Uday M. M. Basheer Al-Naib
Dr. Uday Muwafaq Basheer Al-Naib (PhD, CEng, MWeldI) is an Assistant Professor in Materials Engineering at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), with over 30 years of R&D experience and 17 years of international academic service. He holds a PhD in Materials Engineering from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), an MSc in Chemical Engineering, and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Iraq. Dr. Al-Naib’s research focuses on thermoelectric materials, advanced composites, surface engineering, and smart manufacturing techniques such as additive manufacturing and friction welding. He has published more than 60 peer-reviewed articles, several book chapters, and served as editor or contributor to IntechOpen volumes on zirconia ceramics and materials processing. Dr. Al-Naib is a Chartered Engineer (CEng), a Professional Technologist (Ts.), and a member of The Welding Institute (UK), ACerS, and IOM3. His recognitions include the Elsevier 3D Printing Grand Challenge Award and multiple Best Paper and Research Excellence Awards. His academic contributions bridge materials design with industrial innovation, and he actively promotes interdisciplinary collaboration in materials science and engineering.