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Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Dr. Hany Ammar obtained his M.Sc. (2006) and Ph.D. (2010) from Quebec University, Canada, in the area of Advanced Manufacturing & Materials Engineering. His M.Sc. and Ph.D. studies were funded and sponsored by General Motors Corporation (GMC) in United States of America and Aluminium Company of America (ALCOA) in Canada.
  • He has more than 15 years of experience in the area of manufacturing, processing, and characterization of new materials/alloys, nanomaterials, and composite materials for engineering and industrial applications.
  • He published more than 75 papers in high quality indexed international journals.
  • Since 2011, Dr. Ammar has been participated in more than 15 funded research projects (as PI, COPI, and Consultant) funded from different sectors. These research projects grants covered a wide range of R&D in advanced materials engineering such as developing new materials for engineering applications; synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials; production and characterization of nanocomposites; and production and characterization of biodegradable materials.
  • He led the establishment of Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Research Group (AMMRG).
  • Dr. Ammar is the director of the Research & Innovation Unit in the College of Engineering. Through this unit, he led the team to set the Engineering College research priorities and strategic plan for research and innovation. He developed a conducive environment for R&D through activating the concept of research groups in the College of Engineering.
  • Dr. Ammar is the director of the Industrial Engineering Department in the College of Engineering.
  • Dr. Ammar is the Editorial Secretary of Qassim University Journal of Engineering and Computer Sciences.
  • He is a member of the Qassim University Standing Committee for Graduate Studies Plans and Programs.
  • He is the supervisor of the advanced materials and manufacturing Labs in Qassim University.
  • He is an active member in performing the requirements for national (NCAAA) and international (ABET) accreditation of the College of Engineering academic programs.
  • He is leading several R&D projects funded from different sectors.
  • He served as the coordinator of the international Virtual Conferences: “Vision of solar energy in Saudi Arabia: Applications & Challenges.”
  • Dr. Ammar served as the coordinator of the 4th and 5th annual engineering symposium for students at Qassim University.

