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Prof. Ghulam Hussain

Professor

Mechanical Engineering
1743628
14-168A
ghussain@uob.edu.bh

Areas of Expertise


Additive Manufacturing, Hybrid Manufacturing, Sustainable Manufacturing, Metal Forming, Welding, Materials Characterization, Process Modelling & Optimization, Surface Engineering

Education


PhD

Biography


Dr. Ghulam Hussain has rich experience of working both in academia and industry. He is a renowned scholar of manufacturing with expertise in Additive Manufacturing, Hybrid Manufacturing, Sustainable Manufacturing, Metal Forming, Welding, Material Characterization, Process Modelling & Optimization, and Surface Engineering. He is the author of over 140 scholarly articles and the editor of several books published by Taylor & Francis. He has received exceptional citations and H-index in the short span of his career. He has been recognized as a leading researcher- among the top 10 in his field and as the top 6th national researcher in engineering. Since 2021, he has been also consistently listed as one of the world’s top 2% scientists. He is regarded as a distinguished scholar in many top tier universities and is actively engaged in joint research there. Professor Ghulam is also working as an editor and as a board member of reputed international journals.

Achievements


  • Listed as the world’s top 2% scientist
  • Listed among top 10 Alumni (China)
  • Consistently ranked among the top 10 leading researchers
  • Ranked as top the 6th National Young Scientist
  • Secured best researcher awards and research prizes
  • Secured teaching excellence awards
  • Over 140 scholarly articles
  • Attracted exceptional citations and H Index
  • Distinguished scholar with top tier universities
  • Listed in 'Who is Who"" USA

Affiliations


  • Professional member of Society of Manufacturing Engineers-SME, USA
  • Member of International Association of Engineers- IAENG, UK
  • Professional member of Pakistan Engineering Council
  • Member of Pakistan Institute of Engineers

Grants & Contracts Awarded


Received funding of more than 1 million USD

Publications & Presentations


  1. A novel design of mono and bi-cells based hybrid auxetic structures and assessment of their compressive properties. Vol. 28, PP. 1620-1632. Journal of Materials Research & Technology, 2024
  2. Nanomechanical, mechanical and microstructural characterization of electron beam welded AL2219-T6 tempered aerospace grade alloy: A comprehensive study. Heliyon, 2024
  3. Formability characterization of tailor welded blanks in incremental forming. Journal of Materials Research & Technology, 2024
  4. Advances on incremental forming of composite materials. Alaxenderia Engineering Journal, 2023
  5. Inplane bending performance of novel negative Poisson’s ratio structures and its enhancement through the application of shape optimization method. Composite Structures, 2023
  6. Performance Evaluation of 3D Printed Polymer Heat Exchangers: Influence of Printing Temperature, Printing Speed and Wall Thickness with Consideration of Surface Roughness. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2023
  7. Springback behavior of a metal/polymer laminate in incremental sheet forming: stress/strain relaxation perspective, J. Materials Research & Technology, 2023
  8. Performance of 3D printed topologically optimized novel auxetic structures under compressive loading: experimental and FE analyses. Journal of Materials Research & Technology, 2021
  9. Analysis of wall curling in incremental forming of a sheet metal: Role of residual stresses, stretching force and process conditions. Journal of Materials Research & Technology
  10. Techniques to enhance magnetic permeability in microwave absorbing materials. Applied Materials Today, 2020
  11. Delamination analysis in single point incremental forming of steel/steel bi-layer sheet metal. Archives of Civil & Mechanical Engineering, 2020
  12. On the effects of process parameters and optimization of interlaminate bond strength in 3D printed ABS/CF-PLA composite. Polymers, 2020
  13. Mechanical properties and microstructure evolution in incremental forming of aluminum alloys. Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China, 2020
  14. Appropriate heat treatment and incremental forming route to produce age hardened components of Al-2219 alloy with minimized form error and high formability. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2018
  15. Fabrication of UHMW Polyethylene/ nano Hydroxyapatite biocomposite via heat assisted Friction Stir Processing. Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2018
  16. On the CO2 characterization in incremental forming of roll bonded laminates. Journal of Cleaner Production
  17. Wear performance of Al/TiN dispersion strengthened surface composite produced through friction stir process: a comparison of tool geometries and number of passes. Wear, 2015
  18. Nano-mechanical characterization of plasma surface tungstenized layer by depth-sensing nano-indentation measurement. Applied Surface Science, 2015
  19. Threshold tool-radius condition maximizing the formability in SPIF considering a variety of materials: experimental and FE investigations. International Journal of Machine Tools & Manufacture, 2015
  20. Force variations with defects and a force-based strategy to control defects in incremental forming. Materials & Manufacturing Processes, 2014
  21. A new formability indicator in single point incremental forming. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2009
  22. Tool and lubricant for negative incremental forming of a commercially pure titanium sheet. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2008
  23. Electric hot incremental forming: A novel technique. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 2008
  24. A novel method to test the thinning limits of sheet metals in negative incremental forming. International Journal of Machine Tools & Manufacture, 2007
  25. Integration of Heterogeneous Manufacturing Machinery in Cells and Systems. CRC Press- Taylor & Francis, 2024
  26. Machine Tools: An Industry-4.0 Perspective. CRC Press- Taylor & Francis, 2023

