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masad@pmu.edu.sa
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Muhammad Asad, Ph.D., CEng
Job Title :
Associate Professor
College :
College of Engineering
Department :
Mechanical Engineering

Dr Muhammad Asad is Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering at Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University. He received his MS & PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering from INSA de Lyon, France in 2007 and 2010, respectively. He has rich and diversified experience of Industrial Production, R & D and Academia which spans over 15 Years. His research mainly encompasses Machining Modeling & Simulation area. He also keeps research interests in FEM, Materials Behavior Modeling, Manufacturing Processes Modeling, Tribology and Micro Machining.

PhD Mechanical Engineering- INSA de Lyon, France
MSc Mechanical Engineering-INSA de Lyon, France
BSc Mechanical Engineering-UET, Lahore, Pakistan

Patents

AA Afzal, MAA Khan, M Asad et al. Absorber tube for parabolic trough solar power plant.US Patent # 12331960-B1 (Year 2025)
M Khan, M Asad, MI Khan. Coaxial multi-disc powder feeder system for multi powder flow and composition control. US Patent # 12330857-B1 (Year 2025)
AA Afzal, MAA Khan, M Asad et al. Rotatable solar irradiance absorber. US Patent # 12366382-B1 (Year 2025)
Abdul Aziz Afzal, Muhammad Azhar Ali Khan, Muhammad Asad et al. Parabolic trough assembly.US Patent # 12366381-B1 (Year 2025)
AA Afzal, MAA Khan, M Asad et al. Method for generating steam and electricity with solar power assembly.US Patent # 12379136-B1 (Year 2025)
M Khan, M Asad, MI Khan. Method and apparatis for transport of fine solids including powders.US Patent # 12391491-B1 (Year 2025)
M Khan, M Asad, MI Khan. Method for powder flow control. US Patent # 12420245-B1 (Year 2025)
M Asad, MAA Khan et al. Brake system for a wheeled device. US Patent # 12420887-B1 (Year 2025)
AA Afzal, MAA Khan, M Asad et al. Method for generating electricity with solar heat pipe absorber.US Patent # 12422137-B1 (Year 2025)
M Khan, M Asad, MI Khan. Powder flow feed system. US Patent # 12421015-B1 (Year 2025)
M Khan, M Asad, MI Khan. Multi powder mixing system. US Patent # 12440812-B1 (Year 2025)
M Asad, MAA Khan et al. Bicycle with backup braking. US Patent # 12441432-B1 (Year 2025)
AA Afzal, MAA Khan, M Asad et al. Solar electrical grid with distributed solar generation.
US Patent # 12451762-B1 (Year 2025)
M Khan, M Asad, MI Khan. Enclosed multi-disk powder feed system. US Patent # 12448201-B1 (Year 2025)
M Khan, M Asad, MI Khan. Stacked disk powder feed system. US Patent # 12448200-B1 (Year 2025)
M Asad, MAA Khan et al. Centrifugally-activated brake system for a wheeled device.US Patent # 12460687-B1 (Year 2025)
M Asad, MAA Khan et al. Wheelchair with emergency brake system. US Patent # 12458548-B1 (Year 2025)
AA Afzal, MAA Khan, M Asad et al. Solar steam electricity system. US Patent # 12480428-B1 (Year 2025)
M Asad, MAA Khan et al. System for water collection and redistribution in vehicle.US Patent # 11,850,918 B1 (Year 2023)
M Asad, MAA Khan et al. Lubricant Free Rotational Bearing. US Patent # 11,555,517 B1 (Year 2023)
M Asad, MAA Khan. Cutting tool and Insert with convex cutting edges. US Patent # 11,577,324 (Year 2023)
M Asad, MAA Khan. Carbide/nitride coated cutting insert. US Patent # 11,618,090 (Year 2023)
M Asad, MAA Khan. Cutting tool with detachably mounted cutting insert. US Patent # 11,618,089 (Year 2023)
M Asad, MAA Khan. Machining Process with Minimized Burr Formation. US Patent # 11,618,088 (Year 2023)
M Asad, MAA Khan et al. Double-ended flexure bearing. US Patent # US-20230167848-A1 (Year 2023)
M Asad, MAA Khan et al. Mechanical system having high rotation flexure bearing. US Patent # US-20230167847-A1 (Year 2023)
M Asad, MAA Khan et al. Method for Assembling A Flexure Bearing. US Patent # 11,661,968 (Year 2023)
M Asad, MAA Khan et al. Flexible Bearing for Compliant Mechanisms. US Patent # 11,346,392 (Year 2022)
M Asad, MAA Khan. Cutting Insert. US Patent # 11,433,460 (Year 2022)

