Ahmad Mostafa - Post Doc
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| Full name | Ahmad Omar Mostafa |
| ah_mosta[at]encs.concordia.ca | |
| Room # | EV13.161 |
I am materials engineer, I have a very good experience in metals manufacturing, fabrication, and heat treatment. Also, I have extensive knowledge in steel hardening on both scales (surface and through hardening) using several techniques, such as: electric resistance furnaces, salt bath furnaces, carburizing and carbonitriding, and flame hardening. Furthermore, I worked with Prof. Adnan I.O. Kilani as a research assistant for designing and manufacturing metal forming dies (deep drawing and asymmetric-angle extrusion dies). To fulfill my ambition, I decided to complete my Ph.D study in Concordia University under the supervision of Prof. Mamoun Medraj as a step of coupling my practical experience with the academic part.
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Education
- January, 2011 - present:
PhD candidate at Concordia University/Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, under the supervision of Prof. Mamoun Medraj, Montreal, Canada.
- 2006 - 2009:
Masters Degree in Industrial engineering/Manufacturing and design under the supervision of Prof. Adnan Alkilani, from Jordan University, Amman, Jordan.
- 2000 - 2004:
Bachelore Degree in Materials Engineering Techniques from Technical College, Baghdad, Republic of Iraq.
Research Fields
- Alloys grain refinement
- Metal forming die design (Deep drawing and asymmetric angle extrusion dies)
- Atomic interdiffusion measurements of binary and ternary systems
- Investigation of phase diagrams through computational thermodynamics coupled with key experiments as shown below:
Research Qualifications
- Capable to operate the HITACHI-S3400 SEM equipped with EDS/WDS detectors.
- A reviewer for the Science and Engineering of Composites Materials Journal
- Very familiar with phase diagram investigation equipments, such as:
- ICP
- DSC
- XRD
- SEM, EDS and WDS
- Quartz tube sealing
- Induction and arc melting furnaces
- Atomic/Magnetic Force Microscopy (AFM/MFM)
- Very familiar with metal machining and cutting equipment, such as:
- Lathe machines (Concordia University approval)
- Milling machines (Concordia University approval)
- Shaping machines
- Water-jet cutting machine
- Passed Concordia University radiation safety exam
- Passed Concordia University corrosive materials safety training
- Passed Concordia University EDML safety exam
- Excellent cooperative with all group members from different topics
Published Works
Journal Publications
[3] Ahmad Mostafa, and Mamoun Medraj, Experimental investigation of the Ce-Mg-Mn isothermal section at 723K (450°C) via diffusion couples technique, Metal. Mat. Trans. A, submitted, June, 2013.
[2] Md. Imran Khan, Ahmad Mostafa, Mohammad Aljarrah, Elhachmi Essadiqi and Mamoun Medraj, Influence of cooling rate on microsegregation behavior of magnesium alloys, Journal of Materials, accepted (January, 2014).
[1] 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, 42 (2013) 27-37.
Refereed Conferences:
[2] A. Mostafa, D. Kevorkov, A. Gheribi, M. Medraj, The Mg-Mn-Nd System: Experimental Investigation Coupled with Thermodynamic Modeling, ICMAA2012, 245-250.
[1] A.I.O Zaid and A.O. Mostafa, Effect of Addition of Hafnium (Hf) on the Mechanical Behavior and Wear Resistance of Zinc-Aluminum Alloy 5 (ZA5), ICPR 21st, May, 2011, Stuttgart, Germany.
Symposium Records:
[7] Ahmad Mostafa and Mamoun Medraj, Experimental investigation of the Mg-{Mn,Zn}-{Ce-Nd} ternary phase diagrams, MagNET AGM2013, University of British Colombia, Vancouver.Oral presentation.
[6] Ahmad Mostafa and Mamoun Medraj, Assessment of atomic interdiffusion of Mg and Nd in the Mg-Nd binary system, American Society of Metals (ASM) symposium, Montreal, February, 2013.Poster presentation.
