Dr. Mohammad Shahid Raza, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Mohammad Shahid Raza is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia, where he conducts innovative research in manufacturing technologies. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in 2023, following an M.Tech in Mechanical (Manufacturing) from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from C V Raman College of Engineering. With over eight years of experience, Dr. Raza specializes in additive manufacturing of metals and polymers, advanced manufacturing of functionally graded materials, and laser processing of metals. His technical skills include numerical modeling and process automation, and he has collaborated with major industries like Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and TATA Motors. Passionate about teaching, he aims to inspire the next generation of engineers through subjects such as Additive Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Dr. Raza’s dedication to research and collaboration positions him as a leading expert in his field.
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Suitability for the Award:
Dr. Raza is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award due to his outstanding contributions to additive manufacturing, laser processing, and advanced manufacturing technologies. His expertise in solving complex industrial challenges, combined with his ability to innovate and publish impactful research, positions him as a top candidate for this award. His work has advanced the field of metal additive manufacturing and laser processing, with numerous citations and industrial applications underscoring the importance of his research.
Educational Background
Dr. Mohammad Shahid Raza earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur in 2023, following an M.Tech in Mechanical (Manufacturing) from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (2015) and a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from C V Raman College of Engineering, Bhubaneswar (2012).
Current Position
He is currently a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing and Robotics at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, where he focuses on innovative research in manufacturing technologies.
Research Interests
Dr. Raza specializes in additive manufacturing of metals and polymers, advanced manufacturing of functionally graded materials, and laser processing of metals and metal foams. His expertise includes numerical modeling and process monitoring and automation, making significant contributions to the field through both experimental and numerical analyses.
Professional Experience
With over eight years of research experience, Dr. Raza has worked as a Research Consultant in laser-based metal additive manufacturing at the Centre of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing Technology in India. He collaborated on projects addressing technological challenges in metal additive manufacturing for leading industries such as Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and TATA Motors.
Technical Skills
Dr. Raza is proficient in various software tools like Abaqus and MATLAB and has hands-on experience with laser workstations and CNC machining. His technical expertise includes leading research teams, writing scientific papers for peer-reviewed journals, and fostering industrial partnerships.
Teaching Interests
He is passionate about teaching subjects like Additive Manufacturing Technology, Advanced Manufacturing Technology, and Finite Element Methods, aiming to inspire the next generation of engineers and researchers. 🎓📚
Dr. Raza’s dedication to innovation and collaboration in the field of manufacturing and robotics positions him as a leading expert in his area.
Publication Top Notes:
Title: Experimental Investigation on Ytterbium Fiber Laser Butt Welding of Inconel 625 and Duplex Stainless Steel 2205 Thin Sheets
Title: Synthesis and Characterization of Nickel-Free Titanium–Hydroxyapatite Composite Coating Over Nitinol Surface Through In-Situ Laser Cladding and Alloying
Title: Effects of Process Parameters on the Quality Aspects of Weld-Bead in Laser Welding of NiTinol Sheets
Title: Experimental Investigations and Parametric Optimization of Laser Beam Welding of NiTinol Sheets by Metaheuristic Techniques and Desirability Function Analysis
Title: Excimer Laser Cleaning of Black Sulphur Encrustation from Silver Surface