Dr Farrukh Hafeez B.Eng, MSc, PhD, FHEA, CEng MIMechE

Dr Farrukh Hafeez

Dubai Campus
Associate Professor
Programme Director Mechanical Engineering Dubai Campus

Contact details

Telephone
+971(04)2492319
Email
f.hafeez@bham.ac.uk
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Address
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Birmingham Dubai
Dubai International Academic City
PO Box 341799
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Farrukh is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. He is Programme Director for Mechanical Engineering at University of Birmingham’s Dubai campus and led the establishment of the programme in Dubai.

He is an enthusiastic academic with a diverse skill set consisting of experimental, analytical, and computational techniques. This skill set complements his interest in mechanics, materials and advanced (additive and sustainable) manufacturing.

Farrukh has published numerous high impact journal articles, a book chapter and peer reviewed conference papers. Farrukh is a regular peer reviewer for many outstanding journals and a member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) UK. He is registered as a Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council UK and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Qualifications

  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK
  • Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (MIMechE), UK
  • Chartered Engineer (CEng), Engineering Council, UK
  • Advance HE Professional Development Course for External Examiners
  • PhD in Mechanical Engineer, University of Manchester, UK
  • MSc in Mechanical Engineering Design, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), UK
  • BEng Mechanical Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan

Biography

Farrukh gained a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from the National University of Sciences and Technology. He went on to study Mechanical Engineering Design at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) and obtained an MSc with distinction.

Farrukh was awarded an Engineering and Physical science (EPS) scholarship to obtain a PhD at the University of Manchester. Farrukh undertook research at the Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering department of the University and was awarded a PhD in Mechanical Engineering.

Farrukh worked at a global consultancy firm based in Manchester before moving to the UAE, where he started work as a Research Associate in the Mechanical Engineering department of the Petroleum Institute.

He later joined the University of Birmingham at its Dubai campus as an Assistant Professor and led the establishment of the Mechanical Engineering programmes in Dubai. Farrukh was promoted to Associate professor and is working as the Programme Director.

Teaching

Teaching Programmes

  • Mechanical Engineering

Postgraduate supervision

Farrukh has supervised postgrad students on the following topics:

  • Low velocity Impact
  • Machining of composites
  • Characterization of mechanical properties of engineering materials and composites.
  • Additive manufacturing

Research

Research interests

  • Mechanics of Composite
  • Machining of Composites
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Additive manufacturing
  • Micromechanics
  • Damage and failure evolution in Composites

Publications

Journal

  • Tayyab Khan, Farrukh Hafeez, Rehan Umer. (2023), “Repair of Aerospace Composite Structures using Liquid Thermoplastic Elium Resin”., Polymers, 15(6) : 1377 https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15061377.
  • David Myers, Adel Abdel-Wahab, Farrukh Hafeez, Khamis Essa. (2022), “Optimisation of the additive manufacturing parameters of polylactic acid (PLA) cellular structures for biomedical applications”., Journal of the Mechanical Behaviour of Biomedical Materials, 136, 10544
  • Hafeez, F, Devan, DJ, Sheikh-Ahmad, J & Almaskari, F. (2022), “Wear mechanism and quantification of polycrystalline diamond milling cutter in high speed trimming of carbon fiber reinforced epoxy” ., International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials, 106, 105863. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrmhm.2022.105863
  • S Kumar, J Jefferson Andrew, Johannes Schneider, Andreas Schiffer, Farrukh Hafeez. (2022), “Dynamic crushing of tailored honeycombs realized via additive manufacturing”., International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 219, 107126 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2022.107126
  • Deviprakash Jyothishmathi Devan, Farrukh Hafeez, Jamal Shiekh-Ahmed, Fahad Almaskari. (2021), “A Study on Tool Wear of Tungsten Carbide Cutters in Edge trimming of CFRP”., Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 36(25): 2499-2510
  • Abdel Hamid I. Mourad, Nizamudeen Cherupurakal, Farrukh Hafeez, Imad Barsoum, Farah A. Genena, Mouza S. Al Mansoori, Lamia A. Al Marzooqi. (2020), “Impact Strengthening of Laminated Kevlar/Epoxy Composites by Nanoparticle Reinforcement”, Polymers. 12(12), 2814 https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12122814
  • Shiekh-Ahmed, J., Almaskari, F., Hafeez, F. (2020), “Heat partition in edge trimming of fiber reinforced polymer composites”, Journal of Composite Materials. 54(21): 2805-2821 https://doi.org/10.1177/0021998320904129
  • Shiekh-Ahmed, J., Almaskari, F., Hafeez, F (2019), “Heat partition in edge trimming of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) composites”, Procedia CIRP, 2019. 85, 20-25
  • Shanmugam, K., Andrew J.J., Ubaid,J., Hafeez, F., and Schiffer. (2019), “Impact Performance Enhancement of Honeycombs Through Additive Manufacturing-enabled Geometrical Tailoring”., International Journal of Impact Engineering, 134, 103360 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2019.103360, 
  • Jamal Shiekh-Ahmed, Fahad Almaskari, Farrukh Hafeez and Fenyu Meng. (2019). “Evaluation of Heat Partition in Machining CFRP using Inverse Method”., Machining Science and Technology, 23(4): 530-546 DOI: 10.1080/10910344.2019.1575401
  • Jamal Shiekh-Ahmed, Fahad Almaskari, Farrukh Hafeez. (2018), “Thermal aspects in Machining CFRPs: Effect of Cutter Type and Cutting Parameters”., International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 100(9-12) 2569–2582
  • Fahad Almaskari and Farrukh Hafeez. (2018), “Study on behaviour of geometrically scaled glass reinforced epoxy tubes subjected to non-coincident quasi static indentation”,. International Journal of Structural Integrity, 9(5) 675-692Farrukh Hafeez, Fahad Almaskari and Shuguang Li. (2016),"Semi analytical model based on generalized plane strain assumption for unidirectional composites with Matrix Micro Cracks”., Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, 24(7): 591-604 DOI 10.1080/15376494.2016.1177150
  • Farrukh Hafeez, and Fahad Almaskari. (2016)." Image processing for measuring damage and delamination in glass reinforced epoxy"., Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 44 (2) DOI: 10.1520/JTE20150368
  • Farrukh Hafeez, and Fahad Almaskari. (2015). "Experimental investigation of the scaling laws in laterally indented filament wound tubes supported with V shaped cradles"., Composite Structures, 126(0): 265-284.
  • Farrukh Hafeez, and Fahad Almaskari. (2014). "Glass reinforced epoxy tubes subjected to indentation load: A study of scaling effects"., Composite Structures, 117(0): 433-44.
  • Shuguang Li, and Farrukh Hafeez. (2009). "Variation-based cracked laminate analysis revisited and fundamentally extended"., International Journal of Solids and Structures, 46(20): 3505-15.

