Dr. Shahadat Hussain
Additive Manufacturing (LPBF · FFF · SLA) | NiTi Shape Memory Alloys | TPMS Metamaterials | Industry 4.0 & Data Science
15+
Journal Papers
06+
Years Exp.
450+
Citations
10
H-Index
Professional Summary
Advanced Materials Scientist & Additive Manufacturing Engineer with 06+ years of R&D experience across top-tier UAE institutions (NYU Abu Dhabi, Khalifa University) and CSIR-AMPRI India. Expert in laser powder bed fusion of NiTi shape memory alloys, TPMS lattice metamaterials, and carbon-fiber composite additive manufacturing. Strong track record: 15+ journal articles, 450+ citations, h-index 10, peer reviewer for 15+ leading journals (Additive Manufacturing, Materials & Design). Combines materials characterization (SEM, XRD, DSC, EBSD) with data science (Python, ML) to drive process-structure-property correlations for Industry 4.0. Seeking industrial R&D leadership roles to translate advanced materials into scalable manufacturing solutions.
Core Research Domains
- Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) of Smart Alloys
- NiTi Shape Memory Alloys & Phase Transformation
- TPMS Metamaterials & Lattice Structures
- Mechanical Testing (Fatigue, Compression, Flexural)
- Microstructural Characterization (SEM/EBSD/XRD)
- Composite AM: CFR-PLA/PPA
Industrial Applications
- Aerospace Lightweight Structures
- Automotive Energy Absorbers
- Medical Implants (NiTi Porous Lattices)
- High-Performance Composites
- Process-Structure-Property Optimization
- Digital Twin / Data-driven Manufacturing
Professional Experience
Research Associate – Additive Manufacturing
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD)
- Design and fabrication of carbon fiber-reinforced PLA/PPA composite TPMS metamaterials (gyroid & primitive) via FFF for aerospace/automotive.
- Operate 10+ industrial systems: Raise3D Pro3 Plus, Stratasys J850/F370, Bambu Lab X1, Formlabs Form3.
- Quasi-static compression, flexural, modal & frequency-response testing.
Postdoctoral Fellow – Metal 3D Printing
Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi
- LPBF (EOS M400) of NiTi shape memory alloy TPMS lattices; optimized laser parameters for phase control.
- Full characterization: SEM (JEOL 7610F, FEI Quanta 3D), XRD (Bruker D2), DSC, mechanical testing (Instron 8872/5969).
- 4 journal papers, 450+ citations, reviewed 30+ manuscripts for 15 journals.
Project Fellow
CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal, India
- Synthesized Cu-Al-Mn/Ni shape memory alloys via vacuum induction melting; hot rolling, heat treatment, and characterization.
- 5 SCI publications, established collaboration with IIT Madras.
Publications & Research Impact
Phase Transformation Behavior of NiTi TPMS Lattices Fabricated by LPBF
Hussain S, Alagha AN, Zaki W – Journal of Materials Engineering & Performance
View DOI →Microstructural & Surface Analysis of NiTi TPMS Lattice Sections Fabricated by LPBF
Hussain S et al. – Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 102:375-386
Read →Additive Manufacturing of Shape Memory Alloys: A Review with Emphasis on Powder Bed Systems
Alagha AN, Hussain S, Zaki W – Materials & Design, 204:109654
DOI: 10.1016/j.matdes.2021.109654Influence of Niobium and Silver on Mechanical Properties of Cu-12Al-4Mn alloys
Pandey A, Hussain S, Nair P, Dasgupta R – Journal of Alloys and Compounds
Inhomogeneous Microstructure in NiTi TPMS Structures via LPBF
ASME IMECE 2022, Ohio, USA – Hussain S, Alagha AN, Zaki W
Effect of Alloying Additions on Cu–12.5Al–5Mn SMA
Dasgupta R, Jain AK, Hussain S et al. – Springer, Frontiers in Materials Processing (2018)
Technical Skills & Equipment Mastery
Additive Manufacturing
EOS M400, Stratasys F370/J850, Raise3D Pro3 Plus, Formlabs Form3, Bambu Lab X1, Ultimaker S1
Characterization & Testing
SEM/EDS (JEOL, FEI), XRD (Bruker, Rigaku), DSC, Optical Microscopy, EBSD, AFM
Data Science & Simulation
Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn), MATLAB, SQL, Linux, LaTeX, SolidWorks, FreeCAD, Magics
Professional Certifications & Industry Recognition
Google AI Essentials · Python Specialization (Michigan)
Additive Manufacturing Specialization (ASU)
Qualified GATE thrice · Highest CGPA in PhD Coursework
Responsible Conduct of Research (CITI) · EHS Lab Safety
Education
PhD – Materials Science & Technology
Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR) / CSIR-AMPRI, 2019
Thesis: Cu-Al-Ni shape memory alloys for high-temperature applications
B.Eng – Mechanical Engineering
UIT-RGPV, Bhopal, 2012 | First Division
Industrial Training: SAIL Bokaro Steel Plant
Connect for Research & Industry Opportunities
Location
New York University Abu Dhabi, UAE 129188