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Dr Sohaib Zia Khan

Associate Professor / ABET Coordinator, Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering

Latest scientific research

COMPLETE LIST OF PUBLICATION

Book 

[1]    S. Z. Khan, 'Nanoparticles by Continuous-wave Laser Ablation in Liquid: Generation and Characterization' LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2011. 

Journal Papers 

[2]    Mahmoud, Essam RI; Tirth, Vineet; Algahtani, Ali; S. Z. Khan; ‘Microstructural characterization of different metal matrix composite claddings reinforced by TiC through YAG laser cladding’, Materials Research Express, 2020.

[3]    S. Z. Khan; Mustahsan, Farrukh; Mahmoud, Essam RI; Masood, SH; ‘A novel modified re-entrant honeycomb structure to enhance the auxetic behavior: Analytical and numerical study by FEA’, Materials Today: Proceedings Elsevier, 2020.

[4]    Zaidi, Asad A; S. Z. Khan; Shi, Yue; ‘Optimization of nickel nanoparticles concentration for biogas enhancement from green algae anaerobic digestion’, Materials Today: Proceedings Elsevier, 2020.

[5]    Mahmoud, Essam RI; S. Z. Khan; Ejaz, Muhammad; ‘Laser surface cladding of mild steel with 316L stainless steel for anti-corrosion applications’, Materials Today: Proceedings Elsevier, 2020.

[6]    Mahmoud, Essam RI; Algahtani, Ali; S. Z. Khan; Ahmed, Gulam M. Sayeed; ‘Characterizations of Cladded 6082-T6 Aluminum Alloy Through Hard Anodizing’, Science of Advanced Materials, Vol. 12, issue 7, p.1034-1045, 2020.

[7]    Ejaz, Muhammad; Mahmoud, Essam RI; S. Z. Khan; ‘The investigation of the fatigue failure of nickel-based superalloy 718 choke valve stems used in offshore subsea water injection service’, Engineering Failure Analysis, Vol. 110, p.104434, 2020.

[8]    Khalid, M Saeed; Nisar, Salman; S. Z. Khan; Khan, Muhammad Ali; Troesch, Armin W; ‘Simulation of blended nonlinear hydrodynamics forces using radial basis function in uniform moving frame’, Ocean Engineering, Vol. 198, p.106994, 2020.

[9]    KA Khan, S Al-Mansoor, S. Z. Khan, MA Khan, ‘Piezoelectric Metamaterial with Negative and Zero Poisson’s Ratios’, Journal of Engineering Mechanics, Vol. 145, issue 12, 2019.

[10]  AA Zaidi, F RuiZhe, A Malik, S. Z. Khan, AJ Bhutta, Y Shi, K Mushtaq, 'Conjoint effect of microwave irradiation and metal nanoparticles on biogas augmentation from anaerobic digestion of green algae', International Journal of Hydrogen Energy Vol. 44, Issue 29, 2019.

[11]  MA Khan, MA Shahid, SA Ahmed, S. Z. Khan, KA Khan, SA Ali, M Tariq, 'Gear misalignment diagnosis using statistical features of vibration and airborne sound spectrums', Measurement, 2019.

[12]  S. Z. Khan, SH Masood, E Ibrahim, Z Ahmad, 'Compressive behaviour of Neovius Triply Periodic Minimal Surface cellular structure manufactured by fused deposition modelling', Virtual and Physical Prototyping, 2019.

[13]  A Mujtaba, M Shahzad, A Mansoor, AN Saquib, KA Khan, M Asif, S. Z. Khan, 'Prediction of Crack Depth and Fatigue Life of an Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Cantilever Beam Using Dynamic Response', Journal of Testing and Evaluation 48 (2), 2019.

[14]  BA Zai, MA Khan, A Mansoor, S. Z. Khan, KA Khan, 'Instant dynamic response measurements for crack monitoring in metallic beams', Insight-Non-Destructive Testing and Condition Monitoring 61 (4), p,222-229, 2019.

