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My academic journey has been driven by a commitment to advancing mechanical engineering and improving engineering education. I completed my M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering at Dublin City University, Ireland, focusing on "Integrated Computer-Aided Design, Simulation, and Manufacturing". This work explored innovative CAD/CAM integration for design automation. Later, I earned my Ph.D. in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering from Dublin City University under the supervision of Prof. Saleem Hashmi. My Ph.D. research, titled "Metal Flow Simulation and Design of Dies for Closed Die Forging", contributed significantly to the understanding and optimization of forging processes.

Doctoral Research and Beyond My Ph.D. research centered on developing a robust CAD-integrated system for designing efficient and durable forging dies. This innovative system utilized finite element simulation to enhance the prediction of metal flow behavior and improve die performance. Through this research, I introduced a unique mesh generation algorithm and customized CAD tools that optimize forging design processes, ensuring better efficiency in manufacturing.

My doctoral research laid a solid foundation for my future works, where I expanded my research into CAD/CAM applications for 2D components, FEA-based simulation algorithms for metal forming, and automation in design processes.

Exploring Diverse Areas Beyond forging and mechanical design, I have explored various interdisciplinary research areas:

Pilot Plant Equipment Design for the Pharmaceutical Industry: Addressing manufacturing efficiency in pharmaceutical engineering.
Education Quality Assurance Using Information Systems and Data Mining Techniques: Developing innovative solutions to enhance institutional quality assurance systems.
Business Intelligence in Higher Education: Implementing agile methodologies and data-driven solutions for effective decision-making in academia.

Selected Publications

Books
- "Business Intelligence and Agile Methodologies for Knowledge-Based Organizations" — Contributed the chapter: "Suggested Model for Business Intelligence in Higher Education" (pp. 223-239).
Journal Papers
- F. Diko & M.S.J. Hashmi, "Finite Element Simulation of the Non-Steady State of Metal Forming Processes," The Asia Pacific Conference on Materials Processing, Singapore, 1993. Also published in the Journal of Materials Processing Technology.
Conference Papers
- "Integrated Computer Aided Engineering for 2D Components", Sixth IMC Conference on Advanced Manufacturing Technology, DCU, Dublin, 1989.
- "A Mesh and Rezoning Algorithm for Finite Element Simulation of Metal Forming Processes", National Conference on Production Research, Hatfield, U.K., 1991.
- "Customizing a CAD System for Closed Die Forging Design", International Conference on Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Singapore, 1991.
- "Finite Element Simulation and Experimental Investigation of Plane Strain Closed Die Forging", IMF8, Irish Material Forum, UCD, Dublin, 1992.
- "Computer-Aided Metal Flow Simulation and Die Design Optimization for Axisymmetric Forging Process", 30th International MATADOR Conference, UMIST, UK, 1993.
Education and IT Integration Research
- "Enhancing Education Quality Assurance Using Information Systems: The QAAS System", International Symposium on Information Technology, ITSIM 08, Malaysia, 2008.
- "Enhancing Education Quality Assurance Using Data Mining: Case Study: Arab International University Systems", 3rd European Quality Assurance Forum, Budapest, Hungary, 2008.
- "Introducing Discipline to XP: Applying PRINCE2 on XP Projects", International Conference on Computer Science and Information Systems, Algarve, Portugal, 2009.

Open for Collaboration I am enthusiastic about collaborating with researchers, students, and industry professionals working on CAD/CAM integration, metal forming simulation, manufacturing process optimization, or education quality enhancement. I believe that collective efforts can further advance these research areas and drive innovation globally.

For a comprehensive list of my publications and to explore potential research collaborations, please visit my Google Scholar Profile.