RESEARCH ASSOCIATE · MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Dr. Shahadat Hussain

PhD in Materials Science & Technology | Expert in Additive Manufacturing, NiTi TPMS Structures, and Advanced Materials Characterization

Khalifa University (QS Rank: 181)
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Journal Papers

6+

Years Experience

450+

Citations

10

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Dr. Shahadat Hussain
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Teaching Certified

Professional Summary

Postdoctoral fellow at Khalifa University (QS Rank: 181) actively engaged in additive manufacturing of NiTi triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) structures. Collaborating with Advanced Digital and Additive Manufacturing Center (ADAM) and international institutions including University of Thessaly (Greece) and CSIR-AMPRI (India). Published numerous high-impact research papers in esteemed journals, with expertise in supervising students, teaching mechanical engineering, and presenting at national/international conferences.

Research Areas

  • Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF)
  • Additive Manufacturing (AM)
  • Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs)
  • Fatigue Testing & Analysis
  • Microstructural Characterization
  • Thermal Analysis
  • High Temperature Casting
  • Hot Rolling & Heat Treatment

Teaching Areas

  • Basic Mechanical Engineering
  • Engineering Thermodynamics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Engineering Materials
  • Heat Transfer
  • Materials Science
  • Machine Component Design

Professional Experience

Feb 2020 - Present

Postdoctoral Researcher

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Khalifa University

Abu Dhabi, UAE
  • Examining and characterizing properties of additively manufactured NiTi TPMS structures (Schwartz primitive & Schoen gyroid lattices)
  • Performing tensile and fatigue tests on NiTi wires with different diameters, compositions, and surface treatments using Instron 8872
  • Applying analytical techniques: SEM, XRD, EDS, metallography, EBSD, AFM, optical microscopy
  • Technical Skills: EBSD, AFM, Python, Additive Manufacturing, LaTeX
  • Soft Skills: Teamwork, Time Management, Communication, Presentation
May 2013 - Aug 2014

Project Fellow

CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute

Bhopal, India
  • Extensive research in alloy synthesis, metallography, heat treatment, and material characterization
  • Published 5 articles, presented research via posters and oral presentations
  • Collaborated with Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
  • Technical Skills: Induction Casting, Optical Microscopy, Tensile Testing, Hot Rolling
  • Soft Skills: Communication, Presentation, Data Analysis
Sep 2012 - May 2013

Lecturer

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Oriental Group of Institutions

Bhopal, India
  • Taught mechanical engineering subjects: materials science, machine component design, mechanics of materials
  • Conducted laboratory activities for practical learning
  • Participated in ISTE workshop on Engineering Thermodynamics
  • Received positive student feedback, completed syllabus on time

Research Projects

2020 - Present

Additive Manufacturing of NiTi Shape Memory Alloys

Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Constitutive modeling and fatigue failure criteria for 3D printed NiTi samples and TPMS structures

  • Extensive characterizations using SEM, TEM, XRD, AFM, DSC, and fatigue testing
  • Novel findings published in high-impact journals
  • Technical skills: Additive Manufacturing, Overleaf, LaTeX, Python
2013 - 2014

Thermo-Responsive Magnetic Shape Memory Materials

CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal, India

Design and development for engineering applications

  • Developed copper-based shape memory materials with superior mechanical properties
  • High transition temperatures and cost-effective production methods
  • Published 5 articles in SCI journals, presented at national events

Publications

2022 Journal

Imperfections Formation in Thin Layers of NiTi Triply Periodic Minimal Surface Lattices Fabricated Using Laser Powder Bed Fusion

Shahadat Hussain, Ali N Alagha, Wael Zaki

Materials, 15(22) 7950

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2021 Journal

Additive Manufacturing of Shape Memory Alloys: A Review with Emphasis on Powder Bed Systems

Ali N Alagha, Shahadat Hussain, Wael Zaki

Materials & Design, 204:109654

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2020 Journal

Influence of niobium and silver on mechanical properties and shape memory behavior of Cu-12Al-4Mn alloys

