Metallurgist

HASSAN RAMADAN ZAID

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RESEARCHER/METALLURGIST PROFILE

-23 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE-

Areas of Expertise: Laboratory Management Research & Analysis Production Metallurgy Physical Metallurgy Quality Assurance Quality Control Laboratory Experiments Metallographic Inspection Mechanical Testing Non-Destructive Testing Alloys Classification Sample Preparation & Investigation Heat Treatment of Alloys Testing Procedures Client Management Project Management Training Result Analysis SEM, XRD and EBSD analysis of microstructure Leadership

Curriculum Development Educational Programme Development Teaching. Highlights

Central Research Lab, Tripoli, Libya: Successfully provided training to six qualified engineers from the mechanical department of the Abu Kammash Petrochemical Plant, Libya on heat treatment and the metallography of steel alloys

Preagha Co. Libya: Conducted investigation of Libyan standards specification of home used gas cylinders; spearheaded all quality control tests and undertook micro- and macro-investigation & mechanical testing of sheet steel and cylinders and evaluated results

Libyan Man Made River Co. GMMR: Conducted investigation of the integrity of ductile iron fittings supplied by Xiang DI

Aljabal Algarbee University, Garyan, Libya: Worked as a team head and updated curriculums of the material science department in the faculty of engineering

Career Highlights include:

Demonstrated abilities in performing metallurgic examinations, inspecting and analyzing metal materials and identifying material’s physical, mechanical and chemical properties; determining methods to strengthen or combine materials as well as developing new materials with special properties

Skilled in coordinating with production departments and planning laboratory testing, managing mechanical testing and NDT facilities along with reporting results

Proven record of research accomplishments and publications to credit; expert in conducting research on heat treatment and metallographic inspection & quality control of metal materials

Deft at establishing quality standards, supervising quality control, inspecting staff work and adjusting lab policies and procedures as needed; and investigating ways to improve procedures, including acquiring new equipment

Well versed with using optical, SEM, XRD and EBSD analysis of microstructure of metals and alloys

Proficient in providing training to the lab users on the correct use of the lab equipment; mentoring and disciplining lab users for not following safety policies/procedures as well as scheduling safety training for new users

Experienced in mentoring graduate/postgraduate students & developing an innovative research and educational programme CAREER CHRONOLOGY & ACHIEVEMENTS

Deakin University, Australia

Research Assistant in a project of study of the Advanced high manganese steel Aug ‘14 – Sep ‘16 Key Responsibilities:

Preparation of a complete experimental layout of the project.

The project starts with vacuum casting and arc melting of alloy steel

Managed Heat treatment processes and Mechanical Testing to ensure ASTM standard’ requirements were met and testing was carried out in an efficient and controlled manner

Monitored mechanical testing; provided Metallurgical and technical support that match the automotive specifications.

Established procedures, operated and maintained Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) facility; oversaw daily operation of the electron microscopes, image analyzers, specimen preparation

Conducted test or examinations; evaluated test results, made recommendations, and communicated test findings as well as compiled reports; reviewed and inspected work for quality, accuracy and completeness

Investigated complaints of a metallurgical nature and reported findings as well as initiated corrective actions where required

Result analysis and preparation of the final report Faculty of Engineering, Al Jabal Algahrbee University, Gahrayan, Libya HEAD / LECTURER (MATERIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT) Mar ‘07 - Sep ‘10 Project Handled: Project Title: Curriculum Development of materials science department Scope: Development of new curriculum Role: Worked as Head of the department

Project Title: Mechanical Testing, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Scope: Investigation of the integrity of ductile iron fittings supplied by the manufacturer Xiang DI Role: Worked as Micro-investigator and mechanical tester Key Responsibilities:

Played an active role in the life of the Department, by supporting activities around research, teaching, enterprise, student experience and widening participation

Designed and delivered lectures to graduate and undergraduate students, within the subject using appropriate teaching, learning support and assessment methods

Supervised student projects, identified areas which needed revision or improvement

