Curriculum Vitae

DR. MAHMOUD ZAKARIA ALSAYED ABDALFATTAH IBRAHIM

Lecturer
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering
  • 01154253559

BIOGRAPHY

Dr Mahmoud Zakaria finished his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Malaya in 2019. His research was on the laser cladding of iron-based metallic glass on nickel-free stainless steel for biomedical applications. During his PhD, he successfully established an excellent record in publishing in ISI-indexed journals. In 2021, he received a Postdoctoral position in Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya. during his academic career, he has successfully secured 5 international grants and 1 local grants worth more than USD 135k. His experience lies in the field of coatings, metallic glasses, biomaterials and additive manufacturing. His h-index is 6

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • SURFACE ENGINEERING SN: INCLUDING STANDARD SUPPORTING TECHNOLOGIES IN SURFACE TREATMENT AND WELDING TECHNOLOGIES
    PVD, laser cladding, thermal spray, etc
  • METAL
    Amorphous metals (metallic glass)
  • BIO-METERIAL

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PHD, (Philosophy)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MSC, (Design and Production Engineering)
    Ain-Shams University, Egypt
  • BSC, (Mechanical Engineering)
    Ain-Shams University, Egypt

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Special Award of Excellence
    Innovation Initiative, 2022 (International)
  • Gold Medal
    Taiwan International Invention Award, 2022 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Ibrahim, Mahmoud Z.; Sarhan, A. A. D.; Kuo, T. Y.; Yusof, Farazila; Hamdi, M.; Chang, C. P.; Lee, T. M.; Chien, C. S. (2023). Evolution of Iron-Based Metallic Glass Composite Coating with Enhanced Corrosion Resistance and Biocompatibility, ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING. . doi:10.1007/s13369-023-08406-3
  2. Miao, Huan; Yusof, Farazila; Ab Karim, Mohd Sayuti; Wu, Bo; Raja, Sufian; Ibrahim, M. Z.; Aziz, Izhar; Chen, Daolun (2023). Interfacial microstructure, element diffusion, mechanical properties and metallurgical bonding mechanism of 316L-AlSi10Mg multi-material parts fabricated by laser powder bed fusion, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T. 26, 8351-8365. doi:10.1016/j.jmrt.2023.09.158
  3. Sarraf, Masoud; Razak, Bushroa Abdul; Musharavati, Farayi; Ibrahim, Mahmoud Z.; Hashemi, Ramin; Chowdhury, Muhammad E. H. (2023). Structural, cell culture, antibacterial and in vitro bioactivity analysis of highly-ordered Al2O3 nanotube coating with decorated Ag2O nanoparticles on Ti-6Al-4V, SURFACES AND INTERFACES. 42. doi:10.1016/j.surfin.2023.103328
  4. Wahab, Izzati Fatimah; Bushroa, A. R.; Teck, Soon Wee; Azmi, Taium Tasneem; Ibrahim, M. Z.; Lee, J. W. (2023). Fundamentals of antifogging strategies, coating techniques and properties of inorganic materials; a comprehensive review, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T. 23, 687-714. doi:10.1016/j.jmrt.2023.01.015
  5. Wu, Bo; Yusof, Farazila; Li, Fuguo; Razak, Bushroa Binti Abdul; Bin Muhamad, Mohd Ridha; Badruddin, Irfan Anjum; Hussien, Mohamed; Kamangar, Sarfaraz; Ibrahim, Mahmoud Zakaria (2023). Influence of Friction Stir Processing Parameters on Microstructure, Hardness and Corrosion Resistance of Biocompatible Mg Alloy WE43, ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING. . doi:10.1007/s13369-023-08037-8
  6. Ibrahim, Mahmoud Z.; Halilu, Ahmed; Sarhan, Ahmed A. D.; Kuo, T. Y.; Yusuf, Farazila; Shaikh, M. O.; Hamdi, M. (2022). In-vitro viability of laser cladded Fe-based metallic glass as a promising bioactive material for improved osseointegration of orthopedic implants, MEDICAL ENGINEERING & PHYSICS. 102. doi:10.1016/j.medengphy.2022.103782
  7. Lashin, Maha M. A.; Ibrahim, Mahmoud Z.; Khan, Muhammad Ijaz; Guedri, Kamel; Saxena, Kuldeep K.; Eldin, Sayed M. (2022). Fuzzy Control Modeling to Optimize the Hardness and Geometry of Laser Cladded Fe-Based MG Single Track on Stainless Steel Substrate Prepared at Different Surface Roughness, MICROMACHINES. 13(12). doi:10.3390/mi13122191
  8. Lin, W. T.; Lin, Z. W.; Kuo, T. Y.; Chien, C. S.; Huang, J. W.; Chung, Y. L.; Chang, C. P.; Ibrahim, M. Z.; Lee, H. T. (2022). Mechanical and biological properties of atmospheric plasma-sprayed carbon nanotube-reinforced tantalum pentoxide composite coatings on Ti6Al4V alloy, SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY. 437. doi:10.1016/j.surfcoat.2022.128356
  9. Wu, Bo; Ibrahim, M. Z.; Raja, Sufian; Yusof, Farazila; Razak, Bushroa Binti Abdul; Bin Muhamad, Mohd Ridha; Huang, Rongxue; Zhang, Yun; Badruddin, Irfan Anjum; Hussien, Mohamed; Kamangar, Sarfaraz (2022). The influence of reinforcement particles friction stir processing on microstructure, mechanical properties, tribological and corrosion behaviors: a review, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T. 20, 1940-1975. doi:10.1016/j.jmrt.2022.07.172
  10. Ying, G. G., Yusof, F., & Zakaria, M. (2021). Laser Cladding of Hydroxyapatite (HA) on to Ni-free Stainless Steel Using a Low Power Fibre Laser. Lasers in Engineering, 51(6), 369-378.
  11. Ibrahim, Mahmoud Z.; Sarhan, Ahmed A. D.; Kuo, T. Y.; Yusof, Farazila; Hamdi, M.; Lee, T. M. (2020). Developing a new laser cladded FeCrMoCB metallic glass layer on nickel-free stainless-steel as a potential superior wear-resistant coating for joint replacement implants, SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY. 392. doi:10.1016/j.surfcoat.2020.125755
  12. Ibrahim, Mahmoud Z.; Sarhan, Ahmed A. D.; Kuo, T. Y.; Hamdi, M.; Yusof, Farazila; Chien, C. S.; Chang, C. P.; Lee, T. M. (2019). Advancement of the artificial amorphous-crystalline structure of laser cladded FeCrMoCB on nickel-free stainless-steel for bone-implants, MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS. 227, 358-367. doi:10.1016/j.matchemphys.2018.12.104
  13. Ibrahim, Mahmoud Z.; Sarhan, Ahmed A. D.; Kuo, T. Y.; Yusof, Farazila; Hamdi, M. (2019). Characterization and hardness enhancement of amorphous Fe-based metallic glass laser cladded on nickel-free stainless steel for biomedical implant application, MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS. 235. doi:10.1016/j.matchemphys.2019.121745
  14. Ibrahim, Mahmoud Z.; Sarhan, Ahmed A. D.; Kuo, T. Y.; Yusuf, Farazila; Hamdi, M.; Chien, C. S. (2018). Investigate the effects of the substrate surface roughness on the geometry, phase transformation, and hardness of laser-cladded Fe-based metallic glass coating, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY. 98(5-8), 1977-1987. doi:10.1007/s00170-018-2354-6
  15. Ibrahim, Mahmoud Z.; Sarhan, Ahmed A. D.; Yusuf, Farazila; Hamdi, M. (2017). Biomedical materials and techniques to improve the tribological, mechanical and biomedical properties of orthopedic implants - A review article, JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS. 714, 636-667. doi:10.1016/j.jallcom.2017.04.231
Scopus
  1. Wahab I.F., Bushroa A.R., Wee Teck S., Azmi T.T., Ibrahim M.Z., Lee J.W. (2023). Fundamentals of antifogging strategies, coating techniques and properties of inorganic materials; a comprehensive review, Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 23, 687-714. doi:10.1016/j.jmrt.2023.01.015

