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Dr Majid Rad

Senior Lecturer

Staff Member Details
Telephone: +61 8 6304 5883
Facsimile: +61 8 6304 5811
Email: m.rad@ecu.edu.au
Campus: Joondalup  
Room: JO5.246  
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9920-0808

Dr Majid Rad has many years of experience in tertiary teaching in reputable universities in Iran (TabrizU & RajaeeU), Canada (RyersonU), and Australia (ECU). During this period, he has educated dozens of engineers at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and supervised Masters and PhD research students. He has numerous publications on advanced manufacturing, materials, and automation systems.

Research Areas and Interests

  • Additive manufacturing
  • Advanced manufacturing processes/systems
  • Processing of engineering materials
  • Automation and robotics

Qualifications

  • B.Sc. of Engineering in the field of Mechanics, Iran.
  • Graduate Certificate of Higher Education, Edith Cowan University, 2013.
  • Doctor of Philosophy, University of South Australia, 1997.
  • Master of Engineering (honours), University of Wollongong, 1993.

Research Outputs

2023

Journal Articles

  • Bakhtiari, H., Nouri, A., Khakbiz, M., Tolouei Rad, M. (2023). Fatigue behaviour of load-bearing polymeric bone scaffolds: A review. Acta Biomaterialia, 172(December 2023), 16-37. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2023.09.048.
  • Bakhtiari, H., Nikzad, M., Tolouei Rad, M. (2023). Influence of Three-Dimensional Printing Parameters on Compressive Properties and Surface Smoothness of Polylactic Acid Specimens. Polymers, 15(18), Article number 3827. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15183827.
  • Bakhtiari, H., Aamir, M., Tolouei Rad, M. (2023). Effect of 3D Printing Parameters on the Fatigue Properties of Parts Manufactured by Fused Filament Fabrication: A Review. Applied Sciences, 13(2), Article number 904. https://doi.org/10.3390/app13020904.
  • Aamir, M., Sharif , A., Zahir, MZ., Giasin , K., Tolouei Rad, M. (2023). Experimental Assessment of Hole Quality and Tool Condition in the Machining of an Aerospace Alloy. Machines, 11(7), Article number 726. https://doi.org/10.3390/machines11070726.

2022

Book Chapters

  • Llanto, J., Vafadarshamasbi, A., Tolouei Rad, M. (2022). Multi-objective Optimisation in Abrasive Waterjet Contour Cutting of AISI 304L. Production Engineering and Robust Control (35). Intech Open. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.106817.

Journal Articles

  • Rahimi, H., Masoudi, S., Tolouei Rad, M. (2022). Experimental investigation of the effect of EDM parameters and dielectric type on the surface integrity and topography. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 118(5-6), 12p.. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-021-08040-z.

2021

Book Chapters

Journal Articles

  • Aamir, M., Tolouei Rad, M., Giasin , K., Vafadarshamasbi, A., Koklu , U., Keeble , W. (2021). Evaluation of the Surface Defects and Dimensional Tolerances in Multi-Hole Drilling of AA5083, AA6061, and AA2024. Applied Sciences, 11(9), Article number 4285. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11094285.
  • Llanto, J., Vafadarshamasbi, A., Aamir, M., Tolouei Rad, M. (2021). Analysis and Optimization of Process Parameters in Abrasive Waterjet Contour Cutting of AISI 304L. Metals, 11(9), Article number 1362. https://doi.org/10.3390/met11091362.
  • Llanto, J., Tolouei Rad, M., Vafadarshamasbi, A., Aamir, M. (2021). Recent Progress Trend on Abrasive Waterjet Cutting of Metallic Materials: A Review. Applied Sciences, 11(8), Article number 3344. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11083344.
  • Llanto, J., Tolouei Rad, M., Vafadarshamasbi, A., Aamir, M. (2021). Impacts of Traverse Speed and Material Thickness on Abrasive Waterjet Contour Cutting of Austenitic Stainless Steel AISI 304L. Applied Sciences, 11(11), Article number 4925. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11114925.
  • Aamir, M., Davis, A., Keeble , W., Koklu , U., Giasin , K., Vafadarshamasbi, A., Tolouei Rad, M. (2021). The Effect of TiN-, TiCN-, TiAlN-, and TiSiN Coated Tools on the Surface Defects and Geometric Tolerances of Holes in Multi-Spindle Drilling of Al2024 Alloy. Metals, 11(7), Article number 1103. https://doi.org/10.3390/met11071103.
  • Aamir, M., Giasin , K., Tolouei Rad, M., Ud Din, I., Hanif , M., Kuklu , U., Pimenov, D., Ikhlaq, M. (2021). Effect of Cutting Parameters and Tool Geometry on the Performance Analysis of One-Shot Drilling Process of AA2024-T3. Metals, 11(6), Article number 854. https://doi.org/10.3390/met11060854.
  • Aamir, M., Tolouei Rad, M., Giasin, K. (2021). Multi-spindle drilling of Al2024 alloy and the effect of TiAlN and TiSiN-coated carbide drills for productivity improvement. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 114(9-10), 3047–3056. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-021-07082-7.

