Publications

Revision as of 18:14, 19 March 2014

a) Publications in Refereed Journals

[76] M. Mezbahul-Islam, Y.N. Zhang, C. Shekhar and M. Medraj, “Critical assessment and thermodynamic modeling of Mg-Ca-Zn system supported by key experiments”, CALPHAD (Computer Coupling of Phase Diagrams and Thermochemistry), (Accepted, March 2014).

[75] Dmytro Kevorkov, Mamoun Medraj, Mohammad Aljarrah, Jian Li, Elhachmi Essadiqi, Patrice Chartrand, and Carl Fuerst, "Experimental study of the Al-Mg-Sr phase diagram at 400ºC", Journal of Metallurgy, (In-Press February 2014)

[74] H. R. Bakhsheshi-Rad*, E. Hamzah, M. Medraj, M. H. Idris, A. F. Lotfabadi, M. Daroonparvar and M. A. M. Yajid, "Effect of heat treatment on the microstructure and corrosion behaviour of Mg–Zn alloys", Materials and Corrosion, (In-Press February 2014)

[73] Ahmad Mostafa, and Mamoun Medraj, Experimental investigation of the Ce-Mg-Mn isothermal section at 723K (450°C) via diffusion couples technique, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, (Online, March 2014).PDF version.

[72] Bolarinwa Komolafe and Mamoun Medraj, "Progress in Wettability Study of Reactive Systems”, Journal of Metallurgy,(accepted, January 2014). PDF version

[71] Md. Mezbahul Islam, Ahmad Mostafa, and Mamoun Medraj, "Essential Magnesium Alloys Binary Phase Diagrams", Journal of materials, (In press, January 2014) PDF version

[70] M. Mezbahul-Islam and M. Medraj, "Phase equilibrium in Mg-Cu-Y", Scientific Reports (Published by Nature Publishing Group), Vol. 3, (2013) Article number: 3033 doi:10.1038/srep03033. PDF version

[69] Y.N. Zhang, X. Cao, P. Wanjara and M. Medraj, “Oxide Films in Laser Additive Manufactured Inconel 718”, Acta Materialia, Vol. 61, 6562-6576 (2013). (Article Statistics)

[68] Md. I. Khan, A. Mostafa, M. Aljarrah, E. Essadiqi and M. Medraj, "Influence of cooling rate on microsegregation behavior of magnesium alloys", Journal of Materials, Vol. 2014, pp. 1-18. PDF version

[67] X. Cao, A. S. H. Kabir, P. Wanjara, J. Gholipour, A. Birur, J. Cuddy, M. Medraj, "Global and Local Mechanical Properties of Autogenously Laser Welded Ti-6Al-4V", Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, Volume 45, Issue 3, pp 1258-1272.

[66] H.R. Bakhsheshi-Rad, E. Hamzah, M. Daroonparvar, R. Ebrahimi-Kahrizsangi, M. Medraj, "In-vitro corrosion inhibition mechanism of fluorine-doped hydroxyapatite and brushite coated Mg-Ca alloys for biomedical applications", Ceramics International, (In-Press, January 2014)

[65] A. Changizi, M. Medraj, and M. Isac, "Effect of Casting Parameters on the Microstructural and Mechanical Behavior of Magnesium Az31-B Alloy Strips Cast on a Single Belt Casting Simulator", Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, Volume 2014, Article ID 101872, 9 pages. PDF version

[64] H.R. Bakhsheshi-Rad, M.H. Idris, M.R. Abdul-Kadir, A. Ourdjini, M. Medraj, M. Daroonparvara, E. Hamzaha, “Mechanical and bio-corrosion properties of quaternary Mg–Ca–Mn–Zn alloys compared with binary Mg–Ca alloys", Materials and Design, Vol. 53, 283-292 (2014) (Article Statistics)

[63] J Wang, P Hudon, D Kevorkov, P Chartrand, IH Jung, M Medraj, "Experimental and thermodynamic study of the Mg–Sn–In–Zn quaternary system", Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Vol. 588, 75–95 (2014). PDF version