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2023 - 2025, Partnership Grant
    Evaluation Of Shock Absorption Capacity, Tribocorrosion Behaviour And Thermocycling Durability Of Amorphous-crystalline Fe-based Bulk Metallic Glass For Dental Implants ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2023 - 2025, Partnership Grant
    Evaluation Of Shock Absorption Capacity, Tribocorrosion Behaviour And Thermocycling Durability Of Amorphous-crystalline Fe-based Bulk Metallic Glass For Dental Implants ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2022 - 2024, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS)
    New Concept For Additive Manufacturing Of Fe-based Metallic Glass Using Binder-jetting And Microwave Sintering Approach ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2023 - 2024, Government Agency
    Physico-chemical Properties Of Tin Dioxide Nano Films For Antifogging And Self-cleaning Applications ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2024 - 2024, UM Living Labs @ UMSDC
    Fabrication durable nanostructures coating of Tin Dioxide doped with Titanium Dioxide to improve antifogging and self-cleaning properties in solar cell application ( Co-Researcher)
International
  1. 2023 - 2025, International Funding
    Mechanical, Chemical And Biological Behaviour Of Fe-based Metalic Glass In Implant Dentistry ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2023 - 2025, International Funding
    Mechanical, Chemical And Biological Behaviour Of Fe-based Metalic Glass In Implant Dentistry ( Principal Investigator(PI))

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Confirmation Defence for Doctoral Candidate Praveena Ganeson (22055377/1), University, (Internal Examiner)
  2. (2024) Muhammad Safwan Mohd Mansor, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2024) Zhang Jieshu (22079345/1), University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2024) Candidature Defence (Cd) Chair Recommendation Report for Hehuiqian (S2122009/1), University, (Internal Examiner)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
  1. (2023) DEVELOP A NOVEL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUE TO PRODUCE BULK METALLIC GLASS USING BINDER JETTING AND MICROWAVE SINTERING NAME:, AZIB AZAMUDDIN BIN JURI

TEACHING

Bachelor
  1. (2024) KIG4072 - Failure Analysis and Prevention
  2. (2023) KIG4056 - Tribology

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. EMERALD RESEARCH AND SUPERVISION 2022, Bilik Pameran Hir UM (29 Nov 2022 - 01 Dec 2022)
  2. TRANSFORM YOUR ASSESSMENTS: DESIGNING EFFECTIVE OPEN BOOK EXAMS FOR YOUR STUDENTS, Cube Akademi Pengajian Islam UM (27 Jan 2023 - 27 Jan 2023)
  3. EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT: OUTCOME-BASED APPROACH, Universiti Malaya (06 Mar 2023 - 06 Mar 2023)
  4. EMERALD TEACHING AND LEARNING 2023, Universiti Malaya (20 Feb 2023 - 24 Feb 2023)
  5. FLIPPED LEARNING, Universiti Malaya (14 Mar 2023 - 14 Mar 2023)
External Course
NATIONAL
  1. CELL CULTURE & APOPTOSIS ASSAY, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Malaya (04 Oct 2023 - 05 Oct 2023)
  2. CELL CULTURE & APOPTOSIS ASSAY, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Malaya (04 Oct 2023 - 05 Oct 2023)