Mohammad Azeem, PhD

Postdoctoral Fellow

PhD (Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia), MS (Aligarh Muslim University), BS (Aligarh Muslim University)​​​

Current

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Building 4, Level 2, 2204-WS06

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Biography

​Dr. Mohammad Azeem is a postdoctoral fellow at the Mechanics of Composites for Energy and Mobility (MCEM) Laboratory at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). He earned his Ph.D. from Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia. Mr. Azeem has served as a faculty member at various prestigious institutions, contributing to both teaching and research. His current research focuses on thin-ply composites, aging, and indentation behavior of materials, aiming to advance the design and performance of next-generation composite systems.


Selected Publications

  1. Impact response of filament-wound structure with polymeric liner: Experimental and numerical investigation (Part-A) M Azeem, HY Hamdan, MA Alam, M Muhammad, SM Sapuan, M Kumar, ...Results in Engineering (2024)
  2. Influence of winding angles on hoop stress in composite pressure vessels: Finite element analysis. M Azeem, HY Hamdan, MA Alam, M Kumar, Z Sajid, S Gohery, A Maziz, ...Results in Engineering 21, (2024)
  3. Opportunities and challenges on composite pressure vessels (CPVs) from advanced filament winding machinery: A short communication. Q Ma, MRM Rejab, M Azeem, SA Hassan, B Yang, AP Kumar. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (2024)
  4. Investigation of Mechanical Properties and Damage Development of Filament Wound GFRP Composite Pipes by Ring Tensile Test. L Gemi, M Azeem, Ş Yazman, M Kayrıcı, O Gök. Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi Fen ve Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi (2024)
  5. Failure behavior analysis of the Spherical-Roof Contoured Core (SRCC) under quasi-static loading: A numerical study. Q Ma, MRM Rejab, SA Hassan, M Azeem, MS Saffirna. Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention (2023)
  6. Application of filament winding technology in composite pressure vessels and challenges: a review. M Azeem, HH Ya, MA Alam, M Kumar, P Stabla, M Smolnicki, L Gemi, ... Journal of Energy Storage (2022)
  7. Macroscale assessment of low‐velocity impact on hybrid composite laminates. M Azeem, HH Ya, MA Alam, TH Sultan, M Ali, M Sattar, T Ahmad, ... Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik (2021)

Education

  • 2023 PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia.
  • 2011 Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, India.
  • 2007 Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, India.

Professional Profile

  • 2024-present Postdoctoral Research Fellow, MCEM, KAUST, Saudi Arabia.
  • 2019-2023 Doctoral fellow and Graduate Teaching Assistant at Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia.
  • 2017-2018 Project Associate, Centre for Advanced Research in Electrified Transportation (CARET), Aligarh Muslim University, India.
  • 2016-2017 Assistant Professor (ad-hoc), Z.H. College of Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, India.
  • 2014-15 Guest Faculty, Z.H. College of Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, India.
  • 2013-14 Guest Faculty, Z.H. College of Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University, India.
  • 2011-13 Assistant Professor, Vivekananda College of Technology & Management, India.

Scientific and Professional Membership

  • IAENG (International Association of Engineers) 9th Feb 2023.
  • IRED (Institute of Research Engineers and Doctors) 14th Jan 2015.
  • IMechE (Institution of Mechanical Engineers) 2nd Mar 2023

Awards

  • Worked as a doctoral fellow under Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), Ministry of Education, Malaysia. The research was focused on Type IV pressure vessels.

KAUST Affiliations

Physical Science and Engineering Divison

Mechanical Engineering Program

Research Interests Keywords

Aging of Composite Structures Composite Materials Mechanical Testing Mechanical Characterisation