Funded Research Projects

Funded research projects ;( 2 Ongoing, 8 Completed, 2 submitted proposals)

Ongoing projects:

1. Improvement of Corrosion and Tribological Properties of Ti Alloys Using PVD for Biomedical Applications Role;PI, DSR,KFUPM, October, 2017, SB171002. Project progress( 2 paper submitted + 2 under preparation)
2. Fabrication and characterization of biodegradable polymer bio-active coatings on newly developed Ti alloys for orthopedic applications?, MOE Initiative of High Quality/Impact Research Publication, Role: Co-I , 15 April 2019-15 February 2020

Completed projects:

3. Development of TiNbZr Biomedical Alloy by spark plasma sintering and post Heat Treatment

     Funded by: KFUPM, Role: PI, March, 2017-March-2019., SR161015. Project outcome (1 ISI journal papers +1 submitted),

4. Improvement of Ti-based Alloys for the use in Biomedical Applications by employing Laser Treatment, Funded by: KFUPM, Role: Co-I, IN151013. , March, 2016-March 2018.

                 Output progress :( 2 ISI journal papers)

5. Development of ceramic-based membranes for water treatment applications”, funded by: KACST-NSTIP, Role: Development (Synthesis and characterization) of the membrane.

               Output :( 1 ISI paper +1 submitted + 1 US filled patent)

6. Production of Ti-Nb-Zr alloys as medical implants by powder metallurgy and surface enhancement, 15-ADV4632-04, Funded by: KACST-NSTIP, Role: Co-I, March, 2016-April arch-2018. Project output:( 3 ISI journal papers+1 ISI submitted+1 US patent filled)
7. Development of Nanostructured Ti-based Alloy for Biomedical Applications by Powder Metallurgy and Novel Sintering Technologies, Funded by: KFUPM, Role: Co-I and part of my PhD, March 2014- March 2016. Project output:( 2 ISI journal papers +1 US patent (issued))
8. Synthesis of Novel Metastable Phases from Immiscible Metals, Funded by: KFUPM, Role: part of my PhD, 2011- March 2013. Project output:( 3 ISI journal papers)
9. Electrochemical investigations on the role of Si in ferritic stainless steel alloys, Funded by: KFUPM, Role: Development (Synthesis and characterization) of alloys. Project output :( 2 ISI journal papers).
10. Microstructure and tribological characteristic of Fe-based bulk metallic glass alloy fabricated by spark plasma "; funded by: KFUPM, Role: Development (Synthesis and characterization) of Fe-based bulk metallic glass alloy. progress Project output:( 1 papers  )

Short Term projects: Effect of Laser Treatment, Laser Nitride and Carbon Coating on Corrosion Properties of Haste   Alloy x .Project output :( 1 ISI journal papers)

 Submitted research Proposal

1. Production Of Nanostructured Ti Based Alloy For Medical Implants With Improved Corrosion , Wear,and Osseointegration, Role;PI, KACST, May, 2017
2. Development and characterization of robust superhydrophobic coatings with anticorrosion and self-cleaning approach on solar panel steel structures ,Role; CO-I , KACST, May, 2017

     Note: PI: Principal Investigator, Co-I: Co-Investigator