Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, Surface Engineering, Best Paper Award
Doctorate at Changwon National University, South Korea
Summary:
Dr. Tauseef Ahmed is a dedicated researcher and educator in the field of materials science and engineering. He obtained his Ph.D. in Advanced Convergence Materials Science & Engineering from Changwon National University, South Korea, with a focus on functional materials and energy storage applications. Prior to his doctoral studies, Dr. Ahmed earned his Master’s degree from the Institute of Space Technology in Pakistan and completed his Bachelor’s degree at Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology.
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Dr. Tauseef Ahmed’s educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Advanced Convergence Materials Science & Engineering from Changwon National University, Changwon, South Korea, from August 25, 2018, to February 18, 2022.
- Master of Science (M.S.) in Materials Sciences and Engineering from the Institute of Space Technology (IST), Islamabad, Pakistan, from August 17, 2014, to September 27, 2016.
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Materials Science and Engineering from Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI), Topi, Pakistan, from August 23, 2007, to June 2, 2011.
Professional experience: Ā
Dr. Tauseef Ahmed has accumulated a diverse range of professional experiences:
- Post-doctoral Researcher (March 1st, 2022 ā Present) at Changwon National University, Changwon, South Korea. In this role, he conducts research aimed at developing lead-free alternatives for various commercial and industrial applications, with a focus on sensors, actuators, and energy storage. His responsibilities include employing solid-state reaction mechanisms and tape-casting methods for multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) fabrication, innovating dielectric materials for microwave applications, producing research articles and presentations for projects and conferences, mentoring students, and overseeing equipment operation and maintenance.
- Lecturer (Oct 2016āAug 2018) at the Institute of Space Technology (IST), Islamabad, Pakistan. Dr. Tauseef Ahmed served as a lecturer in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MS&E) for two years. Additionally, he held the role of Graduate Coordinator and served as an advisor for Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety (QHSE) at IST. He taught courses such as “Surface Engineering and Tribology,” “Manufacturing and Casting,” “Thermodynamics of Materials,” and “Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)” at the undergraduate level.
- Maintenance Engineer (11 Jun 2011ā23 Sep 2015) at Dynea Chemicals, Pakistan. In this position, he served as the Head of Maintenance and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) at Dynea Pakistan Limited, a multinational company specializing in adhesives, formalin, and molding compounds. He was involved in overseeing maintenance operations and EHS compliance at two Green Field facilities established by Dynea in Gadoon, Pakistan, with a significant investment.
These experiences demonstrate Dr. Tauseef Ahmed’s expertise in research, teaching, and industrial maintenance, reflecting his versatility and commitment to advancing knowledge and contributing to various fields.
Functional Materials: Investigation and development of materials with specific functional properties tailored for various applications.
Microwave Dielectrics: Study and optimization of materials suitable for microwave applications, including dielectric resonators and antennas.
RF Filters: Research focused on the design and fabrication of radiofrequency (RF) filters for communication systems.
Ferro/Piezoelectric Materials: Exploration of materials exhibiting ferroelectric or piezoelectric properties for use in sensors, actuators, and energy harvesting devices.
Energy Storage Materials: Development of materials for energy storage applications, including batteries, supercapacitors, and multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs).
Semiconductor/Defect Engineering: Investigation of semiconductor materials and defect engineering techniques to enhance their electronic and optoelectronic properties.
Surface Engineering and Tribology: Study of surface modification techniques and tribological behavior of materials to improve their mechanical performance and durability.
Thermal Barrier Coatings (TBCs): Research focused on the development of TBCs for high-temperature applications, such as in gas turbines and aerospace components.
HVOF and Plasma Coatings: Investigation and optimization of high-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) and plasma spray coatings for various industrial applications.
Flexible Materials: Exploration of flexible and bendable materials for applications in flexible electronics, wearable devices, and smart textiles.
Publication Top Noted:
- Authors: T Ahmed, SA Khan, M Kim, F Akram, HW Park, A Hussain, I Qazi, DH Lim, …
- Journal: Journal of Alloys and Compounds
- Year: 2023
- Citation count: 15
- Authors: T Ahmed, SA Khan, F Akram, J Bae, SY Choi, A Hussain, TK Song, …
- Journal: physica status solidi (a)
- Year: 2020
- Citation count: 15
- Authors: SA Khan, T Ahmed, F Akram, J Bae, SY Choi, TT Thanh, M Kim, TK Song, …
- Journal: Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society
- Year: 2020
- Citation count: 13
- Authors: SA Khan, T Ahmed, J Bae, SY Choi, M Kim, RA Malik, TK Song, MH Kim, …
- Journal: Journal of the European Ceramic Society
- Year: 2022
- Citation count: 8
Low temperature sintering and dielectric properties of LaAlO3āBaSnO3-based microwave dielectrics
- Authors: T Ahmed, M Kim, SA Khan, J Lee, SB Lee, HT Kim, S Lee
- Journal: Advances in Applied Ceramics
- Year: 2022
- Citation count: 5