Dr. Zaki Ahmad – CV

Present PositionRank : ProfessorDepartment : Mechanical EngineeringLast Degree and Date : Ph.D (1970)University : University of Leeds, EnglandThesis : Corrosion Inhibition of Stressed 18-8 Steel

Professional Qualification

Chartered Metallurgical Engineer (C.Eng, Institute of Materials and Mining, U.K Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (F.I.M.M.M), London,

U.K Fellow of the institute of Metal Finishing (F.I.M), U.K Member of the Institute of Corrosion Science and Technology ( M.I.Corr.Tech.)

Professional Affiliations Minerals, Metals and Materials Society, USA (TMI) (Fellow)

National Associates of Corrosion Engineering (NACE) Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (Fellow) Institute of Nano Technology, U.K. (Fellow)

Major Fields of Interest

(a) Corrosion Engineering(b) Advanced Materials(c) Nano-Materials and Nano coatings

Special Areas of Interest Within the Broad Field

Design, modification and development of new alloys for industrial applications Design, modification and development of Aluminum Alloys for industrial

applications Designing of corrosion mechanism and erosion – corrosion characteristics of Al-

Metal Matrix Composites New generation Al-Mg-Sc alloys, designing characteristics and applications Thermal sprayed Titanium Dioxide Air Plasma Sprayed Nanocoatings characteristics,

durability and application Generation of Super hydrophobic Surface for Nano/Micro level application

Number of Masters and Doctoral Theses Supervised and Name of Institution

Awards

M.S. 10 Arya Meher University of Technology, Tehran, Iran3 GKSS, Germany11 University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia

Ph.D. 2 Institute of Water and Energy, AMUT, Tehran, Iran

Best Research Award , Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, 1975 – 1977.

Distinguished Service Awards, KFUPM, 1991. Student Advisory Award, College of Engineering Science, KFUPM, 1996. Distinguished Faculty Award, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (1990 – 1999)

Phone: (966-3) 860 2564 (O)(966-3) 860 5240 (H)

Fax: (966-3) 860 2949Email: ahmadz@kfupm.edu.sa

KFUPM Box # 1784Dhahran – 31261, Saudi Arabia

Teaching

Courses Taught

Courses Developed (At King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia)

Students Evaluation

Senior Projects

Teaching experience of 30 years in Materials Science, Metallurgy and Corrosion Engineering.

At King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, From 1980 to Present

1. Materials Science (ME – 219)2. Material Science (ME – 215)3. Corrosion Engineering I (ME – 472)4. Corrosion Engineering II (ME – 473)5. Advanced Material Science (ME – 574)6. Advanced Corrosion Engineering (Me – 576)7. Senior Design Project (ME – 411)8. MS Thesis (ME – 610)

Courses Taught outside KFUPM (Sharif University of Technology {Ex Arya Mehr University, Tehran, Iran)

1. Electro microscopy (Graduate)2. Materials Science (Graduate)3. Industrial Corrosion Engineering (Undergraduate)4. Surface Metallurgy (Undergraduate)5. Non Ferrous Metallurgy (Undergraduate)

1. Electron Microscopy 2. Material Science3. Industrial Corrosion Engineering4. Non Ferrous Metallurgy5. Heat Treatment6. Iron and Steel Making7. Physical Metallurgy8. Foundation of sensors and nanotechnology9. Electrode Kinetics (Graduate)10. Structure of Metals and Phase Transformations (Graduate)11. Solidification (Graduate Level)12. metallurgical Process and Thermodynamics (Graduate)

My average students evaluated for 25 years is 8+/10 for Undergraduate and 9/10 for Graduate courses

I have supervised 75+ senior research projects. An average of three senior students projects per semester in the area of Material Science, Corrosion Engineering and Nanotechnology, take projects with me

Current Projects Designing of Aluminum Alloys highly resistant to pitting corrosion in Fresh and Brackish water ( A project for Sigmanine Fortune Group, (N.I.P.)

Generation of super hydrophobic Nano surfaces for integrity of engineering structures at Nano and bulk level (with MIT) and Technical University of Sydney (NIP)

Development of new generation scandium doped Aluminum materials alloys (KFUPM approved project)

Erosion –Corrosion Resistance of Plasma Sprayed nano-TiO2 coatings (Sulzer Metco, USA)

Development of new generation Nano paints for harsh environments (Sigma International)

Development of skycool paints for energy conservation, Technical University of Sydney.(In progress)

Development of Super hydrophobic Surface for application in Nano/micro electro mechanical devices and strategic structures (MIT, USA) (in progress)

Projects Completed

(I) Funded KACST Project (As principal Investigator)

Erosion-Corrosion of Al-SiC Metal Matrix Composite, Principal Investigator (AR-14-65 (Completed on June 1998).

Effect of SiC Carbide Ceramic Particles on the Corrosion of Al-SiC Composites. (2004)

Effect of Intermetallic Compounds on the Corrosion Mechanism of Al-Metal Matrix Composites (MSS-313), (2002)

Development of Nanocoating Technology in Saudi Arabia (AR- 133), (Approved by KACST)

(II) SABIC Projects

Corrosion behavior of Copper Beryllium alloys for Hot Salt Water Applications, Principal Investigator. (2002)

Erosion corrosion of high performance Discontinuously Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Composites (2004)

Development of hybrid model for enhancement of learning (DAD, KFUPM). (2005)

(III) KFUPM Approved Projects

Surface Treatment of a Titanium Alloy by Laser Surface Treatment (MF Treat Surface/157." (Principal Investigator: Dr. B.S. Yilbas; Co-Investigator: Dr. Zaki Ahmad).

International Projects

(IV) KFUPM-German Project

The Effect of Flow Induced Corrosion on the Corrosion Resistance of Cu-Ni Alloys and Steel in Seawater Containing Suspended Solid Particles (Approved by KACST and the Ministry of Science & Technology, Germany). (1988), Dr. P. Hasse, University of Bremen, Germany.