Refereed Scientific Papers in Foreign Languages

  • HR Ammar, SM Saleh, S Sivasankaran, AEAE Albadri, FA Al-Mufadi, Investigation of Element Migration from Aluminum Cooking Pots Using ICP-MS, Applied Sciences 13 (24), 13119, 2023.
  • B AlMangour, S Sivasankaran, HR Ammar, D Grzesiak, Synthesis, Microstructures, Mechanical, and Corrosion Behavior of FeMn(35−x)–x (Cu, W, and Co)-Based Biodegradable Alloys Prepared by Mechanical Alloying, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 1-14, 2023.
  • S Sivasankaran, HR Ammar, ESM Sherif, AS Alaboodi, AH Mekky, Effect of Al2O3 (x = 0, 1, 2, and 3 vol.%) in CrFeCuMnNi-x High-Entropy Alloy Matrix Composites on their Microstructure and Mechanical and Wear Performance, Materials 16 (10), 3672
  • HR Ammar, S Sivasankaran, ESM Sherif, FA Almufadi, AH Mekky, Synthesis, Microstructure Investigation, Mechanical and Tribological Behaviour of the AA5083–WC Composite, Materials 16 (7), 2891, 2023.
  • S Sivasankaran, ESM Sherif, HR Ammar, AS Alaboodi, AH Mekky, Influence of Oxide Dispersions (Al2O3, TiO2, and Y2O3) in CrFeCuMnNi High-Entropy Alloy on Microstructural Changes and Corrosion Resistance, Crystals 13 (4), 605, 2023.
  • HR Ammar, EM Sherif, S Sivasankaran, FA Almufadi, AH Mekky, Developing Improved Corrosion-Resistant AA5083—BN/WC Composites for Tribological Applications, Materials 16 (4), 1663,2023.
  • S Sivasankaran, HR Ammar, B Almangour, SA Elborolosy, AH Mekky, Influence of Milling Time and Ball-to-Powder Ratio on Mechanical Behavior of FeMn30Cu5 Biodegradable Alloys Prepared by Mechanical Alloying and Hot-Forging, Crystals 12 (12), 1777,2, 2022.
  • S Sivasankaran, OM Irfan, KR Ramkumar, HR Ammar, FA Al-Mufadi, Manufacturing of (Al–10Zn)/TiB2 in-situ nanocomposites by reactive liquid metallurgy and hot-extrusion for enhanced interfacial bonding and mechanical properties, Materials Science and Engineering: A 859, 144200, 2022.
  • AM Samuel, HR Ammar, Y Zedan, HW Doty, FH Samuel, Effect of Ca–Sr–Mg and Bi–Sr–Mg Interactions on the Microstructural Characterization and Tensile Properties of B319 Alloy, International Journal of Metalcasting 16 (4), 1940-1959       2, 2022.
  • HR Ammar, AM Samuel, FH Samuel, HW Doty, GK Sigworth, Appropriate heat treatment procedures for improving strength and quality index in 354 casting alloys, International Journal of Metalcasting 16 (4), 1651-1668,1, 2022.
  • S Sivasankaran, HR Ammar, FA Al-Mufadi, Continuous hot-compaction behavior of nanostructured FeCrCuMnTi-(V, Zn) high-entropy alloys, Materials and Manufacturing Processes 37 (10), 1122-1131, 3, 2022.
  • HR Ammar, AM Samuel, HW Doty, FH Samuel, The Influence of Hot Isostatic Pressing on the Fatigue Life of Al–Si–Cu–Mg 354-T6 Casting Alloy, International Journal of Metalcasting, 1-12, 1, 2022.
  • S Sivasankaran, KR Ramkumar, HR Ammar, FA Al-Mufadi, AS Alaboodi, Microstructural evolutions, hot deformation and work hardening behaviour of novel Al–Zn binary alloys processed by squeezing and hot extrusion, Metals and Materials International, 1-16, 1, 2022.
  • S. Sivasankaran, HR Ammar, FA Al-Mufadi, Continuous hot-compaction behavior of nanostructured FeCrCuMnTi-(V, Zn) high-entropy alloys, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 1-10, 2021.
  • HR Ammar, AM Samuel, FH Samuel, HW Doty, GK Sigworth, Appropriate Heat Treatment Procedures for Improving Strength and Quality Index in 354 Casting Alloys, International Journal of Metalcasting, 1-18, 2021.
  • S Sivasankaran, FA Al-Mufadi, HR Ammar, Influence of V and Zn in FeCrCuMnTi High-Entropy Alloys on Microstructures and Uniaxial Compaction Behavior Prepared by Mechanical Alloying, Crystals, 11 (11), 1413, 2021.
  • HR Ammar, S Sivasankaran, AS Alaboodi, YA Alshataif, FA Al-Mufadi, Synthesis, phase evolutions, microstructures, and compaction behavior of four copper-chalcogenide micron-thermoelectric powders (Cu2ZnSnS4/Se4, Cu2MnSiS4/Se4, Cu2MnSnS4/Se4), Materials Chemistry and Physics, 271, 124943, 2021.
  • HR Ammar, AM Samuel, FH Samuel, HW Doty, The concept of quality index and its application for Al–Si cast alloys, International Journal of Metalcasting, 15 (4), 1197-1212, 2021.
