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Industrial Consulting · Abu Dhabi, UAE

Advanced
Materials
Engineering
Consulting

PhD-level expertise in additive manufacturing, metamaterials, and shape memory alloys — delivered as precision consulting to aerospace, defense, energy, and biomedical manufacturers across the UAE and GCC.

6+
Years of R&D
Experience
10+
Peer-Reviewed
Publications
8+
AM Machines
Operated
3
Characterization
Labs Access
Current Affiliation
NYU Abu Dhabi — Research Associate
LPBF / Metal AM NiTi SMA TPMS Lattices SEM / XRD / EDS Data Science MATLAB / Python
◆ LASER POWDER BED FUSION
◆ NITI SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS
◆ TPMS METAMATERIALS
◆ MICROSTRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
◆ MECHANICAL TESTING
◆ MATERIALS INFORMATICS
◆ PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
◆ FAILURE ANALYSIS
◆ LASER POWDER BED FUSION
◆ NITI SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS
◆ TPMS METAMATERIALS
◆ MICROSTRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
◆ MECHANICAL TESTING
◆ MATERIALS INFORMATICS
◆ PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
◆ FAILURE ANALYSIS

Consulting
Services

Each engagement draws on hands-on laboratory expertise — not theoretical knowledge. Real machines, real data, real materials.

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Additive Manufacturing Advisory

From machine selection to process parameter optimization. I've operated LPBF, FDM, SLA, and PolyJet systems across metals and polymers.

  • LPBF process parameter development
  • Build strategy & support optimization
  • Post-processing protocol design
  • Defect root-cause investigation
  • AM technology roadmapping
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Materials Characterization & Testing

Experimental analysis of material behaviour using industry-grade equipment. Structured reporting aligned with ASTM/ISO standards.

  • SEM / EDS / XRD microstructural analysis
  • Mechanical testing (static, fatigue, compression)
  • Hardness mapping & phase identification
  • Failure analysis & fractography
  • Materials selection for specific environments
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Metamaterial & Lattice Design

Engineering TPMS and architected structures for lightweight, energy-absorbing, and multifunctional performance targets.

  • Gyroid, Primitive & Schwarz surface design
  • Lattice topology for target mechanical response
  • CAD-to-print workflow development
  • Density gradient & graded lattice design
  • Performance modelling & validation
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Shape Memory Alloy Consulting

Deep expertise in NiTi and Cu-based SMAs — from alloy composition to actuation design and phase transformation characterization.

  • NiTi SMA processing via LPBF & induction melting
  • Phase transformation temperature characterization
  • Superelastic & SME component design
  • Biomedical & aerospace SMA applications
  • Cu-Al-Ni high-temperature SMA development
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Data Science for Engineering

Materials informatics, predictive modelling, and ML-driven process optimization — using Python and MATLAB on your experimental datasets.

  • Materials data analytics & visualisation
  • ML models for process-property prediction
  • Image analysis for microstructural features
  • Scientific computing & automation scripts
  • Dashboard & reporting pipeline development
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Research & Technical Writing

For organizations seeking to publish results, develop technical documentation, or train engineering teams on advanced materials topics.

  • Journal manuscript preparation & submission
  • Technical reports & whitepapers
  • Peer review (MDPI, Elsevier, ASME journals)
  • Workshop design & delivery
  • IP/patent specification support

Research-Grade
Expertise

Unlike generalist engineering firms, every recommendation is backed by hands-on experimental data and peer-reviewed methodology.

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PhD — Materials Science & Technology
Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi · Specialization in NiTi TPMS lattices via LPBF
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Research Associate — NYU Abu Dhabi
Active researcher at one of the region's leading research universities · Multidisciplinary engineering division
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8+ AM Systems Operated
Raise3D, Bambu Lab, Stratasys, Formlabs, Ultimaker · LPBF metal printing (Realizer SLM, EOS-class systems)
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Advanced Characterization Access
SEM/EDS, XRD, Instron mechanical testing · Hardness testing · Fatigue & dynamic loading
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Globally Indexed Researcher
ORCID · Scopus · Web of Science · PubMed · GND/DNB · NACO (pending) · WorldCat · British Library
Selected Publications
Materials · MDPI · 2022
Imperfections formation in thin layers of NiTi triply periodic minimal surface lattices fabricated using laser powder bed fusion
Materials 2022, 15(22), 7950 · PMID: 36431435
Journal of Manufacturing Processes · Elsevier · 2023
Microstructural and surface analysis of NiTi TPMS lattice sections fabricated by laser powder bed fusion
Vol. 102, pp. 375–386 · Sept 2023
ASME IMECE · 2022 · Columbus, Ohio USA
Inhomogeneous Microstructure due to Non-Uniform Solidification Rate in NiTi TPMS Structures Fabricated via Laser Powder Bed Fusion
IMECE2022-86656 · Conference Proceedings
Researcher Identifiers
ORCID 0000-0002-4355-2169
Scopus ID 56380929800
ResearcherID I-3091-2017
ISNI 0000-0005-3020-7229
GND / DNB 1397994843

Engagement
Process

From initial scoping to final deliverable — a structured, transparent consulting workflow.

01
Discovery Call
Free 30-minute scoping session to understand your challenge, timeline, and technical requirements.
02
Proposal
Clear written scope of work, deliverables, timeline, and fee structure — no ambiguity.
03
Execution
Experimental work, data analysis, or advisory sessions — with regular progress updates.
04
Delivery
Structured technical report, data package, or presentation — ready for internal or external use.

Target
Sectors

Consulting engagements for organizations where materials performance is mission-critical.

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Aerospace & Defense
Lightweight lattice structures, LPBF process qualification, materials selection for flight-critical components. Relevant to EDGE Group, Strata, ADASI and tier-1 suppliers.
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Oil & Gas
Corrosion-resistant AM components, SMA actuators for downhole tools, failure analysis of high-performance alloys. Applicable to ADNOC and EPC contractors.
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Biomedical Devices
NiTi stents, orthopedic scaffolds, and porous implants. Expertise in biocompatible alloy processing and TPMS lattice architectures for osseointegration.
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Advanced Manufacturing
AM facility setup advisory, machine benchmarking, operator training, and process documentation for ISO/AS9100 compliance environments.
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Energy & Clean Tech
Heat exchanger design using TPMS topology, thermal management materials, and additive manufacturing for renewable energy component prototyping.
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Research Institutions
Collaborative research, grant proposal support, experimental design, peer review, and technical training for universities and R&D centers across the GCC.
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Inquire
About a Project

All inquiries are responded to within 48 hours. For urgent technical needs, include URGENT in your subject line.

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Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Available for on-site engagements across GCC
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