Nihal Ahmed Data-verified

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Researcher

Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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2 h-index 18 pubs 22 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Nihal Ahmed's research focuses on the tribological properties and durability of advanced materials, particularly thin films and composite materials. Recent work includes investigating MoS2 coatings, examining the role of chromium underlayers in enhancing wear resistance and durability for aerospace applications. Ahmed also studies novel composite materials, such as polyetheretherketone/polytetrafluoroethylene reinforced with titanium silicon carbide, for applications like conveyor chutes. Computational methods are also part of Ahmed's research portfolio, including the analysis of heat convection-diffusion equations and vibration response analysis of structural metals under various conditions.

Ahmed has published 15 papers with 18 citations and an h-index of 2. Key collaborators include Sujan Ghosh, Mahmudul Hassan, and S. M. Sayem from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, as well as Wan Shou from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Ahmed's work is characterized by a strong emphasis on materials science and engineering, with applications in areas requiring high wear resistance and enhanced durability.

Metrics

  • h-index: 2
  • Publications: 18
  • Citations: 22

Selected Publications

  • Controlled Laser Sintering as a Strategy for Improved Tribological Performance of Ni-Cr-Ti3SiC2 Coatings (2026)
  • Enhanced Durability of Chromium-Primed MoS2 Coatings on Aluminum for Aerospace Flap Rail Slider Pads (2026)
  • Correction: Enhancing tribological properties of MoS2 coatings through doping: a review of mechanisms and applications (2025)
  • 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)
    11 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Wear Resistant MoS2 Thin Films Enabled by Chromium Underlayer (2024)
    3 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Novel Polyetheretherketone/Polytetrafluoroethylene Composites Reinforced With Titanium Silicon Carbide for Conveyor Chute (2024)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex

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