Aluminum Alloy Development Project with Aluminum Metals, Ranshofen, Austria (1991)

Development of Cost Effective Modified Aluminum Alloys for Desalination Plants and Seawater Service. (1989) with Mr. H. Ohlroggee, GKSS, Forschungzentrum, Geesthacht, Germany.

Pilot-Plant Testing of Aluminum Alloys for Desalination Application with G. K. S. S., Geesthacht, Germany (1990)

Development of a Modified Aluminum Bronze as a Tube Material for Heat Exchangers (in cooperation with Metallgessellschaft, A.G., Frankfurt, Germany) 1976.

(V) KFUPM & Austria Project

Long Term Testing of Steel and Aluminum Alloys in Arabian Gulf Water (A Joint-Project approved by KFUPM and the Ministry of Technology, Austria)(It was the first data ever obtained in the Gulf region. This data was extremely useful for the industry in the region. See the reports in the list of publications.)

(VI) ESSERCO Project, EP 93-33

Kinetics of High Temperature High Pressure Oxidation and Reduction of Hydrogen and Oxygen in Steel Surfaces. (Investigators D. McDonald, Z. Ahmad, and S.Lvov) January 1995-February 1996. Completed. Penn State University, Center for Advanced Materials, University Park, Penn, USA.

KFUPM - University of Manchester Project

Effect of Velocity on the Erosion-Corrosion of Metal Matrix Composites, 1994.(Note: This project was not completed due to administrative difficulties)

Industrial Projects Completed

Research Related Activities(Country wise)

1 Control of degradation of hot water pipes in a residential complex of Sakai Corporation, Tehran, Iran. (1976)

2 Control of condenser tubes failures in power plants run by Tavaneer Corporation, Tehran, Iran. (1978)

3 Analysis of material failures in aircraft accidents, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Tehran, Iran. (1976)

4 Protection of materials, coatings, and materials evaluation, Ministry of War, Tehran, Iran. (1975)

5 Evaluation of offshore steel structures, Ministry of Shipping, Tehran, Iran. (1972)

6 Evaluation of problems and selection of materials for desalination plants, Institute of Water and Energy, Iran. (1979)

7 Control of condenser tube failures in power plants, Tavaneer Company, Tehran, Iran. (1976)

8 Identification of corrosion problems in Pakistan Steel Mills (1985)

9 Erosion – Corrosion Plasma Sprayed Nano TiO2 coatings (2007)

PAKISTAN

Establishment of Laboratory at University of Engineering and Technology, UET, Lahore.-1972.

Heat Treatment Laboratory, University of Engineering and Technology, UET, Lahore, 1971

Metallography Laboratory, U.E.T Lahore, 1972.

IRAN

Corrosion Research Laboratory, Sharif University, (Ex AMUT), Tehran, (1975) Materials and Corrosion Research Center, Institute of Water and Energy, Sharif

University, Tehran, 1976 – 1979.

GERMANY Sea water corrosion Evaluation Facility, GKSS, Forschungzentrum, Geesthascht,

Ph.D. and M.S. Research Supervision

Tesperhude, Germany(1979)

SAUDI ARABIA (Dhahran, KFUPM)

Corrosion Teaching and Research Laboratory (1981)

It was the first Laboratory in Saudi Arabia. It is considered as center of Excellence. It has all state of art experiment and research facilities at graduates, undergraduates and Faculty research level. I was the first founder and Director of the Laboratory (1980 -2005)

Electron Optic Laboratory

This lab was established in 1984. It has state of art facilities such as low vacuum electro microscope, Philips Transmission Electro Microscope, Specimen preparation facilities for TEM and SEM Labs. The TEM specimen preparation lab contains all facilities such as electro jet polishers, tripod polishers and dual ion mill. A field emission across sector polishers are being added to update the facilities

Nanotechnology Laboratory

This Laboratory is expected to operate in 2008. Equipment such as Nano indenter, Tribometer, Surface profiler, Dip Coater, and Electrochemical work station is being installed. AFM facilities are available in CHEM department

Sea Water Corrosion Testing Laboratory

It was established in 1990 with the cooperation of G.K.S.S, ForschungZentrum Germany to study the effect of fresh sea water on materials.

1 M. Abbas, “Corrosion resistance and mechanical behavior of scandium added aluminum-magnesium alloys,” M.S. Thesis, KFUPM.2006.

2 Adeleke, Adeyinka H., "Effect of SiC Additives on the Erosion-Corrosion of Al-SiC

Composites," M. S. Thesis, KFUPM, Committee Member, in progress, 1999.

3 Mathani, M., "Effect of Inhibition on the Corrosion of Steel," M. S. Thesis, KFUPM, Committee Member, in progress, 1999.

4 Akbar Hussain, S.A.P., "Low Temperature Hot Corrosion of Cu-Ni Alloys," M. S. Thesis, KFUPM, Committee Member, 1996.

5 Khokar, Abdul Aleem, "Mechanical and Corrosion behavior of Aluminum Metal Matrix Composite," M. S. Thesis, KFUPM, Supervisor, 1995.

6 Gasem Zuhair, "Fatigue Life Prediction for Notched Members in Arabian Gulf Water," M. S. Thesis, KFUPM, Committee Member, 1992.

7 Al-Malik, Muhammad H., "Water Distribution System Related Corrosion Problem," M. S. Thesis, KFUPM, Committee Member, 1990.

8 Abdul Aleem, B. J., "Effect of Suspended Particles on Flow Induced Corrosion," M.S. Thesis, KFUPM, Supervisor, 1989.

9 Hussain, Syed Javed, "Reliability of Cutting Tools and its Implications in Machining Economics," M. S. Thesis, KFUPM, Committee Member, 1984.

10 Shadman, Rashidi, "Application of Modified Aluminum Alloys in Desalination Plants," M. S. Thesis, KFUPM, Supervisor, 1983.