[62] A. Mostafa, A. E. Gheribi, M. Mezbahul-Islam, D. Kevrokov, and M. Medraj, "Experimental Investigation and First-Principle Calculations Coupled with Thermodynamic Modeling of the Mn-Nd Phase Diagram", Calphad, Vol. 42, 27-37 (2013). PDF version. (Article Statistics)

[61] J. Yi, M. Gharghouri, P. Bocher and M. Medraj, "Distortion and Residual Stress Measurements of Induction Hardened AISI 4340 Discs", Journal of Materials Chemistry and Physics, Vol. 142, Issue 1, 248-258 (2013)

[60] M. Mezbahul-Islam and M. Medraj, “Experimental study of the Cu-Ni-Y system at 700°C using diffusion couples and key alloys”, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Vol. 561, Issue 5, 161-173 (2013)

[59] M. Shamekh, M. Pugh and M. Medraj, “Processing and Characterization of In-situ (TiC-TiB₂)p/AZ91D Magnesium Matrix Composites”, Advanced Engineering Materials, Volume 15, Issue 8, 708–717 (2013)

[58] P. Ghosh and M. Medraj, “Thermodynamic Calculation of the Mg-Mn-Zn and Mg-Mn-Ce Systems and Re-optimization of their Constitutive Binaries”, CALPHAD, Vol. 41, 89-107 (2013)

[57] Y.N. Zhang, X.D. Liu, Z. Altounian and M. Medraj, “Coherent nano-scale ternary precipitates in crystallized Ca₄Mg₇₂Zn₂₄ metallic glass”, Scripta Materialia, Vol. 68, 647-650 (2013).

[56] F. Tarasi, M. Medraj, A. Dolatabadi, J. Oberste-Berghaus, and C. Moreau, “Enhancement of amorphous phase formation in alumina–YSZ coatings deposited by suspension plasma spray process", Journal of Surface and Coating Technologies, Vol. 220, 191-198 (2013)

[55] Y.N. Zhang, G.J. Rocher, B. Briccoli, D. Kevorkov, X.B. Liu, Z. Altounian and M. Medraj, “Crystallization characteristics of the Mg-rich metallic glasses in the Ca-Mg-Zn system”, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Vol. 552, 88-97 (2013).

[54] L. Jin, D. Kevorkov, M. Medraj, P. Chartrand, "Thermodynamic evaluations and optimizations of Al–Mg–RE (RE: La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm) systems coupled with key experiments and Miedema’s model estimations", Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, Vol. 58, 166-195 (2013)

[53] A.S.H. Kabir, X. Cao, P. Wanjara, J. Cuddy, A. Birur and M. Medraj, “Use of filler wire for laser welding of Ti–6Al–4V”, Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, Vol. 51, Issue 3, 320-327 (2012).

[52] G. Arzpeyma, A.E. Gheribi, M. Medraj, "On the prediction of Gibbs energy of mixing of binary liquid alloys", Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics. Vol. 57, 82-91 (2013).

[51] D. Kevorkov, Y.N. Zhang, K. Shabnam, P. Chartrand and M. Medraj, “Experimental investigation of the phase equilibria of the Al-Ca-Zn system at 623 K”, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Vol. 539, 97-102 (2012).

[50] M. Shamekh, M. Pugh and M. Medraj, "Understanding the reaction mechanism of in-situ synthesized (TiC-TiB2)/AZ91 magnesium matrix composites", Materials Chemistry and Physics, Vol. 135, Issue 1, 193-205 (2012).

[49] F. Tarasi, M. Medraj, A. Dolatabadi, C. Moreau, R.S. Lima and J. Oberste-Berghaus, "Thermal Cyclic Heating of Suspension Plasma Sprayed Alumina-YSZ Coatings Containing Amorphous Phases", Journal of the American Ceramic Society, Vol. 95, Issue 8, 2614-2621 (2012).