[15]  HM Waqas, D Shi, M Imran, S. Z. Khan, L Tong, AA Zaidi, J Iqbal, W Ahmed, 'Conceptual Design of Composite Sandwich Structure Submarine Radome', Materials 12 (12), 1966, 2019.

[16]  A Zaidi, R Feng, A Malik, S. Z. Khan, Y Shi, A Bhutta, A Shah, 'Combining microwave pretreatment with iron oxide nanoparticles enhanced biogas and hydrogen yield from green algae’, Processes vol. 7, Issue 1, 2019.

[17]  U Zahid, S. Z. Khan, MA Khan, HJ Bukhari, S Nisar, KA Khan, ‘A methodology for flexibility analysis of pipeline systems', Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, 2018.

[18]  A. Algahtani, E.R.I. Mahmoud, S. Z. Khan and V. Tirth, 'Experimental Studies on Corrosion Behavior of Ceramic Surface Coating using Different Deposition Techniques on 6082-T6 Aluminum Alloy', Processes Vol. 6, Issue 12, 2018.

[19]  Asad A Zaidi, Feng RuiZhe, Yue Shi, S. Z. Khan, Kashif Mushtaq, 'Nanoparticles augmentation on biogas yield from microalgal biomass anaerobic digestion', International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2018.

[20]  M.A. Khan, K.A. Khan, S. Z. Khan, S. Nisar, A. Starr, ‘Fracture life estimation of Al-1050 thin beams using empirical data and a numerical approach; Insight-Non-Destructive Testing and Condition Monitoring, Vol. 60, Issue 7, p363, 2018.

[21]  Zai, B., Khan, M., Park, M., Shahzad, M., Shahzad, M., Nisar, S., S. Z. Khan, Khan, K., and Shah, A., ‘Low-Velocity Impact Characterization of Fiber-Reinforced Composites with Hygrothermal Effect,’ Journal of Testing and Evaluation, https://doi.org/10.1520/JTE20170620. ISSN 0090-3973, 2018.

[22]  M. Asif, M.A. Khan, S. Z. Khan, R.S. Choudhry and K.A. Khan, 'Identification of an effective nondestructive technique for bond defect determination in laminate composites—A technical review', Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 52, Issue 26, 2018.

[23]  M. Tariq, S. Nisar, A. Shah, T. Mairaj, S. Akbar, M.A. Khan and S. Z. Khan, 'Effect of carbon fiber winding layer on torsional characteristics of filament wound composite shafts’, Journal of the Brazilian Society of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering, Vol.40, Issue 4, p.198, 2018.

[24]  M. Tariq, S. Nisar, A. Shah, S. Akbar, M.A. Khan and S. Z. Khan, 'Effect of hybrid reinforcement on the performance of filament wound hollow shaft', Composite Structures, Vol.184, p.378, 2018.

[25]  U. Zahid, S. Z. Khan, M.A. Khan, H.J. Bukhari, I. Ahmed and K.A. Khan, ‘A methodology for flexibility analysis of process piping’, J Process Mechanical Engineering, Part E, https://doi.org/10.1177/0954408917738963, 2017.

[26]  M.Z. Siddiqui, S. Z. Khan, M. A. Khan, M. Shahzad, K. A. Khan, S. Nisar, D. Noman, ‘A Projected Finite Element Update Method for Inverse Identification of Material Constitutive Parameters in Transversely Isotropic Laminates’, Experimental Mechanics, Vol. 57, Issue 5, p.755, 2017.

[27]  S. Z. Khan, S. Masood, R. Cottom, ‘Mechanical properties of a novel plymetal manufactured by laser-assisted direct metal deposition’, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 91, Issue 5-8, p.1839, 2017.

[28]  M. A. Khan, K. Basit, S. Z. Khan, K. A. Khan, A.G. Starr, ‘Experimental assessment of multiple contact wear using airborne noise under dry and lubricated conditions’, Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology, Vol. 231, Issue 12, p1503, 2017.

