Assistant Professor, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
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Short Biography 🌟
Dr. Khaja Moiduddin is an Assistant Professor at the Advanced Manufacturing Institute, College of Engineering, King Saud University, where he has served since December 2018. With a rich academic background and international professional experience, his work bridges the fields of industrial and advanced manufacturing, with a specific focus on additive manufacturing for medical and industrial applications. He has been awarded numerous grants and has made significant contributions to the field of manufacturing.
Education 🎓
Dr. Moiduddin’s educational journey is as diverse as it is accomplished. He earned his PhD in Industrial Engineering from King Saud University in Saudi Arabia in December 2016. Prior to that, he obtained an MS from the University of Bridgeport, USA, in 2011. He also holds two post-graduate diplomas, one in Software Engineering from the Royal College of Canada (2008) and another in Information Technology from NASIT, Canada (2006). His foundational degree, a BE in Mechanical Engineering, was completed at Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, in 2001.
Professional Experience 💼
Dr. Moiduddin’s professional journey includes positions such as Programmer at Barnes & Noble in New York (2007-2008) and Logistics & Supply Chain Engineer in Milford, USA (2008). Since 2018, he has been shaping the future of manufacturing as an Assistant Professor at King Saud University, focusing on innovative industrial processes and research.
Research Interests 🔬
His research primarily focuses on additive manufacturing (AM) with both medical and industrial applications. His work includes developing biomaterials for 3D bioprinting scaffolds for bone regeneration and tissue engineering, and designing advanced manufacturing solutions using metals and polymers. His expertise in maxillofacial reconstruction using customized implants made from titanium and PEEK through AM is notable in the scientific community.
Awards and Grants 🏆
Dr. Moiduddin has successfully led multiple high-profile projects, securing over SAR 4 million in research grants. These include two Institutional Funding (IFKSUDR) projects funded by King Saud University and a National Plan for Science, Technology, and Innovation (NSTIP) project funded by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST). He has been recognized for his outstanding research efforts, receiving the Best Researcher Award at the College of Engineering in 2016-17.
Publications 📚
Dr. Moiduddin has published extensively, with over 60 peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and book chapters. His work has garnered more than 1100 citations, with an h-index of 19 on Google Scholar. Here are a few of his recent notable publications:
“Application of Power Diode Laser on Leather Cutting” – Contemporary Perspective on Science, Technology and Research, 2024.
“Digital Workflow of Customized Implants” – Current Innovations in Chemistry and Material Science, 2023.
“3D Printed Polymer Materials for Orthoses Applications” – Polymers, 2024.
“PEEK and Its 3D-Printed Assessment in Cranial Reconstruction” – Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 2023.
“Cost-Effective Cranioplasty for Large Asymmetrical Defects” – Processes, 2023.