11 Ahmad, Syed Zafar, "Analysis of Turbulent, Axisymmetric, Dense Jets Discharged to Quiescent Uniform or Stratified Ambients," M. S. Thesis, KFUPM, Committee Member, 1982.

12 Galew, E., "Effect of Velocity on the Performance of Aluminum Alloys, M. S. Thesis, Germany, Supervisor, 1979.

13 Pommerenng, "Evaluation of Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Resistance of Aluminum Bronze," M. S. Thesis, Metallgecsell School, A.G., Frankfurt, Germany, Supervisor, 1979.

14 Nasir, M., "High Pressure-Temperature Corrosion Investigation," M. S. Thesis, Arya Meher University of Technology, Tehran, Supervisor, 1976.

15 Akhwan, "Corrosion Materials for Pressurized Water Reactors," M. S. Thesis, AMUT, Tehran, Supervisor, 1976.

16 Nasir Taheri, "High Temperature Corrosion of Steels in Chloride Media," Ph. D., Dissertation, AMUT, Teheran, Iran, Supervisor, 1974.

17 Ahmad Afsher, "Application of Brass in Heat Exchanger Materials," Ph. D., Dissertation, AMUT, Teheran, Iran, Supervisor, 1973.

18 A. Surur, "Effect of Heat Treatment and Metal Structure on Corrosion," M. S. Thesis, KFUPM, Committee Member.(2008)

Patents

KEY SPEAKER

1. Zaki Ahmad, Anwar-ul-Hamid and B. J. Abdul Aleem, "Al-Mg-Sc-Zr Alloy”, patent application submitted. – Application pending with the US patent office.

Advanced Materials and Processing of Aluminum” Conference, Bahrain. IDEA Bahrain, December 3 – 7, 1984 1st International Symposium on Mat. Nuc. Technology, Tehran, Iran, 1978. Application of Aluminum Developed for Desalination plants; International

Desalination and Environmental Association, Bahrain, 1987. Automobile corrosion in marine environments, Ministry of Energy, CANMET,

Ottawa, Canada. Corrosion problems in Arabian Gulf Region, University of Braunschweig,

Germany, February, 1988 (Ministry of Technology, Germany) Effect of suspended solids on Flow Induced Corrosion on Al-2.5Mg alloy,

University of Bremen, Germany, February 1990 (Germany Technical Cooperation Program.

Corrosion monitoring techniques for gas pipelines, Pakistan Gas Development Corporation, Islamabad, 1987.

Crevice corrosion of Aluminum alloys, Saudi Aramco, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, 1984 (NACE)

Mechanics of pitting corrosion of Aluminum alloys; Saudi Arabia, 1986 (NACE) Where the developing Nation stand in Technology. Pakistan, 1994 – Special

invitation from National Talent Program Application of Titanium Cd composites in internal combustion engines, Ashrust

Advance Technology, Baltimon, USA, May, 1997. Nanotechnology in perspective, Sir Syed Engineering University, Karachi, 2004 Development of Super hydrophobic Surfaces for MEMS/NEMS application

(DEC, 2007), IEEE, Lahore, Pakistan. Frontiers in Materials Science and Technology (Degradation of annostructured

Plasma Sprayed Coatings, Brisbane, Austrailia, May 26, 2007) Advances in super alloys. Workshop organized by Quaide –Azam University,

Current activities in Materials and Nano Technology

Titles of important short courses offered (As Principal Instructor and coordinator)

Islamabad, Pakistan, (June 2008)As a principal organizer; Workshops and Conferences Organization.

Symposium on Corrosion and Corrosion control, Tehran, Iran, AMUT, 1976, (Principal organizer and speaker)

International Symposium on Mat. Nucl. Tech. Tehran, Iran 1978 (Principal organizer)

Saudi French Workshop on Recent development in Materials and Modeling, Dhahran Nov 11 – 12 1997. (Member)

Workshop on Flow Induced corrosion, KFUPM, 1993. (by Council sponsorship), KFUPM, ( Principal organizer)

First workshop on Catalysis, Nanostructured Ceramic and Sensors) (Coordinator) Workshop on Safe Laboratory Environment, KFUPM. Dhahran, May 19 – 20,

1999. (Principal organizer) Six lecture series in foundation of Nano Technology May 2004 (Speaker Dr. S.

Akbar, Ohio State University, Columbia, Ohio) (coordinator) Symposium in Microphotionic and Nano technology ( 2006), Coordinator

Since 2001, I have been playing a leading role in developing academic and research activities in the new discipline of nanotechnology. The following are the highlights of my contribution.

1. I prepared and submitted plans for the establishment nanotechnology laboratories in the Mechanical Engineering Dept., KFUPM. The work on the establishment of the laboratories is in progress. These laboratories will be the first to be established in the kingdom.

2. I planned and co-coordinated the first workshop in the kingdom on sensors and nanostructured materials in the university which was the first workshop ever to be held on the subject in KFUPM. Prof. Sheikh Akbar of Ohio State University was the principal speaker. I also made two presentations.

3. Working as group leader in Materials, Centre of Excellence in Nano technology, KFUPM.

4. Developing research collaboration with the Sulzer Metco Company, New York, USA in nanocoating (2006)

5. Developing research collaboration in nano paints with sigma paints(2005)6. Developing collaboration program with Queensland University of Technology,

Sydney. (Advanced Materials and Nano Technology)

Pipe materials and their degradation Manufacturing and process of metals and alloys Basic corrosion engineering Theory and techniques of corrosion Corrosion prevention and control Bicfouling in heat exchangers Thermal analysis in materials Mechanical behavior of metals Failure of components in industry Corrosion prevention and corrosion control (In house) Industrial corrosionThe evaluation ranges from very good to excellent. I offered one of the highest number of courses in the department of Mechanical engineering

Research Papers in Professional and Reviewed Journals

Important Published Work

1. Zaki Ahmad, M. Ghaffelehbashi and Nategh, "The corrosion resistance of high Mn, Cu-Al alloys in seawater," Anti-Corrosion, U.K. 33(8), Aug. (1974), p.1317.

