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Name | Dr. Wasim Ahmad |
Designation | Associate Professor |
Department | Industrial Engineering (Taxila) |
Highest Qualification | PhD Lean Product and Process Development |
Specialization | Lean Product Design and Development, Cost Estimation |
Phone No | +92-51-9047827-828 |
Cell No | +92-3365897910 |
Fax No | +92-51-9047420 |
[email protected] |
PhD. 2012 Lean Product and Process development, Cranfield University, U.K.
MSc. 2007 Industrial Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, Pakistan
BSc. 2002 Mechanical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, Pakistan
Cost modelling, lean product design and development, Research methodology, manufacturing
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RESEARCH PROJECT GRANTS WON:
External Research Grants:
Design Manufacturing and Performance Evaluation of Solar Cooker using parabolic Through Collector (PTC) in Asian Environment, Grant No 3556, 1.6 Million, HEC-2015, Pakistan
An Investigation of Safety Climate in Science Labs in Pakistani Universities, Grant No 3483, 1 Million, HEC-2015, Pakistan (Under revision)
Internal Research Grants (Dir ASR&TD)
Identification of process parameters’ influence on friction stir welding (Rs. 0.374 Million, 2013-14)
Optimization of cutting tool wear and suface roughness for turning CLARM HBR (30NiCrMoV14) based on RSM (Rs.0.150 Million, 2013-14).
Design, Analysis and Fabrication of Rolling-ball tool for Incremental Sheet Metal Forming (Rs. 0.50 Million, 2014-15)
Empirical investigation of Orthopaedic drilling (Rs. 0.22 Million, 2015-16)
Analysis of surface Roughness for minimum quantity lubricant (MQL) in grinding Process (Rs. 0.38 Million, 2015-16)
Mechanical and Micro-structural evaluation of Squeeze Cast Aluminum Copper Alloy using Response Surface Methodology (Rs. 0.49 Million, 2015-16)
Performance evaluation of solar thermal low pressure turbine in Asian Environment (Rs. 0.5 Million, 2015-16)
Investigating the effects of process parameters on near net shape casting of Aluminum alloy (Rs. 1.00 Million, 2016-17)
Identifying the effects of process parameters on refined crystal growth in investment casting using response surface methodology (Rs. 0.65 Million, 2016-17)
Investigation of the effects of process parameters on mechanical properties of overcast Al-Alloy joint (Rs. 0.2 Million, 2016-17)
Development of framework of E-health care system for effective patient monitoring (Rs. 0.625 Million, 2016-17)
Chairman, Industrial Engineering Department (From 17-05-2017)
Director Post Graduate Studies, Industrial Engineering Department, UET Taxila (22-11-2012 till 16-05-2017)
Director Social Entrepreneurship
Editor of Special Issue, Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Technical Journal, UET Taxila, Volume 20(SI), No II(S), 2015
Editor Journal ACostE 2012
Subject Editor, Technical Journal, UET Taxila
Member library committee, from Industrial Engineering Department (2014 till todate)
Team member of project "Establishment of Advance Manufacturing Systems Laboratory" with the worth 35.11 Million
Team member of project "Strengthening and upgradation of UET Taxila and its sub campus" for Industrial Engineering Department
Teaching & Research
(January 2017 to date) as Associate Professor, Industrial Engineering Department, University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, Pakistan
(September 2012 to December 2016) as Assistant Professor, Industrial Engineering Department, University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, Pakistan
(December 2005 – September 2012) as Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, Pakistan
(June 2003 – November 2005) as Lecturer/Research Associate, Department of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, Pakistan
Industrial Experience
(March 2003 to May 2003) Trainee Engineer, Fauji Cement Company Limited, Pakistan
Member ACostE (Association of Cost Engineers)
Member IISE (Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers)
Member IET (Institute of Engineering and Technology)
Member PEC
Associate Professor (January 2017 to date)
Assistant Professor (December 2005 to December 2016)
Lecturer / Lecture Assistant (May 2003 to November 2005)
CONFERENCES (PUBLISHED/PRESENTED):
MSc ENGINEERING:
Supplier Performance Monitoring and Improvement: An Analysis of Current Trends and Future Requirements in Public Sector Organization, by Muhammad Sumir Arshad, 10-IEMS-EM-12.
Knowledge Based Engineering to Support Lean Product Design and Development, by Muhammad Bilal Ahmed, 10-IEMS-IME-04.
An A-3 Thinking Approach for Process Industry, by Shaukat Saleem, 11-MS-EM-03.
Analysis of Determinants Affecting Survivors’ Quality after Downsizing in Telecom Sector, by M. Umer Shahzad Butt, 11-MS-EM-05.
Cost Modelling for the Unit Production of Steam in Process Industry, by Naveed Mehmood, 11-MS-EM-10.
Set Based Concurrent Engineering Model for Telecom Sector of Pakistan, by Ahmed Farhan, 11-MS-EM-11.
Determinants of Perception, Awareness and Usage Pattern for Third Generation (3G) Service in Pakistan, by Adeel Usman Awan, 11-MS-EM-13.
Factors Driving Need of Transformation from Conventional Construction to Sustainable Construction in Pakistan, by Muhammad Atif Khan, 11-MS-EM-19.
