Abdul Razzaq Ismail Khader

**** *. **** ***., ***. B6, Kennewick, WA,

99336

Tel: 509-***-****, E.mail:

abn4lb@r.postjobfree.com

Career Objectives where solid experience in Metallurgy/Physical

metallurgy/Materials science and engineering, R&D and conducting industrial

projects, Lab management and technical service, and Engineering design and

production would be a significant importance.

Skills

- Strong R&D expertise in physical metallurgy/materials science and

engineering and alloy development.

- Microstructure, mechanical properties, heat treatment, sintering and

composites, wear of materials.

- Materials selection, specifications (ASTM, ASME, ASM, AWS, etc).

- Strong expertise in application of testing, examination tools and

metallography (tensile, hardness, fatigue,

creep, impact, fracture toughness, compression, optical microscopy,

transmission & scanning electron

microscopy and electron probe microanalysis and NDE)

- Weldability of metals, welding metallurgy

- Failure analysis.

- Consultation and collaboration with the industry ( welding, casting,

metal working and heat treatment).

Education:

Ph.D.: Metallurgy/Physical metallurgy, Sheffield University, UK (Mutual

Diffusion in Solids).

Masters: (M.Met.): Metallurgy/Physical metallurgy, Sheffield University,

UK. (Kirkendall Effect).

Masters: (M.Sc.): Mechanical Engineering, Chemnitz University, Germany.

Languages: English, German, Turkish, and Arabic.

Experience in USA

. Adjunct appointment, Washington State University, Tri-Cities, WA, 2008-

present. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Departments. Teaching:

Materials science and engineering, Systems design, Introduction to

semiconductor device theory, Manufacturing engineering

technology,Labs.

. Adjunct appointment, Columbia Basin College, Tri-Cities, WA, 2008-

present. Teaching: Materials science of automotive technology,

Weldability of metals, Basic nuclear math and physics, Mechanical

testing lab, Metallographic examination of materials, Math

. Consultation and collaboration with RJ Lee Group, August 1,2012-

present. Compression testing of some industrial waste material (Cast

Stone), Sample preparation including cutting, grinding and polishing,

and Scanning Electron Microscope analysis (microstructure and chemical

analysis).

. Consultation and Metallograrphy of Laser and TIG welded stainless

steel including cutting, grinding, polishing and etching, Mid Columbia

Engineering, Inc., Tri-Cities, WA, November 1,2012- present.

Previous Experience

. Head of graduate studies & research at Al-Balqa Applied University,

Jordan, 2001-2008.

. Industrial liaison head at the University of Technology, Baghdad,

Department of Production & Material Science Engineering, 1976-1986 and

1996-2000.

. Engineering Instructor at the University of Technology, Baghdad, 1976-

2000.

. Head of purchase committee of lab equipments for the School of

Engineering 1976-1985.

. Visiting Engineer Philips, Holland on Transmission and Scanning

Electron Microscopy and applications in investigations and

microstructures of material 1979.

. Metal working industry and foundry technology (Iron and steel,

aluminum and copper), joint projects to develop special irons and

steels, and consultant, Baghdad 1977-2000.

. Electric Power Generation Board Consultant (steam & gas turbines),

Baghdad 1987-2000.

. Involved deeply in diffusion bonding of dissimilar metals

(microstructure, properties and process).

. Involved thoroughly with high temperature materials, mainly Ni base

superalloys.

. Teaching experience of titanium and refractory metals ( heat

treatment, weldability, processes).

. Failure analysis, testing, and evaluation of castings, joints and

various engineering products, writing reports about causes and

remedies, mechanical properties, wear and microstructue. Baghdad 1978-

2000.

. Teaching experience at various universities, colleges and scientific

institutions in Iraq, Jordan and since 2008 in USA, Tri-Cities, WA,

covering various topics in materials science and engineering,

mechanical engineering, welding and automotive disciplines,

metallography and testing of materials, etc. Supervising joint

projects with the metal working industries (foundry, steel, aluminum

and copper plants) and power generation plants.

Joint Ventures with Industries

Supervised Ph.D & M.Sc. thesis related to industrial needs. Involved with

various industries as consultant and carried out joint projects in the

processes for industrial applications:

. Development of ductile iron and compacted graphite cast iron for

manufacturing of actual industrial parts.

. Design and manufacturing of a pelletizing process and working

equipment for powder materials.

. Design and manufacturing of a centrifugal casting machine for casting

of sleeves.

. Failure analysis, testing, and evaluation of steam and gas turbine

systems (boiler tubes, drums, blades, rotors, vanes, etc).

. Failure analysis of engineering parts, industrial products, castings,

weldments, etc..

General Scientific Achievements

. Developed labs and experiments for Metallography, SEM and TEM,

Mechanical testing, Heat treatment, Casting and welding, NDT,

Ceramics, and Powder metallurgy & sintering, 1977-2008.

. Main attributer in developing the curriculums for materials

engineering ( B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D.), welding engineer, mechanical,

industrial and production engineer, Iraq, Jordan, 1980- 2006. Main

contributor in establishing the Welding Institute and the Technical

College in Baghdad 1988-1993.

. Prepared a scientific report to the World Bank for a fund to cover

the cost of purchasing of TEM, dilatometer and polymer testing

equipment, Jordan 2004.

. Attended 27 international & regional conferences and symposiums on MSE

for presentation of scientific research papers and participated in

their organization.

. Consultant for the mechanical industries and Power Generation Board,

1977-2000, Iraq.

. Attributed as a committee member at the University of Technology to

the transfer of technology, 2000, Iraq.

References upon request

Abdul Razzaq I. Khader

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