Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. KATRA: Dr. Mir Irfan Ul Haq, Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), delivered an online invited talk at the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University of Johannesburg (UJ), South Africa, on “Functionally Graded Additive Manufactured Parts for Sustainable Manufacturing.” His talk focused on the growing significance of Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs) developed via Additive Manufacturing (AM) in achieving sustainability goals across engineering sectors.
Dr. Haq presented a compelling overview of how FGMs enable gradual variation in material properties within a single component, reducing the need for multiple assemblies and minimizing material waste. He emphasized the potential of AM techniques in fabricating high-performance, recyclable, and application-specific parts for sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and energy.
Dr. Haq shared outcomes from several funded research projects conducted at SMVDU, particularly highlighting the mechanical and tribological performance of FGMs under simulated industrial conditions. The session was moderated by Dr. M. Nkosi and Prof. K. Gupta of the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and witnessed active participation from faculty, researchers, and postgraduate students.
The interaction was marked by a lively discussion on material design, sustainability, and the future of manufacturing technologies, particularly in developing economies. In his message, the Vice Chancellor of SMVDU, Prof. Pragati Kumar, noted that this event underscores the university’s expanding global presence and its steadfast commitment to cutting-edge research in sustainable and next-generation manufacturing technologies.
