Muhammad Abu Hurairah (김호준)

A researcher passionate about tailoring the surface properties of advanced materials through surface engineering and micro/nano fabrication. My interests blend advanced material characterization, sustainable 3D printing, thin-film processes, precision machining, energy materials, and structural design for biomedical, MEMS devices, and stretchable metamaterials.

I am currently engaged in research and development of glass interposer and glass frit technologies for advanced electronic packaging and integration..

Research Projects and Interests

Note: Currently seeking a fully funded Ph.D. position in any of the following research areas*.

Micro/Nano Fabrication of Functional Glasses/Advanced Energy/Functional Materials
Glass Interposer Technologies/MEMS Fabrication
Surface Engineering and Tribology
Non-conventional Machining of Biomedical and Aerospace Materials
Design and Manufacturing of Metamaterials
Additive Manufacturing of Multimaterials for Biomedical/Hi-tech Applications
Adhesive Bonding of Heterogeneous Materials

(*Aim: Centering my research around sustainability in manufacturing processes/materials.)

Educational Background/Affiliations

⏳ Ph.D. (Looking for Potential Positions)

🎓 MSc-Mechanical Engineering (08/2024 - Continuous) (Global Korean Scholarship (GKS) Holder) 🏆

Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, South Korea CGPA: 4.42/4.5 (Two Semesters)

🏆 Awarded with the Excellent Academic Achievement Award 2025 by the Ministry of Education, National Institute for International Education (NIIED), South Korea (대한민국 교육부 국립국제교육원장) (December 2025). This honor is awarded to only three master’s students nationwide.

Ongoing Research Topics: Glass Frit Adhesion Bonding of Heterogeneous Materials for MEMS Packaging, Micro/Nano Fabrication of Functional Glasses, Manufacturing of Stretchable Metamaterials for Display Applications

🏆 Shortlisted for the Türkiye Bursları Scholarship, Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship, and Global Korean Scholarship (GKS) for MSc.

🎓 BSc-Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (Degree Awarded August 2022)

University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan (The Oldest and One of the Most Prestigious Engineering Institutes in Pakistan)

(Achieved 2 Merit Scholarships, 🏅Topper of the Whole Academic Session (Main Campus + RCET Campus), 🏅 4 Dean’s Honor Awards, Class Representative (CR) Ship, Represented my Department in Several Industries)

Undergraduate Thesis: Assessment of Industrial Processes from Green Manufacturing and Resource Conservation Perspective: A Case of R.K. Gears Pvt. Ltd. (Grade A+)

🎓 High School and College (Major Subjects: Chemistry(Favorite Subject), Physics, Biology(Favorite Subject))

(Ranked first (A+) 🥇 throughout my academic career from kindergarten to college. Consistently represented my class and school in various inter-institutional programs. Achieved first positions in debate, essay writing, speech, and painting competitions at regional, tehsil, and district levels.)