2. Zaki Ahmad, M. Ghaffelehbashi, Nategh and Jehanfar, "Inhibition of copper in aggressive environments," Metaux, France, L(21), (1975).

3. Zaki Ahmad and D. G. George, "Corrosion problems in Iran," British Journal of Corrosion, 11(3), Sep. (1976), p.11.

4. Zaki Ahmad, "Corrosion resistance of cast Al-Bronze containing Cr and Si additions," British Journal of Corrosion, 11(4), Dec. (1976), p.149.

5. Zaki Ahmad and N. Mardani, "The effect of heat treatment on the corrosion resistance of B-Aluminum Bronze containing Cr and Si additions," Metaux, France, 623-624, Aug. (1977), p.3.

6. Zaki Ahmad, "Inhibition of pitting of stressed 18-8 steel," Corrosion, NACE, 33(5), May (1977), p.161.

7. Zaki Ahmad and F. Afsher, "The effect of tin addition on the corrosion resistance of Al-Bronze," Anti-Corrosion, U.K., 24(1), Jan. (1977), p.1.

8. A. Soorudi, P. Devami and Zaki Ahmad, "Effect of chromium addition on new corrosion resistant Al-Bronze," Metallurgy and Metal Forming, USA, 44(2), Feb. (1977), p.63.

9. Zaki Ahmad and A. Mardani, "Effect of iron addition on the corrosion behavior of Cu-6, Al-0.8, Mn-0.3 Cr alloy," Metaux, France, 633, May (1978), p.156.

10. Zaki Ahmad, "The effect of iron addition on the corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of modified aluminum bronze with chromium addition," Anti-Corrosion, U.K., 25(7), Jul. (1978), p.10.

11. Zaki Ahmad, "Optimization of chromium for corrosion resistance in aluminum bronze with and without Fe additions," Anti-Corrosion, U.K., 25(8), Aug. (1978), p.1.

12. Zaki Ahmad, "Improvement of the mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of Cu-Al 6.0 by Si and Mn addition," Werkstoffe und Korrosion, Germany, 30, (1979), pp.433-438.

13. Zaki Ahmad, "A comparative study of the corrosion behavior of aluminum bronze on 70-30 brass in acid and neutral solutions," Anti-Corrosion, U.K., 27(10), Oct. (1980), p.155.

14. Zaki Ahmad and P. Devami, "The corrosion resistance of austenitic 18 Cr-37 Ni alloy in alkaline acid and neutral solution," Corrosion, Boskou Gijustu, Japan, 29(12), Dec. (1980), p.595.

15. Zaki Ahmad, "Corrosion and corrosion prevention of aluminum alloys in desalination plants," Anti-Corrosion, U.K., Part I, 28(6), Jun. (1981), p.4.

16. Zaki Ahmad, "Corrosion and corrosion prevention of aluminum alloys in desalination plants," Anti-Corrosion, U.K., Part II, 28(7), Jul. (1981), p.4.

17. Zaki Ahmad, "Crevice corrosion studies of Al-3 Mg in North Sea water," Metaux, France, LVI(671-72), Jul.-Aug. (1981), p.262.

18. Zaki Ahmad, "Effect of velocity on the corrosion behavior of Al-3 Mg in North Sea water," Metaux, France, LVII (667), (1982), p.11.

19. Zaki Ahmad, "Corrosion and corrosion inhibition of Al-Mg in North Sea water," Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 6(3), (1982), p.219.

20. Zaki Ahmad and S. Rashidi, "Application potential of a modified aluminum alloy

in Arabian Gulf desalination plants," Desalination, 44, (1983), pp.256-276.

21. Zaki Ahmad and S. Rashidi, "Corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of a modified aluminum alloy and its potential application under desalination conditions," Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 8(3), (1983), p.229.

22. Zaki Ahmad and H. Meisner, "Long-term testing of aluminum alloys in Arabian Gulf water," Anti-Corrosion, U.K., 31(11), Nov. (1984).

23. Zaki Ahmad, "The mechanism of pitting of aluminum and its alloys," Aluminum Verlag, West Germany, Haft 2, Jahargang 61, Feb. (1985).

24. Zaki Ahmad, "The effect of velocity on the open circuit potential and corrosion resistance of aluminum alloys," Editions, Metaux, Corrosion Industrie, France, 729, Oct. (1985), p.729.

25. Zaki Ahmad, "Development of new materials for desalination," Anti-Corrosion, U.K., 33(1), Jan. (1986), p.3.

26. Zaki Ahmad, "The kinetics of anodic and cathodic polarization of Al and its alloys," Anti-Corrosion, U.K., 33(11), Nov. (1986), pp.4-11.

27. Zaki Ahmad, "Evaluation of suitability of polarization techniques for determination of pitting potential of aluminum alloys," Metals Forum, Nov. (1987).

28. Zaki Ahmad, "Corrosion resistance of aluminum alloys containing Cr, Mn and Cu addition in Arabian Gulf water," Aluminum Verlag, Germany, 64, Jan. (1988), p.12.

29. Zaki Ahmad, "Effect of palladium on the anodic dissolution of Ti 230 + 0.15 Pd," Light Metal Age Journal, 34, (1988), p.32.

30. Zaki Ahmad, "Corrosion problems in potable water distribution systems," Pakistan Steel Journal, 34, (1988), p.32.

31. Zaki Ahmad, "Electrochemical methods for evaluation of steel corrosion in concretes," Pakistan Steel Journal, 34, (1988), p.45.

32. Zaki Ahmad and S. Rashidi, "Prediction of pitting resistance of aluminum alloys by potentiostatic and potentiodynamic techniques," Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Theme Issue, 14(2), (1989).