[5] Ahmad Mostafa and Mamoun Medraj, Assessment of Atomic Interdiffusion of the Mg-Mn-Nd Ternary System and its Constituent Binaries, MagNET workshop IX, McGill University, Montreal, November, 2012. Poster Presentation.
[4] A. Mostafa, H. Alshahrani, K. Younes, S. Abdelkhalek, D. Ma, J. Ajaja, A. Karimi, and Y. Elshami, Design and Manufacturing of a Composites Seat, ECSGA Graduate Studend Poster Competition, Concordia University, Montreal, October, 2012. Poster presentation.
[3] A. Mostafa, A. E. Gheribi, D. Kevorkov, and M. Medraj, Isothermal Section of the Mg-Mn-Nd system at 450C: Experimental Investigation and Thermodynamic Modeling, MagNET AGM, Waterloo, June, 2012.Poster Presentation.
[2] A. Mostafa, D. Kevorkov, and M. Medraj, Experimental Investigation of Mg-Mn-Nd Phase Diagram, American Society of Metals (ASM) symposium, Montreal, April, 2012.Poster presentation.
[1] A. Mostafa, P. Ghosh, A. Pelton, and M. Medraj, Experimental Investigation and Thermodynamic Modeling of Mg-{Mn, Zn}-{Ce, Nd} Ternary systems, MagNET AGM, Vancouver, June, 2011.
Awards
- Nominated, by the School of Graduate Studies of Concordia University, for Graduate Certificate in University Teaching (UNIT) based on the excellent academic achievements (August, 2013)
- Concordia University Partial Tuition Scholarship for International Students (May 1, 2013 to April 30, 2014).
- Concordia University Partial Tuition Scholarship for International Students (September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013).
- Best Poster Presentation Award, MagNET AGM, University of Waterloo, June, 2012.
- Concordia University Partial Tuition Scholarship for International Students (September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012).
- Ministry of Higher Education. Excellent student award (2004), Baghdad, Iraq.
Teaching Experience
1- Winter Semester 2013/2014
Working for Concordia University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, as TA Leader and marker for MECH 321 (Properties and Failure of Materials) course.
2- Fall Semester 2013/2014
Working for Concordia University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, as TA Leader and marker for MECH 221 (Materials Science) course.
3- Winter Semester 2013:
Working for Concordia University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, as TA Leader and marker for MECH 321 (Properties and Failure of Materials) course.
4- Fall Semester 2012/2013
Working for Concordia University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, as TA Leader and marker for MECH 221 (Materials Science) course.
5- Winter Semester 2012:
Working for Concordia University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, as TA Leader and marker for MECH 321 (Properties and Failure of Materials) course.
6- From 1/10/2009 to 1/6/2010 (1st and 2nd semesters of 2009/2010):
Working for University of Jordan / Faculty of Engineering and Technology / Department of Industrial Engineering as an assistant teacher in the manufacturing processes laboratory. The taught topics involved: metal casting, wear of metals, mechanical behavior, rolling of metals, deep drawing, blanking and piercing of sheet metals, and extrusion of metals.
Work Experience
1- From 1/8/2009 to 12/01/2011:
Working for Qaraman Co. for Bolts and Spare Parts Ltd. as:
Manager of steel heat treatment department.
2- From 1/9/2007 to 1/7/2009:
Working for Al-Balqa for Metals and Tools Co. as:
i. Technical Manager with the following duties.
- Technical Support for BOHLER special steels (Steel selection & steel heat treatment).
- Marketing of BOHLER special steels.
3- From 1/7/2006 to 31/8/2007:
Working for Al-Hijaz Engineered Machining Establishment with its sister company (National Industrial Rehabilitation Company - NIRCO) as:
i. Marketing engineer of BELZONA products.
ii.Mechanical designer using AutoCAD.
4- From 20/11/2004 to 28/2/2006:
Working for SHEBA Metal Casting Company as:
i. Production engineer
ii. Heat treatment furnace operator.
iii. Patterns designe using AutoCAD software.
iv. Preparing daily reports explaining melting and heat-treatment procedures.