[29]  S. Z. Khan, M. A. Khan, M. Tariq, K. A. Khan, T. M. Khan, Taha Ali, ‘Response of Gaussian-modulated Guided Wave in Aluminum: An Analytical, Numerical and Experimental Study’, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, Part C, Vol. 231, Issue 16, p3057, 2017.

[30]  F. Saleem, S. Nisar, M. A. Khan, S. Z. Khan, M. A. Sheikh, 'Overall equipment effectiveness of tyre curing press: a case study', Journal of Quality in Maintenance Engineering, Vol. 23, Issue 1, p39, 2017.

[31]  R. S. Choudhry, K. A. Khan, S. Z. Khan and M. A. Khan, ‘Micromechanical Modeling of 8-Harness Satin Weave Glass Fiber Reinforced Composites’, Journal of Composite Materials, Vol. 51, Issue 5, p.705, 2017.

[32]  A Rafey Khan, S Nisar, A Shah, MA Khan, S. Z. Khan, MA Sheikh 'Reducing machining distortion in AA 6061 alloy through re-heating technique’, Materials Science and Technology, Vol. 33, Issue 6, p731, 2017.

[33]  W. Saqib, H. Sherazi, M. A. Khan, S. Z. Khan, K. A. Khan, ‘An Intelligent System for Machinery Condition Monitoring using Evolutionary Algorithms, Insight- Non-Destructive Testing and Condition Monitoring, Vol. 58, Issue 12, p656, 2016.

[34]  K.A. Khan, S. Z. Khan, M. A. Khan, ‘Effective Thermal Conductivity of Two-Phase Composites Containing Highly Conductive Inclusions, Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 35, Issue 21, p1586, 2016.

[35]  S. Z. Khan, T. M. Khan, Y. F. Joya, M. A. Khan, S. Ahmed and A. Shah, ‘Assessment of material properties assessment of AISI 316L stainless steel using non-destructive evaluation technique’, Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation, Vol.31, Isuue 4, p.360, 2016.

[36]  M. B. Kadri, S. Nisar, S. Z. Khan and W. A. Khan, ‘Comparison of ANN and finite element model for the prediction of thermal stresses in diode laser cutting of float glass, Optik - International Journal for Light and Electron Optics, Vol. 126, Issue 19, p1959, 2015.

[37]  M. A. Khan, M. Cheema, S. Z. Khan and S. Rehman, Image Based Portable Wear Debris Analysis Tool’, Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 67, Issue 4, p389, 2015.

[38]  M. A. Khan, S. Z. Khan, W. Sohail, H. Khan, M. Sohaib and S. Nisar, ‘Mechanical fatigue in aluminium at elevated temperature and remaining life prediction based on natural frequency evolution’, Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures. Vol. 38, Issue 8, 2015.

[39]  S. Nisar, S. Z. Khan, M. Ali, L. Li and M. A. Sheikh, ‘Comparison of Cut Path Deviation Between CO2 and Diode Lasers in Float-Glass Cutting’, Journal of Russian Laser Research, Vol. 35, Issue 2, p182-192, 2014.

[40]  K. Bari, S. Z. Khan, T. Lowe and J. K. Farooqi, ‘Measurement of thermal diffusivity for alumina borosilicate glass bearing TRISO fuel particles: experiment and modelling correlation’, Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 48, Issue 14, p4866, 2013.

[41]  S. Z. Khan Z. Liu and L. Li, ‘Characteristics of γ-Al2O3 nanoparticles generated by continuous-wave laser ablation in liquid’, Applied Physics A, No. 4, Vol. 101, p781, 2010.

[42]  S. Z. Khan, Y. Yuan, A. Abdolvand, M. Schmidt, P. L. Crouse, Lin Li, Zhu Liu, M. Sharp, and K. Watkins, ‘Generation and characterization of NiO nanoparticles by continuous wave fiber laser ablation in liquid’, Journal of Nanoparticle Research, No. 6, Vol. 11, p1421, 2009.

