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Materials Proceedings, Volume 23, 2025

MTME 2025 - 29 articles

The 3rd International Conference on Modern Technologies in Mechanical & Materials Engineering

Topi, Pakistan | 16–17 April 2025

Volume Editor:
Hamza Mohsin, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology,Topi, Pakistan

Cover Story: The 3rd International Conference on Modern Technologies in Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MTME-2025) was held at GIK Institute, Pakistan, on April 16–17, 2025. The conference brought together global researchers, industry leaders, and academics to discuss advances in thermo-fluids, design and manufacturing, drives and control, and materials science and engineering. With 32 peer-reviewed papers selected from 66 submissions, MTME-2025 served as a platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Sub themes included advanced materials, nanotechnology, thermal and fluid systems, structural analysis, digital twin technologies, and robotics. Highlights included keynote talks from international experts and a panel discussion on academia–industry preparedness in the era of AI.
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Articles (29)

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2,753 Views
10 Pages

A Semi-Automated Framework for Standardized Vertebral Measurement with Enhanced Reproducibility in Lumbar Spine MRI Analysis

  • Muhammad Hasan Masrur,
  • Rana Talha Khalid,
  • Khair Ul Wara,
  • Abdul Alber,
  • Faizan Ahmad,
  • Zainab Bibi and
  • Jawad Hussain

A semi-automated framework for vertebral measurement has been developed to overcome clinical limitations of subjectivity and poor reproducibility in spinal assessment. The framework integrates watershed segmentation with level-set functions and deter...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,588 Views
8 Pages

In precision manufacturing, selecting the most economically viable process is essential for low-volume, high-complexity applications. This study compares the machining process (MP), conventional investment casting (CIC), and rapid prototyping (RP) th...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,203 Views
12 Pages

A lie point symmetry analysis of flow and heat transfer under the influence of an external magnetic field and viscous dissipation was previously conducted using a couple of lie point symmetries of the model. In this article, we construct a one-dimens...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2,755 Views
11 Pages

Investigating Mesh Sensitivity in Linear and Non-Linear Buckling Analysis of Composite Cylindrical Shells

  • Shahmeer Khalid Chatha,
  • Muhammad Sher Ali,
  • Muhammad Noman Butt and
  • Muhammad Usman

This study investigates mesh sensitivity in the buckling analysis of composite cylindrical shells using the finite element methods. Two Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) models with distinct layups were subjected to linear (Eigenvalue) and non-l...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,162 Views
11 Pages

Experimental Evaluation of Coefficient of Friction for Fretting Regimes

  • Shumaila Fatima,
  • Shahid Mehmood,
  • Muhammad Awais Hamza,
  • Atta Ur Rahman,
  • Hafiz Samama Sumair,
  • Soban Ullah,
  • Muhammad Ammar Nasir,
  • Muhammad Ehtisham and
  • Husnain Zulfiqar Ali

This study investigates the coefficient of friction (COF) and wear behavior in fretting regimes—stick, stick–slip, and gross sliding—under dry and oil-lubricated conditions. Fretting tests were conducted by increasing oscillation amplitude from a few...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,402 Views
8 Pages

Designing a Sustainable Organic Rankine Cycle for Remote Geothermal Heat Sources in Pakistan

  • Muhammad Shoaib Ijaz,
  • Marig Shabbir Ansari,
  • Aftab Sabghatullah,
  • Intesar Alam and
  • Muhammad Qasim Zafar

This paper discusses a thorough analysis, as well as the design, of an environmentally friendly, single-stage Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) system, particularly optimized for untapped geothermal applications in Pakistan that are secluded and off-grid,...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,785 Views
9 Pages

Numerical Modelling of Void Closure Diffusion Model

  • Muhammad Akif,
  • Massab Junaid,
  • Tauheed Shehbaz and
  • Fahd Nawaz Khan

A void closure analytic model for the diffusion bonding of titanium TC4 alloy is developed in this study, in which an FEA-based deformation mechanism is coupled with a numerical analysis for diffusion. The focus was to evaluate the effect of pressure...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
3,507 Views
7 Pages

Thermo-Powered IoT Fire Detector: A Self-Sustained Smart Safety System

  • Rizwan Zahid,
  • Muhammad Adden,
  • Naqash Ahmad,
  • Muhammad Faham Shafique,
  • Muhammad Abdullah and
  • Mubashir Shah

