DR MUHAMMAD ASIF

Passionate Associate Professor with 11 years of experience administering education and classroom procedures both autonomously and in collaboration with department faculty and leaders. Building foundations for next generation of academics and workforce pioneers. Actively engaged in research and collaboration in additive manufacturing, mechanical characterization, composite materials, finite element analysis etc.

• Date of Birth: 05/09/1986
• Gender: Male
• Address: Flat B5 Abdullah Heights, Gulistan e Johar Block16, Karachi, Pakistan

• Shazad, A., Astif, M., Uzair, M., Zaidi, A.A., 2024, Evaluation of preheating impact on weld residual stresses in AH-36 steel using Finite Element Analysis, Memoria Investigaciones en Ingeniería, 26, 225-243
• Mahmood, Z.M., Asif, M., Zaidi, S.A.A., 2024, Fatigue Life Estimation for Different Geometrical Configuration of Load-Carrying Cruciform Joint using ABAQUS and Fe-Safe, Memoria Investigaciones en Ingeniería, 26, 98-124
• Nawaz MN, Asif M, Zaidi AA, Khan KA., 2024, Relaxation response of space lattices in the cubic system designed with architected strut, plate, and shell structural ligaments, Materials Today Communications, 109006
• Zaidi, A.A., Khan, S.Z., Naseer, M.N., Almohammadi, H., Asif, M., Wahab, Y.A., Islam, M.A., Johan, M.R., Hussin, H., 2023, Optimization of Cobalt Nanoparticles for Biogas Enhancement from Green Algae Using Response Surface Methodology, Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering
• Nawaz, M.N., Khan, S.Z., Asif, M., Aljabri, A., Zaidi, A.A., Mahmoud, E.R., 2022, Comparison of Machining Simulations of Aerospace Alloy Al6061-T6 Using Lagrangian and Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics Techniques, Lubricants, 10(11), 310
• Naseer, M.N., Dutta, K., Zaidi, A.A., Asif, M., Alqahtany, A., Aldossary, N.A., Jamil, R., Alyami, S.H., Jaafar, J., 2022, Research Trends in the Use of Polyaniline Membrane for Water Treatment Applications: A Scientometric Analysis, Membranes, 12(8), 777
• Majeed, D., Zaidi, A.A., Naseer, M.N., Asif, M., 2022, Influence of thermal treatment on the morphology of zinc oxide NPs synthesized by green method, MRS Advances, 1-7
• Khalel, H., Khan, M., Starr, A., Khan, K.A., Muhammad, A., 2021, Performance of engineered fibre reinforced concrete (EFRC) under different load regimes: A review, Construction and Building Materials, 306, 124692
• Abusabir, A., Khan, M.A., Asif, M., Khan, K.A., 2022, Effect of Architected Structural Members on the Viscoelastic Response of 3D Printed Simple Cubic Lattice Structures, Polymers, 14(3), 618
• Uzair, M. and Asif, M., 2022, Effects of Receiver Misalignment on the Intercept Factor of Parabolic Trough Collectors, Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 144(2)
• Naseer, M.N., Zaidi, A.A., Khan, H., Kumar, S., bin Owais, M.T., Jaafar, J., Suhaimin, N.S., Wahab, Y.A., Dutta, K., Asif, M., Hatta, S.W.M., 2021, Mapping the field of microbial fuel cell: A quantitative literature review (1970-2020), Energy Reports, 7, 4126-4138
• Ur Rehman, N., Uzair, M. and Asif, M., 2021, Optical Design of a Novel Polygonal Trough Collector for Solar Concentrating Photovoltaic Applications, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 46(3), 2963-2973
• Ahmed, S., Asif, M. and Zaidi, A.A., 2020, Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) of a Commercial HVAC Air Handling and Condensing Unit, European Journal of Advances in Engineering and Technology, 7(7), 1-6
• Huda, S.T., Chiony, M.S., HamzaZafarMalick, M., Yaqoob, A., Asif, M. and Zaidi, A.A., 2020, Pre-Feasibility Study of a Biogas Pant for Cattle Farms Based in Pakistan, European Journal of Advances in Engineering and Technology, 7(5), 11-16
• Asif, M., Ramezani, M., Khan, K.A., Khan, M.A. and Aw, K.C., 2019, Investigation of the strainratedependent mechanical behavior of a photopolymer matrix composite with fumed nanosilica filler, Polymer Engineering & Science, 59(8), 1695-1700
• Asif, M., Ramezani, M., Khan, K.A., Khan, M.A. and Aw, K.C., 2019, Experimental and numerical study of the effect of silica filler on the tensile strength of a 3D-printed particulate nanocomposite, Comptes Rendus Mécanique, 347(9), 615-625
• Ur Rehman, N., Uzair, M. and Asif, M., 2020, Evaluating the solar flux distribution uniformity factor for parabolic trough collectors, Renewable Energy, 157, 888-896
• Baqasah, H., He, F., Zai, B.A., Asif, M., Khan, K.A., Thakur, V.K. and Khan, M.A., 2019, In-situ dynamic response measurement for damage quantification of 3D printed ABS cantilever beam under thermomechanical load, Polymers, 11(12), 2079
• Zai, B.A., Khan, M.A., Khan, S.Z., Asif, M., Khan, K.A., Saquib, A.N., Mansoor, A., Shahzad, M. and Mujtaba, A., 2019, Prediction of crack depth and fatigue life of an Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene cantilever beam using dynamic response, Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 48(2), 1520-1536
• Asif, M., Khan, M.A., Khan, S.Z., Choudhry, R.S. and Khan, K.A., 2018, Identification of an effective nondestructive technique for bond defect determination in laminate composites-A technical review, Journal of Composite Materials, 52(26), 3589-3599
• Asif, M., Lee, J.H., Lin-Yip, M.J., Chiang, S., Levaslot, A., Giffney, T., Ramezani, M. and Aw, K.C., 2018, A new photopolymer extrusion 5-axis 3D printer, Additive Manufacturing, 23, 355-361