[43]  Z. Liu and S. Z. Khan, Y. Yuan, A. Abdolvand, D. Whitehead, M. Schmidt and L. Li, ‘Generation of metal-oxide nanoparticles using continuous wave fibre laser ablation in liquid’, Journal of Micromechanics & Microengineering Vol. 19, p054008, 2009.

[44]  A. Abdolvand and S. Z. Khan, Y. Yuan, P.L. Crouse, M. Schmidt, M. Sharp, Zhu Liu and Lin Li, ‘Generation of titanium-oxide nanoparticles in liquid using a high-power, high-brightness continuous-wave fibre laser’, Applied Physics A, No. 3, Vol. 91, p365, 2008.

 

 

Refereed Conference Papers 

[45]  S. Z. Khan, U Ahmed, S Qazi, S Nisar, MA Khan, KA Khan, F Rasheed, M Farhan, 'Frequency and Amplitude Measurement of A Cantilever Beam Using Image Processing: With A Feedback System', 16th International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology (IBCAST), p. 888-895, 2019.

[46]  G. K. Maharjan, S. Z. Khan, S. H. Riza, S. H. Masood, ‘Compressive Behaviour of 3D Printed Polymeric Gyroid Cellular Lattice Structure’, IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 455 (1), 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Aeromechanical Materials for Manufacturing, Telangana, India, Jul 13-14, 2018.

[47]  S. Z. Khan, M. A. Khan, M. Tariq, K. A. Khan, Tariq M Khan, Taha Ali, ‘Gaussian-modulated sinusoidal wave propagation in an aluminum plate: A computational and experimental study’, NED-IEP 6th International Mechanical Engineering Congress – Karachi, Pakistan, Jul 15-17, 2016.

[48]  M. A. Khan, Kanza Basit, S. Z. Khan, K. A. Khan, Acoustic emission for evaluating point contact wear under dry and lubricated conditions, NED-IEP 6th International Mechanical Engineering Congress – Karachi, Pakistan, Jul 15-17, 2016.

[49]  S. Z. Khan, S.H. Masood and R. Cottam, ‘Mechanical properties in tensile loading of H13 re-entrant honeycomb auxetic structure manufactured by direct metal deposition’, International Conference on Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering (ICMME 2015), Singapore, Sep, 15-16, 2015.

[50]  S. Z. Khan, M. A. Khan, H. Ahmed, A. Z. Abedeen, T. Gulfaraz and H. Haq, ‘Temperature prediction of a solid body by two-color method using image-processing technique, NED-IEP 5th International Mechanical Engineering Congress – Karachi, Pakistan, May 9-10, 2015.

[51]  M Asif, M. A. Khan, S. Z. Khan, ‘Identification of an effective non-destructive technique for weak bond identification in laminate composites - a technical review’, 3rd ASEAN- Pakistan conference on materials science (APCoMS-3), NUST, Islamabad, Pakistan, Dec 25 to 27, 2014.

[52]  S. Z. Khan, L. Li, and Z. Liu, ‘Generation and characterisation of aluminium-oxide nanoparticles by CW laser ablation in liquid’, Conference on Laser Ablation (COLA 09) – Singapore, (ID: 534), Nov 22-27, 2009.

[53]  Z. Liu, S. Z. Khan, Y. Yuan, A. Abdolvand, D. Whitehead, M. Schmidt and L. Li, ‘Generation of Ti and Ni-oxide nanoparticles using CW fibre laser ablation in liquid’, The 1st International Conference on Nanomanufacturing (nanoMan2008) – Singapore, July 13-16, 2008.

[54]  S. Z. Khan, Y. Yuan, A. Abdolvand, P. Crouse, M. Schmidt, L. Li and Z. Liu, ‘Generation of the nickel nanoparticles by CW laser ablation in liquid’, Pacific International Conference on Applications and Optics (PICALO 08) – Beijing, China, organised by Laser Institute of America (LIA), (ID: P201), Apr 16-18, 2008.

