Saad Nauman, PhD

Biography

Dr. Saad Nauman is currently working as a postdoctoral research fellow at COHMAS Laboratory, King Abdullah University for Science and Technology (KAUST). He is also an Associate Professor in the Materials Science & Engineering Department of the Institute of Space technology (Pakistan). He received PhD degree from Université de Lille (USTL), France. His research interests include 3D composites, design and manufacturing of fibrous reinforcements, flexible sensors for structural health monitoring of composites, smart composites and polymeric materials. He is now involved in the development of mechanical test protocols for studying the compaction effect in the filtration membranes.

Research Interests

Flexible textile sensor, structural health monitoring, composite materials, advanced mechanical testing

Education

2007-2011, Ph.D., GEMTEX Laboratory, Université de Lille, Roubaix, France
1998-2002, B.Sc., National College of Textile Engineering (affiliated with University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan)

Professional Profile

Jul 2014 - now, Assistant Professor, Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
Oct 2013 – Jun 2014, Post Doctoral Research Fellow, GEMTEX Laboratory, Roubaix, France
Jul 2011 – Sep 2013, Assistant Professor, Institute of Space Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
Sep 2007 – Mar 2011, PhD Researcher, GEMTEX Laboratory, Université de Lille, Roubaix, France
Jan 2007 – Aug 2007, MS Researcher, GEMTEX Laboratory, Université de Lille, Roubaix, France
Feb 2003 – Feb 2006, Assistant Manager, Redco Textile Mills Limited, Islamabad, Pakistan

KAUST Affiliations

Physical Science and Engineering Division

Mechanical Engineering Program

Research Interests Keywords

Sensors, Degradation of Composite Structures Multi-functional Materials Mechanical Testing Flexible Electronics Composite Materials