  • HR Ammar, AM Samuel, HW Doty, FH Samuel, Premium Strength and Optimum Quality in Al-Si-Mg/Al-Si-Mg-Cu Cast Alloys Using Two Different Types of Molds, International Journal of Metalcasting, 1-16, 2021.
  • HR Ammar, AM Samuel, HW Doty, FH Samuel, The Influence of Hot Isostatic Pressing on the Fatigue Life of Al–Si–Cu–Mg 354-T6 Casting Alloy, International Journal of Metalcasting, 1-12, 2021.
  • HR Ammar, AM Samuel, HW Doty, FH Samuel, Effect of iron, copper and heat treatments on the microstructure and tensile properties of Al-Si-based alloys, International Journal of Metalcasting, 1-21, 2021.
  • HR Ammar, S Sivasankaran, AS Alaboodi, The influence of ball milling processing variables on the microstructure and compaction behavior of Fe–Mn–Cu alloys, Materials Science-Poland, 39 (3), 410-429, 2021.
  • S Sivasankaran, KR Ramkumar, HR Ammar, FA Al-Mufadi, AS Alaboodi, Microstructural evolutions and enhanced mechanical performance of novel Al-Zn die-casting alloys processed by squeezing and hot extrusion, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 292, 117063, 2021.
  • S Sivasankaran, KR Ramkumar, HR Ammar, FA Al-Mufadi, AS Alaboodi, Microstructural Evolutions, Hot Deformation and Work Hardening Behaviour of Novel Al–Zn Binary Alloys Processed by Squeezing and Hot Extrusion, Metals and Materials International, 1-16, 2021.
  • HR Ammar, S Sivasankaran, AS Alaboodi, FA Al-Mufadi, Synthesis, microstructural investigation and compaction behavior of Al0. 3CrFeNiCo0. 3Si0. 4 nanocrystalline high entropy alloy, Advanced Powder Technology, 32 (2), 398-412, 2021.
  • MF Ibrahim, HR Ammar, AM Samuel, MS Soliman, V Songmene, Why Al-B4C Metal Matrix Composites? A Review, Book Chapter, IntechOpen, 2021.
  • HR Ammar, S Sivasankaran, AS Alaboodi, Investigation of the Microstructure and Compressibility of Biodegradable Fe-Mn-Cu/W/Co Nanostructured Alloy Powders Synthesized by Mechanical Alloying, Materials, 14 (11), 3088, 2021.
  • HR Ammar, B Muneer, AH Seikh, JA Mohammed, Effect of alloying elements on thermal stability of nanocrystalline Al alloys, Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China, 31 (1), 11-23, 2021.
  • YA Alshataif, S Sivasankaran, FA Al-Mufadi, AS Alaboodi, HR Ammar, Synthesis, microstructures and mechanical behaviour of Cr0. 21Fe0. 20Al0. 41Cu0. 18 and Cr0. 14Fe0. 13Al0. 26Cu0. 11Si0. 25Zn0. 11 nanocrystallite entropy alloys, Metals and Materials International, 27 (1), 139-155, 2021.
  • YA Alshataif, S Sivasankaran, FA Al-Mufadi, AS Alaboodi, HR Ammar, Manufacturing methods, microstructural and mechanical properties evolutions of high-entropy alloys: A review, Metals and Materials International, 26 (8), 1099-1133, 2020.
  • HR Ammar, The Impact of Alloying Elements Addition on the Flow Behavior of Aluminum Alloys, Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, 73 (6), 1605-1609, 2020.
  • YA Alshataif, S Sivasankaran, FA Al-Mufadi, AS Alaboodi, HR Ammar, Synthesis, structure, and mechanical response of Cr0. 26Fe0. 24Al0. 5 and Cr0. 15Fe0. 14Al0. 30Cu0. 13Si0. 28 nanocrystallite entropy alloys, Advanced Powder Technology, 31 (5), 2161-2177, 2020
  • H. Zein, HR Ammar, S Sivasankaran, F Almufadi, Multiscale modeling and simulation of 3d effective homogenization for material properties of graphene nano-platelets reinforced in al7050 matrix composite, International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development, 10 (3), 13127-13143, 2020.
  • S Sivasankaran, HR Ammar, AS Alaboodi, M Sajid, Mathematical modeling (buckingham's π theorem) and optimization technique on mechanically alloyed nanocomposite materials, International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology, 9 (4), 1915-1921, 2020.
  • HR Ammar, S Sivasankaran, AS Alaboodi, Synthesis and microstructural characterization of cu2mnsns4/se4 nano-thermoelectric material, International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering, 8(6), 3749-3755, 2020.