[55]  S. Z. Khan, Y. Yuan, A. Abdolvand, P. Crouse, M. Schmidt, L. Li and Z. Liu, ‘Laser-assisted generation of metal oxide nanoparticles in liquid: characterisation and phase investigation’, 27th International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro – Optics (ICALEO 07), Orlando, USA, organised by Laser Institute of America (LIA), (ID: N205), Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2007.

[56]  S. Z. Khan, A. Abdolvand, Y. Yuan, M. Schmidt, P. Crouse, Z. Liu and L. Li, Pulsed laser ablation in liquid for generation of copper and titanium oxide nanoparticles Nanoparticles for European Industry, – London, UK, Oct 24-25, 2007.

[57]  S. Z. Khan, Y. Yuan, A. Abdolvand, P. Crouse, M. Schmidt, L. Li and Z. Liu, 'Comparison studies on generation of nanoparticles using cw and pulsed laser ablation in liquid environment’, Conference on Laser Ablation (COLA 07) – Tenerife, Spain, organised by Ministry of Education, Spain and Institute of Optics, Spain, (ID: PTU-11), Sep 24-28, 2007.

[58]  A. Abdolvand, S. Z. Khan, M. Schmidt, P. Crouse, Y. Yuan, Z. Liu, L. Li, M. Sharp and K. Watkins, ‘Efficient generation of titanium oxide nanomaterials using a  continuous wave high-power fibre laser’, CLEO/Europe and IQEC 2007 Conference, Munich, Germany organised by Optical Society of America, (ID: CM2_5), DOI: 10.1109/CLEOE-IQEC.2007.4386665, Jun 17-22, 2007.

[59]  S. Z. Khan, Y. Yuan, A. Abdolvand, P. Crouse, M. Schmidt, L. Li and Z. Liu, ‘Characterisation and phase investigation in titanium oxide nanoparticles generated by laser ablation in liquid’, NanoMaterial 07: Inspiring Commercial Success, - The Sage Gateshead, UK, 30 Apr - 1 May, 2007.

 

International Seminars, Workshops and Tutorials 

[60]  S. Z. Khan and Dr. Bilal A. Khawaja, Tutorial session conducted on the topic of “Lasers: From basics to their applications in Nanotechnology and Optical Communication Systems” at 14th IEEE International Multi-topic Conference (INMIC 2011), Karachi, Pakistan, Dec 22-24, 2011. (http://www.inmic2011.org/TT3.html).

[61]  S. Z. Khan, 'CW fibre laser production of nanoparticles’, North West Laser Engineering Consortium, (NWLEC) meeting presentation for Developments in Industrial Photonics at Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus, Warrington, Cheshire, UK, Organised by NWLEC and The Association of laser users (AILU), UK, Jun 5, 2008. (http://tinyurl.com/34g22q5).

[62]  S. Z. Khan, 'CW fibre laser production of nanoparticles’, The Association of laser users (AILU) workshop presentation for Industrial opportunities in laser micro and nano processing at Daresbury Science and Innovation Campus, Warrington, Cheshire, UK, organised by AILU, UK, Jun 4, 2008.

 

Seminars and Technical Presentations 

[63]  Sohaib Zia Khan, ‘Laser material interaction in nano, micro and macro application’ National Symposium on Micro & Nanotechnoloy (MNT) and Control of Systems On Network (CoSoN), PNEC, Karachi, 11 Apr 2014.

[64]  S. Z. Khan, Zhu Liu and Lin Li, 'Generation of metal oxide nanoparticles by CW laser ablation in liquid’, Research Postgraduate Conference, School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering (MACE), Manchester, UK, Jun 11, 2009.

[65]  S. Z. Khan Zhu Liu and Lin Li, ‘Generation of nanoparticles by CW laser ablation in liquid’, Research Postgraduate Conference, School of Materials, Manchester, UK, May 21-23, 2009.