Created innovative instructional materials and laboratory experiences/experiments in order to ensure feasibility of processes/techniques used in the production of materials with special characteristics; conducted mechanical testing of metal materials and interpretation

Supported and mentored postgraduate research students in the development of their research careers; engaged in the development and delivery of the undergraduate and taught postgraduate curricula

Contributed towards recruitment, secured student placements, facilitated outreach work and obtained projects

Determined educational needs of students and accordingly facilitated formal educational, training programmes and classes Central Research Laboratories (CRL), Tripoli, Libya RESEARCHER & LAB MANAGER (MECHANICAL TESTING & METALLOGRAPHIC INSPECTION) Oct. ‘95 – Jan ‘07 Project Handled: Project Title: Developing Research and Educational Programme Scope: Training course for engineers from the mechanical department of the Abu Kammash Petrochemical Plant (Libya) Role: Worked as trainer of sample investigation Key Responsibilities:

Managed the laboratory to ensure customer’s requirements were met and testing was carried out efficiently; worked in the field of heat treatment, metallographic inspection and quality control of metal materials

Secured information for development of new products or enhancement of existing ones; researched on structures and properties of materials including metals, alloys, polymers and ceramics

Ensured accomplishment of manufacturer and governmental quality and safety standards while performing test of individual parts/products

Suggested appropriate materials for reliable performance in various environments; devised and implemented meso-scale, multi-scale and multi-physics methods

Small Arms Ammunition Factory (Kaam-Libya)

Heat Treatment Engineer Mar. ‘91 – Sep ‘95

Project Handled: Manufacturing of small arms ammunition for Libya Army Scope: Heat treatment of cartridge products at different stages (Kaam-Libya) Role: Worked as heat treatment Engineer Key Responsibilities:

Secured the daily tasks priority, prepare the furnaces and the working facilities.

Managed the heat treatment schedule for the Bi-metal and for the different processing stages.

Ensured the safety standards in the heat treatment section.

Ensured the quality control and quality assurance of the heat treated products (by hardness testing)

Managed the daily report for the department.

PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENTS

Trainings Attended:

Training course in the field of Investment Casting, LPO Ada, Serbia, April, 2002

Training Course in the field of Heat Treatment of Metals and Alloys, Technical Institute, Belgrade, Serbia, July, 1998 Publications:

Properties Enhancement of Al-Zn-Mg alloy by Retrogression and Re-aging Heat Treatment; 41st International October Conference of Mining and Metallurgy; Kladovo, Serbia; October 2009

Optimizing Cutting Parameters for Surface Roughness in Turning of (1045 Carbon Steel) Alloy Using TAGUCHI Method; 41st International October Conference of Mining and Materials; Kladovo, Serbia; October 2009

Optimizing Cutting Parameters for Surface Roughness in Turning of the Commercial Aluminium (1100-H18 Type) Alloy Using TAGUCHI Method; 40th International October Conference of Mining and Materials; Socobanja, Serbia; October 2008

Some Mechanical Properties of Tempered Dual Phase Steel; 5th Arab Conference Of Material Science; Gabes, Tunis; October 2007

Heat Treatment New Regimes for Al Zn Mg Cu Alloys; First Conference of Heat Treatment of Metal Materials; Cairo, Egypt; September 2002

The Effect of Two Steps Aging Treatment on the Mechanical Properties of 7xxx Al Alloys; 34th International October Conference of Mining and Metallurgy; Bor, Serbia; September 2001 – October 2001 SCHOLASTICS PORTFOLIO

2016 Diploma of Business Administration from Career Australia Institute 2016 PHD Degree (Metallurgy) from Deakin University 2005 Master Degree (Metallurgy) from Belgrade University 1990 Bachelor Degree (Mining Engineering) from Tripoli University (Libya) Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office Applications References: available on request

PERSONAL SNIPPETS

Date of Birth: 1st June, 1965 Linguistic Abilities: English and Arabic Nationality: Australian and Libyan Address: 15 O’Driscol Court, Highton VIC 3216, Australia

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