Dr. Ghulam Hussain
Office ME-122
Mechanical Engg. Deptt.
Eastern Mediterranean University
Famagusta, TRNC Via Turkey
Tel: +90-392-6301087; +90-5338651195
Website: http://me.emu.edu.tr/ghulam/
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EDUCATION
Master leading to Ph.D in Manufacturing Engineering (Oct 2004 – Mar 2009)
College of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Nanjing. P.R. China.
Thesis Title: Sheet metal formability in single point incremental forming
Supervisor name: Gao Lin
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering. (May 1996 – Aug 2000)
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
THESES SUPERVISION:
· Doctorate (under progress):
Ø The influence of heat treatment on the mechanical properties and microstructure in incremental forming of Al6061 alloy (Ramin Soufi: Oct 2014 – date)
Ø Investigations into pillowing mechanism in single point incremental forming (Lemopi Besong Besong: Oct 2014 – date)
Ø Friction stir processing of Al6061: mechanical and experimental characteristics (Ramin Soufi: Mar 2014 – date)
Ø Fabrication of Al/Co nano composite employing friction stir processing (Vahid Mohammad-zadeh: Mar 2014 – date)
Ø Friction stir welding of dissimilar aluminum alloys (Khosro Bijan Rostami: Sep 2013 – date)
Ø Surface coating on steel sheet by hot dipping process (Behzad Shenas: Mar 2014 – date)
· Master:
Ø Microstructural and mechanical properties of AA-5754 and AA-6061 aluminum alloy formed by single point incremental forming (Sahand Pourhassan Shamchi: Feb 2013 – Sep 2014)
Ø Comparative study between laser and water-jet machining of polymer composites (Seyed Emad Alialhosseini: Feb 2013 – Sep 2014)
Ø Trade-off among mechanical properties and energy consumption in multi-pass friction stir processing of Al7075T651 alloy employing hybrid approach of artificial neural network and genetic algorithim (Shahin Hassanzadeh Bazaz: Sep. 2013 – July 2014)
Ø The effect of cut-out hole size on the formability of hole flanging by multistage incremental forming (Hatef Valaei: Feb 2013 – Jul 2014)
Ø Experimental investigations on the mechanical properties and microstructure of Al7075-TiN nano composite (Reza Hashemi: Feb 2013 – Feb 2014)
Ø An experimental study on friction stir processing of AA-7020 aluminum alloy (Atabak Rahimzadeh Ilkhechi: Feb 2013 – July 2014)
Ø An experimental study on friction stir processing of AA-6061 aluminum alloy (Rami Soufi: Sep 2012 – Sep 2013)
Ø Process optimization in single point incremental forming in particular reference to tool size and sheet thickness (Hamid Reza Khan: Sep 2009 – Sep 2013)— Co-supervised
Ø Formability analysis of polymers in incremental sheet forming process (Aminreza Mahna: Sep 2012 – Aug 2013)
Ø Process optimization in hole machining of glass-fiber reinforced polymer composite (Ataollah Jalalian Alhashemi: Sep 2012 – Aug 2013)
Ø Investigations into hybrid GMAW/GTAW of steel (Feb 2103 – date)
· Undergraduate (Capstone projects):
Ø Design and manufacturing of thin walled cylindrical vessel (Sep. 2013 – Jan 2014)
Ø Design and manufacturing of a spherical vessel (Sep 2014 – till date)
Ø Design and manufacturing of hot forming equipment for incremental forming (Sep 2014 – till date)
· Appointed as Master/PhD supervisor by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (2009 – date)
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
· Single Point Incremental Forming (Mar 2006 – date) –PhD research
Ø Development of a formability test
Ø Detailed experimentation in order to examine the effect of variation in the shape and geometrical parameters on the results of developed test with the aim to standardize the test specimen
Ø Experimental analysis on the variation in tool/sheet contact area and its corresponding effect on the deformation mode and strain distribution with an objective to find the way to determine the process limits in respect of maximum achievable strains
Ø Development of empirical models for predicting optimal combination of process parameters to maximize sheet formability. Statistical analyses to investigate the influence of process parameters- namely tool size, sheet thickness, step size and blank stiffness- on the formability of soft and hard-to-form materials were performed.