[66]  S. Z. Khan, 'Mechanism of Nanoparticles Generation by CW Laser Ablation in liquid', at Laser Processing and Research Centre, (LPRC), The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK, May 5, 2009.

[67]  S. Z. Khan, A. Abdolvand, Zhu Liu and Lin Li, 'Generation of titanium-oxide nanoparticles by continuous wave laser ablation in liquid’, Research Postgraduate Conference, School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering (MACE), Manchester, UK, Jun 27, 2008.

[68]  S. Z. Khan, ‘Laser Generation of Nanoparticles', at NorthWest Laser Engineering Consortium (NWLEC) meeting, at The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK. May 27, 2008.

[69]  S. Z. Khan, 'Generation of Nanoparticles', at Corrosion and Protection Centre (CPC), The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK, organised by Laser group at CPC, The University of Manchester, 22 May 2008.

[70]  S. Z. Khan, Zhu Liu and Lin Li, ‘Generation and characterisation of metal-oxide nanoparticles’, Research Postgraduate Conference, School of Materials, Manchester, UK, May 19-21, 2008.

[71]  S. Z. Khan, 'Generation of Nanoparticles by laser ablation', at The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK, organised by Micro and Nano group, The University of Manchester, 29 April 2008.

[72]  S. Z. Khan, 'Laser Generation of Nanoparticles' at Lairdside Laser Engineering Centre (LLEC), The University of Liverpool, UK, organised by NorthWest Laser Engineering Consortium (NWLEC), UK, 6 Jan 2008.

[73]  S. Z. Khan, 'Laser ablation in liquid for generation of oxide nanoparticles', at Laser Processing and Research Centre (LPRC), The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK, organised by Laser group technical seminar, 8 Nov 2007.

[74]  S. Z. Khan, 'Laser Generation of Nanoparticles', at Laser Processing and Research Centre (LPRC), The University of Manchester, UK, organised by NorthWest Laser Engineering Consortium (NWLEC), UK, 11 Oct 2007.

[75]  A. Abdolvand, S. Z. Khan Y. Yuan, M. Schmidt, P. Crouse, Z. Liu, M. Sharp, L. Li, and K. Watkins, ‘Laser ablation of solids in liquid for efficient generation of metallic nanoparticles’, 2nd NorthWest Laser Engineering Consortium (NWLEC) Conference, at The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK, organised by NWLEC, Mar 5, 2007.

[76]  S. Z. Khan, Y. Yuan, and Z. Liu, ‘Laser Generation of Nanoparticles’, Postgraduate Conference, School of Materials, Manchester, UK, May 14-16, 2007.

[77]  S. Z. Khan, Y. Yuan, A. Abdolvand, P. Crouse, M. Schmidt, L. Li and Z. Liu, ‘Generation of titanium-oxide nanoparticles by continuous wave laser ablation in liquid, Graduate Research Conference, Manchester, UK, organised by The University of Manchester, Jun 12, 2007.

 

Magazine publications 

[78]  Materials World, ‘Nanoparticle production’,
Link:
http://www.iom3.org/news/nanoparticle-production?c=574
published by Institute of Material, Mineral and Mining (IOM3), Oct 2, 2007.

[79]  Research news in Optics.org, ‘Fibre laser boosts nanoparticle production’,
Link:
http://optics.org/cws/article/research/30702 - Published by Optics, Aug 1, 2007.

[80]  Research news in Nanotechweb.org, ‘Fibre laser boosts nanoparticle production’,
Link:
http://nanotechweb.org/cws/article/tech/30709 - Published by Nanotechweb, Aug 2, 2007.


RESEARCH FUNDING
  • Principal Investigator of Project No. 49/40 and No. 31/42, Islamic University in Madinah, KSA, duration 7 months, Start: September 2018 (23,400 SAR)
  • Co-Principal Investigator of Project No. 28/40 and No. 51/42, Islamic University in Madinah, KSA, duration 7 months, Start: September 2018 (23,700 SAR)