I have passed my BTech in Mechanical Engineering from WBUT university in 2013 and M.E. in Manufacturing Technology (Mechanical Engineering) from Panjab University in 2020. Now I am perusing my PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Design) from NIT Jamshedpur.
Optimizing mechanical behaviour of polylactic acid (PLA) specimen in fused deposition modeling (FDM): A Taguchi approach Mumtaz Rizwee, Deepak Kumar Progress in Rubber Plastics and Recycling Technology, 2026 The quality of the fabricated part in the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technique is primarily influenced by the printing variables. Therefore, it is crucial to select the parameters appropriately in order to enhance the qualities of the build specimen. In light of this, this research investigated experimentally and statistically the influence of several printing parameters, like layer thickness, printing speed, and the density of infill, on mechanical properties using polylactic acid (PLA) material. On the basis of Taguchi’s factorial design model, nine trials established. The PLA parts manufactured on the FDM printer and mechanical properties evaluated using uniaxial tensile and hardness test. The Signal-to-Noise ratio (S/N) was being used to identify the best combination of the printing parameters. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) used to find the significant variables and how they affected mechanical properties. In addition, a linear regression analysis performed to estimate the tensile strength ([Formula: see text]) and hardness of the manufactured component. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) was utilised for fractural surface analysis. The results reveal that only one factor, infill density (100 %), is statistically significant and have a substantial effect on the tensile strength (88.98%). Printing speed have more effect (55.38%) and layer thickness have the least affect (18.66%) on the hardness. Last, but not least, the confirmation test demonstrates that the experimental and statistical findings are consistent.
Contribution of geometrical infill pattern on mechanical behaviour of 3D manufactured polylactic acid specimen: Experimental and numerical analysis Mumtaz Rizwee, Deepak Kumar Progress in Rubber Plastics and Recycling Technology, 2025 Additive manufacturing is regarded as a very efficient fabrication technique since it permits the manufacturing of any three-dimensional product. The present work determines the effect of various infill pattern on the mechanical properties in term of tensile strength, yield strength and hardness of poly-lactic acid (PLA) samples fabricated by fused deposition modeling method. The mechanical behaviour of the 3D-printed PLAs investigated using dog-bone specimens with six distinct infill patterns: line, triangle, tri-hexagon, cubic, octet, and gyroid. The mechanical characteristics were evaluated using the uniaxial tensile test and shore D type hardness tester. The strain and deformation criteria were employed to substantiate the ductile and brittle characteristics. The fractural surface morphology analyzed using the field emission scanning electron microscope. Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was employed to simulate the uniaxial tensile test and establish a Yeoh third order hyperelastic material model for the predictions of the stress-strain response. This model is chosen for its precise ability to predict the nonlinear stress-strain responses for significant deformation and is crucial in applications that involve high degrees of flexibility and elasticity, such as in tire modeling, polymer and elastomer analysis, sports equipment designing, 3D printed components etc. Results revealed that the cubic infill had a maximum tensile strength 32.648 ± 1.42 MPa and octet infill had a minimum tensile strength 22.373 ± 0.79 MPa. The majority of experimental data indicated a brittle behaviour for line-infilled, but triangular, trihexagonal, cubic, octet, and gyroid infill patterns demonstrated ductile behaviour. In comparison to other geometrical infills, cubic shown relatively superior mechanical responses. Consequently, the geometrical infill effect plays a significant role in finding the appropriate mechanical property for industrial applications. The developed material model possesses potential utility in non-linear FEA investigations pertaining to 3D printed PLA objects that are predicted to sustain tensile strength.
Mechanical Characterization of 3D-Printed Polylactic Acid (PLA) Through Molecular Dynamic Simulation Mumtaz Rizwee, Rahul Kumar, Sunil Kumar, Deepak Kumar Journal of Polymer Science, 2025 Biocompatible, biodegradable polymers like polylactic acid (PLA) are increasingly used in biomedical applications due to their renewable origin and favorable physicochemical properties. PLA stands out as a sustainable alternative in both medical and industrial fields. The present work explores the mechanical attributes of 3‐D printed PLA, employing a blend of atomistic, analytic, and experimental techniques. The mechanical properties of PLA fabricated by the fused deposition modeling (FDM) method were evaluated using a universal testing machine (UTM). The atomistic simulations utilize molecular dynamics (MD) to examine the physical and mechanical characteristics of PLA at the atomic level. Additionally, an analytical model was proposed using classical laminate theory to predict the tensile strength. The combined approach of atomistic simulation, analytical, and experimental methods enabled a comprehensive understanding of the mechanical behavior of printed PLA. Based on the observation, the tensile strength was found to be 30.675 MPa, while the analytical and MD models predicted 30.975 and 450 MPa, respectively. The analytically predicted values and experimental data of tensile strength demonstrated a reasonable agreement, thereby validating the model. The findings pave the way for the rational design and optimization of 3‐D printed PLA materials for diverse engineering applications, including aerospace, biomedical devices, and consumer products.