  • HR Ammar, S Sivasankaran, AS Alaboodi, Synthesis and Microstructural Characterization of Nanostructured High Entropy Alloy, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, 9 (7), 275-278, 2020.
  • HR Ammar, FM Haggag, Nondestructive evaluation of mechanical properties of nanostructured Al− Cu alloy at room and elevated temperatures, Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China, 29 (12), 2472-2482, 2019.
  • HR Ammar, Mechanical behavior of nanostructured bulk aluminum at various temperatures
  • Materials Research Express, 6 (11), 1165f1, 2019.
  • BA Aloyaydi, S Sivasankaran, HR Ammar, Influence of infill density on microstructure and flexural behavior of 3D printed PLA thermoplastic parts processed by fusion deposition modeling,
  • AIMS Mater. Sci., 6, 1033-1048, 2019.
  • L Tonelli, A Morri, S Toschi, M Shaaban, HR Ammar, MMZ Ahmed, Effect of FSP parameters and tool geometry on microstructure, hardness, and wear properties of AA7075 with and without reinforcing B4C ceramic particles, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 102 (9), 3945, 2019.
  • B Muneer, HR Ammar, AH Seikh, JA Mohammed, ALM Fahad, A Alaboodi, Thermal stability of nanocrystalline Al− 10Fe− 5Cr bulk alloy, Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China, 29 (2), 242-252, 2019.
  • HR Ammar, FM Haggag, AS Alaboodi, FA Al-Mufadi, Nondestructive measurements of flow properties of nanocrystalline Al-Cu-Ti alloy using Automated Ball Indentation (ABI) technique, Materials Science and Engineering: A, 729, 477-486, 2018.
  • M.M.Z. Ahmed, Sabbah Ataya, M.M. El-Sayed Seleman, H.R. Ammar and Essam Ahmed, “Friction stir welding of similar and dissimilar AA7075 and AA5083,” Journal of Materials Processing Technology, Vol. 242, April 2017, Pages 77-91.
  • A.H. Seikh, M. Baig, H.R. Ammar and M.A. Alam, “The Influence of Transition Metals Addition on the Corrosion Resistance of Nanocrystalline Al Alloys Produced by Mechanical Alloying,” Metals, Vol. 6 (6), 140, doi:10.3390/met6060140.
  • M. Baig, H.R. Ammar and A.H. Seikh, “Thermo-Mechanical Responses of Nanocrystalline Al-Fe Alloy Processed Using Mechanical Alloying and High Frequency Heat Induction Sintering,” Materials Science and Engineering: A, Vol. 655, February 2016, pp. 132–141.
  • H. Junaedi, M.F. Ibrahim, H.R. Ammar, A.M. Samuel, M.S. Soliman, A.A. Almajid and F.H. Samuel, “Effect of Testing Temperature on the Strength and Fracture Behavior of Al-B4C Composites,” Journal of Composite Materials, 2015, doi: 10.1177/0021998315613130.
  • M.F. Ibrahim, H.R. Ammar, and F.H. Samuel, “Metallographic Investigation of Tensile and Impact Tested Aluminum Composites,” Journal of Composite Materials, 2015, doi: 10.1177/0021998315613126.
  • M.F. Ibrahim, H.R. Ammar, A.M. Samuel, M.S. Soliman, and F.H. Samuel, “On the Impact Toughness of Al-15 vol. % B4C Metal Matrix Composites,” Journal of Composites Part B: Engineering, Volume 79, 15 September 2015, Pages 83–94.
  • A. H. Seikh, M. Baig and H. R. Ammar “Corrosion Behavior of Nanostructure Al-Fe Alloy Processed by Mechanical Alloying and High Frequency Induction Heat Sintering,” International Journal of Electrochemical Science, Vol. 10, 2015, Pages 3054-3064.
  • Hany R. Ammar, Khalil A. Khalil and El-Sayed M. Sherif, "Thermally Stable Nanocrystalline Aluminum Alloys Processed by Mechanical Alloying and High Frequency Induction Heat Sintering," World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Science Index, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, 2(1), 2015, 261.
  • M. Baig, H. R. Ammar, A. H. Seikh, M. A. Alam and J. A. Mohammed, “Effect of Consolidation and Sintering Parameters on the Mechanical Responses of Nanocrystalline Al-Fe Alloy Processed by Mechanical Alloying,” Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vols. 719-720, 2015, pp. 87-90.
  • M.F. Ibrahim, H.R. Ammar, A.M. Samuel, M.S. Soliman, A. Almajid, and F.H. Samuel, “On the Impact Toughness of Al-B4C MMC: The Role of Minor Additives and Heat Treatment” AFS Transactions, vol. 123, 2015.