[48] A.S.H. Kabir, X. Cao, J. Gholipour, P. Wanjara, J. Cuddy, A. Birur, M. Medraj, "Effect of post-weld heat treatment on microstructure, hardness, and tensile properties of laser welded Ti-6Al-4V”, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, Vol. 43, Issue 11, 4171-4184 (2012).

[47] Y.N. Zhang, D. Kevorkov, X.D. Liu, F. Bridier, P. Chartrand and M. Medraj, “Homogeneity range and crystal structure of the Ca₂Mg₅Zn₁₃ compound”, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Vol. 523, 75-82 (2012).

[46] S. Raygan, M. Pourabdoli, H. Abdizadeh, M. Medraj, “Synthesizing Nanostructured Ni₇₅Mg_16.66Y_8.34 (at.%) Powder by Solid State Reaction and Mechanical Milling", Journal of Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Vol. 27, Issue 12, 1300-1305(2012).

[45] P. Ghosh, Md. Mezbahul-Islam and M. Medraj,"Critical assessment and thermodynamic modeling of Mg–Zn, Mg–Sn, Sn–Zn and Mg–Sn–Zn system", CALPHAD (Computer Coupling of Phase Diagrams and Thermochemistry), Vol. 36, 28-43 (2012).

[44] F. Tarasi, M. Medraj, A. Dolatabadi, C. Moreau and J. Oberste-Berghaus,"High-Temperature Performance of Alumina-Zirconia Composite Coatings Containing Amorphous Phases", Journal of Advanced Functional Materials, Vol. 21, 4143-4151 (2011).

[43] F. Tarasi, M. Medraj, A. Dolatabadi, C. Moreau and J. Oberste-Berghaus, “Structural Considerations in Plasma Spraying of the Alumina-Zirconia Composite”, Journal of Surface and Coatings Technology, Vol. 205, 5437–5443 (2011).

[42] F. Tarasi, M. Medraj, A. Dolatabadi, J. Oberste-Berghaus, and C. Moreau, “Amorphous and Crystalline Phase Formation during Suspension Plasma Spraying of the Alumina-Zirconia Composite”, Journal of the European Ceramic Society, Vol. 31, Issue 15, 2903–2913 (2011).

[41] H. Nasery, M. Pugh, and M. Medraj, “Novel Fabrication Process of AlN Ceramic Matrix Composites at Low Temperatures”, Journal of Science and Engineering of Composite Materials, Vol. 18, 117-125 (2011).

[40] Y.N. Zhang, D. Kevorkov, F. Bridier and M. Medraj, “Experimental investigation of the Ca-Mg-Zn system using diffusion couples and key alloys”, Journal of Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, Vol. 12, No. 8, rec.No. 025003 (2011).

[39] M.N. Khan, M. Aljarrah, J. Wood and M. Medraj, “The effect of cooling rate on thermophysical properties of magnesium alloys”, Journal of Materials Research, Vol. 26, No. 2, 974-982 (2011).

[38] Y.N. Zhang, D. Kevorkov, J. Li, E. Essadiqi and M. Medraj, “Determination of the solubility range and crystal structure of the Mg-rich ternary compound in the Ca-Mg-Zn system”, Intermetallics, Vol. 18, No. 12, 2402-2411 (2010).

[37] D. Kevorkov, M. Medraj, Jian Li, E. Essadiqi, and P. Chartrand, “The 400ºC isothermal section of the Mg-Al-Ca system”, Intermetallics, Vol. 18, Issue 8, 1498-1506 (2010).

[36] F. Tarasi, M. Medraj, A. Dolatabadi, J. Oberste-Berghaus, and C. Moreau, “Phase Formation and Transformation in Alumina/YSZ Nanocomposite Coating Deposited by Suspension Plasma Spray Process”, Journal of Thermal Spray Technology, Vol. 19, Issue 4, 787-795 (2010).

[35] S. Wasiur-Rahman and M. Medraj, “Thermodynamic Description of the Al-Ca-Zn Ternary System”, CALPHAD (Computer Coupling of Phase Diagrams and Thermochemistry), Vol. 33, Issue 3, 584-598 (2009).

