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Abdullah Aziz Saad

Research Interests

Associate Professor Dr. Abdullah Aziz bin Saad

B.Eng, M.Sc (USM), Ph.D (Nottingham, UK) (email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

  • Applications of finite element analysis in:
    • Material behaviour modelling (plasticity creep & fatigue)
    • Structural integrity assessment of engineering components and structures
    • Thermal-stress and reliability of electronic packaging
  • Experimental mechanics
    • Tensile and fatigue test
    • Hardness and nanoindentation measurement
    • Microscopy Investigation

 

Background

Abdullah Aziz Saad is an associate professor in the USM School of Mechanical Engineering. He received his PhD in mechanical engineering from the University of Nottingham UK in 2012 and has been a lecturer at USM since then. He is currently the department's Dean and leading the school to achieve excellence in teaching and research in mechanical and manufacturing engineering while working towards establishing the school as a premier institution in Malaysia and globally. He regularly teaches undergraduate courses in applied mechanics, such as solid mechanics and engineering dynamics.

His research interests include mechanics of materials (plasticity, creep, and fatigue), finite element analysis, and electronic packaging, with a focus on the mechanical behaviour of lead-free solders and electronics materials. He also likes to take part in NGO activities that promote education and help people who are less fortunate. In his spare time, he will support local sports activities such as football, badminton, cycling etc.

 

Research Publications

  1. Y Zheng, J Liu, H Ji, X Huang, W Xiao, AA Saad (2025) “Creep of Sn-0.3 Ag-0.7 Cu solder in electronic packaging: Experiment and simulation” Journal of Materials Research and Technology 34, 585-603.
  2. S Zulfiqar, AA Saad, IA Huqqani et. Al (2024) “Hyper-Elastic Characterization of Polydimethylsiloxane by Optimization Algorithms and Finite Element Methods”, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 1-23.
  3. Z Bachok, AA Saad, MA Abas, MYT Ali, K Fakpan (2022) “Structural analysis on nanocomposites lead free solder using nanoindentation”, Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology (JAMT) 16 (2).
  4. S Zulfiqar, AA Saad, MFM Sharif et al. “Alternative manufacturing process of 3-dimensional interconnect device using thermoforming process”, Microelectronics Reliability 127, 114373
  5. F Che Ani, A Jalar, AA Saad, et al. (2019) “SAC–xTiO2 nano-reinforced lead-free solder joint characterizations in ultra-fine package assembly” Soldering & Surface Mount Technology 30 (1), 1-13.
  6. F Che Ani, A Jalar, AA Saad, et al. (2019) “Characterization of SAC–x NiO nano-reinforced lead-free solder joint in an ultra-fine package assembly” Soldering & Surface Mount Technology 31 (2), 109-124.
  7. F Che Ani, A Jalar, AA Saad et al. (2018) “The influence of Fe2O3 nano-reinforced SAC lead-free solder in the ultra-fine electronics assembly”, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 96, 717-733.
  8. AA Norhidayah, AA Saad, MFM Sharif et. Al (2017) “Stress analysis of a stretchable electronic circuit”, Procedia engineering 184, 625-630.
  9. AM Najib, MZ Abdullah, AA Saad, Z Samsudin, FC Ani (2017) “Numerical simulation of self-alignment of chip resistor components for different silver content during reflow soldering”, Microelectronics Reliability 79, 69-78.
  10. J Lu, W Sun, A Becker, AA Saad  (2015) “Simulation of the fatigue behaviour of a power plant steel with a damage variable”, International Journal of Mechanical Sciences 100, 145-157.
  11. AA Saad, TH Hyde, W Sun et al. (2013) “Characterization of viscoplasticity behaviour of P91 and P92 power plant steels”, International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping 111, 246-25.
  12. CJ Hyde, W Sun, TH Hyde, AA Saad (2012) “Thermo-mechanical fatigue testing and simulation using a viscoplasticty model for a P91 steel”, Computational Materials Science 56, 29-33.
  13. AA Saad, W Sun, TH Hyde, DWJ Tanner (2011) “Cyclic softening behaviour of a P91 steel under low cycle fatigue at high temperature Procedia Engineering 10, 1103-1108.
  14. AA Saad, CJ Hyde, W Sun, TH Hyde (2011) “Thermal-mechanical fatigue simulation of a P91 steel in a temperature range of 400–600 C”, Materials at High Temperatures.       
  15. AA Saad (2012) “Cyclic plasticity and creep of power plant materials” University of Nottingham.