Repair Model for Aero Engine Compressor Rotor Blade, by Ahsen Turab Aezdy, 11-MS-EM-20.
Prioritization of Factors for Enhancing Quality Management System, by Falak Niaz, 11-MS-EM-26.
Assessment of Product Development for Short Product Life, by Humayun Arif, 11-MS-EM-27.
Analysis of Shifts Behavior on Job Satisfaction of Engineers in Telecom Sector of Pakistan, by Muhammad Afzal Fiaz, 11-MS-EM-30.
Cutting Tool Wear and Surface Finish Modelling of CLARM HBR using RSM, by Syed Muhammad Raza, 11-MS-IME-05.
Development of Lean Ergonomics Tool for Lean Product Design, by Muhammad Rashid Sadique, 12-IE&MS-MS/FT-EM-04.
Transformation of Performance Appraisal System: A Situation Strength Perspective, by Shazia Munir, 12-IE&MS-MS/PT-EM-04.
Optimization of GSM Jamming Using Response Surface Methodology, by Muhammad Sohail Anjum, 12-IE&MS-MS/PT-EM-10.
Enhancing the Effectiveness of the Projects through Lean Management, by Imtiaz Hussain, 12-IE&MS-MS/PT-EM-16.
Performance Evaluation of Solar Cooking System Using Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC), by Muhammad Noman, 2013-IED-MSc-IE/FT-06.
Repair Process Taxonomy of the mechanical components, by Umair Raza, 14-IED-MSc-IE/FT-03.
Development of Supplier Integration Framework for SMEs, by Muhammad Umar Farooq, 14-IED-MSc-EM/FT-02.
Manufacturing Feature Based Cost Modelling for Casted Parts, by Muhammad Sajid, 14-IED-MSc-EM/FT-03.
Mapping Environmental Management System for Sustainability: A Case Study of Public Sector University, by Aruba Waqar, 14-IED-MSc-EM/FT-04.
Knowledge-Based Cost Estimation Model for Engineered Products, by Sidra Safdar Khan, 14-IED-MSc-EM/FT-09.
Prediction of Surface Roughness & Machining Time in Incremental Sheet Forming, by Adnan Hussain, 14-IED-MSc-IE/PT-07.
Real Time Monitoring and Controlling through Overall Equipment Efficiency for a Manufacturing Setup, by Habib ur Rehman, 14-IED-MSc-IE/PT-10.
Tool Life Optimization for cutting Inconel 718 Using neon Lubricant, by Shafiq Ahmad, 14-IED-MSc-IE/PT-12.
Impact of Workplace Stress over Work Performance, by Muhammad Arshad, 14-IED-MSc-EM/PT-01.
Performance Evaluation of Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC) Based Solar Cooking System, by Waseem Iqbal, 15-IED-MSc-IE/FT-07.
Critical Analysis and Assessment of Food Safety Standards (ISO-22000) in Local Environment, by Saira Shehzadi, 15-IED-MSc-EM/FT-02.
Performance Evaluation of Parabolic Trough Collector, by Nida Fatima, 15-IED-MSc-EM/FT-04.
A Parametric Analysis during Crystal Growth Aging in Casting Process, by Muhammad Huzaifa Raza, 16-IED-MSc-IE/FT-01.
Investigating the Effect of Nano Fluids on Performance Measures in Dia-Sinking EDM, by Muhammad Hanif, 16-IED-MSc-IE/FT-03
BSc Engineering (SDP)
Design and development of investment casted products, Taimoor Mazhar, Talha Ghafoor
Safety Management in industry, Fahad Baseer, Saqib Ali
COURSES ATTENDED:
English language for academic research purposes, 05-10-2008 to 01-04-2009
Library refresher - keeping up to date, 10-11-2008
Winning grant funding, 18-11-2008
Research student induction event, 19-11-2008
Intellectual property rights and ethics, 24-11-2008
Writing skills, 25-11-2008
Media training, 26-11-2008
Literature searching and reference management, 03-12-2008
Create and manage large documents using Microsoft word, 2002 12-12-2008
Effective presentation using Microsoft power point, 07-01-2009
Using SPSS, 21-01-2009
Advanced using Endnote, 02-02-2009
Planning and managing research, 17-02-2009
Interdisciplinary research, 19-02-2009
Managing data using excel, 2002 26-02-2009
Postgraduates who teach, 26-03-2009 to 27-03-2009
Identifying opportunities and building your evidence, 09-04-2009
Building an in depth career profile, 15-05-2009
Presenting your research to an audience, 20-05-2009
Research methodology, 29-09-2009 to 27-10-2009
Team building, 26-04-2010
Publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals, 12-05-2010
Writing skills workshop, 04-05-2010 to 05-05-2010
Writing and presenting quality conference papers, 03-06-2010
Environment doctoral training centre inaugural event, 24-06-2010
Communicating your science to the public and to your peers, 25-06-2010
Keeping the balance - studies, stress, life, 05-07-2010
PhD student environmental training, 06-07-2010
Cost engineering awareness short course, 20-09-2010 to 22-09-2010
1. Lean Product Development and Systems Engineering
2. Machining