Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Afifi
Assistant Professor
Faculty Building
UB2
Office Number
S12-C
Biography
Dr. Mohamed Afifi is a faculty member of the Mechanical Engineering program and SESC research centre, specializing in metallurgy, thermomechanical processing, and the characterization of metallic materials. With a distinguished career that includes a pivotal role at Brunel University London, focusing on developing light-weight high strength metallic materials for the automotive sector, and a PhD from the Beijing Institute of Technology. Dr. Afifi's work adeptly bridges the gap between academic research and industrial application, evidenced by his numerous contributions to leading journals in materials science.
Research Tracks
- Thermomechanical Processing of Alloys.
- Characterization of Metallic Materials.
- Development of Lightweight, High-Strength Metallic Materials
- Material Behaviour under Severe Deformation.
Projects
Research Project
Introducing Strain Rate as a Manufacturing Parameter
Objective/Contributions: To improve the strength of the 7xxx Aluminum alloys for automotive applications. To provide a fundamental understanding of the strengthening mechanisms of Aluminum alloys and to understand Precipitates-dislocation interaction after the deformation process under different strain rates. To bridge the gap between fundamental research and industrial applications. Outcome
Research Project
Advanced Meta Material with Different Poisson’s Ratio
Objective/Contributions: Finite element analysis using Ansys or MATLAB with different Meta Material structures. Apply additive manufacturing techniques to produce the newly designed material. Apply manufactured material in real-life applications like Robotic arm materials.
Research Project
High-Entropy Alloy Development
Abstract We reported the creation of novel high-entropy alloys, characterized by its lightweight nature and good mechanical properties, this is through compositional design and thermomechanical treatment marking a significant advancement for the automotive and aerospace industries. Partners University of Science and Technology Beijing, Oak Rideg National Laboratories
Research Project
Developing high strength Al-Zn-Mg alloys by thermomechanical treatments
Abstract For the first time, the formation and impact of (Al, Zn)3Zr precipitates in Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys post-heat treatment was detailed, offering new insights into mechanical property enhancement through these discoveries. In addition, research introduces grain boundary deposition engineering as a novel method to develop aluminium alloys with specific precipitate types and mechanical properties