33. M. Malik, S. Farooq and Zaki Ahmad, "Effects of water quality parameters in corrosion of distribution network," Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Theme Issue, 14(2), (1989).

34. Zaki Ahmad and A. Aleem, "The prediction of corrosion behavior of aluminum alloys by open circuit potential measurements," Int. J. of Light Metal Age, Dec. (1990).

35. A. N. Shuaib and Zaki Ahmad, "Mechanical and corrosion characteristics of solid solution Al-Mg alloys containing chromium," Journal of Materials Engineering, ASME, 114(3), Jan. (1990), p.199.

36. Zaki Ahmad and A. Aleem, "Effect of suspended solids on flow induced corrosion of a modified Al-Mg alloy," Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 1(1), Feb. (1992), p.61.

37. Zaki Ahmad and F. A. Al-Sulaiman, "Corrosion of automobiles in Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia," British Corrosion Journal, 28(2), (1993).

38. Zaki Ahmad and A. Aleem, "Effect of heat treatment on the corrosion resistance of a modified Al-Mg alloy in seawater," Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 2(5), Oct. (1993).

39. Zaki Ahmad and A. Aleem, "The corrosion performance of 90-10 Cupronickel in Arabian Gulf water containing ammonia," Int. J. of Desalination, 95, (1994), p.307.

40. Zaki Ahmad and A. Aleem, "Development of closed loop system to investigate flow induced corrosion," Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 3(3), Jun. (1994).

41. F. A. Al-Sulaiman and Zaki Ahmad, "Assessment of corrosion damage to automobile in the Eastern Coast of Saudi Arabia," J. of Automobile Engineering, ASME Transactions, Nov. (1994).

42. Zaki Ahmad, "Corrosion phenomena in Arabian Gulf," British Journal of Corrosion, 31(3), (1996).

43. Zaki Ahmad and M. Afzal, "Brackish water corrosion of glass lined water heaters in sea coastal environments," Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 20(4A), Oct. (1995).

44. Zaki Ahmad and A. Aleem, "Evaluation of pitting potential of aluminum alloys," Japan Journal of Corrosion Engineering, 44(9), (1995), p.407.

45. B. S. Yilbas, Z. Sahin, Zaki Ahmad and A. Aleem, "Study on corrosion properties of TiN coated and nitrated Ti-6 Al-4 V material," Corrosion Science, 37(10), (1995), pp.1627-1636.

46. Zaki Ahmad and A. Aleem, "Mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of aluminum alloys 6090-20 SiC(P)-T4 in Arabian Gulf water," Advanced Composite Letters, 4(3), (1995), pp.91-96.

47. Z. Khan, Zaki Ahmad and A. Aleem, "Corrosion and corrosion fatigue resistant of modified Al-Mg alloys," Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Special Issue, 20(2), Apr. (1995), pp.369-382.

48. Zaki Ahmad, "A review of corrosion and pitting resistance of Al 6061 and Al0-06013 SiC composite in neutral salt solution and seawater," Corrosion Reviews (accepted for publication).

49. Zaki Ahmad and A. Aleem, "Effect of temper on the corrosion of Al-SiC composite alloy," Corrosion, 52(11), (1996).

50. Zaki Ahmad and A. Aleem, "Evaluation of corrosion behavior of Al-Mg-Li alloys in Arabian Gulf water," J. of Materials Engineering and Performance,

51. B. S. Yilbas, A. Sahin, Z. Al-Garni, Zaki Ahmad and A. Aleem, "Plasma nitriding of Ti-6 Al-4 V alloy to improve tribological properties," Surface Coating and Technology, 80, (1996), p.287.

52. Zaki Ahmad, "Effect of environmental factors contributing to the mechanism of atmospheric corrosion of mild steel in the Eastern Coast region of Saudi Arabia," Anti-Corrosion Materials and Methods. 14, 4, 2000 Pg.215

53. Zaki Ahmad, "Effect of velocity and elevated temperature on the pitting of a Al-SiC composite," British Corrosion Journal, 33(3), (1998) p.23.

54. Z. Ahmad, D. Mcnamara, T. Langen, B. J. Abdul Aleem and S. Al-Abbas, "The corrosion behavior of new titanium based metal ceramic composite in corrosive

internal combustion engine fluids," Journal of Plastic and Reinforced Composites, 18(9), (Nov. 1999) p.844.

55. Zaki Ahmad, P. Paulette and B. J. Abdul Aleem, "Mechanism of localized of aluminum-silicon carbide composites in a chloride environment," Journal of Materials Science and Engineering, Vol. 35, 2000, pp 2573-2579.

56. Zaki Ahmad, "Intelligent sensors for oil and gas industry," Materials Performance. August 2000, Pg.74

57. Zaki Ahmad, "Mechanical behavior and fabrication characteristics of aluminum metal matrix composites," Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites. (Accepted for publication.)

58. Zaki Ahmad and B. J. Abdul Aleem, "Corrosion resistance of Al 6013-20 SiC (P) in salt spray chamber," Journal of Material Engineering and Performance, Vol. 20, No. 7, p.21 (2001).

59. Zaki Ahmad, Anwarul Hamid and B. J. Abdul Aleem, "The corrosion behavior of scandium alloys Al 5052 in neutral sodium chloride solution," Corrosion Science, Vol. 43, 2001, pp 1227-1243.

60. Zaki Ahmad and B.J. Abdul Aleem, “Degradation of aluminum metal matrix composites in salt water and its control”, Materials and Design, 23(2002), p173-180.

61. Zaki Ahmad, “Mechanical, micro structural and corrosion characteristics of Al-Mg-Sc alloys”, Journal of Metals, Feb 2003, p35.

62. Zaki Ahmad, Anwar-ul-Hamid and B.J. Abdul Aleem, “Effect of Sc addition on the mechanical behavior of Al-Mg alloys” in Trends of Electrochemistry and Corrosion at the Beginning of the 21st Century, University of Barcelona, 2004.

