SCME [NUST], BE Materials Engineering UG FYP List for Batch ME-05

Titles of the projects are outlined below. For further information and scope,
students are welcomed to discuss the projects with the project supervisors.

Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mujahid

1.

Enhancing the durability of the solid oxide fuel cells by improving the tolerance
towards sulfur and carbon

2.

Development of metal support to enhance reliability of the solid oxide fuel cells

3.

Fabrication of ceramic scaffolds for tissue engineering.

4.

Synthesis of bone substitute materials (Hydroxyapatite) using electrochemical assisted

precipitation.

5.

Development of composite cements for bone/implant fixation.

6.

Development of polymer nano hydroxyapatite composite films.

7.

Development Iron oxide / Hydroxyapatite nano composites for biomedical applications

8.

Fabrication of nano membranes for ultra-filtration

9.

Fabrication of metallic nano-rods using alumina templates.

10.

Natural-Fiber-Reinforced polymer composites for automotive applications

11.

Development of PIM process for manufacturing dental implants.

12.

High temperature oxidation of Ti-alloys

13.

Study of sulfidic corrosion of steels used in refineries

14.

Computer Modeling of grain growth processes

15.

Design of a casting system using Solid Cast software

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shahid

1.

Corrosion mitigation of gas turbine blades at ICI Soda Ash, Khewra (ICI sponsored)

2.

Addressing internal corrosion of cast iron pipelines at ICI Soda Ash, Khewra (ICI
sponsored)

3.

Preventing external corrosion of serviceline pipes and accessories at ICI Soda Ash, Khewra
(ICI sponsored)

4.

Indigenous development of rubber lined (with negative Poissons ratio) rice processing
rolls (sponsored by Rice processing industry) (Co-supervisor: DrNasir M Ahmed)

5.

Development of auxetic composite fabric for bullet-proof vests.

6.

Development of Auxetic thread and fabric for blast-proof curtains/tents.

7.

Case hardening of austenitic stainless steels or duplex stainless steels without

compromising corrosion resistance.

8.

Development of electrolysis kit for generating hydrogen from water to augment car engine
performance

9.

Indigenous development of ABS polymer (Industry sponsored) (Co-advisor: DrNasir)

10. Development of oil-free water-base lubricant for machining.

11. Predictive modeling of corrosion damage accumulation
12. Novel applications of scanning probe microscopy to nano-corrosion prediction and
protection (Co-advisor: Dr Amir Habib)
13. Local development of dental implants (In collaboration with AFID)
14. Local development of dental filling material (In collaboration with AFID)
15. Designing and fabrication of fatigue testing machine.
16. Development of environment-friendly inhibitor for oil & gas sector.
17. Designing of solar-powered cathodic protection of underground oil tanks.
18. Designing of solar-powered cathodic protection system for bridges or buildings.
19. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy of anodized aluminum-CNT nano-composite.
20. Composite materials for structural application,
21. High performance nano-composite materials for improved thermal and electrical
conductivity.
22. High temperature unfilled and nano-filled adhesive.
23. Methods to improve the bonded joint strengths.
24. High performance coatings (Fire resistant coatings, wear resistant coating, heat resistant
coatings, impact resistant coatings, radiation resistant coating).
25. Radar absorbent materials for stealth technology.

Prof. Dr. Nasir M. Ahmad

1.
Stimuli-Responsive Switchable Polymeric Materials and Thin Films Coatings (for
applications: Biomedical; Anti-corrosion; Imaging; Drug delivery; Theranostics; Self-cleaning;
Magnetically engineered).
2.
Development of Stimuli Responsive Polymer Colloids and Aqueous Dispersion for
Nanomaterials.
3.
Optimization and Control of Polymerization Reactor Technology for Polymer
Manufacturing.
4.
Kinetic Modeling of Homo- and Co-Polymerizations of Acrylate Monomers.
5.

Improvement in Kinetic Model for High Temperature Free Radical Production of

Functional Acrylate Resins Coatings.

6.

Stable Free Radical Polymerization Conducted in Emulsion Polymerization Systems

7.

Surface Initiated Polymerization.

8.

Mixing and Reactions in Polymerization Microreactor Technology.

9.

Various Projects related to Drinking Water Treatment and Purification (Development of

Polymer membranes incorporated with MWCNT and Nanoparticles; Polymer Colloids and
Coagulant for Water Treatment; Design and Establishment of Drinking Water Purification Plant;
Polymer Coatings for Novel and Facile Contaminants Detection in Water).
10.

Polymerization Microreactor

11.

Antifouling polymers and composition for various applications.

Prof. Dr. Zakir Hussain

1.

Preparation and Characterization of NPs-Drug Conjugates for Biomedical Applications

2.

Preparation and Characterization of Graphene-LC Conjugates for Solar Cells

Applications

3.

Synthesis, Characterization & Application of nZVI for Water Remediation

4.

Development of LC-Based Sensors for the Analysis of Environmental Pollutants

Dr Shahzad Hussain

1. Designing, and simulation (partially fabrication) of Gallium Nitride (GaN) based

(a) Multi-junction solar cell
(b) Multi-junction LEDs
2. Designing and development of Infrared imaging (microbolometer) sensor array
3. Designing and development of Silicon Carbide based Trench Gate Power MOS

Dr Muhammad Israr Qadir

1.

Controlled fabrication of linear dimensional nanomaterials for optical nanodevices

2.

Synthesis of the doped semiconducting nanomaterials for nanotechnological applications

3.

Fabrication of chemical sensors for the detection of biological species

4.

Fabrication of nanostructures for the flexible electronic nanodevices

Dr. Iftikhar Hussain Gul

1.

Synthesis and characterization of Graphene Transition metal oxide nano composites

2.

Synthesis and characterization of Graphene nanoferrites composite for radar absorbing

applications

3.

Synthesis of CoFe2O4 nanoparticles by chemical method and study of loading effects of

multiwalled carbon nanotubes for magnetic resonance imaging and drug delivery

4.

Hydrothermally synthesized and hyaluronic acid (HA)-targeted iron oxide nanoparticles

for targeted tumor MR imaging stabilized by polyethylene mine

5.

Fabrication and Characterizations of Group II-VI Thin Films for Solar Cell Applications

6.

Bandgap Engineering of CdS/ZnS Thin Films for Photovoltaic Applications

7.

Fabrication of CdTe thin films for solar cell applications

8.

Study of Doping effects in Group II-VI Nanostructured Thin Film

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9.

Synthesis and reduction of Curie Temperature of ZnFe2O4 magnetic nanoparticles for

cancer treatment

10.

Development of AC magnetic susceptibility apparatus for Curie Temperature

measurements of nanoferrite particles

11.

Synthesis and study of microwave absorbing properties of BaFe12O19 hexa-nanoferrites

Dr. Adeer Umar

1. ?
Engr. Muhammad Irfan

1. Electroless Ni-P coatings on Steels/Aluminium alloys

2. Characterization of Fiber reinforced epoxy composites

Engr. Mudassir Shahzad

1. ?