Introduction
I am Sumiya Aziz, serving as Senior Lab Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at National University of Science (NUTECH). With over 10 years of experience in academia, my research interests lie in Materials Characterization, Surface Engineering, Nano Materials and Failure Analysis. My role involves ensuring seamless operations in the laboratory, guiding students in material testing and mechanical analysis and strive to bridge the gap between materials engineering and mechanical design, ensuring advancements in technology are grounded in robust, reliable material systems.
Experience
Senior Lab Engineer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Technology, Islamabad (2023–Present)
- Design and conduct laboratory sessions and experiments of following labs:
- Mechanics of Materials Lab
- English (Technical Report Writing) Lab
- Co - Supervision of Under-Graduate Final Year Design Projects (FYDPs) in the field of Materials
- Departmental Academic Coordinator
Application Support Engineer, Shah Scientific Solutions (2021-2023)
- Provide Technical Assistance: Address and resolve application-related issues for end-users and stakeholders.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve software bugs, system errors, and performance bottlenecks.
Lecturer, STEPS College (2015–2023)
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- Taught Physics, for intermediate students
Qualification
- Academia:
- MS in Materials and Surface Engineering, SCME, NUST (2012)
- BS in Materials Engineering, SCME, NUST (2015)
Projects
- Design and Fabrication of 3D Printing Filament Making Machine (2024): Led the design and fabrication of a machine to produce 3D printing filament from recycled plastic. The project aimed to reduce material waste and promote sustainability by providing an efficient, cost-effective solution for filament production.
