Nokhaiz Sabir's Award-Winning Research Poster

Nokhaiz Sabir Recognised for Pioneering PhD Research on Hydrogen Embrittlement Detection in Offshore Bolts

Nokhaiz Sabir, a third-year student in the Industrial PhD Programme at NSIRC, has garnered significant acclaim for her pioneering research on the characterisation and early detection of hydrogen embrittlement in offshore bolts.

Her work, presented at the 2024 TWI Core Research Programme Symposium, earned her the top award for PhD Posters, highlighting the critical importance of this research in the offshore energy sector.

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Joining the PhD programme in 2022, Nokhaiz brought with her a strong foundation from the Structural Integrity MSc programme at NSIRC and Brunel University of London. Her innovative research is supported by the School of Engineering at the University of Warwick, and sponsored by Lloyd's Register Foundation, a global charity with a mission to improve safety through engineering and education.

Nokhaiz's PhD project employs acoustic emission sensors (AE) to detect and characterise damage from hydrogen embrittlement in high-strength steel bolts used in the offshore energy industry.

The primary goal of her research is to develop a comprehensive methodology for real-time monitoring of bolts under representative in-service conditions. Through her studies, Nokhaiz aims to establish the precise points at which different hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms occur, linking these findings to theoretical models.

This research will contribute to the creation of a predictive model that assesses the current condition of bolts and estimates their remaining useful life, significantly enhancing safety and reliability in offshore applications.

For further information or to connect with Nokhaiz Sabir regarding her industry-led PhD research, please contact enquiries@nsirc.co.uk.