Muhammad Tayyab Bhutta | Powder Metallurgy | Editorial Board Member

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Mr. Muhammad Tayyab Bhutta | Powder Metallurgy | Editorial Board Member

National University of Science & Technology,Islamabad | Pakistan

Muhammad Tayyab Bhutta is a mechanical engineer and researcher associated with the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan, specializing in materials engineering, mechanical design, and manufacturing processes. His postgraduate research focused on the development and characterization of alumina-hydroxyapatite composites for biomedical applications using powder metallurgy, involving material selection, sintering, and microstructural characterization through XRD, SEM, and EDX analysis. He has worked on multiple research projects emphasizing bioceramic and metallic composites, mechanical testing, and process parameter optimization. Professionally, he has gained valuable experience in mechanical maintenance, design, and manufacturing engineering, contributing to projects in mechanical system design, plant maintenance, and industrial process improvement. His expertise includes CAD modeling, FEA simulation, process optimization, and reliability-based maintenance strategies. With several publications and technical contributions, his research impact is reflected through an h-index of 1 and  He holds certifications in Primavera Project Delay Analysis, and Reliability Centered Maintenance, supporting his multidisciplinary approach. Recognized for academic excellence and leadership in engineering, his goal is to advance innovation in sustainable mechanical design, advanced materials, and biomedical engineering applications that bridge research with real-world industrial challenges.

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Featured Publications

Bhutta, M. T., & Ali, S. (2023). Development and characterization of Alumina–Hydroxyapatite composites for biomedical implant applications using powder metallurgy. Journal of Materials Processing and Technology, 315, 118–127.

Bhutta, M. T., Mubashar, A., & Ahmed, F. (2022). Effect of sintering temperature on the mechanical and microstructural properties of Alumina–Hydroxyapatite bioceramics. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 850, 143–153.

Bhutta, M. T., & Khan, R. A. (2023). Optimization of process parameters in powder metallurgy for composite fabrication using Design Expert software. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 126(7), 2145–2156.

Bhutta, M. T., & Yousaf, M. (2024). Evaluation of mechanical and tribological behavior of Al₂O₃–HAP composites under variable dwell times. Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Research, 22(4), 310–320.

Bhutta, M. T., & Rehman, U. (2024). Microstructural evolution and density analysis of Alumina-based composites for biomedical applications. International Journal of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, 39(2), 201–210.

Hatem Ksibi | Mechanical Metallurgy | Best Scholar Award

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Prof. Hatem Ksibi | Mechanical Metallurgy | Best Scholar Award

University of Sfax, IPEIS | Tunisia

Prof. Dr. Eng. Hatem Ksibi is a Full Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Sfax and a Senior Researcher at the Laboratory of Materials Applications in Environment, Water and Energy, University of Gafsa. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Paris–Sorbonne North and an Advanced Diploma in Energy Conversion from the University Pierre and Marie Curie. His academic and research career spans over two decades, focusing on materials science, process engineering, and environmental technologies. His work emphasizes the valorization of industrial by-products such as phosphogypsum, supercritical fluid extraction, powder technology, crystallization processes, and biogas production through anaerobic digestion. Prof. Ksibi integrates advanced numerical modeling, simulation, image analysis, and machine learning techniques in engineering problem-solving and education. He has authored numerous scientific publications, supervised several doctoral theses, and contributed extensively to interdisciplinary research linking theory, experimentation, and sustainable industrial practice. With an h-index of 10, over 305 citations, and more than 39 documents indexed in major scientific databases, he actively reviews for international journals and participates in national and international scientific committees. His research advances sustainable engineering solutions and promotes digital transformation in industrial and environmental systems.

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Featured Publications

Ksibi, H. (2025). Refined covolume approach for heavy alkanes in Abel–Noble EOS at high pressures. International Journal of Thermodynamics, 28(2), 35–44.

Ksibi, H. (2024). Morphology and size comparison of crystallized materials using image-based counting techniques: Conventional vs. supercritical processes. Journal of Chemistry and Technologies, 33(2), 312576.*

Ksibi, H. (2023). Bioactive Chemlali olive derivatives and compounds useful for pharmaceutical purposes: A review. International Journal of Plant Based Pharmaceuticals, 3(2), 215–227.

Ksibi, H. (2024). Valorization of phosphogypsum waste into sustainable materials for environmental applications. Environmental Engineering and Management Journal, 23(4), 451–460.

Ksibi, H. (2022). Application of machine learning and image analysis in materials characterization and process modeling. Journal of Materials and Environmental Science, 13(8), 785–794.