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Dr. Malik Nazir Ahmed
Faculty Member
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Education Detail
PhD (Composite Structural Design) Cranfield University, UK
MS (Aerospace Vehicle Design) Cranfield University, UK
BE (Aerospace Engineering) CAE

ThesisMalik Nazir Ahmed, “Buckling of Composite I-Beams”, MS Thesis, Cranfield University, UK, 1996.Malik Nazir Ahmed, “The Constrained Torsional Analysis of Thin-Walled Variable Cross Section Multi-Cell Laminated Composite Beams”, PhD Thesis, Cranfield University, UK, 1999.Refereed International Journal PublicationsJ. Loughlan and M. N. Ahmed, "Multi-Cell Carbon Fibre Composite Box Beams Subjected to Torsion with Variable Twist", Thin-Walled Structures, Volume 46, Issues 7-9, pp 914-924, July-September 2008, Imprint: ELSEVIER, ISSN: 0263-8231 (Impact Factor: 1.252, 5-Year Impact Factor: 1.477 as per Journal Citation Reports® 2010 published by Thomson Scientific, Cited by 8 as per Google Scholar)M. N. Ahmed and Z. Mehmood, “Constrained Torsional analysis of Multi-Cell Composite Tapered Beams”, Composites Part B : Engineering, ISSN 1359-8368 Volume 438, Issue 3, April 2012, pp 1341-1345, Imprint: ELSEVIER (Impact Factor: 1.731, 5-Year Impact Factor: 2.301 as per Journal Citation Reports® 2010 published by Thomson Scientific)M. N. Ahmed and Z. Mehmood, “Failure Analysis of Multi-Cell Composite Tapered Beams Under Constrained Torsion”, Composites: Mechanics, Computations, Applications, An International Journal, Volume 3, Issue 1, 2012, Page 51-61, ISSN: 2152-2057, Print ISSN: 2152-2073, Online soft copy available Jan 2012, DOI:10.1615/CompMechComputApplIntJ.v3.i1.40M. N. Ahmed, Zahid. M, “Optimized Constrained Torsional Analysis of Thin Walled Multi-Cell Composite Beams of Closed Cross Sections” Composites Part B, Elsevier Publications Volume 56, January 2014, Pages 900–905 http://authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S1359836813004198 Impact Factor: 1.731, 5-Year Impact Factor: 2.301 as per Journal Citation Reports® 2011, Thomson Reuters)Reference::JCOMB2546 DOI information: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2013.08.011M. N. Ahmed, and Sohail Ahmed Torsional Analysis Of Multi-Cell Multi-Tapered Composite Beams With Cantilever Configuration. Thin-Walled Structures, Volume 96, pages 75-81, 2015, Imprint: ELSEVIER, ISSN: 0263-8231 (Impact Factor: 1.252, 5-Year Impact Factor: 1.477 as per Journal Citation Reports® 2010 published by Thomson Scientific, Cited by 8 as per Google Scholar)Sohail Ahmed And M. N. Ahmed “Comparative Analysis Of Cantilevered Multi-Cell Multi-Tapered, Swept And Delta Composite Beams Under Torsional Load” Sep 2016 Submitted Computer StructuresPapers Published in BooksSohail Ahmed and M. N. Ahmed , Modal Analysis of Thin Walled Multi-Cell Multi-Tapered Composite Beams of Closed Cross Sections Applied Mechanics and Materials Vol. 629 (2014) pp 82-88 © (2014) Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/ AMM.629.82M. M. Tariq, Z. Mehmood, M. Mansoor, M. N. Ahmed and M. Pasha, "Development of Parametric Model and Warping Analysis of Composite Beam with Multiple Rigid Regions”, Advanced Materials Research, Volume 326, ISSN: 1662-8985, in Advanced Materials for Applied Science and Technology, Edited by Arshad Munir and Zaffar M. Khan, pp 29-36,2009 Published by Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland, DOI : 10.4028/www.scientific.net/ AMR.326.29M. M. Tariq and M. N. Ahmed, “Software Development for Shear Stress Distribution in Multi Cell Beams of Isotropic Materials”, Key Engineering Materials, Volume 442, 2010, pp 453-461, Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland, ISSN : 1662-9795, DOI:10.4028/ www.scientific.net/KEM.442.453 (Impact Factor : 0.224 as per Journal Citation Reports® 2006, published by Thomson Scientific) M. M. Tariq and M. N. Ahmed, “Software Development for Specific Geometry and Safe Design of Isotropic Material Multi-Cell Beams”, Key Engineering Materials : Advanced Materials XII, Volumes 510 - 511, pp 378-385, 2012; ISSN: 1662-9795, Online available since 05 May 2012, DOI : 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.510-511.378, Trans Tech Publications Switzerland (Impact Factor : 0.224 as per Journal Citation Reports® 2006, published by Thomson Scientific)M. M. Tariq, M. Pasha , M. N. Ahmed and A. Munir, “Development of APDL Program for Analysis of Composite Material Multi-Cell Beams”, Key Engineering Materials: Advanced Materials XII, Volumes 510 - 511, pp 609-616, DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.510-511.609, Available online since May, 2012, Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland, , (Impact Factor : 0.224 as per Journal Citation Reports® 2006, published by Thomson Scientific)Publications in International ConferencesJ. Loughlan and M. N. Ahmed, “Multi-cellular Carbon Fibre Composite Box Beams Subjected to Variable Twist Torsion”, Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation, 10-12 September, 2007, Cape Town, South Africa. ISBN: 978 90 5966 054 0, Published and distributed by Mill Press Science Publishers, P.O. Box 84118, 3009 CC Rotterdam, Netherlands (www.millpress.com)M. M. Tariq, M. Pasha, M. N. Ahmed and Z. Mehmood, “Modal Analysis and Material Selection of Multi-Cell Beam with Composite Materials”, Presented in 9th IBCAST 2012 Islamabad, Pakistan.Publications in National Journals (Recognized by HEC under Category X)M. N. Ahmed, Z. Baig and Muizuddin Shami, “Constrained Torsion Analysis of Composite Single Cell Tapered Box Beam - All [0/45/-45/90]s Lay-up for Alpha & Beta = 0.50 Degree, Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, UET Peshawar, ISSN : 1023-962X, Vol 26, No 1, Jan-June 2007.A. M Khan, M. N. Ahmed and S. Mushtaq, “Stress Analysis of Major Load Bearing Frame of Medium Weight Aircraft Using Finite Element Method”, Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences published by UET Peshawar, Volume 25, No 1, Jan-June 2006, ISSN: 1023-962XPublications in National Journals Prior to June 2005 (Accepted By HEC)M. N. Ahmed, I. R. Memon, F. Ahmad and N. Zafar, “Composite Materials: The Technology of Future”, Engineering Horizon published by PEC Islamabad, No 158, pp 7-10, September 2001, ISSN : 1017-8260 F. Ahmad and M. N. Ahmed, “Metal Matrix Composites- Materials for Next Generation”, Engineering Horizon published by PEC Islamabad, No 158, September 2001, ISSN : 1017-8260F. Ahmad and M. N. Ahmed, “A Review of Composite Materials in Aero Structures”’ Engineering Horizon published by PEC Islamabad, No 158, August 2004, ISSN : 1017-8260 Publications in National Journals Not Yet Recognized By HECM. Khan, D. O. Adams and M. N. Ahmed, “Application of Un-constrained Optimization Technique for Designing a Composite Conventional Propeller, NUST Journal published by NUST, Vol 2, No 1, pp 10-16, 2009, ISSN : 2070-9900Z. I. Baig, A.M Khan and M. N. Ahmed, “Dynamic Behavior of Thin Composite Plates”, Technology Forces, Journal of Engineering and Sciences published by PAF Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology (KIET), Vol 2, No 1, Jan-June 2008, ISSN : 1994-962XPublications in National ConferencesM. N. Ahmed, A. M. Khan and Z. Baig, “Constrained Torsion Analysis of Composite Single Cell Tapered Box Beam All [0/45/-45/90] S Lay-Up For Alpha & Beta =1.0 Degree”, Proceedings of 10th Aeronautical Conference, College of Aeronautical Engineering, Risalpur, NUST, 20-21 April 2006.M. N. Ahmed Gohar Majeed & Dr Abdul Munem Khan, “Constrained Torsion Analysis of Composite Single Cell Tapered Box Beam All [[45/-45]2] S Lay-Up for Alpha & Beta = 1.0 Degree”, Proceedings of 10th Aeronautical Conference, College of Aeronautical Engineering, Risalpur, NUST, 20-21 April 2006.A. M. Khan, M. N. Ahmed and D. O. Adams, “Application of Numerical Optimization Technique for Composite Propeller Design”, Proceedings of 10th Aeronautical Conference, College of Aeronautical Engineering, Risalpur, NUST, 20-21 April 2006.Saleem-ur-Rehman and M. N. Ahmed, “Optimizing the Effort on Balancing of Turbo Engines Through Intelligent Selection of Blades and Balance Weights”, Proceedings of International Conference on Condition Monitoring, 22-23 April 2001, Islamabad Pakistan.