[34] M. Asgar-Khan and M. Medraj, “Thermodynamic Description of the Mg-Mn, Al-Mn and Mg-Al-Mn Systems Using the Modified Quasichemical Model for the Liquid Phases”, Materials Transactions, Vol. 50, Issue 5, 1113-1122 (2009).

[33] S. Wasiur-Rahman and M. Medraj, “Critical Assessment and Thermodynamic Modeling of the Binary Mg-Zn, Ca-Zn and Ternary Mg-Ca-Zn Systems”, Intermetallics, Vol. 17, Issue 10, 847-864 (2009).

[32] M. Aljarrah, M. Medraj, Jian Li and E. Essadiqi, “Phase Equilibria of the Constituent Ternaries of the Mg-Al-Ca-Sr System”, JOM, Vol. 61, Issue 5, 68-74 (2009) invited Paper.

[31] F. Tarasi, M. Medraj, A. Dolatabadi, J. Oberste-Berghaus, and C. Moreau, “Effective Parameters in Axial Injection Suspension Plasma Spray Process of Alumina-Zirconia Ceramics”, Journal of Thermal Spray Technology, Vol. 17, Issue 5-6, 685-691 (2008).

[30] Md. Mezbahul-Islam and M. Medraj, “A Critical Thermodynamic Assessment of the Mg-Ni, Ni-Y Binary and Mg-Ni-Y Ternary Systems”, CALPHAD (Computer Coupling of Phase Diagrams and Thermochemistry), Vol. 33, Issue 3, 478-486, (2009).

[29] E. Baril, A. Mostafid, L.P. Lefebvre and M. Medraj, “Experimental Demonstration of Entrance/Exit Effects on the Permeability Measurements of Porous Materials”, Journal of Advanced Engineering Materials, Vol. 10, Issue 9, 889-894 (2008).

[28] H. Al-Kazzaz, X. Cao, M. Jahazi and M. Medraj, “Reliability of Laser Welding Process for ZE41A-T5 Magnesium Alloy Sand Castings”, Materials Transactions, Vol. 49, Issue 4, 774-781 (2008).

[27] Md. Mezbahul-Islam, D. Kevorkov and M. Medraj, “The Equilibrium Phase Diagram of the Magnesium-Copper-Yttrium System”, The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, Vol. 40, Issue 7, 1064-1076 (2008).

[26] H. Al-Kazzaz, M. Medraj, X. Cao and M. Jahazi, “Nd:YAGLaser Welding of Aerospace Grade ZE41A Magnesium Alloy: Modeling and Experimental Investigations”, Journal of Materials Chemistry and Physics, Vol. 109, Issue 1, 61-76 (2008).

[25] X. Cao, M. Jahazi, H. Al-Kazzaz and M. Medraj, “Modelling of Work Hardening Behaviour for Laser Welded Magnesium Alloy”, International Journal of Materials Research (formerly Zeitschrift fur Metallkunde), Vol. 99, Issue 2008/2, 216-221 (2008).

[24] M. Aljarrah and M. Medraj, “Thermodynamic Assessment of the Phase Equilibria in the Al-Ca-Sr System using the Modified Quasichemical Model”, Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, Vol. 40, Issue 4, 724-734 (2008).

[23] M. Aljarrah and M. Medraj, “Thermodynamic Modeling of the Mg-Ca, Mg-Sr, Ca-Sr and Mg-Ca-Sr Systems using the Modified Quasichemical Model”, CALPHAD (Computer Coupling of Phase Diagrams and Thermochemistry), Vol. 32, Issue 2, 240-251 (2008).

[22] M. Aljarrah, M.A. Parvez, E. Essadiqi and Jian Li and M. Medraj, “Microstructural Characterization of Mg-Al-Sr Alloys”, Journal of the Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, Vol. 8, Issue 4, 237-248 (2007).

[21] M.A. Arafin, M. Medraj, D.P. Turner and P. Bocher, "Mathematical Modeling and Experimental Investigations of Isothermal Solidification during Transient Liquid Phase Bonding of Inconel 625 and 718 Superalloys", Journal of Advanced Materials Research, Vols. 15-17, 882-887 (2007).