• Asif, M., Sohaib Zia Khan., Asad A Zaidi., 2022, Design and development of Photopolymer Extrusion 3D Printer, 8th International Conference and Exhibition on Sustainable Energy and Advanced Materials, 28-29 Oct, Bandung, Indonesia
• Asif, M., Ramezani, M., Sun, X., Wang, L., Xu, X., Giffney, T., Travas-Sejdic, J. and Aw, K., 2017, A New 3D Printing Technique Using Extrusion of Photopolymer, Conference Paper, Jan
• Asif, M., Ramezani, M. and Chin, A.K., 2019, Effect of Interfacial Adhesion on Tensile Strength of 3D Printed Particulate Nanocomposites, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 520(1), 012001
• Asif, M., Ramezani, M. and Chin, A.K., 2017, Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) micrographs of effects of filler on tensile strength of particulate nanocomposites, Microscopy New Zealand, Auckland University of Technology, Feb
• Zaidi, A.A., Mushtaq, K. and Asif, M., 2017, Design and fabrication of supersonic shock tube capable of producing shock waves, 2nd Doctoral Congress in Engineering in Fuep Porto, Fuep Porto, 0-2
• Mushtaq, K., Zaidi, A.A. and Asif, M., Development of natural fiber reinforced polymer composite as construction material for thermal insulation application
• Mushtaq, K., Zaidi, A.A. and Asif, M., Designing and fabrication of a portable water purification system for remote regions and disaster affected areas

• Wajahat Khan, Frequency domain micro-mechanical finite element analysis of viscoelastic particulate composites
• Muhammad Nauman Nawaz, Numerical investigation of viscoelastic properties of cellular structures
• Saad Ahmed, Control of deformation in hull structure - A case study
• Zulqarnain Mukhtar, Fatigue analysis of a thick plate
• Rana Gohar Ayoub, Structural analysis of overhang structure of vessel while docking on SLTS (ship transfer lifting system)
• Maaz Khan, Numerical study of the effect of different fillers on mechanical and thermal properties of silicon rubber polymer composite
• Mumbdooha Fatima, Study of crack propagation and effect of reinforced fillers on mechanical properties of nanocomposites
• Najam Siddiqui, Numerical analysis of welding induced defects and propose strategies to reduce the occurrence of defects

• Certificate of best conference presentation in 4th International Conference on Mechanical, Manufacturing, Modelling and Mechatronics (IC$M 2019) 22-24 Feb 2019, Nice, France
• Certificate of organizing committee in 13th International Conference on Hydrogen Production, 11-14 December 2022, Karachi Pakistan.
• Certificate of session chair in 13th International Conference on Hydrogen Production, 11-14 December 2022, Karachi Pakistan.
• Obtained fully funded PhD scholarship from National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in Nov 2015.
• Runners up at engineering design competition held at FAST University Lahore in May 2009.
• 2nd position at engineering design competition held at QUEST Nawabshah in April 2011
• Awarded HM Khoja certificate of recognition for securing A Grade in matriculation examination 2002.
• Awarded Al Musfata Welfare association certificate of recognition for securing A Grade in matriculation examination.

• Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
• Higher Education Commission (HEC) Approved PhD Supervisor
• Short course certificate on Pro Engineer
• Short course certificate Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

• Dr Tahir Abdul Hussain Ratlamwala,

Associate Professor

Engineering Sciences Department 

Pakistan Navy Engineering College, National University of Sciences and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan.

tahir.ratlamwala@pnec.nust.edu.pk

• Dr Sohaib Zia Khan,

Associate Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Islamic University of Madina, Madina, Saudi Arabia. 

consultation.drsohaib@gmail.com

• Dr Asad A Zaidi,

Associate Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Hamdard University, Karachi, Pakistan.

asad.zaidi@hamdard.edu.pk