  • E.M. Sherif, H.R. Ammar and K.A. Khalil, "A Comparative Study on the Electrochemical Corrosion Behavior of Microcrystalline and Nanocrystalline Aluminum in Natural Seawater," International Journal of Electrochemical Science, Vol. 10, pp. 775 – 785, 2015.
  • E.M. Sherif, H.R. Ammar and K.A. Khalil, "Effects of copper and titanium on the corrosion behavior of newly fabricated nanocrystalline aluminum in natural seawater," Applied Surface Science, Vol. 301, 2014, pp. 142-148.
  • M.F. Ibrahim, H.R. Ammar, A.M. Samuel, M.S. Soliman, A. Almajid, and F.H. Samuel, “Mechanical Properties and Fracture of Al-15vol% B4C Based Metal Matrix Composites” International Journal of Cast Metals Research, Vol.27(1), 2014, pp. 7-14.
  • M.F. Ibrahim, H.R. Ammar, A.M. Samuel, M.S. Soliman and F.H. Samuel, "A New Technology for the Production of Al-B4C Metal Matrix Composites," Giesserei Praxis, Vol. 6, 2014, pp. 263-271.
  • M.F. Ibrahim, H.R. Ammar, A.M. Samuel, M.S. Soliman, A. Almajid, and F.H. Samuel, “On the Mechanical Properties and Fracture Behavior of Zr and Ti- Containing Al-15vol% B4C Based Metal Matrix Composites” AFS Transactions, vol. 122, 2014.
  • M.F. Ibrahim, H.R. Ammar, A.M. Samuel, M.S. Soliman, F.H. Samuel, Metallurgical Parameters Controlling Matrix/B4C Particulates Interaction in Aluminum-Boron Carbide Metal Matrix Composites,” International Journal of Cast Metals Research, Vol. 26(6), 2013, pp. 365-373.
  • M. Ibrahim, H.R. Ammar, A.M. Samuel, F.H. Samuel and M.S. Soliman, “A New Technology for the Production of Al-B4C Metal Matrix Composites,” AFS Transactions, Vol. 121, pp. 99-110, 2013.
  • H.R. Ammar, F.H. Samuel, A.M. Samuel, E.A. Simielli, G.K. Sigworth and J.C. Lin, “Influence of Aging Parameters on the Tensile Properties and Quality Index of Al-9%Si-1.8%Cu-0.5%Mg 354-Type Casting Alloys”, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, Vol. 43 (1), 2012, pp. 61-73.
  • H.R. Ammar, F.H. Samuel, A.M. Samuel and A. Alahmari, “Aging Behavior of 359-Type Al-9%Si-0.5%Mg Casting Alloys”, Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 47 (3), 2012, pp. 1331-1338.
  • K. Azari, H. Ammar, H. Alamdari, D. Picard, M. Fafard and D. Ziegler, “Effects of Physical Properties of Anode Raw Materials on the Paste Compaction Behavior,” Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 409, 2012, pp 17-22.
  • H.R. Ammar, F.H. Samuel, A.M. Samuel, E.A. Simielli and J.C. Lin, “Effects of Mg-Addition, Sr-Modification and Solidification Rate on the Tensile Properties and Quality Index of 359 type Al-Si-Mg Casting Alloys”, AFS Transactions, Vol. 119, 2011, pp. 67-82.
  • H.R. Ammar, F.H. Samuel, A.M. Samuel, G.K. Sigworth and J.C. Lin, “Developing Superior Strength and Optimum Quality in Al-9%Si-0.5%Mg Casting Alloys for Structural Applications”, AFS Transactions, Vol. 117, 2009, pp. 149-168.
  • H.R. Ammar, C. Moreau, A.M. Samuel, F.H. Samuel and H.W. Doty, “Effects of Aging Parameters on the Quality of 413-Type Commercial Alloys”, Journal of Materials & Design, Vol. 30 (4), 2009, pp. 1014-1025.
  • H.R. Ammar, C. Moreau, A.M. Samuel, F.H. Samuel and H.W. Doty “Influences of Alloying Elements, Solution Treatment Time and Quenching Media on Quality Indices of 413-Type Al-Si Casting Alloys”, Materials Science & Engineering A, Vol. 489 (1-2), 2008, pp. 426-438.
  • H.R. Ammar, A.M. Samuel and F.H. Samuel “Porosity and the Fatigue Behavior of Hypoeutectic and Hypereutectic Aluminum–Silicon Casting Alloys”, International Journal of Fatigue, Vol. 30 (6), 2008, pp.1024-1035.
  • H.R. Ammar, A.M. Samuel and F.H. Samuel, “Effects of Surface Porosity on the Fatigue Strength of AE425 and PM390 Hypereutectic Aluminum-Silicon Casting Alloys at Medium and Elevated Temperatures”, Materials Science & Engineering A, Vol. 473, 2008, pp. 58-64.
  • H.R. Ammar, A.M. Samuel and F.H. Samuel, “Effect of Casting Imperfections on the Fatigue Life of 319-F and A356-T6 Al-Si Casting Alloys”, Materials Science & Engineering A, Vol. 473, 2008, pp. 65-75.
  • H.R. Ammar, A.M. Samuel and F.H. Samuel, “Effect of HIPping on the Fatigue Life of C354-T6 Casting Alloy”, AFS Transactions, Vol. 115, 2007, pp. 97-104.