63. Zaki Ahmad and B.J. Abdul Aleem, “Contribution of Al/SiC interface and intermetallic particles on the elevated temperature localized corrosion of hypoeutectic Al-Si-Mg composites, Corrosion, 60 (n10), p. 982 (2004).

64. Zaki Ahmad and B.J. Abdul Aleem, “The mechanical properties and localized corrosion of Al6092 composite in Arabian seawater”, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, Vol. 18, No. 4, p.651 (2003).

65. Zaki Ahmad, Faleh Al-Sulaiman and B.J. Abdul Aleem, “Corrosion behavior of carbon reinforced plain weave laminates”, Jr. of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Vol. 23, n.10, 2004

66. Zaki Ahmad and B.J. Abdul Aleem, “Corrosion behavior of discontinuously reinforced composite in salt water environment”, Jr. of Reinforced Plastics and Composites Vol25,No.4, p.1507 (2006)

67. Zaki Ahmad and B.J. Abdul Aleem, “Inhibition of flow induced corrosion of Al6013-20SiC (T4) composite in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution, Jr. of Mat. Engg. and Perf. (In press)

68. Zaki Ahmad and B.J. Abdul Aleem, “Corrosion behavior of Al6013-20siC (p) at controlled velocities and elevated temperature,” Mat. and Manufacturing Processes Submitted

69. Zaki Ahmad and M. Abbas, “Nanotubes, nanofibres and nanowires potential and their applications”, A-Z nanotechnology website, August 2006.

70. Zaki Ahmad, “Review of structures, synthesis and applications of nanocrystalline

materials for materials scientists and engineers,” A-Z nanotechnology website, July 2006.

71. Zaki Ahmad, M. Ahsan, “Nanopaints for desert environment”, Journal of Materials Performance, NACE, November 06, P 31-33.

72. Zaki Ahmad, B.J. Aleem, “Corrosion resistance of plasma sprayed nanostructured titanium dioxide coatings to erosion corrosion in 3.5% NaCl containing polystyrene particles”, In cooperation with Sulzer Metco, New York. (Submitted to corrosion, NACE)

73. Zaki Ahmad, M. Ahsan, “Effect of surface morphology of Plasma air sprayed and high velocity oxyfuel nanostructured titanium dioxide coatings to localized corrosion”, Journal of Metals, New York, (Submitted.)

74. Zaki Ahmad, M. Ahsan, “The effect of conventional and nano titanium dioxide particles on selected properties of paints for harsh environments”, (Submitted.)

75. Zaki Ahmad,B.J.Aleem, and M. Abbas, Effect of Scandium doping on the corrosion resistance and Mechanical behavior of Al-3Mg in Neutral Chloride Solutions, Journal of Materials Science, Research Letter

Conference and Symposia Presentations

1. Zaki Ahmad and J. C. Sculley, "Inhibition of 18-8 steel by quinoline chloride mixtures," Proc. Europe Symp. On Corr. Inh., Ferera, Italy, (1970), p.71. (Refereed before publication.)

2. Zaki Ahmad, "Effect of alloying additions on the corrosion resistance and inhibition of copper aluminum alloys in acids and neutral solutions," Proc. 4th Europe Symp. On Corr. Inh., Ferera, Italy, (1975), p.94. (Refereed before publication.)

3. Zaki Ahmad and P. Devami, "Effect of alloying additions on the optimization of corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of A and B aluminum bronze," Proc. Int. Congress on Metal Corrosion, Sydney, Australia, (1975). (Refereed before publication.)

4. Zaki Ahmad and M. Mohitpur, "Strain rate effects on the corrosion resisting properties of Cu-Al alloys," Proc. 4th North American Metal Working Research Conference, NAMRC IV, Columbus, Ohio, May 11-14 (1975), p.34. (Refereed before publication.)

5. Zaki Ahmad, "Monitoring and evaluation of corrosion in process plants," Proc. Second Iran Congress Chem. Engg., Tehran, Iran, (1976).

6. Zaki Ahmad and D. G. George, "Economical and technological solution to the problems of corrosion in Iran," Proc. Int. Symposium on Corrosion and Corrosion Control, Arya Mehr University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, (1976), p.2. Proceedings published by Applied Science Publishers, London, U.K.

7. Zaki Ahmad, "The suitability of newly developed wrought aluminum bronze containing chromium as tube material for heat exchangers in desalination plants," Proc. Symp. On Materials in Seawater, Bombay, India, (1977).

8. Zaki Ahmed, Taheri and Panahenday, "Experimental techniques for corrosion studies in high temperature and high pressure aqueous media," Proc. Int. Symp. Mat. Nucl. Tech., Tehran, Iran, (1978), p.126.

9. Zaki Ahmad, "Corrosion problems of materials in pressurized water reactors," Proc. Int. Symp. Mat. Nucl. Tech., Tehran, Iran, (1978), p.241.

10. Zaki Ahmad, "Designing of an optimum alloy for desalination applications," Proc. 6th International Congress on Strength of Materials, Sydney, Australia, Aug. (1982). (Refereed before publication.) Also published in the book Strength of Metals and Alloys, Ed., R. C. Gifkins, Vol. 1, Pergamon Press, U.K., (1982).

11. Zaki Ahmad and S. Rashidi, "Evaluation of pitting resistance of modified aluminum alloys in Arabian Gulf water," Proc. 4th Middle East Corrosion Conference, Bahrain, May 16-18 (1983).

12. Zaki Ahmad, "A challenge to produce economical materials for desalination," Proc. 2nd Dec. Inst., IDEA, Bahrain, Dec. 3-7 (1984).

13. Zaki Ahmad, "Evaluation and suitability of polarization technique for determination of pitting potential of modified aluminum alloys," Proc. Conf. On Methods in Corrosion, Research, Toulouse, France, Jul. 9-12 (1985).

