Funded Projects

Developing polyester/nanoclay composite for Saudi Arabian environmental conditions
   King AbdulAziz City for Science & Technology
    National Science, Technology and Innovation Plan

S. Khan (PI);
 N. Merah (Co-PI)
N. AbuDheir (Co-PI)
J. Albinmousa (Co-PI)

Proposal under review

Exploring concepts and manufacturing routes for a new approach of materials: ‘nervous’ materials
   King AbdulAziz City for Science & Technology
    National Science, Technology and Innovation Plan

S. Mekid (PI)
S. Khan (Co-PI)
S. Nouari (Co-PI)
K. Qureshi (Co-PI)

Proposal under review

Development of model for predicting fatigue based on crystal structure
   King AbdulAziz City for Science & Technology
    Annual Program

J. Albinmousa (PI)
N. Merah (Co-PI)
S. Khan (Co-PI)

Proposal under review

Enhancement of mechanical damage resistance of composite pipes under impact loading
   King AbdulAziz City for Science & Technology
    Annual Program

A. Arif (PI)
Z. Khan (Co-PI)
S. Khan (Co-PI)
Y. Al-Nassar (Co-PI)

April 2013–Mar 2015

Modeling and experimental validation of pre-rolling resistance through pendulum oscillations under various functional conditions
   Deanship of Scientific Research, KFUPM

S. Mekid (PI)
S. Khan (Co-PI)

May 2013–Nov 2015

Thixoforming of Nanoparticles-Reinforced Aluminum Alloys
   King AbdulAziz City for Science & Technology
    National Science, Technology and Innovation Plan

N. AbuDheir (PI)
S. Khan (Co-PI; Leader-Modeling)
A. Shuaib (Co-PI)

Nov 2010–Oct 2013

Investigating Dislocation Structures during Nano-Indentation
   Deanship of Scientific Research, KFUPM

S. Khan (PI)

June 2010–July 2011

Microforming Setup Development
   Deanship of Scientific Research, KFUPM

N. AbuDheir (PI)
S. Khan (Co-PI; Leader-Modeling)
A. Shuaib (Co-PI)

Oct 2010–Mar 2013

Investigating Dislocation Content of Experimentally Observed Geometrically Necessary Boundaries
   Deanship of Scientific Research, KFUPM

S. Khan (PI)

May 2009–Oct 2010

Exploring the Effect of Thickness on the Crack Tip Plastic Zone and Crack Initiation Angles
   Deanship of Scientific Research, KFUPM

S. Khan (PI)
N. Merah (Co-PI)

Sep 2008–June 2010

Investigation of Quality and Metallurgical Aspects of Laser Cutting of Aluminum Alloy
   Deanship of Scientific Research, KFUPM

B. Yilbas (PI)
S. Khan (Co-PI)
M. Raza (Co-PI)

Apr 2008–Mar 2009

Surface Improvement of Cemented Carbide Cutting Tool: Method of Laser Treatment
   Deanship of Scientific Research, KFUPM

B. Yilbas (PI)
S. Shuja (Co-PI)
S. Khan (Co-PI)
A. Aleem (Co-PI)

Sep 2007–Aug 2008

Optimization of Repair Sleeve Design
   Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia

A. Arif (PI)
A. Elieche (Co-PI)
Y. Nassar (Co-PI)
S. Khan (Co-PI)

Jan 2007–Dec 2008

Junior Faculty Development Grant
   Deanship of Academic Development,
   KFUPM

S. Khan (PI)

Summer 2007

 

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