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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Development of a Computational Framework for Controlled Process-Induced Porosity in LPBF Additive Manufacturing
Akhtar, S. (PI), Abubakar, A. (CoI), Arif, A. F. M. (CoI) & Mekid, S. (CoI)
1/04/25 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
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Design and Development of Wind Turbine Blades Using Polymer Additive Manufacturing
Seid Ahmed, Y. (PI), Arif, A. F. M. (CoI), Akhtar, S. (CoI) & Abubakar, A. (CoI)
4/03/25 → 31/01/27
Project: Research
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Advancing Nonmetallic Biomedical Implants: Reinforcing Strength and Enhancing Biocompatibility with Novel PVD Coatings (Phase I)
Arif, A. F. M. (PI), Abubakar, A. (CoI), Akhtar, S. (CoI), Al-Athel, K. (CoI) & Ahmad, I. (CoI)
1/06/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Advancing Nonmetallic Biomedical Implants: Reinforcing Strength and Enhancing Biocompatibility with Novel PVD Coatings (Phase I)
Arif, A. F. M. (PI), Abubakar, A. (CoI), Akhtar, S. (CoI), Al-Athel, K. (CoI) & Ahmad, I. (CoI)
1/06/24 → 31/05/25
Project: Research
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Enhancing Biocompatibility and Antibacterial Performance through Cold Spray Metallization of Polymer Surfaces
Abubakar, A. (PI), Sorour, A. (CoI), Arif, A. F. M. (CoI), Ahmad, I. (CoI), Al-Athel, K. (CoI) & Akhtar, S. (CoI)
1/01/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Optimization of laser cutting parameters for enhanced kerf surface quality of thick Al6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Alsaadawy, M., Akhtar, S. S., Dekis, M. & Shehabeldeen, T. A., 1 Jan 2026, In: Engineering Research Express. 8, 1, 015507.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Simulation-led design framework for cold spray deposition of metal structures considering high- and low-pressure conditions
Akhtar, S. S., Abubakar, A. A., Goriya, R. A., Dolatabadi, A., Pershin, L., Izadinia, M., Sorour, A. A. & Mostaghimi, J., 1 Feb 2026, In: Surface and Coatings Technology. 521, 133107.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Comprehensive Review on Non-conventional Mechanical Machining of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Composites
Geng, H., Akhtar, S. S. & Arif, A. F. M., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A meta-heuristic evolutionary algorithm combined with XGBoost to predict the geometry characteristics of laser-based micro-milling in PMMA-based microchannels
Khalad, A., Anjum, A., Akhtar, S. S. & Shaikh, A. A., Dec 2025, In: Optics and Laser Technology. 191, 113347.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A review on internal corrosion of pipelines in the oil and gas industry due to hydrogen sulfide and the role of coatings as a solution
Al Madan, A., Hussein, A. & Akhtar, S. S., 1 Apr 2025, In: Corrosion Reviews. 43, 2, p. 189-208 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access14 Scopus citations
Prizes
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Best Paper Award
Abubakar, A. (Recipient), Arif, A. F. M. (Recipient), Al-Athel, K. (Recipient), Akhtar, S. (Recipient), Ankah, N. (Recipient) & Sorour, A. (Recipient), 20 Nov 2024
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Early Career Research Award 2016
Gondal, M. (Recipient), Riaz, M. (Recipient), Akhtar, S. (Recipient), Al-Naffouri, T. (Recipient), Ali, E. (Recipient), Nouari, S. (Recipient), Ahmad, S. (Recipient) & El-Maleh, A. (Recipient), 2016
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Excellence in Research Award 2016
Gondal, M. (Recipient), Riaz, M. (Recipient), Akhtar, S. (Recipient), Al-Naffouri, T. (Recipient), Mokheimer, E. M. A. (Recipient), Nouari, S. (Recipient), Ahmad, S. (Recipient) & El-Maleh, A. (Recipient), 2016
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