Elham Ali is a MASc student in Energy Systems Engineering at the University of Regina, under the supervision of Dr. Arthur Situm. His research investigates the corrosion behaviour of advanced nuclear fuel claddings using neutron reflectometry and complementary surface-analysis methods. By simulating reactor-like conditions, his work aims to assess long-term material stability and identify the mechanisms governing corrosion resistance in emerging cladding alloys. This research contributes to improving safety and efficiency in small modular reactor (SMR) designs.

Before joining the University of Regina, Elham completed his Honours B.Sc. in Physics at the University of Calgary, where he specialized in the analysis of experimental instrumentation for plasma measurements in the Lower Thermosphere–Ionosphere region. He is particularly interested in applying experimental physics techniques to energy systems and materials research, with a growing interest in space materials such as shape-memory alloys like Nitinol, which have potential applications in rover wheel systems and adaptive components for extraterrestrial environments. Elham hopes to continue advancing materials innovation through collaborative research and applied experimentation.