 Ali Oskuie, Asset Integrity Engineer, PhD, MSc
Congratulations to our new Midlands Branch Chair Dr. Ali Oskuie on stepping into this leadership role with a clear vision for the future of our corrosion community. In this article, we take a closer look at Ali’s journey with ICorr and his vision for the Midlands Branch.
- About yourself, your ICorr involvement, and your journey
My name is Ali Oskuie, and I am a corrosion engineering professional currently working at Worley UK. I specialise in risk-based inspection (RBI) and asset integrity management (AIM), and have been involved in managing several large-scale projects in these areas.
I hold a PhD in corrosion engineering and have over 13 years of experience in the field. I began my career in Iran, where I completed my doctoral studies and spent seven years working in industry before relocating to the UK in 2022 to join Cranfield University as a Knowledge Transfer Associate.
Although I was aware of ICorr prior to moving to the UK, my relocation provided the opportunity to engage more closely with the institute. I became a member and, through my professional network, connected with Dr Prafull Sharma, who was the Midlands Branch Chair at the time.
During this period, I was nominated as Branch Secretary. This role gave me valuable first-hand experience of ICorr activities and the branch’s role in promoting and disseminating corrosion knowledge.
Following Dr Sharma’s departure earlier this year, I was honoured that the committee approved my nomination to take on the role of Midlands Branch Chair.
- What are your priorities as you begin your tenure?
My primary priority is to strengthen collaboration across industry, academia, and students within the Midlands region. I aim to build a strong network and database of professionals and organisations to help bridge these communities more effectively.
A key focus will be increasing industry engagement. Industrial partners play an important role in expanding corrosion knowledge through sponsorship and collaboration, while also benefiting from visibility and access to emerging talent.
Another priority is the organisation of regular technical webinars on topical issues. Hosting monthly sessions will provide continuous learning opportunities, attract a wider audience, and support growth in both membership and engagement.
In addition, I intend to strengthen links with universities in the region by engaging lecturers and researchers and encouraging their participation in our events.
- What expansion opportunities do you see for the branch over the next year?
Over the next year, I see strong opportunities to expand both our industry partnerships and our digital presence.
Increasing the number of industry sponsors will be an important objective.
At the same time, we will focus on strengthening our visibility through social media and digital platforms to reach a wider audience, particularly students and early-career engineers.
- What do you see as the major branch events of the 2026–2027 session?
One of our key ambitions for 2027 is to organise a one- to two-day conference in collaboration with a university or industry partner.
Alongside this, we plan to continue our programme of monthly webinars covering topical technical subjects such as pipeline corrosion, hydrogen-related corrosion challenges, renewable energy, and professional development topics such as project management.
- Is there anything else you’d like to share with our members?
I strongly believe that our members are at the heart of everything we do—they are not just members, but colleagues and a professional community.
I encourage all members to engage with the branch by sharing ideas and feedback through our communication channels. We are committed to listening and continuously improving our services.
Please contact me at: midlandschair@icorr.org
