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Research Themes and Scholarly Interests

Dr. Mwema has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Johannesburg. His interests include thin films and coatings, surface engineering, severe plastic deformation, material characterization, Material Science, Finite Element Modeling, image analysis, and advanced manufacturing techniques. He has also worked on projects in 3D printing (fused deposition modeling). 

In his current role as a researcher at Northumbria University, he is working on innovative high entropy alloy thin film materials.  

Key Publications

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  • Comparative Study on Hot Metal Flow Behaviour of Virgin and Rejuvenated Heat Treatment Creep Exhausted P91 Steel, Maube, S., Obiko, J., Van der Merwe, J., Mwema, F., Klenam, D., Bodunrin, M. 31 Mar 2023, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland)
  • Experimental and finite element simulation for thermal distribution in TIG, MIG and TIG-MIG hybrid welds, Abima, C., Madushele, N., Mwema, F., Akinlabi, S. 20 Jan 2023, In: International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing
  • Finite element method simulation of metal flow during Tubular Channel Angular Pressing (TCAP) of aluminium 7075, Shagwira, H., Obiko, J., Mwema, F. 23 May 2023, In: Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies
  • Nanomaterials, Edoziuno, F., Adediran, A., Nwaeju, C., Sriariyanun, M., Mwema, F. 2023, Smart Anticorrosive Materials, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Elsevier
  • Simulation of deformation behaviour of Aluminium 7075 during Equal Channel Angular Pressing (ECAP), Shagwira, H., Obiko, J., Mwema, F., Jen, T. 2023, In: MATEC Web of Conferences
  • Statistical and Fractal Description of Defects on Topography Surfaces, Mwema, F., Jen, T. 2023, In: MATEC Web of Conferences
  • Advances in 3D printing materials processing-environmental impacts and alleviation measures, Nyika, J., Mwema, F., Mahamood, R., Akinlabi, E., Jen, T. 31 Oct 2022, In: Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies
  • Advances in sustainable grinding of different types of the titanium biomaterials for medical applications: A review, Ronoh, K., Mwema, F., Dabees, S., Sobola, D. 1 Dec 2022, In: Biomedical Engineering Advances
  • A five-year scientometric analysis of the environmental effects of 3D printing, Nyika, J., Mwema, F., Mahamood, R., Akinlabi, E., Jen, T. 30 Sep 2022, In: Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies
  • Analysis of the Multi-Directional Forging of Aluminium Alloy 7075 Process parameters: Numerical and Experimental Analysis, Obara, C., Mwema, F., Jen, T. 1 Jun 2022, Key Engineering Materials , Switzerland, Trans Tech Publications Ltd

Further Information

As a teaching staff, Dr. Mwema teaches the following course units:

A. Undergraduate teaching

Engineering Drawing  & Design; Machine Design; Vibrations; Material Science; Engineering Materials; Experimental Stress Analysis; Materials Forming Processes; Mechanics of Metal Cutting; Manufacturing Processes-Traditional & Advanced; Strength of Materials 

B. Postgraduate teaching

Thin Films; High-performance materials; Advanced Computer-Aided Design; Micro-fabrication Techniques; Advanced Production Technologies; Materials Characterisations & Structures; Systems Modelling & Simulation

 

 

Qualifications

Mechanical Engineering PhD October 31 2019

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