Tuning thermal and structural properties of nano-filled PDMS elastomer Swaroop Kumar Mandal, Rahul Kumar, Mumtaz Rizwee, Deepak Kumar Polymer Composites, 2024 Increasing the thermal stability and thermal conductivity of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is a crucial issue for thermal applications. This paper focuses on enhancing PDMS's thermal and structural properties by incorporating nanocomposite into the PDMS matrix. An investigation of the impact of rGO‐CaCO3 nanocomposite on the thermal and structural properties of PDMS was performed using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), X‐ray diffraction (XRD), the thermogravimetric analysis and differential thermal analysis (TGA‐DTA), and thermal analyzer tests. It was observed that PDMS doped with rGO‐CaCO3 nanocomposite shows better thermal stability, thermal conductivity, and higher crystallinity. The thermal stability was enhanced significantly by adding a 5% rGO‐CaCO3 nanocomposite, and the initial and end degradation temperatures rose to 492°C and 605°C, respectively. The thermal conductivity of pure PDMS is approximately 0.17 W/mK, whereas a conductive elastomer filled with 5% rGO‐CaCO3 nanocomposite exhibits a thermal conductivity of 0.44 W/mK at a temperature of 20°C. In contrast, the thermal diffusivity is enhanced from 0.13 mm2/s to 0.366 mm2/s. Additionally, the Fourier Transform Infra‐Red (FTIR) spectrum at 1411 cm−1 becomes sharp and noisy, and an additional peak arises at 1398 cm−1, corresponding to the vibrational rocking of the CC bond and COC bond in CaCO3 and rGO.Highlights The manuscript focuses on the development of conductive elastomer by incorporating rGO‐CaCO3 doped and its effect on the morphology, structure, and thermal properties of PDMS. The variation in peak intensity observed in XRD attributed to disparities in the crystalline structure of PDMS due to the inclusion of nanocomposite. The thermal degradation range is observed to shift toward the upper end. The degradation temperature at the beginning and end of the process is observed to move to 492°C and 605°C, respectively, upon introducing a 5% rGO‐CaCO3 nanocomposite. The addition of 5% rGO‐CaCO3 filled conductive elastomers shows a significant improvement of approximately 2.6 times in heat conductivity than bare PDMS.
Computational analysis of the mechanical compression of additive manufactured lattice structures: A numerical study Mumtaz Rizwee, Deepak Kumar, Rahul Kumar Advances in Industrial Engineering in the Industry 4 0 Era, 2024 Materials possessing both high strength and stiffness while being lightweight are highly sought after for various applications including transportation, energy storage, and defense. The lattice structure is a unit cell that has the ability to fill space and can be tessellated along any axis without any interstices between the cells. Additive manufacturing is a highly effective manufacturing technique utilized for the fabrication of lattice structures due to its ability to accommodate complex geometries. These structures are a nascent solution to the reduction of weight, energy consumption, and advanced manufacturing time. This study focuses on the numerical investigation of the mechanical compression and deformation characteristics of various lattice structures produced through additive manufacturing. The formation of a lattice structure involves the consideration of three distinct types of unit cell, namely the body centered cubic (BCC), face centered cubic (FCC), and fluorite. A linear finite element model has been established for the purpose of analyzing mechanical compression and deformation characteristics, utilizing the nTopology software. Results implies that the BCC lattice structure had a higher deformation (0.00558 mm) as compared to other lattice structures. The BCC lattice structure maintained a long period of strain (0.12 percent) as compared to FCC and fluorite lattice structures, so it had more toughness. The BCC structure had a maximum compressive strength (283.50 MPa) as compared to FCC (98.04 MPa) and fluorite (84.82 MPa) lattice structures. The BCC lattice configuration had a better compressive strength and deformation characteristics as compared to FCC and fluorite structures.