Ø Study of correlations between the sheet-metal properties and formability through conducting a large number of tests with a variety of materials
Ø Development of lubrication method to form Pure Titanium sheet metal
Ø Process optimization with particular reference to forming defects
· Development of Hot Forming Technology in Single Point Incremental Forming (Mar 2008 – Feb 2009)
Application of electricity for localized heating of Ti sheet using a Tungsten electrode as a forming tool.
· Incremental Forming as a Cost-effective Alternative of Press Forming (Mar 2010 – Feb Aug. 2012)
Production of hemispherical and flanged parts in small batches at reduced cost in comparison to press forming
· Multi-stage Incremental Forming (Sep 2013 – Jul 2014)
Ø Suitability of incremental forming to make vertical walls
Ø Effect of cutting hole on the achievable height of part’s wall
Ø Determination of hole size offering maximum wall height
· Coatings (Mar 2007 – date)
Ø Development of porous coatings on Ti sheet employing Anodic and Microarc oxidation electrochemical deposition processes
Ø Duplex surface alloying of Ti sheet, using Double Glow Plasma process, to improve wear and friction performance
Ø Formation of Cu coating, as a lubricant, on stainless steel sheet through Double Glow Plasma process
· Metal spinning (Mar 2009 – Aug. 2012)
Ø Experiments to determine suitable process parameters with an aim to avoid fracture while manufacturing the products of steel and aluminum alloys
Ø Identification of heat treatment requirement (i.e. Stress Relieving/Annealing) and determination of the maximum allowable shaping prior to heat treatment
Ø Optimization of the process with reference to reducing decarburization in heat treatment
· CNC Milling/Turning (Mar 2009 – date)
Ø Process optimization in particular reference to surface quality of HSLA
Ø Hole milling in Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
· Water Jet Cutting (Mar 2009 – date)
Ø Process optimization to cut quality holes in Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
Ø Cutting of bullet proof glass
Ø Cutting of Ferrous & Non-Ferrous metals
· Laser Cutting (Mar 2013 – Sep 2014)
Process optimization to cut quality holes in Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
· Friction Stir Processing- Material Fabrication (Mar 2013 – date)
Ø The effect of rotational and translational speed on the properties of AL-6061 and AL-7020 alloys
Ø Trade-off among mechanical properties of AL-7075T651 alloy and energy consumption employing ANN approach
Ø Fabrication of Al/TiN nano composite
· Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Mar 2009 – Aug 2012)
Development of welding technology for AL-2219 and Al-5083 alloys
ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS HELD:
Head Manufacturing Group in International Fabrication Company, Pakistan (Aug. 2000 to Aug. 2004).
Head Advanced Manufacturing Division of state owned R&D Set-up for Manufacturing, Pakistan (April 2009 to March 2010)- Additional responsibility
Deputy Project Director of state owned R&D Set-up for Manufacturing, Pakistan (March 2010 to Aug 2012)- Additional responsibility
In-charge Advanced Manufacturing Research Center of Eastern Mediterranean University (October 2012 to till date).
Departmental Chair of Graduate Committee in Eastern Mediterranean University (Feb. 2014 to till date).
PUBLICATIONS
· Contributions in Edited Books
[1] Asif Iqbal, Ghulam Hussain; Improve prediction accuracy of your fuzzy systems: A simulated annealing approach; In: “Fuzzy Control Systems”, Nova Science Publishers, NY, USA, pp.241-263, 2012 (ISBN 978-1-61324-488-3)
· Contributions in International Referred Journals (Impact Factor earned from ISI Thomson: 34, Citations 300 (around): source googlescholar dated Feb 2014)
[1] G. Husain, A. Iqbal, Application of Ceramic Film as Means of Lubrication for
Forming of Ti Sheet in a Highly Localized Deformation Process, Journal of Wuhan University of Technology- Mater. Sci. Ed. Vol. 29, pp. 1-5, 2014.