Book Chapter

F Shaik, MAA Khan, M Asad (2025) “Application of polymer bevel gears for car suspension system”, Polymer Gears, Pages 645-665, Elsevier.

Journal Publications

M Asad (2025) “Numerical investigations on a modified design of turning insert to decrease machining burr”, Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/15376494.2025.2486747
M Asad (2025) “Tool-edge geometry effects in semi-to-finish cut machining operations on subsurface integrity and tool thermo-mechanical loadings: A coupled damage-fracture energy based finite element approach”, Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, Volume 32(11), Pages 2479–2492.
MAA Khan, SS Akhtar, AA Aboubakar, MU Rashid, M Asad, KS A-Athel (2024) “Reliability Prediction of Wrought Carbon Steel Castings under Fatigue Loading Using Coupled Mold Optimization and Finite Element Simulation”, Computer Modeling in Engineering and Sciences, Volume 141(3), Pages 2325-2350.
I Murtaza, MU Rashid, M Asad (2024) “Construction safety challenges and opportunities at design stage for building industry in Pakistan”, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers-Management, Procurement and Law, Pages 1-13.
MU Rashid, MF Usman, M Qasim, M Asad (2024) “An impact overview of COVID-19 on the construction industry in Pakistan”, Organization, Technology and Management in Construction, Volume 16 (1), Pages 93-108.
AA yaseen, A Turkman, M Asad, et al. (2023) “Compressive performance of Bouligand structure derived from Arapaima Gigas scale”, Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, DOI: 10.1080/15376494.2023.2207263
MU Rashid, H Miqdad, M S Hassan, A Haseeb, M Asad (2023) “ Evaluation of sediment management strategies for Tarbela Reservoir”, Dams and Reservoirs, Volume 33 (3), Pages 106-115.
A Fazil, Z Ahmad, K Hayat, T Sultan, MA Ijaz, S Sohail, M Asad, F Djavanroodi (2023) “ An experimental and numerical study on optimization of number and position of the clamps in sheet metals fixture”, Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, DOI: 10.1080/15376494.2023.2265921
U Bashir, A Hassan, F Ahmed, M Zain-ul-abdein, H Mobeen, D Abdullah, Q Hayat, H Ijaz, M Asad, F Djavanroodi (2023) “Thermo-mechanical analysis of additive manufacturing for material properties estimation of layered polymer composite”, Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, DOI: 10.1080/15376494.2023.2255258
YE Mukhrish, M Asad, et al. (2023) “Experimental investigations on wire arc additive manufacturing process using an Inconel 625 alloy wire”, Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, DOI: 10.1080/15376494.2023.2256336
Mukhrish YE, AlQahtani MN, Djavanroodi F, Khan MAA, Asad M (2023) “A Review on the Advancement in Hybrid Manufacturing Using Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing”, NanoWorld J volume 9(S1), pages S225-S233
M Asad, H Ijaz, et al. (2022) “Comparative analyses and investigations of chamfered and honed-edge tool geometries on tool wear, chip morphology, residual stresses and end-burr formation”, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, Volume 80, Pages 196-209.
MAA Khan, M Hussain, SK Lodhi, B Zazoum, M Asad, A Afzal (2022) “ Green Metalworking Fluids for Sustainable Machining Operations and Other Sustainable Systems: A Review”, Metals, Volume 12, Pages 1466.
MAA Khan, AK Sheikh, ZM Gasem, M Asad (2022) “Fatigue Life and Reliability of Steel Castings through Integrated Simulations and Experiments”, Metals, Volume 12, Pages 339.