Microstructural and tribological characterisation of an 3D printed Ti-6Al-4V alloy under annealing treatment for prosthetic implantation M Rizwee, D Kumar Welding International 40 (3), 140-148 , 2026 2026.0 Citations: 4
Optimizing mechanical behaviour of polylactic acid (PLA) specimen in fused deposition modeling (FDM): A Taguchi approach M Rizwee, D Kumar Progress in Rubber, Plastics and Recycling Technology 42 (1), 62-83 , 2026 2026.0 Citations: 6
Wear Performance and Microstructural Characterization of Annealed Ti-6Al-4 V Alloy Printed via Laser Powder Bed Fusion for Biocompatible Implants M Rizwee, MM Husain, D Kumar Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance 35 (3), 2371-2389 , 2026 2026.0 Citations: 2
Impact of heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical characteristics of laser powder bed fused Ti-6Al-4V alloy: A comprehensive investigation M Rizwee, D Kumar, MM Husain Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance 34 (18), 20223-20239 , 2025 2025.0 Citations: 7
Contribution of geometrical infill pattern on mechanical behaviour of 3D manufactured polylactic acid specimen: experimental and numerical analysis M Rizwee, D Kumar Progress in Rubber, Plastics and Recycling Technology 41 (3), 331-351 , 2025 2025.0 Citations: 11
Mechanical Characterization of 3D‐Printed Polylactic Acid (PLA) Through Molecular Dynamic Simulation M Rizwee, R Kumar, S Kumar, D Kumar Journal of Polymer Science 63 (12), 2680-2692 , 2025 2025.0 Citations: 2
Tuning thermal and structural properties of nano‐filled PDMS elastomer SK Mandal, R Kumar, M Rizwee, D Kumar Polymer Composites 45 (16), 14832-14844 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 12
Evaluating residual stresses in metal additive manufacturing: a comprehensive review of detection methods, impact, and mitigation strategies M Rizwee, D Kumar International Journal of Material Forming 17 (6), 53 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 19
Enhancing the Tribological Characteristics of the Biocompatible Ti-6Al-4V Alloy via Heat Treatment: An Experimental Analysis M Rizwee, D Kumar, MM Husain Tribology International, 110052 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 13
Computational analysis of the mechanical compression of additive manufactured lattice structures: a numerical study M Rizwee, D Kumar, R Kumar Advances in Industrial Engineering in the Industry 4.0 Era, 147-156 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 7
A numerical analysis of mechanical behavior of additive manufactured polylactic acid (PLA) specimen through finite element method M Rizwee, D Kumar, Y Singh, R Kumar Indian Conference On Applied Mechanics, 59-69 , 2022 2022.0 Citations: 4
Experimental investigation and optimization of EDM parameters during machining of Al/B4C/Gr MMC M Rizwee, PS Rao, MY Khan Advances in manufacturing technology, 55-64 , 2022 2022.0 Citations: 5
Parametric optimization of electro discharge process during machining of aluminum/boron carbide/graphite composite M Rizwee, PS Rao, MF Ahmad SAE International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing 15 (05-15-01-0007 … , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 11
Experimental examination of crack extension in steel with notch under tensile loading and corrosive environment M Rizwee, MF Ahmad Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D 102 (1), 55-71 , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 1
Analysis & Optimization of Parameters during EDM of Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite M Rizwee, PS Rao Journal of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology 23 (3), 218-223 , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 20
Recent advancement in electric discharge machining of metal matrix composite materials M Rizwee, PS Rao, MY Khan Materials Today: Proceedings 37 (2), 2829-2836 , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 37
Investigation of tensile behavior of 0.22% carbon steel with notched specimen subjected to corrosive environment M Rizwee, MF Ahmad SAE International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing 13 (05-13-02-0012 … , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 3
Electric Discharge Machining Method for various Metal Matrix Composite Materials M Rizwee, SS Minz, M Orooj, MZ Hassnain, MJ Khan International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering … , 2019 2019.0 Citations: 13
A REVIEW ON ELECTRO DISCHARGE MACHINING OF METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE M Rizwee, PS Rao International Journal of Technical Innovations in Modern Engineering … , 2018 2018.0 Citations: 4
Experimental Examination of Crack Extension in Steel with Notch Under Tensile Loading and Corrosive Environment MRMF Ahmad
