We’re proud to introduce the brilliant minds shaping the scientific programme of the 2nd International Conference on Circular Materials & Mobility (CIRMA 2026) — taking place 24–25 November 2026 at the iconic Gläserne Manufaktur, Dresden. 🇩🇪
Our Scientific Committee brings together world-class expertise in automotive composites, sustainable manufacturing, smart materials, and circular engineering — exactly the knowledge needed to drive the conversations that matter most for the future of mobility.
Northumbria University is a public research university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northeast England, with roots going back to Rutherford College, founded in 1877, and university status granted in 1992. Named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2022 — widely regarded as the ‘Oscars of higher education’ — and Modern University of the Year 2025 by The Times and The Sunday Times, Northumbria has undergone a remarkable transformation into one of the UK’s leading research-intensive institutions.
Our committee from Northumbria include:
Prof. Ahmed Elmarakbi |
Scientific Coordinator of EU Horizon Europe projects SALIENT, GIANCE & BIOntier, leading graphene-based and bio-composite innovation alongside major OEM partners.
Dr Engy Ghoniem |
Senior Research Fellow coordinating several Horizon Europe projects delivering circular economy solutions for automotive end-of-life vehicles, with different automotive value chain.
Prof. Richard Fu |
Pioneering researcher in smart thin films, MEMS, and nanotechnology with 500+ SCI publications and a Google Scholar H-index of 89.
Dr Ahmed Elmasry |
Chartered Engineer specialising in advanced composites, crashworthiness, and physics-based simulation across Horizon Europe projects SALIENT, GIANCE, BIOntier & ZEvRA.
Together, they bring the scientific rigour and industry relevance to make CIRMA 2026 a landmark event for the circular automotive community.
Abstract submissions are open — deadline 1 July 2026.
Submit your work and join the conversation at: CIRMA – ZEvRA
