Assistant Professor (Mechanical & Industrial Engineering), University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

·         39 Research Publication (20 ISI IF Journals, 19 International Conferences)

·         15 years teaching/research/industrial experience

EDUCATION
2010   PhD | Mechanical Engineering  (Beihang University, Beijing, China)
2005   M.Sc. | Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering (University of Engineering & Technology Taxila, Pakistan)
2000   B.Sc. | Mechanical Engineering (University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan)

PROFESSIONAL CAREER

• Teaching/Research Experience

Sep 2013-to date:

Assistant Professor

Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Department, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Main job responsibilities include the teaching of various courses at faculty and department level, supervising undergraduate scientific projects, administrative duties, and carrying the research activities.

Apr 2010 – Aug 2013:

Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Engineering & Technology Taxila, Pakistan

Sept 2006-Jan 2010:

Postgraduate Researcher

School of Mechanical Manufacturing & Automation, Beihang University, Beijing, China

• Industrial/Research Experience

Jan 2010-Sep 2013:

General Manager, Research & Development, NESCOM, R&D Organization, Islamabad, Pakistan

Dec 2000 – May 2006:

Manager, Research & Development, NESCOM, R&D Organization, Islamabad, Pakistan

Main responsibilities included:

• Computational and experimental analysis of aero parts and assemblies
• Project lifecycle management (technical/financial feasibilities, prototype development, and testing)
• Product manager and design technologist
• CNC machining and precise inspection of aero parts and riveted assemblies
• Production planning, monitoring, and control of product batches

RESEARCH INTERESTS

• FEA, Solid mechanics
• Structural design and optimization (topology, sizing, shape optimization)
• Numerical and experimental analysis of meso/micro scale cutting processes
• Machining stress & dimensional distortions of thin-walled structures
• Composites and polymeric materials
• Materials characterization
• Heuristic optimization techniques