Professor Mustafa Aziz

Mustafa Aziz is an associate professor in Applied Electromagnetism within the Electronic Engineering discipline in the Department of Engineering.  His research focuses on modelling and simulation of magnetic and electronic nano-materials and devices, for communications, data storage and non-conventional computing applications.  In magnetic materials, the focus is on modelling and simulation of dynamic phenomena in magnetic nanostructures (such as nanowires and nanospheres) and devices for the development of high-speed and low-power data storage, microwave, communication and computing technologies. 

Prof Aziz's work on phase-change electronic materials over the last two decades focused on the design and engineering of novel high-speed, low power solid-state, photonic and optical non-volatile memories for non-conventional, reconfigurable computing devices.  This research focuses on multi-physics modelling by combining the crystallisation kinetics of phase-change materials with electromagnetic and electro-thermal interactions to design and evaluate practicable devices.

Prof Aziz also works with industry through consultancy and UKRI funding by applying his knowledge and expertise to design and engineer electromagnetic devices and systems.  Examples include the development of high-sensitivity, non-destructive electromagnetic inspection tool for real-time monitoring of defects and anomalies in oil and gas pipes for the oil and gas well services industry, correcting signal drop-outs in commercial digital magnetic tape systems, and the design of compact actuators for wearable health technologies.

Prof Aziz has more than two decades of experience in teaching and programme development in Electronic Engineering in Higher Education, at the various stages of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.  He has been the Education Lead for the BEng/MEng Electronic Engineering programmes for 15 years in Exeter, leading three successful IET accreditations, established inter-departmental undergraduate programmes, and secured funding over the years for state-of-the art teaching equipment and facilities.  He is also a long member of the IET and a volunteer.