Book Chapter

  • Sheikh-Ahmad J., Almaskari F., Hafeez F. (2021) “Energy Conversion and Partition in Machining Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites”. In: Hameed Sultan M.T., Azmi A.I., Majid M.S.A., Jamir M.R.M., Saba N. (eds) Machining and Machinability of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites. Composites Science and Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4153-1_7

Conference

  • Jamal Sheikh-Ahmad, Fahad Almaskari, Farrukh Hafeez, 2019 “Heat partition in edge trimming of glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) composites” 2nd CIRP Conference on Composite Material Parts Manufacturing University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre's Knowledge Transfer Centre, Rotherham, Sheffield
  • Farrukh Hafeez, Jamal Shiekh-Ahmad, Fahad Almaskari and Fanyu Meng. 2017 “Simulation of heat transfer model based on finite element method for edge trimming of CFRP”. Paper ID 4079, 21st International Conference on Composite Materials Xi’an China, August 2017.
  • Farrukh Hafeez, Jamal Shiekh-Ahmad, Fahad Almaskari. 2017 “Thermal aspects in machning of carbon fiber composites” The 2017 Petroleum Institute R&D Conference and Exhibition. Adnoc Research and Innovation Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
  • Farrukh Hafeez, Jamal Shiekh-Ahmad and Fahad Almaskari. 2017 “Evaluation of cutting temperature at the tool and CFRP workpiece interface during high speed trimming operation”. Abstract no. 1447738, PP 185-186, ISBN: 978-9948-23-359-6. 11th International Conference on Composite Science and Technology Sharjah, April 2017.
  • Farrukh Hafeez, Jamal Shiekh-Ahmad, Fahad Almaskari. 2016 “Measurement of Cutting Temperatures in Machining Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites” The 2016 Petroleum Institute R&D Conference and Exhibition. Adnoc Research and Innovation Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
  • Farrukh Hafeez, Jamal Shiekh-Ahmad, Fahad Almaskari. 2016  “Wear of polycrystalline diamond cutter in CNC machining of carbon fiber polymer composites” The 2016 Petroleum Institute R&D Conference and Exhibition. Adnoc Research and Innovation Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
  • Farrukh Hafeez and Fahad Almaskari. 2015 “A study of scaling effects in filament wound GRE tubes subjected to low velocity impact”. Paper no. 8682. 18th International Conference on Composite Structures. Lisbon, Portugal
  • Farrukh Hafeez and Fahad Almaskari. 2015 “Study on behaviour of GRE tubes subjected to repeated non-coincidental indentation load” Paper no. 8681. 18th International Conference on Composite Structures. Lisbon, Portugal
  • Farrukh Hafeez and Fahad Almaskari. 2014 "Finite strip analysis of cracked laminate: Stress based plane strain approach". American Society for Composites 29th Technical Conference. San Diego, California, USA.
  • Farrukh Hafeez and Fahad Almaskari. 2014 "Scaling effects in glass reinforced epoxy filament wound tubes subjected to quasi static indentation". American Society for Composites 29th Technical Conference. San Diego, California, USA.
  • Farrukh Hafeez and Fahad Almaskari. 2014 "Application of composite materials in off shore oil and gas industry". Marine and Off shore Engineering Technology Conference (MOETC 2014). Kuwait City, Kuwait.
  • Farrukh Hafeez, Fahad Almaskari and Shuguang Li. 2013 "Displacement based finite strip analysis of a cracked laminate with appropriate boundary conditions formulation". 19th International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM-19 Montreal, Canada. pp.5989-99.
  • Shuguang Li and Farrukh Hafeez. 2009 "Variational approach based cracked laminate analyses revisited". 17th International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM-17. Edinburgh, UK.
  • Shuguang Li and Farrukh Hafeez. 2007 "Reduction of transverse shear stiffnesses of transversely cracked laminates".16th International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM-16, Kyoto, Japan.
  • Farrukh Hafeez. 2007 Poster: “Stress analysis and reduction of stiffnesses of transversely cracked laminates”, Graduate Research Conference, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.
  • Farrukh Hafeez . 2007, Poster: “Measurement of basic fracture properties of pultruded composite material”, Graduate Research Conference, The university of Manchester, Manchester, UK.

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