MAA Khan, OM Irfan, F Djavanroodi, M Asad (2022) “ Development of Sustainable Inhibitors for Corrosion Control”, Sustainability, Volume 14, Pages 9502
Z Khan, M Khan, S-J Yook, A Khan, M Younas, M Z Zahir, M Asad (2022) “Dynamic Analysis of Closed Die Electromagnetic Sheet Metal Forming to Predict Deformation and Failure of AA6061-T6 Alloy Using a Fully Coupled Finite Element Model”, Materials, 15(22), Pages 7997.
H Ijaz, M Asad et al. (2021) “Numerical investigations of cutting temperature and cutting forces in cryogenic assisted turning of magnesium alloy”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Volume 114, Pages 1991-2001.
AA yaseen, T Waqar, MAA Khan, M Asad, F Djavanroodi (2021) “Fish Scales and Their Biomimetic Applications”, Frontiers in Materials, Volume 8, Pages 16.
MAA Khan, Z Qadir, M Asad et al. (2021) “Environmental Footprint Assessment of a Cleanup at Hypothetical Contaminated Site”, Applied Sciences, Volume 11, Pages 4907.
H Ijaz, D Mohd, M Asad, S Rubaiee (2020) “A three-dimensional finite element-approach to investigate the optimum cutting parameters in machining AA2024”, Mechanics & Industry, Volume 21, Pages 615.
M Asad, F Djavanroodi et al. (2020) “Numerical Modeling the Effects of Chamfer and Hone Cutting Edge Geometries on Burr Formation”, WSEAS Transactions on Applied and Theoretical Mechanics, Volume 15, Pages 151-156.
MAA Khan, AK Sheikh, M Asad (2020) “Mold Design and Casting of an Impeller Using MAGMASoft”, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Research, Volume 9, Pages 1579-1583.
M Asad (2020) “Burr Control using Modified Tool Geometry: A 3D FEM Approach”, TEST Engineering and Management, Volume 83, Pages 1163-1167.
M Asad (2019) “Effects of Tool Edge Geometry on Chip Segmentation and Exit Burr: A Finite Element Approach”, Metals, Volume 9, Pages 1234.
M Asad, Ijaz, H et al. (2019) “Finite Element Analysis and Statistical Optimization of End-Burr in Turning AA2024”, Metals, Volume 9, Pages 276.
W Saleem, H Ijaz, A Zahrani, M Asad (2019) “Numerical modeling and simulation of macro- to microscale chip considering size effect for optimum milling characteristics of AA2024-T351”, J Braz. Soc. Mech. Sci. Eng. Volume 41, Pages 337.
H Ijaz, M Zain-ul-abdein, W Saleem, M Asad et al. (2018) “Numerical simulation of the effects of elastic anisotropy and grain size upon the machining of AA2024” Machining Science & Technology, Volume 22, Pages 522-542.
Z Ahmad, T Sultan, M Asad et al. (2018) “Fixture layout optimization for multi-point respot welding of sheet metals” Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, Volume 32, Pages 1749-1760.
H Ijaz, M Zain-ul-abdein, W Saleem, M Asad, T Mabrouki (2017) Modified johnson-cook plasticity model with damage evolution: application to turning simulation of 2xxx aluminium alloy, Journal of Mecahnics, Volume 33, Pages 777-788.
W Saleem, M Zain-ul-abdein, H Ijaz, Abdullah Salmeen Bin Mahfouz, Anas Ahmed, M Asad T Mabrouki (2017) Computational Analysis and Artificial Neural Network Optimization of Dry Turning Parameters—AA2024-T351, Applied Sciences, Volume 7, Pages 642.
S M A Shah, M A Khattak, M Asad et al. (2017) Numerical modeling of phase transformation during grinding process, Jurnal Teknologi, Volume 79, Pages 33-41.
H Ijaz, M Zain-ul-abdein, W Saleem, M Asad, T Mabrouki (2016) A numerical approach on parametric sensitivity analysis for an aero-nautic aluminium alloy turning process. Mechanika, Volume 22, Pages 149-155.