14. Zaki Ahmad, "Effect of chromium addition on the mechanical and corrosion resisting properties of Al-Mg alloys," Proc. 4th Middle East Corrosion Conference, Bahrain, May 16-18 (1987).

15. Zaki Ahmad and F. A. Al-Sualiman, "Automobile corrosion in sea coastal environment," NACE, Singapore, Sep. 17-19 (1992).

16. Zaki Ahmad and S. Rashidi, "Pitting of modified aluminum alloys and the effect of temperature on the kinetics of pitting," Proc. First Arabian Corrosion Conference, Kuwait, 2, (1984), p.492. (Refereed before publication.). Also published in the book Corrosion Industry Problems, Treatment and Control Techniques, Ed., V. Ashworth, Pergamon Press, U.K., Vol. 2, (1984), p.347.

17. Zaki Ahmad and B. J. Abdul Aleem, "Performance of a new SiC composite in environmental chamber," Proc. Saudi-French Workshop on Recent Developments in Materials and Modeling, Dhahran, Nov. 11-12 (1997).

18. Zaki Ahmad, Patricia P. Trazekoma and B. J. Abdul Aleem, "Mechanism of localized corrosion of Al-SiC composite in chloride containing environment," 8th MECC, NACE, Bahrain, May 18-20 (1998).

19. Zaki Ahmad and B. J. Abdul Aleem, "Corrosion behavior of Al 6013-20 SiC (P) in neutral chloride solution at elevated temperature," Metal Matrix Composite VI, U.K., Nov. 26-27 (1997). (Paper accepted.)

20. Zaki Ahmad and B. J. Abdul Aleem, "Inhibition of flow induced corrosion of Al 6013-20 SiC(P)-T4 composite in 3.5 wt% neutral sodium chloride solution," 14th International Corrosion Congress, Capetown, South Africa, 26-31 Sep 1999 .

21. Zaki Ahmad, "Degradation of Al 6013-20 SiC (P) composite material in marine environment," accepted for ECCM-9, European Conference on Composite Materials.

22. Zaki Ahmad, "Scandium alloy Al 5052 A high performance material for marine environment," Eurocorr 2000, Vol. 4, Sep. 2000, U.K.

23. Zaki Ahmad and B.J. Abdul Aleem, “Corrosion of hypoeutectic aluminum magnesium alloys”, Proc. Corrosion Odyssey, Edinburgh, UK, Sep 14(2001).

24. Zaki Ahmad and B.J. Abdul Aleem, “The effect of secondary phase on the localized corrosion of hypoeutectic Al-Mg-Sic composite in neutral NaCl solution”, Proc. ICCE, 9th Int. Conf. on Composite Engineering, San Diego, July 1-6 (2002), p15.

25. Zaki Ahmad and B.J. Abdul Aleem, “The corrosion behavior of a new Al6013-20SiC composite under controlled flow conditions, ICC-20, New Orleans, July 20-26, 2003.

26. Zaki Ahmad and B.J. Abdul Aleem, “Corrosion behavior of Nickel-Beryllium alloys in salt water environment”, Proceedings of the Materials Science, Al-Ain, UAE (2004).

27. Zaki Ahmad and B.J. Abdul Aleem, “Corrosion of hypo-eutectic Al-Mg alloys,” Proc. Corrosion Odyssey, Edin., Feb 12-15, 2001.

28. International Conference of Materials Research and Education, Future Trends and Opportunities, “Introduction of advanced materials science to students”, April 4-6, 2005, Sharjah.

29. Zaki Ahmad and B. J. Aleem, “The effect of sodium molybdate treatment on the susceptibility of Al6013/SiC interface to localized corrosion”, 16th International Corrosion Congress, Sept. 9-14, Beijing, China.

30. Zaki Ahmad and M. Ahsan, “Developing nanopaints for desert environment”, 136th TMS Conference, USA, 26th Feb 2007, (Publisher in proceedings)

Technical Books Corrosion Engineering Principles for Engineering Students.Zaki Ahmad

This book has received excellent reviews from prominent corrosion professionals from USA, Europe, South East Asia and Australia. It has already been adopted as a text book in some universities in USA, UAE and Saudi Arabia.

This book utilizes a novel approach in presentation; it is profusely illustrated and covers topics which have not been covered in any textbook on corrosion engineering. Each chapter is accompanied by a large number of multiple choices and review questions. A large number of solved and unsolved problems accompany each chapter.

Status: Published through Elsevier Science Publishers, London, August 2006.

Principles of Corrosion Engineering – CD ROMZaki Ahmad, B.J. Abdul Aleem and I.S. Hussaini

Lab experiments and field case studies with self-assessment questions. It is expected to gain good popularity among the corrosion community.To be published by NACE International, USA (under review by NACE).

Book and Book Chapters

Zaki Ahmad, in Strength of Metals and Alloys, Ed. R. C. Gifkins, Vol. 1, Pergamon Press, (1982).

Zaki Ahmed contributed an article in Corrosion Industry Problem, Treatment and Control Techniques, Ed. V. Ashworth, Pergamon Press, Vol. 2, (1984), p.347.

Books for Special Courses in Foreign Language

Zaki Ahmad, Extractive Metallurgy of Non-Ferrous Metals (in Persian - for internal distribution to students), published by Arya Mehr University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, (1974).

Zaki Ahmad, Principles of Cathodic Protection (in Persian - for internal distribution to students), published by Arya Mehr University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, (1974).

Training Manuals

Zaki Ahmad, Fundamentals of Optical and Scanning Electron Microscopy, a special volume prepared for training of Saudi Aramco engineers in electron microscopy, Nov. (1988). As Editor

Proceedings of First National Symposium on Metallurgy, West Pakistan University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan, (1972). It was the first ever symposium organized in Pakistan.

As Technical Editor

Proceedings of the First International Symposium on Corrosion, Arya Mehr University of Technology, Tehran, Iran, (1975).