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Recent advancement in electric discharge machining of metal matrix composite materials M Rizwee, PS Rao, MY Khan Materials Today: Proceedings 37 (2), 2829-2836 , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 37
Analysis & Optimization of Parameters during EDM of Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite M Rizwee, PS Rao Journal of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology 23 (3), 218-223 , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 20
Evaluating residual stresses in metal additive manufacturing: a comprehensive review of detection methods, impact, and mitigation strategies M Rizwee, D Kumar International Journal of Material Forming 17 (6), 53 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 19
Enhancing the Tribological Characteristics of the Biocompatible Ti-6Al-4V Alloy via Heat Treatment: An Experimental Analysis M Rizwee, D Kumar, MM Husain Tribology International, 110052 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 13
Electric Discharge Machining Method for various Metal Matrix Composite Materials M Rizwee, SS Minz, M Orooj, MZ Hassnain, MJ Khan International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering … , 2019 2019.0 Citations: 13
Tuning thermal and structural properties of nano‐filled PDMS elastomer SK Mandal, R Kumar, M Rizwee, D Kumar Polymer Composites 45 (16), 14832-14844 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 12
Contribution of geometrical infill pattern on mechanical behaviour of 3D manufactured polylactic acid specimen: experimental and numerical analysis M Rizwee, D Kumar Progress in Rubber, Plastics and Recycling Technology 41 (3), 331-351 , 2025 2025.0 Citations: 11
Parametric optimization of electro discharge process during machining of aluminum/boron carbide/graphite composite M Rizwee, PS Rao, MF Ahmad SAE International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing 15 (05-15-01-0007 … , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 11
Impact of heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical characteristics of laser powder bed fused Ti-6Al-4V alloy: A comprehensive investigation M Rizwee, D Kumar, MM Husain Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance 34 (18), 20223-20239 , 2025 2025.0 Citations: 7
Computational analysis of the mechanical compression of additive manufactured lattice structures: a numerical study M Rizwee, D Kumar, R Kumar Advances in Industrial Engineering in the Industry 4.0 Era, 147-156 , 2024 2024.0 Citations: 7
Optimizing mechanical behaviour of polylactic acid (PLA) specimen in fused deposition modeling (FDM): A Taguchi approach M Rizwee, D Kumar Progress in Rubber, Plastics and Recycling Technology 42 (1), 62-83 , 2026 2026.0 Citations: 6
Experimental investigation and optimization of EDM parameters during machining of Al/B4C/Gr MMC M Rizwee, PS Rao, MY Khan Advances in manufacturing technology, 55-64 , 2022 2022.0 Citations: 5
Microstructural and tribological characterisation of an 3D printed Ti-6Al-4V alloy under annealing treatment for prosthetic implantation M Rizwee, D Kumar Welding International 40 (3), 140-148 , 2026 2026.0 Citations: 4
A numerical analysis of mechanical behavior of additive manufactured polylactic acid (PLA) specimen through finite element method M Rizwee, D Kumar, Y Singh, R Kumar Indian Conference On Applied Mechanics, 59-69 , 2022 2022.0 Citations: 4
A REVIEW ON ELECTRO DISCHARGE MACHINING OF METAL MATRIX COMPOSITE M Rizwee, PS Rao International Journal of Technical Innovations in Modern Engineering … , 2018 2018.0 Citations: 4
Investigation of tensile behavior of 0.22% carbon steel with notched specimen subjected to corrosive environment M Rizwee, MF Ahmad SAE International Journal of Materials and Manufacturing 13 (05-13-02-0012 … , 2020 2020.0 Citations: 3
Wear Performance and Microstructural Characterization of Annealed Ti-6Al-4 V Alloy Printed via Laser Powder Bed Fusion for Biocompatible Implants M Rizwee, MM Husain, D Kumar Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance 35 (3), 2371-2389 , 2026 2026.0 Citations: 2
Mechanical Characterization of 3D‐Printed Polylactic Acid (PLA) Through Molecular Dynamic Simulation M Rizwee, R Kumar, S Kumar, D Kumar Journal of Polymer Science 63 (12), 2680-2692 , 2025 2025.0 Citations: 2
Experimental examination of crack extension in steel with notch under tensile loading and corrosive environment M Rizwee, MF Ahmad Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D 102 (1), 55-71 , 2021 2021.0 Citations: 1
Experimental Examination of Crack Extension in Steel with Notch Under Tensile Loading and Corrosive Environment MRMF Ahmad