[20] M. Medraj, M.A. Parvez, E. Essadiqi and Jian Li, “New Phases in the Mg-Al-Sr System”, Journal of Materials Science Forum, Vols. 539-543, 1620-1625 (2007).

[19] A. Janz, J. Groebner, D. Mirkovic, M. Medraj, Jun Zhu, Y.A. Chang and R. Schmid-Fetzer, “Experimental study and thermodynamic calculation of Al-Mg-Sr phase equilibria”, Intermetallics, Vol. 15, Issue 4, 506-519 (2007).

[18] M.A. Arafin, M. Medraj, D. P. Turner and P. Bocher, “Transient Liquid Phase Bonding of Nickel Superalloys with BNi-2: Modeling and Experimental Investigations”, Journal of Materials Science and Engineering A, Vol. 447, Issues 1-2, 125-133 (2007).

[17] M. Aljarrah, M. Medraj, X. Wang, E. Essadiqi, G. Dénès and A. Muntasar, “Experimental Investigation of the Mg-Al-Ca System”, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Vol. 438, Issue 1-2, 131-141 (2007).

[16] M. Medraj, E. Baril, V. Loya and L. P. Lefebvre, “The effect of microstructure on the permeability of metal foams”, Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 42, Issue 12, 4372-4383 (2007)

[15] M. Aljarrah, U. Aghaulor, and M. Medraj, “Thermodynamic Assessment of the Mg-Zn-Sr System”, Intermetallics, Vol. 15, Issue 2, 93-97 (2007).

[14] M.A. Arafin, M. Medraj, D. P. Turner and P. Bocher, “Effect of alloying elements on the isothermal solidification during TLP bonding of SS 410 and SS 321 using a BNi-2 interlayer”, Journal of Materials Chemistry and Physics, Vol. 106, Issue 1, 109-119 (2007).

[13] S. Al Shakhshir and M. Medraj, “Computational Thermodynamic Model for the Mg-Al-Y System”, Journal of Phase Equilibria and Diffusion, Vol. 27, Issue 3, 231-244 (2006).

[12] M. Medraj, R. Hammond, M.A. Parvez, R. A. L. Drew and W. T. Thompson, “High Temperature Neutron Diffraction Study of the Al₂O₃-Y₂O₃ System”, Journal of the European Ceramic Society, Vol. 26, Issue 16, 3515-3524 (2006).

[11] F. Islam, A. Thykadavil and M. Medraj, “A Computational thermodynamic Model of the Mg-Al-Ge System", Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Vol. 425, Issue 1-2, pp. 129-139 (2006).

[10] D. Uremovich, F. Islam and M. Medraj, “Thermodynamic Modeling of the Ca-Ni System", Journal of the Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, Vol. 7, Issue 1, 116-126 (2006).

[9] F. Islam and M. Medraj, “Thermodynamic Assessment of the Mg-Ni-Ca System", CALPHAD (Computer Coupling of Phase Diagrams and Thermochemistry), 29[4], 289-302 (2005).

[8] M.A. Parvez, M. Medraj, E. Essadiqi, A. Muntasar and G. Dénès, "Experimental Study of the Ternary Magnesium-Aluminum-Strontium System", Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Vol. 402, Issue1-2, 170-185 (2005).

[7] F. Islam and M. Medraj, “Thermodynamic Evaluation and Optimization of the Mg-Al-Ca System”, Journal of the Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, Vol. 44, Issue 4, 523-535 (2005).

[6] T. Balakumar and M. Medraj, “Thermodynamic Modeling of the Mg-Al-Sb System", CALPHAD (Computer Coupling of Phase Diagrams and Thermochemistry), Vol. 29, Issue 1, 24–36 (2005).

[5] M. Medraj, W.T. Thompson and R.A.L. Drew, “Understanding AlN Sintering Through Computational Thermodynamics Combined with Experimental Investigation”. Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 161, Issue 3, 415-422 (2005).

