Dr. Saeed A Mousa

Associate Professor     

Contact Information

• email: samousa@jazanu.edu.sa
• phone: 017-3295000
• office: E1-72

Biography Summary:

Education:

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 08/2013-05/2017 (Dissertation: “Roll bonding of lightweight metal-polymer-metal sandwich composites”)
• M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Dayton, 09/2011-05/2013
• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Khalid University, 09/2004-05/2008 Graduation Project: “Design and oil pipeline from Jazan to Abha to supply gas to Electricity Company”.

Academic experience:

• Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia (General Director of Scholarships, elite faculty recruitment, and international collaboration): 02/2019-present.
• Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia (Chairman of EE department and Assistant Professor at ME department): 05/2017-02/2019. –  Support the strategic goals of the college through all of the department’s programming decisions. – Articulate the goals of the department. – Lead the developing department’s academic program team within the mission of the college. – Guide the department’s strategic planning process. – Implement the college policy and rules within the department. – Manage all departmental records, and preparation of reports in accordance with college procedures.
• Iowa State University, Ames, IA (Research and Teaching Assistant in Department of Mechanical Engineering): 08/2013-05/2017 – Identified S-Glass fiber interaction with metallic skin and polymeric core of metal-polymer sandwich composites. – Developed a novel scalable surface-micro-patterning process using ultrasonic spray deposition and nanoparticle evaporation self-assembly, to fabricate bioinspired hierarchical nanocomposites. – This involved understanding the droplet atomization and transport, and the nanoparticles assembly behavior. – Synthesized bioinspired nanocomposites with hierarchical micro/nanostructure using semi-solid sintering. – Developed a novel scalable surface-micro-patterning process using magnetic field directed assembly, to create micro-patterns of magnetic and nonmagnetic nanoparticles. – This involved understanding the nanoparticles deposition and assembly behavior. – Studied the dispersion of graphene sheets in Al6061 matrix using mechanical alloying, to fabricate high strength aluminum-graphene composites using semi-solid sintering.  – This involved tracking the damage evolution developed in the graphitic structure using Raman spectroscopy. – Identified the role of particle morphology and size on the bond strength of cold roll bonded (CRB) Al composites. – Investigated welding Inconel and low carbon steel plates using gas-less energetic particles.                                                                                                                                                  – Developed one step process for energetic particle encapsulation in Al panels using rolling technique. – Designed dies for semi-solid consolidation, mechanical testing setups, and fixtures for ultrasonic spraying and magnetic field deposition. Design and fabrication of Tunable electromagnet setup (solenoid, shielding, and the tunable casing) for nanoparticle deposition. – Teaching assistant for manufacturing class and lab (preparing lecture slides, home works, and exams, grading, holding office hours, and teaching lab sessions). – Mentoring M.Sc. and undergraduate research students.
• University of Dayton, Dayton, OH (Graduate Assistant in Department of Mechanical Engineering): 09/2011-05/2013 -Pursued M.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering. – Cooperated in different graduate projects, such as, material design selection for pipelines, design efficient buildings, design rotary equipment engine. – Assisted in teaching classes and labs in manufacturing, metrology, and material characterization and testing (teaching lab and problem sessions, holding office hours, and grading).
• Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia (Lecturer): 08/2010-05/2017 – Teaching assistant for manufacturing class and lab (preparing lecture slides, home works, and exams, grading, holding office hours, and teaching lab sessions).

Non-academic experience:

• HADDEED SABIC, Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia (Rotary Equipment Engineer): 08/2008-07/2010 – Supervised the reliability team for maintenance in steel plants. – Mentored the maintenance orders for mechanical workshop. – Followed up in the safety requirements by the safety department.

Current membership in professional organizations:

• Member of ASME

Certifications:

Research Interests:

• Surface characterization techniques including SEM, EDS, XRD, ZYGO non-contact profilometer, optical microscopy, and Ramen spectroscopy.
• Mechanical and physical characterization techniques including tension, compression, fatigue, three point bending, small punch, T-peel tests, hardness tests (nano, micro and macro), magnetic field measurements, density measurements, and wear and friction tests.
• Material synthesis and processing techniques including ball milling, semi-solid processing, powder metallurgy, hot compaction, extrusion, powder rolling, roll bonding (CRB & ARB), and metallurgical polishing.
• Thin film and nanoparticle deposition techniques using spattering, magnetic field-directed assembly, ultrasonic spray-assisted deposition, and nano-suspension preparation.

Honors and Awards:

• Member of the honor society of Engineers at IOWA chapter TBP.

Publications and Presentations:

• Mousa, Saeed, and Gap-Yong Kim. “Experimental study on warm roll bonding of metal/polymer/metal multilayer composites.” Journal of Materials Processing Technology 222 (2015): 84-90.
• Mousa, Saeed, and Gap-Yong Kim. “A direct adhesion of metal-polymer-metal sandwich composites by warm roll bonding.” Journal of Materials Processing Technology 239 (2017): 133-139.
• Mousa, Saeed, and Gap-Yong Kim. “Direct Adhesion of Warm Roll-Bonded Al1100/Polyurethane/Al1100 Sandwich Composite.” ASME 2015 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2015
• Mousa, Saeed, and Gap-Yong Kim. “Roll-bonding of glass fiber reinforced metal-polymer-metal sandwich composites.” Journal of Materials Processing Technology 255, 463-469.
• Mousa, Saeed, et al. “Fracture behavior of roll bonded Al-brass-Al multilayer composites–Concept of the maximum undamaged defect size (dmax).” Procedia Structural Integrity 13 (2018): 686-693.
• Mousa, Saeed. “Roll bonding of metal-polymer-metal sandwich composites.” (2017).
• Mousa, Saeed, et al. “Fracture behavior of roll bonded Al-brass-Al multilayer composites–Concept of the maximum undamaged defect size (dmax).” Procedia Structural Integrity 13 (2018): 686-693.
• Mousa, S., et al. “Mechanical and Bond Behavior of an Advanced Quranic Metal-Matrix Composite Material (QMMC).” International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference. Vol. 58752. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2019.
• Mousa, S., et al. “Mixed Mode Crack Growth in Functionally Graded Material Under Three-Point Bending.” Procedia Structural Integrity 17 (2019): 284-291.
• Alhazmi, W. H., Abd-Elhady, A. A., Mousa, S., Atta, M., Abu-Sinna, A., Bafakeeh, O., & Sallam, H. E. M. (2019). Notch Tensile Strength of Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Composite Plate with a Center Hole under Static and Cyclic Loading. Procedia Structural Integrity, 17, 292-299.

Development Activities:

Others:

• Reviewer, SME Journal of Manufacturing Processes, SME manufacturing letters, International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing, International Journal: Engineering Science and Technology, Mechanics and Industry, International Journal of Manufacturing Research, CMCE2017, and SME North America Manufacturing Research Conference proceedings.
• Session Co-chair, 10th Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC2015).
• Co-founder and president, Iowa State Saudi Club 2015-2016.
• Volunteer member, Saudis in USA.