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Prof. Ghulam Hussain

Professor

Mechanical Engineering
1743628
14-168A
ghussain@uob.edu.bh

Areas of Expertise


Additive Manufacturing, Hybrid Manufacturing, Sustainable Manufacturing, Metal Forming, Welding, Materials Characterization, Process Modelling & Optimization, Surface Engineering

Education


PhD

Biography


Dr. Ghulam Hussain has rich experience of working both in academia and industry. He is a renowned scholar of manufacturing with expertise in Additive Manufacturing, Hybrid Manufacturing, Sustainable Manufacturing, Metal Forming, Welding, Material Characterization, Process Modelling & Optimization, and Surface Engineering. He is the author of over 140 scholarly articles and the editor of several books published by Taylor & Francis. He has received exceptional citations and H-index in the short span of his career. He has been recognized as a leading researcher- among the top 10 in his field and as the top 6th national researcher in engineering. Since 2021, he has been also consistently listed as one of the world’s top 2% scientists. He is regarded as a distinguished scholar in many top tier universities and is actively engaged in joint research there. Professor Ghulam is also working as an editor and as a board member of reputed international journals.

Achievements


  • Listed as the world’s top 2% scientist
  • Listed among top 10 Alumni (China)
  • Consistently ranked among the top 10 leading researchers
  • Ranked as top the 6th National Young Scientist
  • Secured best researcher awards and research prizes
  • Secured teaching excellence awards
  • Over 140 scholarly articles
  • Attracted exceptional citations and H Index
  • Distinguished scholar with top tier universities
  • Listed in 'Who is Who"" USA

Affiliations


  • Professional member of Society of Manufacturing Engineers-SME, USA
  • Member of International Association of Engineers- IAENG, UK
  • Professional member of Pakistan Engineering Council
  • Member of Pakistan Institute of Engineers

Grants & Contracts Awarded


Received funding of more than 1 million USD

Publications & Presentations


  1. A novel design of mono and bi-cells based hybrid auxetic structures and assessment of their compressive properties. Vol. 28, PP. 1620-1632. Journal of Materials Research & Technology, 2024
  2. Nanomechanical, mechanical and microstructural characterization of electron beam welded AL2219-T6 tempered aerospace grade alloy: A comprehensive study. Heliyon, 2024
  3. Formability characterization of tailor welded blanks in incremental forming. Journal of Materials Research & Technology, 2024
  4. Advances on incremental forming of composite materials. Alaxenderia Engineering Journal, 2023
  5. Inplane bending performance of novel negative Poisson’s ratio structures and its enhancement through the application of shape optimization method. Composite Structures, 2023
  6. Performance Evaluation of 3D Printed Polymer Heat Exchangers: Influence of Printing Temperature, Printing Speed and Wall Thickness with Consideration of Surface Roughness. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2023
  7. Springback behavior of a metal/polymer laminate in incremental sheet forming: stress/strain relaxation perspective, J. Materials Research & Technology, 2023
  8. Performance of 3D printed topologically optimized novel auxetic structures under compressive loading: experimental and FE analyses. Journal of Materials Research & Technology, 2021
  9. Analysis of wall curling in incremental forming of a sheet metal: Role of residual stresses, stretching force and process conditions. Journal of Materials Research & Technology
  10. Techniques to enhance magnetic permeability in microwave absorbing materials. Applied Materials Today, 2020
  11. Delamination analysis in single point incremental forming of steel/steel bi-layer sheet metal. Archives of Civil & Mechanical Engineering, 2020
  12. On the effects of process parameters and optimization of interlaminate bond strength in 3D printed ABS/CF-PLA composite. Polymers, 2020
  13. Mechanical properties and microstructure evolution in incremental forming of aluminum alloys. Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China, 2020
  14. Appropriate heat treatment and incremental forming route to produce age hardened components of Al-2219 alloy with minimized form error and high formability. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2018
  15. Fabrication of UHMW Polyethylene/ nano Hydroxyapatite biocomposite via heat assisted Friction Stir Processing. Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2018
  16. On the CO2 characterization in incremental forming of roll bonded laminates. Journal of Cleaner Production
  17. Wear performance of Al/TiN dispersion strengthened surface composite produced through friction stir process: a comparison of tool geometries and number of passes. Wear, 2015
  18. Nano-mechanical characterization of plasma surface tungstenized layer by depth-sensing nano-indentation measurement. Applied Surface Science, 2015
  19. Threshold tool-radius condition maximizing the formability in SPIF considering a variety of materials: experimental and FE investigations. International Journal of Machine Tools & Manufacture, 2015
  20. Force variations with defects and a force-based strategy to control defects in incremental forming. Materials & Manufacturing Processes, 2014
  21. A new formability indicator in single point incremental forming. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2009
  22. Tool and lubricant for negative incremental forming of a commercially pure titanium sheet. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2008
  23. Electric hot incremental forming: A novel technique. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, 2008
  24. A novel method to test the thinning limits of sheet metals in negative incremental forming. International Journal of Machine Tools & Manufacture, 2007
  25. Integration of Heterogeneous Manufacturing Machinery in Cells and Systems. CRC Press- Taylor & Francis, 2024
  26. Machine Tools: An Industry-4.0 Perspective. CRC Press- Taylor & Francis, 2023

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