[2] K.A. Al-Ghamdi, G. Hussain , Threshold tool-radius condition maximizing the formability in SPIF considering a variety of materials: experimental and FE investigations. Doi: org/10.1016/j.ijmachtools.2014.09.005
[3] K.A. Al-Ghamdi, G. Hussain, Forming forces in incremental forming of a geometry with corner feature: investigation into the effect of forming parameters using response surface approach. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. DOI: 10.1007/s00170-014-6409-z
[4] X. Shi , G. Hussain, G. Zha, M. Wu, F. Kong, Study on formability of vertical parts formed by multi-stage incremental forming. DOI: 10.1007/s00170-014-6192-x
[5] K.A. Al-Ghamdi, G. Hussain, S.I. Butt, Force variations with defects and a force-based strategy to control defects in incremental forming. Materials & Manufacturing Processes, Vol. 29, pp 1197–1204, 2014.
[6] K.A Al-Ghamdi, A. Iqbal, G. Hussain, Machinability comparison of AISI 4340
and Ti-6Al-4V under cryogenic and hybrid cooling environments: A knowledge engineering approach. Proc. IMechE, Journal of Engineering Manufacture. DOI: 10.1177/0954405414548496.
[7] G. Hussain, Mechanical, Microstructural and tribological properties of a lubricant coating for incremental forming of a Ti sheet. Accepted in Iranian Journal of Science & Technology, Transaction of Mechanical Engineering
[8] G. Hussain, K.A Al-Ghamdi, H. Khalatbari, A. Iqbal, M. Hashemipour, Forming parameters and forming defects in incremental forming: Part B, Materials & Manufacturing Processes, Vol. 29, pp. 454–46 0, 2014.
[9] K.A Al-Ghamdi, G. Hussain. The pillowing tendency of materials in incremental forming: Experimental and FE analyses. Proc. IMechE, Journal of Engineering Manufacture, Vol. 00, pp. 1-10., 2014.
[10] G. Hussain, Experimental investigations on the role of tool size in causing and controlling defects is SPIF process, Proc. IMechE, Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 2013, Vol. 228, pp. 266–277, 2014.
[11] G. Hussain, H.R. Khan, N. Hayat, Guidelines for tool size selection for SPIF of an aerospace alloy, Materials & Manufacturing Processes, Vol. 28, pp. 324–329, 2013.
[12] A. Iqbal, H.C Zhang, L.L Kong, G. Hussain, A rule-based system for trade-off among energy consumption, tool life, and productivity in machining process, Joural of Intelligent Manufacturing. DOI : 10.1007/s10845-013-0851-x
[13] G. Hussain, K.A. Alghamdi, PEO coating as lubrication means for incremental forming of titanium sheet: characteristics and on-job performance, Accepted in Material Research innovations, Vol. 18, S2-727– S2-732, 2014.
[14] G. Hussain, M. Hashemipour, A. Iqbal, H. Khalatbari, Role of tool size in suppressing defects in SPIF process. Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 746, pp 167–172, 2013.
[15] G. Hussain, N. Hayat, L. Gao, Pyramid as test geometry to evaluate formability in SPIF, Journal of Mechanical Science & Technology, Vol. 26, pp. 2337-2345, 2012.
[16] G. Hussain, L.Gao, N. Hayat, Forming parameters and forming defects: Correlation, empirical modeling and optimization, Materials & Manufacturing Processes, Vol. 26, pp. 1546-1553, 2011.
[17] A. Iqbal, N.U. Dar, G. Hussain, Optimization of abrasive water jet cutting of ductile materials, Journal of Wuhan University of Technology, Material Science Edition, Vol. 26, No. 1, pp. 2011
[18] G. Hussain, L. Gao, N. Hayat, Improving profile accuracy in SPIF through statistical optimization of forming parameters, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, Vol. 25, pp. 77-82, 2010.