T Mabrouki, C Courbon, Y Zhang, J Rech, D Nélias, M Asad et al. (2016) Some insights on the modelling of chip formation and its morphology during metal cutting operations. Comptes Rendus Mecanique Volume 344, Pages 335-354.
W Saleem, M Asad et al. (2016) Numerical investigations of optimum turning parameters – AA 2024-T351 aluminum alloy. Machining Science & Technology, 20, 634-654
M A Khan W saleem, M Asad et al. (2016) A parametric sensitivity study on preforming simulations of woven composites using a hypoelastic computational model. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites 35(3), 243-257.
A Memon, S R Samo, M Asad et al. (2015) Modeling of Aerodynamic Forces on the Wind Turbine Blades. Journal of Clean Energy Technologies, 3(6), 406-410.
H Ijaz, M Asad et al. (2015) Simulation of Delamination Crack Growth in Composite Laminates: Application of Local and Non-Local Interface Damage Models. Mehran University Research Journal of Engineering & Technology, 3(34), 255-264.
M Asad, T Mabrouki et al. (2014) On the turning modeling and simulation: 2D and 3D FEM approaches. Mechanics & Industry, 5(15), 427-434.
H Ijaz, M Asad et al. (2014) Prediction of delamination crack growth in carbon/fiber epoxy composite laminates using non-local interface damage model. Mechanics & Industry, 4(15), 293-300.
M Asad, H Ijaz et al. (2014) Turning modeling and simulation of an aerospace grade aluminum alloy using 2D and 3D FE method. Proc. IMechE, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 228(3), 367-375.
W saleem, M A Khan, H ijaz, M Asad (2014) Weight to Strength Analysis of Topological Optimized UAV Ribs. Arabian Journal of Science & Engineering, 39(6), 5035-5043.
H Ijaz, M Asad et al. (2014) Strain Energy Based Homogenization Method to Find the Equivalent Orthotropic Properties of Sandwich Structures. Sindh University Research Journal (Science Series), 46 (1), 93-98.
M Asad, T Mabrouki (2013) On the modeling of an aluminum alloy milling: 3D FEM approach. Mechanika, 19(5), 588-592.
M Asad, T Mabrouki, et al. (2013) Three-dimensional finite element modeling of rough to finish down-cut milling of an aluminum alloy. Proc. IMechE, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 227(1), 75-83.
T Mabrouki, J F Rigal, M Asad (2013) A multiscale cutting model based on the theory of gradient plasticity. Advanced Materials Research, 698, 99-106. (http://www.scientific.net/AMR.698.99)
A A Memon, M U Abbasi, A F Abbasi, M Asad (2012) Modeling and simulation of flow around Wind turbine blade by using actuator surface model. Sindh University Research Journal (Science Series), 44 (4), 699-702.
M Asad, T. Mabrouki, et al. (2011) Towards a physical comprehension of material strengthening factors during macro to micro-scale milling. Mechanika, 17(1), 97-104.
M Asad, T Mabrouki et al. (2010) Finite-element-based hybrid dynamic cutting model for aluminium alloy milling. Proc. IMechE, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 224(1), 1-13.
M Asad, T Mabrouki et al. (2010) On the tool vibration effects during down-cut peripheral milling process. International Journal on Interactive Design & Manufacturing, 4(4), 215-225.
T Mabrouki, F Girardin, M Asad et al. (2008) Numerical and experimental study of dry cutting for an aeronautic aluminium alloy (A2024-T351). International Journal of Machine Tools & Manufacture, 48(11), 1187–1197.
M Asad, F Girardin et al. (2008) Dry cutting study of an aluminium alloy (a2024-t351): a numerical and experimental approach. International Journal of Material Forming, 1(1), 499-502.