Abhishek Pandey, Shahadat Hussain, Prasanth Nair, Rupa Dasgupta

Journal of Alloys and Compounds

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2021 Journal

Nano-GeO₂ Doped Cu-Al-Ni SMA with Enhanced Mechanical as well as Shape Recovery Characteristics

Shahadat Hussain, Abhishek Pandey, Rupa Dasgupta

Metals and Materials International, 27:1478–1482

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2022 Conference

Inhomogeneous Microstructure due to Non-Uniform Solidification Rate in NiTi TPMS Structures Fabricated via Laser Powder Bed Fusion

Shahadat Hussain, Ali N Alagha, Wael Zaki

ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE-2022), Ohio, USA

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2017 Conference

Study of effect of Fe, Cr and Ti on the martensite phase formation in Cu-12.5wt%Al-5wt%Mn SMA

Shahadat Hussain, Ashish Kumar Jain, Ansari MA, Abhishek Pandey, Rupa Dasgupta

Advanced Materials Proceedings, 2(1):22-25

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2018 Book Chapter

Effect of Alloying Additions on the Properties Affecting Shape Memory Properties of Cu–12.5Al–5Mn Alloy

Rupa Dasgupta, Jain A.K., Shahadat Hussain, Abhishek Pandey, V Sampath

In: Frontiers in Materials Processing, Applications, Research and Technology. Springer, Singapore

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Technical Expertise

Equipment & Characterization

  • SEM: JEOL 7610F, FEI Nova NanoSEM, FEI Quanta 3D FIB
  • XRD: Bruker D2 Phasor, Rigaku MiniFlex II
  • Optical Microscopy: Leica microscopes
  • Thermal Analysis: Mettler Toledo DSC 1, Setaram
  • Mechanical Testing: Instron 5969, Instron 8872
  • Optical Emission Spectroscopy: Bruker Q4 Tasman

Software & Analysis

  • Python (pandas, numpy, matplotlib, scipy)
  • Xpert HighScore Plus, ImageJ, Origin
  • Gatan Suite, FreeCAD, LaTeX/Overleaf
  • CAD software, Data Analysis tools
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Fabrication Techniques

  • Additive Manufacturing (Laser Powder Bed Fusion)
  • Vacuum Induction Melting
  • Heat Treatment & Quenching
  • Hot & Cold Rolling
  • Metallography & Chemical Etching
  • Alloy Synthesis & Casting

Certifications & Awards

Awards & Fellowships

  • Highest CGPA in PhD Course Work (2016)
  • Senior Research Fellowship, CSIR-GATE (2016)
  • Junior Research Fellowship, CSIR-GATE (2014)
  • Qualified GATE thrice (2013, 2014, 2015)

Recent Certifications

  • Teaching Certificate Course, Khalifa University (2023)
  • FreeCAD: Basic 3D Modeling, Udemy (2023)
  • Python Specialization, University of Michigan (2023)
  • Responsible Conduct of Research, CITI Program (2020)
  • Hydrofluoric Acid Handling Course (2021)

Research Metrics

228

Google Scholar Citations

8

H-Index

7

i10-Index

10+

Journal Publications

Education

PhD in Materials Science & Technology

Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research

Bhopal, India

Aug 2014 - Jun 2019

Doctoral research on Cu-Al-Ni shape memory alloys for high-temperature applications

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

University Institute of Technology-RGPV

Bhopal, India

Aug 2008 - May 2012

First Division Aggregate | Industrial Training at SAIL-Bokaro

Referees

Prof. Wael Zaki

Professor, Mechanical Engineering

Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

wael.zaki@ku.ac.ae

Dr. Abhishek Pandey

Senior Scientist

CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, India

abhishekpandey@ampri.res.in

Dr. Rupa Dasgupta

Chief Scientist (former)

CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, Bhopal, India

rupa_dasgupta@hotmail.com

Contact Information

Location

Khalifa University, Main Campus
Abu Dhabi, UAE 127788

Email

shahadat_ind@yahoo.com
coding@techie.com

Phone

+971 50 628 0812

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