[4] M. Medraj and R.A.L. Drew, “The Role of the Phase Equilibria in AlN-Al₂O3-Y₂O₃ System on Understanding AlN Sintering”, Journal of Silicates Industriels, Vol. 69, Issue 5-6, 131-139 (2004).

[3] M. Medraj, R. Hammond, W.T. Thompson and R.A.L. Drew, “High Temperature Neutron Diffraction of AlN-Al₂O₃-Y₂O₃ System”, Journal of the American Ceramics Society, Vol. 86, Issue 4, 717-726 (2003).

[2] M. Medraj, R.A.L. Drew and W.T. Thompson, “Thermodynamic Modeling of the AlN-Al₂O₃-Y₂O₃ System”, Journal of the Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, Vol. 42, Issue 4, 495-506 (2003).

[1] M. Medraj, R. Hammond, J. Root, W.T. Thompson and R.A.L. Drew, “The Equilibria in the AlN-Al₂O₃-Y₂O₃ Ternary System - Thermodynamics and Neutron Diffraction”, Journal of Applied Physics A - Materials Science and Processing, Vol. 74, Issue [s01], 1188-1191 (2002).

b) Publications in Refereed Conferences

34. Y.I. Murthy, Y.N. Zhang and M. Medraj, "Experimental Determination of the Phase Equilibrium in the Mg-Ca-Y System", Magnesium Technology Symposium, Conference of Metallurgists and Materials Science & Technology Conference, Montreal, Canada, (October 27-31, 2013), (Accepted, 2013)

33. Y.N. Zhang, X. Cao, P. Wanjara and M. Medraj, Fiber Laser Deposition of Inconel 718 Using Powders, Advanced Materials, Processes and Applications for Additive Manufacturing Symposium, Conference of Metallurgists and Materials Science & Technology Conference, Montreal, Canada, (October 27-31, 2013), (Accepted, 2013)

32. A. Mostafa, D. Kevorkov, A. Gheribi, M. Medraj, The Mg-Mn-Nd System: Experimental Investigation Coupled with Thermodynamic Modeling, Proceeding of the 9^th International Conference on Magnesium Alloys and their Applications (Mg2012), Vancouver 2012, 245-250.

31. M. Mezbahul-Islam and M. Medraj,“Thermodynamic modeling of the Mg-Cu-Ni ternary system using the modified quasichemical model” COM 2011, October 3-6, Montreal, Canada, Light metals, pp. 241-253.

30. M. Shamekh, M. Pugh, and M. Medraj, “"Fabrication and Reaction Mechanism of In-situ TiC and TiB₂ Reinforced Mg Matrix Composites"] Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 409, 215-220 (2012), THERMEC, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, (Augest 1-5, 2011). 

29. A.S.H. Kabir, X. Cao, J. Gholipour Baradari, P. Wanjara, J. Cuddy and A. Birur and M. Medraj, “"Determination of Global and Local Tensile Behaviours of Laser Welded Ti-6Al-4V Alloy"] Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 409, 859-864 (2012), THERMEC, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, (Augest 1-5, 2011). 

28. S. Konica, Y.N. Zhang, D. Kevorkov and M. Medraj, “The Ca-rich corner of the Al-Ca-Zn system”, Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 409, 51-56 (2012), THERMEC, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, (Augest 1-5, 2011). 

27. Y.N. Zhang, D. Kevorkov, F. Bridier and M. Medraj, “Morphological and Crystallographic Characterization of Ca-Mg-Zn Intermetallics in Ternary Diffusion Couples”, Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 409, 387-392 (2012), THERMEC, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, (Augest 1-5, 2011). 

26. Mohammad Mezbahul-Islam, Elhachmi Essadiqi and Mamoun Medraj,"A Differential Scanning Calorimetric Study of the Mg-Cu-Y System" - Materials Science Forum, Vol. 706-709, 1215-1220, (2012). 

25. Mohammad Mezbahul-Islam, Dmytro Kevorkov, Elhachmi Essadiqi and Mamoun Medraj, "Ternary intermetallic compounds across the Mg-NiY line at 673 K" - Materials Science Forum, Vol. 706-709, 1134-1139, (2012). 