 

Training Courses

  • Producing educational video using Camtasia Studio, Qassim University, KSA, 2021
  • 2021 Qassim University, KSA Designing interactive courses using articulate storyline, Qassim University, KSA, 2021
  • Basics of Strategic Planning, Qassim University, KSA, 2020
  • Preparing Educational Evaluation Tools Electronically, Qassim University, KSA, 2020
  • Employing Teaching Strategies in E-Learning, Qassim University, KSA, 2020
  • Continuous Improvement "Kaizen", Qassim University, KSA, 2019
  • Blackboard Learning Management System - Level I, Qassim University, 2017
  • Blackboard Learning Management System - Level II, Qassim University, KSA, 2017
  • Research Connect, British Council, Egypt, 2015
  • Organizing Scientific Conferences, Cairo University, Egypt, 2011
  • Use of Technology in Teaching, Suez Canal University, Egypt, 2010
  • Modern Trends in Teaching, Suez Canal University, Egypt, 2010
  • Methods of Scientific Research, Suez Canal University, Egypt, 2010
  • International Publishing of Scientific Research, Cairo University, Egypt, 2016
  • The Credit Hours System, Cairo University, Egypt, 2016
  • University Code of Ethics, Cairo University, Egypt, 2016
  • Change Management, Cairo University, Egypt, 2016
  • EDAX EBSD Training Course, AMETEK, Tilburg, Netherland, 2015
  • EDAX TEAM EDS Training Course, AMETEK, Tilburg, Netherland, 2015

...Courses taught by

  • Introduction to Engineering Design – I
  • Introduction to Engineering Design – II
  • Materials Engineering
  • Materials Engineering Lab
  • Modern Engineering Materials
  • Failure Analysis
  • Safety in Oil and Gas Industry
  • Powder Metallurgy/Technology
  • Non-destructive Testing
  • Destructive Testing of Materials 
  • Corrosion Engineering
  • Advanced Physical Metallurgy
  • Advanced Engineering Ceramics
  • Casting Technology
  • Welding Technology
  • Composite Materials

Books

  1. H. Ammar “Quality of Aluminum-Silicon Casting Alloys,” LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing AG & Co. KG, Saarbrücken, Germany, 2012.
  2. H. Ammar and F. Samuel, “Casting Imperfections and the Fatigue Life of Al-Si Casting Alloys,” LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing AG & Co. KG, Saarbrücken, Germany, 2010.

