sec/2022/02/14/faculty-funds-phd-student-to-attend-wes-student-conference-november-2021/)
  • Podcast for Women's Engineering Society – My participation was highlighted in the ECE Newsletter which includes the link to the podcast. Podcast featuring Ifrah Mussa in the ‘Engineers in Conversation' series (https://blogs.kingston.ac.uk/sec/2022/10/20/podcast-featuring-ifrah-mussa-in-the-engineers-in-conversation-series/)

During my PhD, I supported undergraduate and postgraduate learning as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and contributed to aerodynamics, propulsion, and engineering design education. I mentored undergraduate and postgraduate students. I also spent six months at Northwestern Polytechnical University in China, focusing on icing research.

This year I contributed to NewScientists, shedding light on my role as a Lecturer in Aerodynamics and how I manage it alongside my research. (https://www.newscientist.com/nsj/article/what-does-a-lecturer-in-aerodynamics-do-)

Academic responsibilities

Lecturer in Aerodynamics

Qualifications

  • MEng in Aerospace Engineering
  • Fellow Member of Higher Education Academy
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng), Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
  • Affiliate Member, Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)
  • Associate Member, Energy Institute (EI)
  • Member, Women's Engineering Society (WES)

Teaching and learning

Research

Social media

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