Mr. Muhammad Sajjad | Metal Forming awards | Best Researcher Award 

Mr. Muhammad Sajjad , Mondragon University , Spain 

Muhammad Sajjad is a performance-driven mechanical engineer with a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, currently based in Oslo, Norway. With extensive experience in design, numerical simulation, and manufacturing, he collaborates with industry giants like Renault, Honda, and CIE Automotive to optimize automotive component fabrication. His work includes developing Digital Twins for high-temperature forming processes and optimizing car suspension systems through numerical modeling. Sajjad has held key positions, such as Mechanical and Industrial Production Engineer in Spain and Design and Computational Mechanics Engineer in South Korea, contributing significantly to projects like the SPIF process for aluminum alloys and the design of coal gasification plant prototypes. He holds a Ph.D. in Advanced Material Forming from Arrasate Mondragon, Spain, and an M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Jeju National University, South Korea. His numerous accolades include the Best Final Year Project Award (2017), Brain Korea Scholarship (2018-2021), and multiple Best Paper and Presentation Awards. Proficient in software like SolidWorks, LS-DYNA, and Ansys, he is also fluent in English, Urdu, Pashto, and Korean. Muhammad Sajjad’s dedication to his field is further demonstrated by his active participation in international conferences and workshops.

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Work Experience:

Mechanical and Industrial Production Engineer

  • March 2021 – July 2024 | Arrasate Mondragon, Spain
    • Developed Digital Twins for high-temperature forming processes in automotive manufacturing.
    • Designed and optimized car suspension systems using numerical modeling and simulations.
    • Manufactured industrial automotive components for CIE Automotive.
    • Gained extensive knowledge in materials application, CAD techniques, and numerical analysis tools.
    • Collaborated with Honda and Renault, enhancing innovative design techniques and communication skills.

Design and Computational Mechanics Engineer

  • March 2018 – March 2021 | Jeju-do, South Korea
    • Conducted experimental and numerical investigations of the SPIF process for aluminum alloys.
    • Investigated longitudinal bow reduction in aluminum alloys during cold roll forming.
    • Utilized various design and simulation software including SolidWorks, LS-DYNA, Ansys, and Abaqus.
    • Designed and fabricated a one-touch rebar coupler and a coal gasification plant prototype.

Education:

  • Ph.D. in Advanced Material Forming, Mechanical and Industrial Production
    • March 2024 | Arrasate, Spain
    • Thesis: Digital Twin Development for the Prediction and Optimization of the Near Solidus Forming (NFS) Process at the Industrial Scale.
  • M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
    • February 2021 | Jeju National University, South Korea
    • Thesis: Experimental and Numerical Investigations on Longitudinal Bow Reduction of AA5052 in Cold Roll Forming Process.
  • B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
    • August 2017 | Swedish College of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, Pakistan
    • Thesis: Design and Fabrication of Coal Gasification Plant Prototype.

Achievements and Activities:

  • Best Final Year Project Award (B.Sc., 2017)
  • Brain Korea Scholarship (2018-2021)
  • Best Academic Research Award (M.Sc., 2020)
  • Multiple Best Paper and Presentation Awards at international conferences
  • Treasurer of Jeju National University Student Organization (2019)
  • Mondragon University Ph.D. Grant (2021-2024)

Key Skills:

  • 2D/3D Modeling
  • Numerical Simulation
  • Material Analysis
  • Product Development
  • Team Management
  • Leadership Skills
  • Documentation

Software Proficiency:

  • AutoCAD
  • SolidWorks
  • Ansys
  • Catia
  • Fusion 360
  • LS-Dyna
  • Abaqus
  • Forge NXT
  • MATLAB
  • Latex
  • Python
  • MS Office

Languages:

  • English
  • Urdu
  • Pashto
  • Korean

Major Projects:

  • Automatic Room Light Controller with Bidirectional Visitor Counter
  • Design and Fabrication of Coal Gasification Plant Prototype
  • Numerical and Experimental Investigation of SPIF Process for Aluminum Alloys
  • Cold Roll Forming Process of Industrial U-Shape Profile
  • Digital Twin Development for NFS Process Optimization at Industrial Scale

Conferences/Workshops Attended:

  • ICSET 2018 (Sydney, Australia)
  • ICAFM 2018 (California, USA)
  • ICMSE 2018 (Jeju, South Korea)
  • ICMMPM 2018 & 2019 (Jeju, South Korea)
  • Spring Conference 2019 (Jeju, South Korea)
  • ICMCR 2019 (Fukuoka, Japan)
  • ICMEMSCE 2019 (Sanya, China)
  • ICMCR 2020 (Tokyo, Japan)
  • Joint Symposium 2020 (Nagasaki, Japan)
  • ESAFORM 2023 (Krakow, Poland)
Mr. Muhammad Sajjad | Metal Forming awards | Best Researcher Award

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