I am Dr. Saad Ali, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at NUTECH University. I completed my PhD in Mechanical Engineering from UTP (2024), MS from NUST (2018) and BS from PIEAS (2012). I worked as a teaching assistant at UTP during my PhD and at NUST during my master degree. My doctoral research focused on enhancing the metal-graphene interface in Cu matrix composites by decorating graphene nanoplatelets with noble metal nanoparticles. I have extensive hands-on expertise in metal composite fabrication, including Powder Metallurgy (material formulation, cold compaction, sintering), Metal Injection Molding (Feedstock compounding, injection molding, debinding, and sintering). Furthermore, I am proficient in advanced material characterization techniques, such as XRD, FESEM, TEM, nanoindentation, tensile testing, thermal conductivity analysis, and coefficient of thermal expansion measurement. With my research experience in advanced materials, I am highly motivated to expand my research portfolio in recycling and additive manufacturing of metals and polymers, thereby contributing to the promotion of circular economy and achievement of global clean environment goals.
I have taught a variety of undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Department as a teaching assistant. Below are the courses I have been involved in teaching:
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Courses
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Institutes
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1
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Failure Analysis (MDB 4243)
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Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia
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2
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Manufacturing Technology 1 (MCB 1043)
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Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia
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3
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Mechatronics (MEB 4062)
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Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia
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4
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Dynamics (MEB 1053)
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Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia
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5
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Thermodynamics
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National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Islamabad
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My doctoral research focused on the fabrication and characterization of noble metal-decorated graphene-reinforced Cu matrix composites to enhance mechanical and thermal properties. The noble metal decorated graphene Cu heat sink developed in the lab was tested for thermal management of LED light with encouraging results. Furthermore, I am looking forward to diversify my research interests to include recycling of Li-ion batteries and solar panels to promote circular economy. Furthermore, I am also interested to work for promoting local manufacturing of solar panels, making them affordable for the consumers.
Google scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=9eEoMlQAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
Web of science: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/LZH-1278-2025
ORCiD: https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0009-0007-5223-1870
List of publications
Journal Papers
- S. Ali, F. Ahmad, P. S. M. M. Yusoff, N. Muhamad, E. Oñate, M. R. Raza and K. Malik, (2021). A review of graphene reinforced Cu matrix composites for thermal management of smart electronics, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, Elsevier, (SCI, Q1, 8.9). [Link]
- S. Ali, F. Ahmad, P. S. M. M. Yusoff, N. Muhamad, W. Haider, K. Malik and C. A. Shahed, (2023). Interface and mechanical properties of graphene/copper composite with sonication induced Au decoration of graphene, Powder Technology, Elsevier, (SCI, Q2, 4.6). [Link]
- S. Ali, F. Ahmad, P. S. M. M. Yusoff, N. Muhamad, K. Malik, C. A. Shahed, (2024). Mechanical properties’ investigation of Ag decorated graphene nanoplatelets and Ag decorated N-doped graphene nanoplatelets reinforced Cu composites, Advanced Powder Technology, (SCI, Q2, 4.2). [Link]
- S. Ali, F. Ahmad, P.S. M. M. Yusoff, N. Muhamad, R. J. Varley, P. J. Masset, W. Haider, C. A. Shahed, (2025). Evaluation of noble metal decorated GNP reinforced Cu composite heat sinks for thermal performance of LED light, Diamond and Related Materials, (SCI, Q2 5.1). [Link]
- S. Ali, F. Ahmad, M. I. Shirazi, K. Malik, M. R. Raza and I. R. Memon, (2022). Flow induced fiber orientation in short carbon fiber reinforced copper matrix composites, Materials Today Communications, (SCI, Q2, 4.5). [Link]
- Naseer, F. Ahmad, S. Ali and W. Haider, (2022) Powder injection molded nano copper oxide grafted graphene reinforced copper matrix composites, Powder Technology, Elsevier, (SCI, Q2, 4.6). [Link]
- CA Shahed, F Ahmad, E Günister, FM Foudzi, S Ali, K Malik, WSW Harun, (2023). Antibacterial mechanism with consequent cytotoxicity of different reinforcements in biodegradable magnesium and zinc alloys: A review, Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, Elsevier, (SCI, Q1, 13.8). [Link]
- CA Shahed, F Ahmad, E Günister, K Altaf, S Ali, A Raza, K Malik, (2023). Microstructure and mechanical performance of low-cost biomedical-grade Titanium-316L alloy, Journal of Materials Research and Technology, Elsevier, (SCI, Q1, 6.6). [Link]
- E Garba, AM Abdul-Rani, AAA Aliyu, A Ruwaida, S Ali, (2024). Electro-discharge deposition of zinc powder on 316L stainless steel: Synthesis, deposition rate, and characterization, Journal of Materials Research and Technology, Elsevier, (SCI, Q1, 6.6). [Link]
- K Malik, F Ahmad, NA Yunus, E Gunister, T Nakato, E Mouri, S Ali, (2021). A Review of flax fiber reinforced thermoset polymer composites: Thermal-physical properties, improvements and application, Journal of Natural Fibers, Taylor & Francis, (SCI, Q1, 3.1). [Link]
- K Malik, F Ahmad, E Gunister, T Nakato, E Mouri, MB Muhammad, S Ali, (2021). A review of flax fiber reinforced thermoset polymer composites: Structure and mechanical performance, Journal of Natural Fibers, Taylor & Francis, (SCI, Q1, 3.1). [Link]
- K Malik, F Ahmad, NA Yunus, E Gunister, S Ali, A Raza, (2023). Physical and mechanical properties of kenaf/flax hybrid composites, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Wiley, (SCI, Q2, 2.7). [Link]
- K Malik, F Ahmad, MSIS Dawood, MS Islam, S Ali, A Raza, CA Shahed, (2024). Mechanical property enhancement of graphene-kenaf-epoxy multiphase composites for automotive applications, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, Elsevier, (SCI, Q1, 8.9). [Link]
- K Malik, F Ahmad, NA Yunus, E Gunister, MS Dawood, S Ali, CS Mani, M Syahir, AL Larry, (2022). The hybridization effects of glass and carbon fibers on the mechanical properties of kenaf mat/epoxy composites, Journal of Natural Fibers, Taylor & Francis, (SCI, Q1, 3.1). [Link]
Conference Papers
- Ali S., Ahmad F., Yusoff PSM., Yasin S. & Malik K. (2022). Facile Synthesis of Au Decorated Graphene Nanoplatelets for Potential Metal Matrix Composites and Biosensing Applications, by International Conference on ‘3rd International Recent Trends in Technology, Engineering and Computing Conference (IRTTEC 2022)’.
- K Malik, F Ahmad, NA Yunus, PSM Yusoff, B Guan, N Nosbi, S Ali, (2021). The effects of graphene hybridization on mechanical properties of GFRP composites. AIP Conference Proceedings. [Link]
- J Aslam, SO Gilani, WH Tanveer, E Uddin, S Ali, Y Younis, (2019). A comparison of lumped parameter models of modified hybrid electromechanical valve actuator, IEEE Canadian Conference of Electrical and Computer Engineering (CCECE 2019). [Link]
- Raza, A., Ahmad, F., Badri, T.M., Raza, M.R., Malik, K., Ali, S. (2022). Selection of Materials Based on Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Thermal Barrier Coatings and Their Failures—A Review. In: Emamian, S.S., Awang, M., Razak, J.A., Masset, P.J. (eds) Advances in Material Science and Engineering. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore.
