Functionally Graded Additive Manufactured Parts for Sustainable Manufacturing
Functionally Graded Additive Manufactured Parts for Sustainable Manufacturing
Dr. Mir Irfan Ul Haq
Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (India)
Brief Biography: Dr. Mir Irfan Ul Haq is an Associate Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, India. Further Dr. Haq is currently Associate Dean International and Alumni Affairs at SMVD University.Dr. Haq holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from SMVDU and earned his M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Gold Medalist) from the National Institute of Technology, Srinagar.His research interests encompass lightweight materials, additive manufacturing, green lubricants, self-lubricating materials, cutting fluids, mechanical testing of composites, friction and wear of materials, and surface engineering. He has been actively involved in teaching and research for over twelve years in the fields of materials, tribology, and 3D printing.Dr. Haq has published more than sixty research papers in reputed journals, edited three books, and serves on the editorial and reviewer boards of various international journals. His work has garnered over 3980 citations, with an h-index of 29 and an i10-index of 54.
He has received research grants from prominent Indian funding agencies, including the ANRF GoI, Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Notably, he was awarded a bilateral research project jointly funded by the Russian Science Foundation (RSF) and DST, India. Additionally, he has led three research projects funded by the J&K Science, Technology & Innovation Council, Government of Jammu & Kashmir.Dr. Haq has participated in and organized numerous national and international conferences, workshops, and student events such as SAE BAJA, ECOKART, and TEDx. He has supervised over 20 undergraduate and graduate projects and is currently guiding two Ph.D. students. He also serves on various national and state-level academic and technical committees. In recognition of his scientific contributions, Dr. Haq was listed among the “Top 2% Scientists” worldwide by Elsevier and Stanford University in 2023 and 2024.
Talk Abstract: Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs), enabled by additive manufacturing (AM), have evolved as a good material option for various engineering components to achieve sustainability in manufacturing. By allowing gradual variation in composition and structure within a single component, FGMs offer tailored performance characteristics—such as improved strength-to-weight ratios, enhanced thermal resistance, and localized functionality—without the need for multiple materials or assembly steps. This talk delves into how additive manufacturing techniques are being leveraged to fabricate such advanced parts with high precision and minimal waste. The presentation highlights the role of FGMs in extending product lifespan, reducing material usage, and improving recyclability, thereby aligning with the goals of sustainable manufacturing. Results obtained in various projects related to mechanical and tribological behaviour of various FGM materials developed through additive manufacturing shall be discussed to illustrate real-world applications.
Moderators: Dr. M Nkosi and Prof. K Gupta, Mechanical and Industrial Engg. Technology (DFC)
Time: 12:30-13:30
Date: 10 July 2025
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