Dr. Md Murtuja Husain, Materials Science, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur, India

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⭐️Summary

Dr. Md Murtuja Husain is a dedicated Principal Scientist at the CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, with over 14 years of research and development experience in materials engineering and welding technologies. His expertise includes materials joining, failure analysis, and working with light alloys like magnesium and aluminum. He has led numerous projects and mentored future researchers, contributing significantly to the field of metallurgical science.

🎓 Educational Background

PhD in Metallurgical Engineering – IIT Bombay (2018)

M.Tech in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering – IIT Kharagpur (2008)

B.Sc Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering – BIT Sindri, Dhanbad (2006)

💼 Professional Experience

Principal Scientist – CSIR-NML (2020–present)

Senior Scientist – CSIR-NML (2015–2020)

Scientist – CSIR-NML (2011–2015)

Scientist B – CSIR-NML (2008–2011)

🔬 Research Interests

Materials Joining & Welding – Focused on solid-state welding processes, particularly friction stir welding.

Materials Characterization – Exploring the structural and mechanical properties of light alloys and composites.

Failure Analysis – Investigating engineering components’ failure mechanisms to enhance durability and performance.

Composites – Research on magnesium and aluminum composites for industrial and biomedical applications.

🏅 Honors & Memberships

GATE-2005: All India Rank 164 (Metallurgical Engineering)

Awards: 3rd prize in lecture and essay competitions.

Professional Memberships: Indian Institute of Metals, Indian Institute of Welding, Indian Ceramic Society.

Publications Top Noted📚

Enhancing the tribological characteristics of the biocompatible Ti-6Al-4 V alloy via heat treatment: An experimental analysis

Authors: Rizwee, M., Kumar, D., Husain, M.M.

Journal: Tribology International

Year: 2024

Microstructural and mechanical properties evaluation of Calcium and zinc-modified WE43-based nanocomposites through stir casting for biodegradable applications

Authors: Rahman, A., Husain, M.M., Prasad, N.

Journal: Ceramics International

Year: 2024

Sulfidation Corrosion Failure of a Boiler Tube in a Fossil Fuel-Based Thermal Power Plant

Authors: Munda, P., Husain, M.M., Singh, C.V., Rajinikanth, V.

Journal: Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention

Year: 2024

Metallurgical Failure Analysis of Economizer Tube of Thermal Power Plant

Authors: Husain, M.M., Rajinikanth, V., Munda, P.

Journal: Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention

Year: 2024

Nanocomposites of Magnesium Metal Matrices with Potential Medicinal Uses: A Review

Authors: Rahman, A., Prasad, N., Husain, M.M., Haque, M.R.

Journal: Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals

Year: 2024

Evaluation of Microstructure, Mechanical Properties, Wear Resistance and Corrosion Behaviour of Friction Stir-Processed AZ31B-H24 Magnesium Alloy

Authors: Husain, M.M., Haldar, N., Meena, L.K., Ghosh, M.

Journal: Metallography, Microstructure, and Analysis

Year: 2023

Dr. Ahmed Shakir, Materials Science, Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at University of Anbar, Iraq

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🎓Educational Background

Ph.D. in Photonics Engineering
University of Malaya, Malaysia (Nov 2018 – Sep 2021)

Master of Philosophy in Wireless Communications and Networks Engineering
University of Putra Malaysia, Malaysia (Jun 2014 – Sep 2017)

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering
AL-Maarif University College, Iraq (Aug 2008 – May 2011)

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
University of Baghdad, Iraq (Sep 2003 – Oct 2007)

💼Professional Experience

Research Assistant
Photon Research Centre, University of Malaya (Apr 2018 – Sep 2019)
Focus: Q-switched and mode-locked pulse lasers, fabrication of nanomaterials.

Lecturer
Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Anbar, Iraq (Sep 2022 – Jun 2024)
Focus: Laser technologies, congestion control in WBANs, and high-impact publications.

Research Interests 🔬

Congestion control algorithms for Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs)

Routing protocols design and performance analysis

Passively Q-switched and mode-locked fiber lasers using nanomaterials like Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes

Fabrication of novel Metal Oxide and Organic materials for pulse fiber laser generation

Algorithms for improving handover decisions in heterogeneous wireless networks

Design of rectangular microstrip patch antennas

Laser uranium enrichment and plasma accelerators

🛠️Top Skills

Matlab, OptiSystem, P-spice, Multisim: Upper Intermediate

Photoshop, Wireshark, HTML, Linux Ubuntu: Intermediate

C Programming, NS-2, NS-3: Intermediate

Microsoft Office, LaTeX: Upper Intermediate

PHP: Beginner

Publications Top Noted📚

Max Phase Chromium–Titanium–Aluminum Carbide for Ultrafast Laser Generation in the 1.55 μm Range

Authors: Al-Hiti, A.S., Mohammed, N.A., Nabeel, M., Sattar, N.A.

Journal: Journal of Russian Laser Research

Year: 2024

Fabrication of nanocrystalline SnO₂ films by Nd:YAG pulsed laser deposition method for gas sensor applications

Authors: Kadhim, S.M., Hamed, E.K., Abdullah, H.H., Dawood, Y.Z., Al-Hiti, A.S.

Journal: Journal of Optics (India)

Year: 2024

Femtosecond Mode-Locked 1.5 μm Fiber Laser Based on PEDOT: PSS as Saturable Absorber

Authors: Al-Hiti, A.S., Yasin, M., Najm, M.M., Harun, S.W.

Journal: Optics Communications

Year: 2024

Soliton Ultrafast Fiber Laser with V4AlC3 MAX Phase in 2 µm Region

Authors: Al-Hiti, A.S., Yasin, M., Harun, S.W.

Journal: Optical Fiber Technology

Year: 2023

MAX Phase V4AlC3 for Generating Q-Switched Pulses in 2 µm Region

Authors: Al-Hiti, A.S., Yasin, M., Harun, S.W.

Journal: Optik

Year: 2023