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Current Research

My current research focuses on fiber metal laminates (FMLs) for aerospace structures, with a particular emphasis on impact resistance, fatigue behavior, and progressive damage modeling using fracture energy-based methods. I combine finite element simulations with experimental techniques to investigate the dynamic response of these advanced hybrid materials. In addition, my work explores the machining characteristics of shape memory alloys, fatigue life prediction in composite structures, and aerodynamic optimization of airfoils using AI-based approaches. This interdisciplinary research aims to advance the design of lightweight, durable, and high-performance materials for modern aerospace and mechanical engineering applications.

Finite Element Model of Impact Simulation
Finite Element Model of a High-Velocity Impact Simulation with Multi-Zone Meshing
Progressive Failure Analysis
Progressive Failure Analysis Showing Mises Stress Distribution at Different Stages
Dishing and Plug Ejection Simulation
Simulation of Dishing and Plug Ejection Mechanisms During Impact
Deformation Profile Comparison
Comparison of Experimental and Numerical Deformation Profiles in Bending Tests
Damage Progression in Composites
Predicted Damage Progression and Failure Modes in Various Composite Layups
Manufacturing Process of Composites
Step-by-Step Manufacturing Process of Carbon Fiber Composite Samples
Three-Point Bending Test Setup
Experimental Setup for Three-Point Bending Test on Composite Laminates
Finite Element Model of Bending Test
Finite Element Model of the Three-Point Bending Test with Boundary Conditions
Failure Mode Analysis
Microscopic Analysis of Failure Modes in Composite Specimens after Bending

Latest Publications

Faheem, A., Hasan, F., Khan, A. A., Shamim, F. A., Alam, M. A., Raja, S., Arif, S., Husain, A., & Khan, S. H.

Post-machining characterization of novel Ni55. 65Ti-SMA via electric discharge machining route

Results in Engineering, Volume 25, 2025.

Ahmed, E., Muaz, M., Arif, S., Kant, R., Hamza, S. M., Alim, M. K., Khan, M. A., Qudeiri, J. A., & Khan, S. H.

Lightweight Aluminum Joint Design: Enhancement of Mechanical Properties through Novel Inter-layer and Powder Additives in Friction Stir Welding

International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture, 2025.

Khan, S. H., Danish, M., Ayaz, M., Husain, A., Saeed, S., Abdulla, S., Shaheen, S., Saeed, A., & Thaher, A.

Aerodynamic analysis and ANN-based optimization of NACA airfoils for enhanced UAV performance

Scientific Reports, Volume 15(1), 2025.

Saeed, S., Abdulla, S., Shaheen, S., Saeed, A., Thaher, A., & Khan, S. H.

Optimizing NACA airfoils for sustainable medical delivery UAVs: Aerodynamic analysis

Progress in Engineering Science, Volume 2(2), 2025.

Mourad, A. I., Sajith, S., Shitole, S., Almomani, A., Khan, S. H., Elsheikh, A., & Alzo'ubi, A. K.

Fatigue life and crack growth prediction of metallic structures: A review

Structures, Volume 76, 2025.

Sabry, I., Mourad, A. I., Naseri, M., Ibrahim, A. M. M., Khan, S. H., & ElWakil, M.

Evaluating the Mechanical Properties and Process Capability Analysis of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Components Produced by Fused Deposition Modeling Technology

Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 2025.

Research Students

Afsar Husain

PhD Candidate
Ongoing

Mani Rao

PhD Candidate
Ongoing

Shaima Alhosani

MSc Graduate
Completed

Ammar Abdullah

MSc Graduate
Completed

Yusuf Alqattan

MSc Candidate
Ongoing

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