Dr. Hiyam Farhat, a Lecturer and Assistant Director at the DOE Industrial Assessment Center in the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Tennessee Technological University, is a materials and mechanical engineering specialist whose work integrates advanced materials, manufacturing technologies, turbomachinery performance, and energy-efficiency research. She holds a PhD in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, an MS in Mechanical and Materials Engineering, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering, underpinning a career that spans academic, research, and leadership roles across major engineering organizations. Her professional experience includes directing industrial assessment initiatives, managing engineering programs in the turbomachinery sector, contributing to quality and inspection systems, and teaching a broad range of engineering courses with demonstrated excellence. Her research focuses on AI-driven modeling, digital-twin development, materials degradation prediction, and clean-energy technologies, resulting in influential publications in areas such as hybrid digital-twin frameworks, gas turbine performance, flexible operation lifing criteria, and energy-storage applications. She has delivered invited presentations and contributed chapters to leading technical references, with her work supported by collaborations with national and international partners. Her recognitions include awards for technical presentations, and she maintains active engagement through memberships in professional societies such as ASME, KEEN, and the European Turbine Network. She also holds certifications in research ethics, nondestructive testing, welding inspection, quality auditing, and safety oversight. Dr. Farhat’s record reflects sustained innovation, cross-disciplinary expertise, and impactful contributions to advancing energy sustainability and intelligent engineering systems.
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Featured Publications
1. Farhat, H., & Salvini, C. (2022). Novel gas turbine challenges to support the clean energy transition. Energies, 15(15), 5474.
2. Farhat, H. (2021). Operation, maintenance, and repair of land-based gas turbines.
3. Farhat, H. (2021). Materials and coating technologies. In Operation, maintenance, and repair of land-based gas turbines (pp. 63–87).
4. Farhat, H., & Salvini, C. (2022). New lifing criterion for land-based gas turbines in flexible operation mode. Energy Reports, 8, 379–385.
5. Farhat, H. (2021). Lifetime extension: Assessment and considerations. In Operation, maintenance, and repair of land-based gas turbines (pp. 175–196).
Dr. Hiyam Farhat’s work advances intelligent energy systems by integrating AI-driven modeling, digital-twin technologies, and materials degradation analytics to enhance performance, reliability, and sustainability in turbomachinery and clean-energy applications. Her contributions support industry and national energy goals by improving efficiency, reducing emissions, and enabling data-informed lifecycle management for next-generation power systems.