Awards

  • The Best Paper Award from the American Foundry Society 2011, Aluminum Division. The paper title is “Appropriate Heat Treatment for Improving Strength and Quality of 354-Type Casting Alloys”
  • The CQRDA Award (CQRDA: le Centre québécois de recherche et de développement de l'aluminium) for the best project, titled “Premium Strength and Optimum Quality Al-Si-Cu-Mg Casting Alloys for Structural Applications”, REGAL one day Conference, École de technologie supérieure (ETS), Montreal, QC, Canada, October 21st, 2009.
  • The ALCOA Award (ALCOA: The Aluminum Company of America) for the best project, titled “Developing Premium Strength and Superior Quality in Al-Si-Mg Castings for High-Strength Applications”, REGAL one day Conference, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada, November 28th, 2008.
  • Scholarship for three years (2006-2009) for Ph.D. study received from NSERC-ALCOA-UQAC Industrial Research Chair in Advanced Technology of Light Metals for Automotive Applications.
  • Scholarship for two years (2004-2006) for Master study received from NSERC-GMC-UQAC Industrial Research Chair in Advanced Technology of Light Metals for Automotive Applications.

Research Projects & Field Visits

  • Studying and evaluating the reasons for the reduced durability and disappearance of road marking paints in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and appropriate solutions
  • Investigation of the migration of chemical elements from aluminum and stainless-steel cooking pots to the food after exposure to heat of cooking
  • Investigating and evaluating the effect of corrosion or scratching of the coating layer of painted household cooking utensils products (Teflon and granite) in the Saudi market
  • Tribological Behavior of Al5083-BN/WC Nanocomposites at Room and Elevated Temperatures
  • Design and Development of Oxide Dispersion Strengthened (Yttria, Titania & Alumina) CrFeCuMnNi nanostructured High Entropy composites for Defense, Aerospace, and Oil industries
  • Development and investigation of Fe-Mn-Cu nanostructured Bio-degradable Implant materials through mechanical alloying and selective laser sintering
  • Development and investigation of FeCuCrTiVMnZn nanostructured High-entropy alloys through additive manufacturing technology
  • Development of Cu-Based Nano-Thermoelectric Materials For Solar Energy Applications using Mechanical Alloying and Hot Extrusion
  • Developing Self-Lubricating 7050Al-Graphene Nanoplatelets Composites
  • Synthesis, Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior of AlxCrFeNiCo0.3Si(1-x-0.3) (x = 0.3, 0.4 & 0.5) Nanostructured High Entropy Alloys for Structural Applications
  • Manufacturing of TiC Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Nanocomposite Materials.
  • Production of Aluminum-Boron Carbide Metal Matrix Composites Containing Zr and Ti, as Materials for Elevated Temperature Performance in Engineering Applications.
  • Production of superior strength Aluminum Alloys for High-Temperature Applications using Mechanical Alloying.
  • Synthesis of Thermally Stable Aluminum Alloys via Mechanical Alloying.
  • Establishing Suez and Sinai Metallurgical and Materials Research Center.

