Dr. Fatima Ghassan Alabtah is a dedicated researcher specializing in Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing (AM), Material and Corrosion Science. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Qatar University (2021), she has developed a rich academic and research background rooted in advanced materials development, process optimization, and applied sustainability.

Dr. Alabtah currently leads and collaborates on multidisciplinary projects focused on process–structure–property–performance relationships in AM systems. Her work spans LPBF, BMD, DED, and composite-based AM technologies, integrating electrochemical, mechanical and advanced microstructural characterization techniques to optimize performance in critical applications. Her research outputs include numerous peer-reviewed journal publications in leading materials and manufacturing journals, and she has been an invited speaker and contributor at international conferences such as the AM Conclave Middle East and the QatarEnergy LNG Engineering Forum. Her doctoral research was recognized with the Outstanding Dissertation Award and the Distinguished Student Award at Qatar University.

In addition to her technical contributions, Dr. Alabtah is passionate about mentoring students, promoting experiential learning, and strengthening academia–industry collaborations. She has played a key role in developing state-of-the-art labs and research infrastructure.

• Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing
• Additive Manufacturing of Metals, Polymers, and Composites (LPBF, BMD, DED, SLS, FFF, etc.)
• Corrosion Science and Surface Engineering
• Process–Structure–Property–Performance Relationships in Additive Manufacturing
• Advanced Materials and Bio-Composites
• Bio-Inspired and Circular Engineering Solutions
• Advanced Manufacturing Process Optimization
• Mechanical and Electrochemical Performance of AM Parts
• Reverse Engineering and Digital Design for Critical Components

• Assistant Research Scientist
  Texas A&M University at Qatar
  October 2024 – January 2025
• Postdoctoral Research Associate
  Texas A&M University at Qatar
  August 2021 – September 2024
• Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant
  Qatar University, Qatar
  August 2017 – June 2021
• Mechanical Engineer
  Al-Sadd Consulting Engineering, Qatar
  July 2016 – July 2017
• Mechanical Engineer
  Electron Trading Co., Qatar
  December 2014 – July 2016
• Graduate Teaching Assistant
  University of Jordan, Jordan
  January 2012 – December 2013

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
Qatar University, Qatar | June 2021

• GPA: 3.81/4.00
• Dissertation: Development of Internally Pressurized Composite/Metallic/Composite Hybrid Pipes
• Awards: Outstanding Dissertation Award, Distinguished Student Award

M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
University of Jordan, Jordan | January 2014

• GPA: 3.84/4.00
• Thesis: Simulation-Based Optimization of the Hybrid Superplastic Forming of AZ31

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
Lebanese International University, Lebanon | July 2011