Fire detection systems play a critical role in ensuring safety, yet their reliance on external power sources limits their deployment in remote or energy-constrained environments. This study presents a novel system that transforms waste heat into elec...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
4,236 Views
11 Pages

Radio frequency identification (RFID) is popular and attaining momentum in manifold sectors, including, but not limited to, pharmaceuticals, retail, defense, transport, healthcare and currently security. Utilizing RFID solely as a solution does not r...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,186 Views
7 Pages

Performance Analysis of a Novel Solar-Assisted Desiccant Wheel-Based Heating and Humidification System

  • Muhammad Usman,
  • Muhammad Usman,
  • Owais Ahmad,
  • Awais Mansoor,
  • Farhan Ali,
  • Abdul Moiz and
  • Muzaffar Ali

The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of global primary energy consumption, with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems contributing significantly to energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Conventional HVAC systems face cha...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,325 Views
5 Pages

Enhancing Fluid Absorption Time Delays Through Glycerol Concentration Variations in Microfluidic Paper-Based Systems

  • Nauman Naeem,
  • Irtaza Ahmed Khan,
  • Hammas Ullah,
  • Moazzam Ali,
  • Huma Ajab and
  • Ali Turab Jafry

Paper-based microfluidics provides an economical and flexible approach to fluid handling for simple and complex assays. Many applications still require ease of flow control with the added advantage of low-cost fabrication for commercial applications....

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,250 Views
9 Pages

This study focuses on developing FeNiS/PANI composites for supercapacitor applications, leveraging the individual benefits of iron–nickel sulfide (FeNiS) and polyaniline (PANI). FeNiS offers high electrical conductivity and energy density, while PANI...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2,480 Views
9 Pages

Design of a Biocompatible Artificial Human Heart

  • Muhammad Awais,
  • Ali Almas,
  • Danial Kamran,
  • Muhammad Ashraf Ahmed and
  • Ali Turab Jafry

This study proposes a design and initial validation of a biocompatible artificial human heart that mimics beating behavior. Advanced geometrical modelling in SolidWorks software (student version) and finite element analysis (FEA) using ANSYS 2024 (st...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,066 Views
9 Pages

Synthesis and Characterization of Fe0.5Co0.5S/Ag-Citrate for Energy Storage Applications

  • Zuhair Ehsan,
  • Moeed Iftikhar,
  • Mohsin Ali Marwat and
  • Shariq Ijaz

Supercapacitors are widely recognized for their high power and energy densities. This study explores Fe0.5Co0.5S and its Ag-citrate composite for supercapacitors. Synthesized via coprecipitation, the composite was characterized using SEM and XRD, con...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,753 Views
8 Pages

Efficient scheduling in materials manufacturing environment plays a crucial role in minimizing idle time, increasing throughput, and making better use of limited resources. This paper introduces a Genetic Algorithm enhanced with Guided Mutation (GA-G...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
3,730 Views
6 Pages

Experimental Evaluation of a Portable Oxygen Concentrator Based on Pressure Swing Adsorption

  • Muhammad Bin Ajmal,
  • Muhammad Usama,
  • Zafar Bangash,
  • Humayun Aziz,
  • Osama Bin Nadeem and
  • Ahmed Bin Masud

Portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) can help reduce the load on hospitals and offer emergency care to patients in need of oxygen therapy. In this study, a POC was developed and tested at different pressures and cycling times. The device was made usi...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
717 Views
10 Pages

Positional accuracy is crucial in target tracking for various robotic applications, where precise movement and response are essential. Geared electromechanical actuators, widely used in robotic systems, offer significant advantages but are susceptibl...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
5,352 Views
8 Pages

Multi-Sensor Indoor Air Quality Monitoring with Real-Time Logging and Air Purifier Integration

  • Muhammad Afrial,
  • Muneeza Rauf,
  • Muhammad Nouman,
  • Muhammad Talal Khan,
  • Muhammad Arslan Rizwan and
  • Naqash Ahmad

Most people utilize their time indoors, either at home or in the workplace. However, certain human interventions badly affect the indoor atmosphere, causing potential health problems for occupants. This study aims to propose an air monitoring device...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2,121 Views
13 Pages

