Azeem Pasha | Metal Matrix Composites | Editorial Board Member

Prof. Azeem Pasha at KNS Institute of Technology | India

Azeem Pasha is a dedicated mechanical engineering researcher specializing in functionally graded materials (FGMs) for aerospace and automotive applications, with a strong focus on composite design, powder metallurgy, nano-reinforcement, and advanced material characterization. Currently pursuing his Ph.D. at Bangalore University, his research investigates microstructural tailoring and performance enhancement of AlSi-based FGMs reinforced with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), aiming to achieve superior mechanical, tribological, and structural reliability in high-stress environments. His academic career includes extensive teaching and research experience as an Assistant Professor at KNSIT Institute of Technology since 2022, following seven years of service at Brindavan College of Engineering. His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on functional gradation, powder metallurgy, hot extrusion, and hybrid composite development, with notable works addressing tribological behavior of CNT-reinforced AlSi FGMs, microstructure and mechanical properties of AlSi/MWCNT composite cylinders, CNT content optimization, and load-dependent wear and friction mechanisms. Expanding beyond metal-based FGMs, he has also contributed to polymer composite engineering, including studies on low-velocity impact strength of E-glass and carbon-fiber hybrid laminates. His research integrates experimental characterization, microstructural analysis, mechanical testing, and property–performance correlations, contributing to the development of lightweight, high-strength, and wear-resistant materials for futuristic transportation systems. As an editorial board member and reviewer for multiple Scopus-indexed journals, he actively contributes to the scientific community, ensuring rigorous evaluation and dissemination of emerging research in materials engineering. His ongoing doctoral work continues to advance the understanding of gradient material behavior, nano-reinforcement distribution, and process–property interactions, positioning him as an emerging researcher committed to developing next-generation materials capable of meeting demanding aerospace, automotive, and high-performance engineering applications.

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Featured Publications

Pasha, A., & Rajaprakash, B. M. (2023). Tribological behavior of powder metallurgy processed carbon nanotube reinforced AlSi functionally graded materials. Material Science Research India, 20(2).

Pasha, A., & Rajaprakash, B. M. (2023). Microstructure and mechanical properties of functionally graded AlSi/MWCNT composite cylinders. Material Science Research India, 20(1).

Prasad, M., Ahmed, N., Pasha, A., & Manjunath, A. C. (2022). Experimental investigation on low-velocity impact strength of E-glass/carbon fiber reinforced hybrid polymer composite. International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems, 14(2).

Pasha, A., & Rajaprakash, B. M. (2022). Effect of CNT content on microstructure and hardness of AlSi/MWCNT nanocomposite. Materials Today: Proceedings, 58.

Pasha, A., & Rajaprakash, B. M. (2022). Effect of load on wear and friction of AlSi/MWCNT functionally graded material via powder metallurgy with hot extrusion technique. Material Science Research India, 19(3).

Ghodratollah Roudini | Metal Matrix Composites | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Ghodratollah Roudini at University of Sistan & Baluchestan | Iran

Dr. Ghodratollah Roudini is an accomplished Iranian materials engineer and Associate Professor at the University of Sistan and Baluchestan, where he has served since 2007 and played influential leadership roles, including Vice President for Planning and Development and Head of the Materials Engineering Department. Born on 23 September 1962 in Zabol, Iran, he holds a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from the Laboratory for Mechanical Metallurgy (LMM) at EPFL, Switzerland, along with Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Materials Engineering from Tehran University and Shiraz University. His research expertise spans metal matrix composites, nanocomposites, phase-change materials, thermal energy storage systems, metal forming, and advanced materials design. Dr. Roudini has led and supervised extensive graduate and undergraduate research, contributing significantly to the development of innovative materials with tailored mechanical, thermal, and structural properties. His scholarly contributions include impactful publications on composite behavior, wear mechanisms, interpenetrating-phase structures, hydrophobic nanocomposites for oil–water separation, dislocation modeling, thermal energy storage nanomaterials, and advanced coating technologies. His recent works explore the mechanical and tribological performance of hybrid aluminum–ceramic composites, the design of polyurethane–magnetite–titanium dioxide nanocomposites, and the engineering of SiO2- and graphene-based thermal storage materials, reflecting his broad scientific vision and interdisciplinary approach. With deep experience in teaching advanced materials, metal forming, powder metallurgy, composites, nanocomposites, and dislocation theory, he has shaped the academic growth of many students. His career also includes earlier roles as lecturer and teaching assistant, marking more than three decades of continuous academic engagement. Highly respected for his scientific rigor and commitment to practical materials innovation, Dr. Roudini continues to contribute to engineering research that advances industrial, energy, and environmental applications.

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Featured Publications

Zeinali-Moghaddam, H., Roudini, G., & Khosravi, H. (2024). Influence of nanodiamond on compressive and dry-sliding wear behaviors of Al₂O₃–Al interpenetrating-phase composites. Diamond and Related Materials, 149, 111627.

Aghapour, J., Roudini, G., & Khosravi, M. (2024). Mechanical behavior of Al/Al₂O₃p–SiCp hybrid composite fabricated by hot pressing method. Materials Letters, 11(15), 137215.

Hashemi Shahri, S., & Roudini, G. (2023). Mechanical behavior of magnesium–steel particles composites with interpenetrating phases. Journal of Particle Science and Technology, 9(1), 29–34.

Khandan Barani, A., Roudini, G., Barahuie, F., & Masuri, S. U. B. (2023). Design of hydrophobic polyurethane–magnetite iron oxide–titanium dioxide nanocomposites for oil–water separation. Heliyon, 9(5), e15580.

Musavi, S. M., Roudini, G., Barahuie, F., & Masuri, S. U. B. (2021). Thermal energy storage property and temperature control performance of phase change materials eutectic mixture nanocomposite. Micro and Nanosystems, 14(3), 272–280.