24. A.S.H. Kabir, X. Cao, M. Medraj, J. Cuddy and A. Birur, “Effect of Welding Speed and Defocusing Distance on the Quality of Laser Welded Ti-6Al-4V”, Proceedings of the Materials Science and Technology (MS&T) 2010, 2787-2797, Houston, USA, (October 17-21, 2010)

23. F. Tarasi, M. Medraj, A. Dolatabadi, J. Oberste-Berghaus, and C. Moreau, “Phase Formation in Alumina/YSZ Nano-Composite Coating Deposited by Suspension Plasma Spray Process”, Thermal Spray 2009, 409-414, Las Vegas, NV, (May 4-7, 2009)

22. H. Nasery, M. Medraj and M.D. Pugh, “Processing and Characterization of AlN-MgO-MgAl₂O₄ Composites by Spontaneous Infiltration”, Proceedings of the 47th Conference of Metallurgists, COM 2008, Aerospace Materials and Manufacturing: Advances in Processing and Repair of Aerospace Materials, 389-399, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, (August 24-27, 2008)

21. S. Wasiur-Rahman and M. Medraj, “Thermodynamic Model of the Mg-Ca-Zn System”, Proceedings of the Materials Science and Technology (MS&T) 2008, 1042-1053, Pittsburgh, USA, (October 5-9, 2008)

20. M. Asgar-Khan and M. Medraj, “Critical Evaluation and Thermodynamic Modeling of the Mg-Mn, Al-Mn and Mg-Al-Mn Systems”, Proceedings of the Materials Science and Technology (MS&T) 2008, 1029-1041, Pittsburgh, USA, (October 5-9, 2008)

19. M. Mezbahul-Islam and M. Medraj, “Thermodynamic Evaluation of the Mg-Ni-Y Ternary System”, Proceedings of the Materials Science and Technology (MS&T) 2008, 1017-1028, Pittsburgh, USA, (October 5-9, 2008)

18. F. Tarasi, M. Medraj, A. Dolatabadi, J.O. Berghaus and C. Moreau, “Effective parameters in axial injection suspension plasma spray process of alumina-zirconia ceramics”, Proceedings of the International Thermal Spray Conference & Exposition (ITSC2008), tarasif1/1-tarasif1/6, Maastricht, Netherlands, (June 2-4, 2008)

17. A. Mostafid, M. Medraj, E. Baril and L.P. Lefebvre, “Determination of bulk and entrance contributions to the pressure drop in metallic foams”, Proceedings of the 5th Conference on Porous Metals and Metallic Foams (MetFoam 2007), Montreal, Canada, (September 5-7, 2007)

16. M. Aljarrah, M. Medraj, J. Li and E. Essadiqi, “Thermodynamic Modeling and Experimental Investigation of the Magnesium-Aluminum-Calcium-Strontium System”, Proceedings of the Light Metals Technology 2007, 53-57, Saint-Sauveur, Canada, (September 24-26, 2007)

15. M.A. Arafin, M. Medraj, D.P. Turner and P. Bocher, "Optimization of Process Variables during TLP Bonding of Nickel Superalloys", Proceedings of the 45th International Conference of Metallurgists, COM 2006, Aerospace Materials & Manufacturing: Emerging Materials, Processes, and Repair Techniques, 301-313, Montreal, Canada, (October 1-4, 2006)

14. H. Al-Kazzaz, M. Medraj, X. Cao, M. Xiao And M. Jahazi, “Effect of Laser Power and Joint Gap on Weld Quality of Aerospace Grade ZE41A-T5 Magnesium Alloy Using Nd:Yag Laser”, Proceedings of the 45th International Conference of Metallurgists, COM 2006, Magnesium Technology in the Global Age, 503-518, Montreal, Canada, (October 1-4, 2006)