Conference Publications

SN Alotaibi, S Binhathlain, F Alazmi, R Alshalawi, M Alnazha, M Asad (2025) “ Environmentally Friendly Rankine Cycle for Power Generation”, 10th International Conference on Advances and Clean Energy Research- Nice, France, April 6-9, 2025.[Published in: Book: Clean Energy Research: Now and in the Future, 231-246, Springer Nature]
SF Alaboudi, MAA Khan, M Asad, et al. (2023) “The Innovation in wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM): A review”, International Conference on Advanced Topics in Mechanics of Materials, Structures and Construction- March 12-14, 2023, Khobar, Saudi Arabia. [ Published in: Materials Research Proceedings, 31, 564-570]
EI Jassim, M Asad, B Jasem (2023) “Numerical simulation of high-pressure gas-jet impingement on the adjacent equipment”, International Conference on Advanced Topics in Mechanics of Materials, Structures and Construction- March 12-14, 2023, Khobar, Saudi Arabia. [ Published in: Materials Research Proceedings, 31, 522-530]
Fahad Aldosari, MAA Khan, M Asad, F Djavanroodi (2023) “Finite Element Analysis of PolyLactic Acid (PLA) under Tensile and Compressive Loading”, 10th annual International Conference on Material Science and Environmental Engineering (MSEE2022) November 25th-27th, 2022 in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China [Published in: Journal of Physics: Conference Series]
M Asad, H Ijaz et al. Afzal (2020) “A numerical insight on machining burr formation: A comprehension to optimization approach”, 10^th International Conference on Key Engineering Materials (ICKEM2020) 26-29 March 2020, Madrid, Spain Published in: Materials Today: Proceedings Materials Today: Proceedings
Taha Waqar, Muhammad Azhar Ali Khan, M Asad, Faramarz Djavanroodi, Jamal Nayfeh MAA Khan (2020) “Design & Development of a Mold for Patternless Casting using AM/3D Printing”, 8^th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Civil Engineering (ICMEMSCE2020), Bangkok, Thailand.
MAA Khan, M Asad, F Djavanroodi, JF Nayfeh, T Waqar (2020) “Finite Element Analysis of Notch Sensitivity of PEEK under Monotonic Tension”, 11^th International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Technology (ICMST 2020) University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.
M Asad (2019) “Burr control using modified tool geometry-A three dimensional finite element approach, 4th International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing and Materials Engineering (ICAMME- October 2019, Malaysia).
H Ijaz, W Saleem, M Asad, et al. (2018) “2D Finite Element Modeling and Analysis of Dry Turning Process of Aeronautic Aluminium Alloy 2024”, 4^th International Conference on Computing, Engineering and Emerging Technologies (ICCEET-October 2018, UAE). Proceeding published in: International Journal of Engineering & Technology Volume 7, Pages 37-41
M Asad et al. (2015) A numerical approach on the design of a sustainable turning insert. 1^st National Multidisciplinary Engineering Conference (NMEC- November 2015, Lahore, Pakistan)
S M A Shah, L A Lehri, M I Tareen, M Asad (2013) A simplified method to model phase transformation during grinding process. 3rd International Advances in Applied Physics and Materials Science Congress, Antalya, Turkey, April 2013.
T Mabrouki, Y Zhang, M Asad et al. (2012) On how to capture scale effects during the modelling of material removal by cutting tool. 7th Assises MUGV/Intercut Conference, Saint-Étienne, France, October 2012.
M Asad, T Mabrouki et al. (2010) A FE-Approach on the influence of material strengthening factors on size effect during macro-to-micro scale milling. 4th Int. Conference on Tribology in Manufacturing Processes, Nice, France, June 2010.
M Asad, T Mabrouki et al. (2009) On the tool vibration effects during down-cut peripheral milling process. 11th AIP Primeca conference, Plagne, France, April 2009.
M Asad, T Mabrouki et al. (2009) A numerical study of thermo-mechanical effects for dynamic milling process. 9th National PPF conference, Saint-Étienne, France, March 2009.
M Asad, C Hignette et al. (2008) Numerical and experimental approach for an aluminium alloy micro-milling. 2nd international conference on innovative cutting processes and smart machining, Cluny, France, October 2008.
M Asad, F Girardin et al. (2008) Dry cutting study of an aluminium alloy (a2024-t351): a numerical and experimental approach.11th International ESAFORM Conference on material forming, Lyon, France, April 2008.
M Asad, T Mabrouki et al. (2008) Un modele elements finis pour simuler le fraisage d’un alliage d’aluminium. 5th Assises MUGV Conference, Nantes, France, June 2008 (in French)
M Asad, T Mabrouki et al. (2008) Prediction of chip morphology during milling of an aeronautic aluminium alloy (A2024-T351). 13th Manufacturing 21conference, Saint-Étienne, France, April 2008.
M Asad, F Girardin et al. (2007) Contribution a l’étude dynamique de la formation du copeau, cas de la simulation du fraisage des alliages d’aluminium. 10th AIP Primeca conference, Plagne, France, April 2007 (in French)