[19] G. Hussain, N. Hayat, L. Gao, Role of material properties in improving sheet formability in SPIF process, Advanced Materials Research, Vols. 139-141, pp. 600-604, 2010.
[20] G. Hussain, L. Gao, N. Hayat, On the effect of curvature radius on the spif-ability, Advanced Material Research. Vols. 129-131, pp. 1222-1227, 2010.
[21] G. Hussain, L. Gao, N. Hayat, A new parameter and its effect on formability in single point incremental forming: A fundamental investigation, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, Vol. 24, pp. 1-7, 2010.
[22] G. Hussain, L. Gao, N. Hayat, N.U. Dar, A. Iqbal, New methodologies for determination of precise forming limit curve in single point incremental forming process. Advanced Material Research.Vol. 97-101, pp. 126-129, 2010.
[23] L. Lai, W.L. Zhou, G. Hussain, Prediction and research of single point incremental forming limit, Advanced Material Research, Vol. 97-101, pp. 4005-4009, 2010.
[24] G. Hussain, L. Gao, N. Hayat, N.U. Dar, The formability of annealed and pre-aged AA-2024 sheets in single point incremental forming, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 46, pp. 543-549, 2010
[25] Li, Lei, Wanlin Zhou, G. Hussain, Prediction of single point incremental forming limit, Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 46, pp. 102-107, 2010.
[26] G. Hussain, L. Gao, N. Hayat, A new formability indicator in single point incremental forming. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 209, pp. 4237–4242, 2009.
[27] Xu Ziran, L. Gao, G. Hussain, Z.Cui, Performance of flat end and hemispherical end tools in single point incremental forming, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 46, pp. 1113-1118, 2009.
[28] G. Hussain, L. Gao, N. Hayat, Empirical modeling the influence of operating parameters on the spifability of a titanium sheet using response surface methodology. Proc. IMechE, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture Vol. 223, pp. 73–81, 2008.
[29] G. Hussain, L. Gao, N. Hayat, Z. Cui, Y.C. Pang, N.U. Dar, Tool and lubricant for negative incremental forming of a commercially pure titanium sheet, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 203:pp. 193–201, 2008.
[30] G. Hussain, L. Gao, Z.Y. Zhang, Formability evaluation of the pure titanium sheet in the cold incremental forming process, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 37, pp. 920–926, 2008.
[31] W. Hongyan, P. Zhang, J. Li, G. Hussain, Z. Xu, The friction and wear properties of Ti–Al–Nbintermetallics by plasma surface alloying, Tribology Letters, Vol. 30, pp. 61–67, 2008.
[32] G. Hussain, N. Hayat, L. Gao, An experimental study on the effect of thinning band on the sheet formability in negative incremental forming, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, Vol. 48, pp. 1170–1178, 2008.
[33] F. Guoqiang, L. Gao, G. Hussain, Wu Zhaoli, Electric hot incremental forming: A novel technique, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, Vol. 48, pp. 1688–1692, 2008.
[34] G. Hussain, L. Gao, N. Hayat, The effect of variation in the curvature of a part on the formability in negative incremental forming, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, Vol. 47, pp. 2177–2181, 2007.
[35] G. Hussain, N.U. Dar, L. Gao, M.H. Chen, A comparative study on the forming limits of the aluminum sheet in negative incremental forming, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 187–188, pp. 94–98, 2007.
[36] G. Hussain, L. Gao, N.U. Dar, An experimental study on some formability evaluation methods in negative incremental forming, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 186, pp. 45–53, 2007.
[37] G. Hussain, L. Gao, A novel method to test the thinning limits of sheet metals in negative incremental forming, International Journal of Machine Tools & Manufacture, Vol. 47, pp. 419– 435, 2007.