Nihal Ahmed

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UA Little Rock primary University of Arkansas

Also affiliated: Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (2021); Bilkent University (2021–2023); National Nanotechnology Research Center (2021–2023)

2 h-index 20 pubs 35 cited

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Nihal Ahmed's research focuses on materials science, particularly investigating the tribological properties and durability of thin films and composite materials. Recent work includes studies on wear-resistant MoS2 thin films enhanced by chromium underlayers and the durability of chromium-primed MoS2 coatings on aluminum for aerospace applications. Other investigations involve the influence of additives like Ti3SiC2 on the tribological performance of Ni-Cr coatings and the development of novel polyetheretherketone/polytetrafluoroethylene composites reinforced with titanium silicon carbide. Ahmed also has a publication on solving heat convection-diffusion equations for thin copper plates and another on the effect of shot peening on the dynamic buckling critical load parameter for carbon steel columns. Their work also extends to electrode materials for electrochemical biofilm sensing.

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h-index: 2
Publications: 20
Citations: 35

Selected Publications

Laser Cladding of Al Alloy with MoS 2 and Ti 3 SiC 2 Powder for Enhanced Tribological Performance (2026)

Tribology Transactions DOI OpenAlex
Controlled Laser Sintering as a Strategy for Improved Tribological Performance of Ni-Cr-Ti3SiC2 Coatings (2026)

Lubricants DOI OpenAlex
Enhanced Durability of Chromium-Primed MoS2 Coatings on Aluminum for Aerospace Flap Rail Slider Pads (2026)

Journal of Tribology 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
Correction: Enhancing tribological properties of MoS2 coatings through doping: a review of mechanisms and applications (2025)

Discover Mechanical Engineering DOI OpenAlex
Influence of Ti3SiC2 Max Phase Addition on the Tribological Performance of Ni-Cr Coatings (2025)

1 citation DOI OpenAlex
Enhancing tribological properties of MoS2 coatings through doping: a review of mechanisms and applications (2025)

Discover Mechanical Engineering 20 citations DOI OpenAlex
Wear Resistant MoS2 Thin Films Enabled by Chromium Underlayer (2024)

4 citations DOI OpenAlex
Novel Polyetheretherketone/Polytetrafluoroethylene Composites Reinforced With Titanium Silicon Carbide for Conveyor Chute (2024)

1 citation DOI OpenAlex