Dr Usman Abdullah

I joined CCCU in November 2022 and have been involved in teaching General Engineering and Mechanical Engineering modules. I completed my PhD in Design and Engineering focused on the numerical (FEA) and experimental investigations of rolling bearing elements. My Bachelor's and Master’s degrees are in Mechanical Engineering.
My PhD project was a collaborative work between Bournemouth University and Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG (also known as Schaeffler Group, a German manufacturer of rolling element bearings for automotive, aerospace and industrial use). The overall goal of my PhD research was to investigate the failure mechanism of martensitic steel with a focus on durability and reliability of engineering components.
I have more than 5 years of academic experience in teaching, leading and supporting engineering modules at UK and Overseas HEI. My current areas of interest are Numerical Simulations, Dynamic Modelling, Product Design and Machine Learning and my future research aspiration is to provide consultancy services and innovative solutions to local SMEs.

4. TEACHING
I am an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA). Previously, I worked as a Teaching Associate in School of Civil, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (CAME) at University of Bristol, engaging students from a large cohort in a hybrid learning environment. I also served as a Lecture in School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME) at National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan.
Outline of teaching and designing modules at CCCU:
• System Design and Engineering Analysis, Level 6
• Dynamic Modelling (Material, Fluid and Thermodynamics), Level 6
• Engineering Analysis and Simulation Methods, Level 7
Outline of teaching modules at UoB:
• Engineering by Investigation, Level 4
• Engineering Design, Level 4
• Principal of Professional Practice, Level 4
• Supervision of Individual Research Projects, Level 5
Outline of teaching and designing modules at NUST:
• Thermodynamics
• CAD
• Mechanics of Materials
• Fluid Mechanics

I am an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA).

Previously, I worked as a Teaching Associate in School of Civil, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (CAME) at University of Bristol, engaging students from a large cohort in a hybrid learning environment. I also served as a Lecture in School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (SMME) at National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Pakistan.

Outline of teaching and designing modules at CCCU:

• System Design and Engineering Analysis, Level 6

• Dynamic Modelling (Material, Fluid and Thermodynamics), Level 6

• Engineering Analysis and Simulation Methods, Level 7

Outline of teaching modules at UoB:

• Engineering by Investigation, Level 4

• Engineering Design, Level 4

• Principal of Professional Practice, Level 4

• Supervision of Individual Research Projects, Level 5

Outline of teaching and designing modules at NUST:

• Thermodynamics

• CAD

• Mechanics of Materials

• Fluid Mechanics

My research interests include:
• Finite element modelling
• Tribology and Lubrication
• Material characterisation
• Failure analysis (Structural and Microstructural)

I have been involved in following research projects,
• Finite element modelling of deep zone residual stresses in rolling contact bearing elements, PhD project, Funded by Schaeffler Group.
• Design and development of an engine test rig to investigate real engine heads under motored conditions (funded by British Petroleum ‘BP’ to investigate the slip-roll ratio in Audi TDI engine)
• Evaluation of Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coatings on direct-acting bucket type valvetrain in a real production engine head (University of Malaya)
• Development of a novel technique to measure Instantaneous frictional torque at direct-acting roller finger follower valvetrain configuration with the effect of Wonder Process Craft (WPC) surface treatment (Fuji Manufacturing Co., Ltd)

ORCID: 0000-0002-2625-8232.