13. M. Aljarrah, M.A. Parvez, X.Z. Wang, M. Medraj, E. Essadiqi And J. Li, “Mg-Al-(Sr, Ca) Systems - An Experimental Analysis”, Proceedings of the 45th International Conference of Metallurgists, COM 2006, Magnesium Technology in the Global Age, 701-712, Montreal, Canada, (October 1-4, 2006)

12. M. A. Arafin, M. Medraj, D. P. Turner and P. Bocher, “Thermodynamic modeling and experimental investigation of brazed joints used in aerospace industry”, Proceedings of the 3rd International Brazing and Soldering Conference, 189-196, San Antonio, Texas, USA, (April 24–26, 2006)

11. H. Al Kazzaz, M. Medraj, X. Cao, M. Jahazi and M. Xiao, "Effect of welding speed on Nd:YAG laser weldability of ZE41 A-T5 magnesium sand castings", COM 2005, Light Metals 2005, 137-149, Calgary, Canada, (August 21-25, 2005)

10. V. Loya, M. Medraj, E. Baril, L-P Lefebvre and M. Gauthier, "The permeability of metal foams and its dependence on microstructure", COM 2005, Light Metals 2005, 421-435, Calgary, Canada, (August 21-25, 2005)

9. M.A. Parvez, X. Wang, E. Essadiqi and M. Medraj, "Experimental Investigation of the Equlibria in Mg-Al-(Ca,Sr) Systems", 2005 TMS Annual Meeting - Magnesium Technology 2005, 179-184, San Francisco, California, USA (February 13-17, 2005).

8. F. Islam, M. Medraj, "Thermodynamic Modeling of Mg-Ca and Al-Ca Binary Systems", Proc. CSME Forum 2004, 921-929, London, Ontario, Canada (June 1-4, 2004).

7. M.A. Parvez, E. Essadiqi and M. Medraj, "Thermal Analytical Investigations of Ternary Mg-Al-Sr System by DSC", Proc. CSME Forum 2004, 829-838 London, Ontario, Canada (June 1-4, 2004).

6. P. Khayargoli, V. Loya, L-P Lefebvre and M. Medraj, "The Impact of Microstructure on the Permeability of Metal Foams", Proc. CSME Forum 2004, 220-228, London, Ontario, Canada (June 1-4, 2004).

5. X. Wang, M.A. Parvez, E. Essadiqi and M. Medraj, "A Differential Scanning Calorimeter Study of Mg-Al-Ca Ternary System", Proc. CSME Forum 2004, 819-828, London, Ontario, Canada (June 1-4, 2004).

4. M. Medraj, M. Entezarian and R.A.L. Drew, "Wettability of Al2O3-Y2O3 Compounds on Aluminum Nitride and Their Role in Sintering", Proc. Int. Conf. on the Science, Technology, and Applications of Sintering, 2nd, 307-312 (1999).

3. M. Medraj, M. Entezarian and R.A.L. Drew, “Investigation of the Wettability of Al2O3-Y2O3 Stoichiometric Compounds on AlN”, British Ceramic Proceeding, n. 60, 85-87 (1999).

2. M. Medraj and A. Kilani, "Effect of Shot Peening and Hard Chromium Plating on Fatigue Life of Stainless Steel 17-4PH", Proc. 5th Int. Conf. Production Engineering and Design for Development, (1998).

1. M. Medraj and A. Kilani, "Investigation of the Effect of Shot Peening Parameters on Peening Intensity", Proc. 5th Int. Symp. Adv. Mater., 744-749 (1997).

c) Miscellaneous

• Terms of Engagement 2013
• President's Excellence in Teaching Award 2012

• ENCS Teaching Excellence Award 2010
• Faculty Spot Light – Centre for Teaching and Learning Services
• Art & Engineering – Collaborative Creativity - Our work was featured in Concordia Journal(October 2007)
• Mamoun Medraj and Anwar Parvez, “Examining Technical Know-How: Magnesium-Aluminum-Strontium Alloys for More Fuel Efficient Automobiles”, The Machinist - magazine, March 2007 Issue, pp 45-47. Invited Contribution
• Developing Improved Fuel Efficiency – Our work was featured in Concordia Journal