Scientific Conferences & Workshops

  • CONFERENCES – Proceedings
  • El-Sayed M. Sherif, Hany R. Ammar, Khalil A. Khalil, “Manufacturing of thermally stable nanocrystalline aluminum alloys and studying their corrosion behavior in Arabian Gulf seawater,” TechConnect World Innovation Conference, June 14-17, 2015, Washington, DC, USA.
  • Hany R. Ammar, Khalil A. Khalil and El-Sayed M. Sherif, "Thermally Stable Nanocrystalline Aluminum Alloys Processed by Mechanical Alloying and High Frequency Induction Heat Sintering," the ICMSE 2015: International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering, January 23-24, 2015, Paris, France.
  • M. Baig, H. R. Ammar, A. H. Seikh, M. A. Alam and J. A. Mohammed, “Effect of Consolidation and Sintering Parameters on the Mechanical Responses of Nanocrystalline Al-Fe Alloy Processed by Mechanical Alloying,” International Conference on Materials and Engineering Technology (ICMET 2014), October 24-25, 2014, Chicago, USA.
  • M. Baig, H. R. Ammar, A. H. Seikh, M. A. Alam and J. A. Mohammed, “Effect of Different Compaction and Sintering Conditions on the Thermo-mechanical Properties of Bulk Aluminum Produced Using Mechanical Alloying,” Advances in Materials & Processing Technology Conference (AMPT 2014), Nov. 17-20, 2014, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  • M.F. Ibrahim, H.R. Ammar, A.M. Samuel, M.S. Soliman, A. Almajid, and F.H. Samuel, “On the Impact Toughness of Al-B4C MMC: The Role of Minor Additives and Heat Treatment” Accepted for Presentation in the 119th Metalcasting Congress, April 21 – 23, 2015, Columbus, OH, USA.
  • M.F. Ibrahim, H.R. Ammar, A.M. Samuel, M.S. Soliman, A. Almajid, and F.H. Samuel, “On the Mechanical Properties and Fracture Behavior of Zr and Ti- Containing Al-15vol% B4C Based Metal Matrix Composites” the 118th Metalcasting Congress, April 8 – 11, 2014, Schaumburg, IL, USA.
  • Mahmoud S. Soliman, Mohamed F. Ibrahim, Hany R. Ammar, Agnes M. Samuel, Abdulhakim A. Almajid, Fawzy H. Samuel “Al-15 vol.% B4C based metal matrix composites: Production, microstructure and mechanical characteristics” Invited presentation in THERMEC 2013, Dec. 2-6, 2013, Las Vegas, USA.
  • M. Ibrahim, H.R. Ammar, A.M. Samuel, F.H. Samuel and M.S. Soliman, “A New Technology for the Production of Al-B4C Metal Matrix Composites,” the 117th Metalcasting Congress, April 6-9, 2013, St. Louis, USA.
  • H. Chen, A.M. Samuel, H.R. Ammar, F.H. Samuel and A.M.A. Al-Ahmari “Effects of the Melt Thermal Treatment Process on the Tensile Properties of 356 Type-Alloys” Conference of Metallurgist, COM 2011, Oct. 3-5, 2011, Montreal, Canada.
  • K. Azari, H. Ammar, H. Alamdari, D. Picard, M. Fafard and D. Ziegler, “Effects of Physical Properties of Anode Raw Materials on the Paste Compaction Behavior,” 140th TMS Annual Meeting, February 27 - March 3, 2011, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.
  • Kamran Azari, Houshang Alamdari, Hany Ammar, Mario Fafard, Angelique Adams, Donald Ziegler, “Influence of Mixing Parameters on the Density and Compaction Behavior of Carbon Anodes Used in Aluminum Production,” THERMEC 2011, August 1-5, 2011, Quebec, Canada
  • H.R. Ammar, F.H. Samuel, A.M. Samuel, E.A. Simielli and J.C. Lin, “Effects of Mg-Addition, Sr-Modification and Solidification Rate on the Tensile Properties and Quality Index of 359 type Al-Si-Mg Casting Alloys”, 115th Metalcasting Congress, April 5-8, 2011, Schaumburg, IL, USA.
  • H.R. Ammar, F.H. Samuel, A.M. Samuel, G.K. Sigworth and J.C. Lin, “Appropriate Heat Treatment for Improving Strength and Quality of 354-Type Casting Alloys”, 114th Metalcasting Congress, March 19-23, 2010, Orlando, Florida, USA. (Winner of the Best Paper Award from the American Foundry Society 2011, Aluminum Division.)
  • H.R. Ammar, F.H. Samuel, A.M. Samuel, G.K. Sigworth and J.C. Lin, “Developing Superior Strength and Optimum Quality in Al-9%Si-0.5%Mg Casting Alloys for Structural Applications”, 113th Metalcasting Congress, April 7-10, 2009, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
  • H.R. Ammar, A.M. Samuel and F.H. Samuel, “Effect of HIPping on the Fatigue Life of C354-T6 Casting Alloy”, 111th Metalcasting Congress, May 15-18, 2007, Houston, Texas, USA.
  • H.R. Ammar, A.M. Samuel and F.H. Samuel, “Effect of Casting Imperfections on the Fatigue Life of Al-Si Casting Alloys”, Conference of Metallurgists (CIM), October 1-4, 2006, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  • H.R. Ammar, A.M. Samuel and F.H. Samuel, “Effect of HIPping on the Fatigue Life of C354-T6 Casting Alloy,” The 18th Canadian Materials Science Conference (CSMS), June 18th –21st, 2006, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.