Proceedings of the International Seminar on Materials in Nuclear Technology, Tehran, Iran, (1978).

The Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Corrosion Issue, 14(2), (1989).

The Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, Corrosion Issues, (1994).

International Journal of Engineering Research (Editorial Board)

International Journal of Corrosion Engineering (Editorial Board)

Reports

1 Zaki Ahmad, "Laboratory and long-term testing of aluminum alloys in Arabian Gulf water," Report # UPM-SGAE 3, (1985).

2 Zaki Ahmad, "Laboratory and long-term testing of aluminum alloys in Arabian Gulf water," Report # OFZA-A-757, (1985).

3 Zaki Ahmad, "Installation of PVC loop in seawater," Corrosion Testing Laboratory at KFUPM Beach, Report, Mechanical Engineering Department, (1986).

4 Zaki Ahmad, "KFUPM-Austria Corrosion Project," Summary of work done on the project, Report, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, May (1987).

5 Zaki Ahmad, "Effect of suspended particles on flow induced corrosion," First Report on KFUPM-German Project, (1987-88).

6 Zaki Ahmad, "Guidelines for the formation of Corrosion Advisory Bureau," to be established in Saudi Arabia, Report, (1988).

7 Zaki Ahmad, "Effect of suspended particles on flow induced corrosion," Second Report on KFUPM-German Project, (1988-89).

8 Zaki Ahmad, "Corrosion of motor vehicles in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia," Report, Jun. (1989).

9 Zaki Ahmad and Quain, "Effect of velocity on the corrosion of steel in seawater containing suspended particles using a rotating disc electrode," Report, KFUPM, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, May (1989).

10 Zaki Ahmad, "Effect of suspended solids on flow induced corrosion," KFUPM, Report No. 1, (1990).

List of Referees

11 Zaki Ahmad, "Effect of suspended solids on flow induced corrosion," KFUPM, Report No. 2, (1991).

12 Zaki Ahmad, "Effect of ammonium nitrate on the flow induced corrosion of Cu-Ni alloys," KFUPM, Report, (1992).

13 Zaki Ahmad and B. J. Abdul Aleem, "Corrosion erosion of Al-Sic composites at elevated temperatures and controlled velocities," Progress Report No. 1, KACST, AR-14-65, Dec. (1994).

14 Zaki Ahmad and B. J. Abdul Aleem, "Corrosion erosion of Al-Sic composites at elevated temperatures and controlled velocities," Progress Report No. 2, KACST, AR-14-65, Jun. (1995).

15 Zaki Ahmad and B. J. Abdul Aleem, "Corrosion erosion of Al-Sic composites at elevated temperatures and controlled velocities," Progress Report No. 3, KACST, AR-14-65, Dec. (1995).

16 Zaki Ahmad and B. J. Abdul Aleem, "Corrosion erosion of Al-Sic composites at elevated temperatures and controlled velocities," Progress Report No. 4, KACST, AR-14-65, Jun. (1996).

17 Zaki Ahmad and B. J. Abdul Aleem, "Corrosion erosion of Al-Sic composites at elevated temperatures and controlled velocities," Progress Report No. 5, KACST, AR-14-65, Dec. (1996).

18 Zaki Ahmad and B. J. Abdul Aleem, "Corrosion erosion of Al-Sic composites at elevated temperatures and controlled velocities," Final Report, KACST, AR-14-65, (1998).

19 Zaki Ahmad and B. J. Abdul Aleem, "Corrosion erosion of Al-Sic composites at elevated temperatures and controlled velocities," Final Report, KACST, AR-14-65, Revised (Oct. 1999).

20 Zaki Ahmad and B.J. Abdul Aleem, Erosion Corrosion of High Performance Discontinuously Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Composites, Final Report, 2004.

21 Development of a hybrid model for enhancement of learning in multi-disciplinary areas, Final Report with CD-ROM (March 2005).

1. Prof. Digby McDonaldDistinguished Professor, Materials Science and Engineering,Director, Center for Electrochemical Science and Technology,Pennsylvania State University,201, Steidle Building,University, PA 16802Fax: +8148634718Tel: +814 563 7772Email: dmm2@psu.edu

2. Dr. Anees U Malik,PhD, D.Sc, Saline Water Desalination Research InstituteP.O.Box 8328Al-Jubail 31951,Saudi Arabia.E-mail : amalik@swcc.gov.sa

3. Prof. John BellAssistant Dean, Research,Faculty of Built Environment and EngineeringQueensland University of Technology,

George St, GPO Box 2434 Brisbane, QLD 4001, Austrailia. E-mail: j.bell@qut.edu.au

4. Prof R. M. LatanisionProfessor (Emeritus) and Director (Emiritus) of The H.H. Uhlig Corrosion Laboratory,Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Corporate Vice PresidentExponent –Failure Analysis Associates, Inc., Exponent21 Strathmore RoadNatick, MA 01760Tel: 508-952-8500Fax: 508-647-1899www.exponent.com

5. Prof Sheikh A. AkbarProfessor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering,Founder of CISM – an NSF Center291, Watts Hall2041, College RoadOhio State University,Columbus, Ohio.Phone: 614 – 292 – 6725Fax : 614 -688 – 4949Internet : www.cism.ohio-state.eduE-mail: Akbar.1@oso.edu

6. Dr. Faleh A. Al-Sulaiman,Supervisor, Dhahran Techno Valley,

Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia – 31261 Phone: +9663 860 2655 Fax: +9663 860 2949 E-Mail: falehas@kfupm.edu.sa

7. Dr. Mohammad O. Budair,Vice Rector, Scientific Research,

Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

Box 494, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi ArabiaTelephone 009663-860-2578 (Office)Fax (966)-3-860-2992Email: mobudair@kfupm.edu.sa

http://faculty.kfupm.edu.sa/me/mobudair

List of Referees