Khalil UrRehman Qasem, M. Al-Mdallal, Aqeela Qaiser, M. Y. Malik, M. N. Ahmed, "Finite element examination of hydrodynamic forces in grooved channel having two partially heated circular cylinders", Case Studies in Thermal EngineeringCiteScore: 3.79 SNIP 1.55, Available online 3 February 2020, 100600, In Press, Journal Pre-proof, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2020.100600

M. M. Tariq and M. N. Ahmed “Business trend of materials in Pakistan and Role of Product Life cycle Management” presented in IBCAST 2021, October 19, 2021, Islamabad, Pakistan. Paper No: ISAM2021-3he Abstract Book can be downloaded as PDF from ISAM website: http://www.isampk.com.pk/Default.aspx. Khalil UrRehman Qasem, M. Al-Mdallal, Aqeela Qaiser, M. Y. Malik, M. N. Ahmed, "Finite element examination of hydrodynamic forces in grooved channel having two partially heated circular cylinders", Case Studies in Thermal EngineeringCiteScore: 3.79 SNIP 1.55, Available online 3 February 2020, 100600, In Press, Journal Pre-proof, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2020.100600M. M. Tariq and M. N. Ahmed “Business trend of materials in Pakistan and Role of Product Life cycle Management” presented in IBCAST 2021, October 19, 2021, Islamabad, Pakistan. Paper No: ISAM2021-3he Abstract Book can be downloaded as PDF from ISAM website: http://www.isampk.com.pk/Default.aspx

Research Interest
Structural torsion analysis of fixed & variable cross-section single-cell beams.
Structural torsion analysis of fixed & variable cross-section multi-cell beams.
Finite element analysis of structures using patran / nastran.
Composite structural analysis and isotropic structural analysis.
Software development for structural torsion analysis of isotropic and composite beams.
Experimental research work in isotropic and composite structures.
Experimental analysis of carbon fiber composites.
Research in the area of advanced composite technology