Simulation and Experimental Validation of a Microfluidic Device Used for Cell Focusing and Sorting Based on an Inertial Microfluidics Technique

  • Muhammad Zulfiqar,
  • Fizzah Asif,
  • Emad Uddin,
  • Muhammad Irfan,
  • Ch Abdullah,
  • Sibghat Ullah and
  • Danish Manshad

Cell separation is a major process in biomedicine and diagnostics and in the food and pharmaceutical industries. In this paper, a channel design is proposed for cell separation based on a passive cell sorting technique and sheath less flow. Initially...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,437 Views
8 Pages

Performance Assessment of Fe0.5Cu0.5S/rGO Hybrid Composite as Potential Material for Advanced Energy Storage Applications

  • Anusha Arif,
  • Hasnain Murtaza,
  • Mohsin Ali Marwat,
  • Muhammad Ramzan Abdul Karim and
  • Shariq Ijaz

Transition metal sulfides have found a popular spot in research for super capacitive materials due to their enhanced power density and conductivity. This study reports the preparation of a hybrid iron copper sulfide, Fe0.5Cu0.5S/rGO, composite via th...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
937 Views
10 Pages

Polysaccharide-Based Composite Material for Improved Food Packaging

  • Khushbakht Ali Khan,
  • Khudija Khan,
  • Muhammad Hassan Lakhesar,
  • Muhammad Waqas,
  • Tauseef Ahmed,
  • Ali Turab Jafry,
  • Asim Yaqub,
  • Huma Ajab and
  • Shahid Ali Khan

A gradual surge in the population on Earth has increased the demand for food. Various synthetic materials have been used for food packaging for a long time. These materials are contaminating our environment and disrupting human life and that of other...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
836 Views
13 Pages

This research aims to develop an unsupervised machine learning technique for ball bearing fault detection and fault diagnosis. It evaluates vibration signals through Autoregression (AR) models and Fuzzy C-means (FCM) clustering for experimental data...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,897 Views
17 Pages

Design and Performance Optimization of Battery Pack with AI-Driven Thermal Runaway Prediction

  • Jalal Khan,
  • Sher Jan,
  • Sami Ifitkhar,
  • Ajmal Yaqoob,
  • Ubaid Ur Rehman,
  • Taqi Ahmad Cheema,
  • Shahid Alam and
  • Usman Habib

Battery thermal management is a critical factor in ensuring the performance, safety, and longevity of electric vehicle (EV) battery packs. This study investigates the effectiveness of a forced air convection cooling system, optimized cell spacing and...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,829 Views
7 Pages

Working Fluid Selection for Biogas-Powered Organic Rankine Cycle-Vapor Compression Cycle

  • Muhammad Talha,
  • Nawaf Mehmood Malik,
  • Muhammad Tauseef Nasir,
  • Waqas Khalid,
  • Muhammad Safdar and
  • Khawaja Fahad Iqbal

The worldwide need for energy as well as environmental challenges have promoted the creation of sustainable power solutions. The combination of different working fluids is used for an organic Rankine cycle-powered vapor compression cycle (ORC-VCC) to...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1,421 Views
8 Pages

Supercapacitors are considered a bridge between batteries and capacitors due to their significant energy density, as well as power density. Herein, we prepared two novel electrodes of Fe0.8Co0.2S and Fe0.8Co0.2S/rGO composites and analyzed their supe...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
2,140 Views
9 Pages

A Comparative Analysis of the Impact Behavior of Honeycomb Sandwich Composites

  • Yasir Zaman,
  • Shahzad Ahmad,
  • Muhammad Bilal Khan,
  • Babar Ashfaq and
  • Muhammad Qasim Zafar

The increasing need for materials that are both lightweight and strong in the aerospace and automotive sectors has driven the extensive use of composite sandwich structures. This study examines the impact response of honeycomb sandwich composites fab...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,768 Views
10 Pages

A Sustainable Approach to Cooking: Design and Evaluation of a Sun-Tracking Concentrated Solar Stove

  • Hasan Ali Khan,
  • Malik Hassan Nawaz,
  • Main Omair Gul and
  • Mazhar Javed

Access to clean cooking remains a major challenge in rural and off-grid areas where traditional fuels are costly, harmful, or scarce. Solar cooking offers a sustainable solution, but many existing systems suffer from fixed positioning and low efficie...

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