2020

Journal Articles

  • Aamir, M., Tolouei Rad, M., Giasin, K., Vafadarshamasbi, A. (2020). Machinability of Al2024, Al6061, and Al5083 alloys using multi-hole simultaneous drilling approach. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 9(5), 10991-11002. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2020.07.078.
  • Aamir, M., Tu, S., Tolouei Rad, M., Giasin, K., Vafadarshamasbi, A. (2020). Optimization and modeling of process parameters in multi-hole simultaneous drilling using taguchi method and fuzzy logic approach. Materials, 13(3), Article number 680. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13030680.
  • Aamir, M., Tu, S., Giasin, K., Tolouei Rad, M. (2020). Multi-hole simultaneous drilling of aluminium alloy: A preliminary study and evaluation against one-shot drilling process. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 9(3), 3994-4006. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2020.02.026.
  • Aamir, M., Muhammad, R., Tolouei Rad, M., Giasin, K., Silberschmidt, VV. (2020). A review: microstructure and properties of tin-silver-copper lead-free solder series for the applications of electronics. Soldering and Surface Mount Technology, 32(2), 115-126. https://doi.org/10.1108/SSMT-11-2018-0046.
  • Aamir, M., Tolouei Rad, M., Giasin, K., Vafadarshamasbi, A. (2020). Feasibility of tool configuration and the effect of tool material, and tool geometry in multi-hole simultaneous drilling of Al2024. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 111(3-4), 861–879. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-020-06151-7.
  • Aamir, M., Giasin, K., Tolouei Rad, M., Vafadarshamasbi, A. (2020). A review: drilling performance and hole quality of aluminium alloys for aerospace applications. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 9(6), 12484-12500. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2020.09.003.
  • Aamir, M., Tolouei Rad, M., Vafadarshamasbi, A., Raja, N., Giasin, K. (2020). Performance Analysis of Multi-Spindle Drilling of Al2024 with TiN and TiCN Coated Drills Using Experimental and Artificial Neural Networks Technique. Applied Sciences, 10(23), Article number 8633. https://doi.org/10.3390/app10238633.

2019

Journal Articles

  • Aamir, M., Tolouei Rad, M., Giasin, K., Nosrati, A. (2019). Recent advances in drilling of carbon fiber–reinforced polymers for aerospace applications: a review. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 105(5-6), 2289–2308. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-019-04348-z.
  • Vafadarshamasbi, A., Tolouei Rad, M., Hayward, K. (2019). An integrated model to use drilling modular machine tools. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 102(5-8), 2387-2397. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-019-03387-w.
  • Jalali Azizpour, M., Tolouei Rad, M. (2019). The effect of spraying temperature on the corrosion and wear behavior of HVOF thermal sprayed WC-Co coatings. Ceramics International, 45(11), 13934-13941. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2019.04.091.
  • Jalali Azizpour, M., Tolouei Rad, M. (2019). Evaluation of residual stress in HVOF stellite-6 coatings using non-contact drilling. Materials Research Express, 6(6), Article number 066577. https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ab0f71.
  • Aamir, M., Tolouei Rad, M., Ud Din, I., Giasin, K., Vafadarshamasbi, A. (2019). Performance of SAC305 and SAC305-0.4La lead free electronic solders at high temperature. Soldering and Surface Mount Technology, 31(4), 250-260. https://doi.org/10.1108/SSMT-01-2019-0001.

2018

Journal Articles

  • Farhan, U., Tolouei Rad, M., Osseiran, A. (2018). Assembly modelling approach for special purpose machines. Assembly Automation: the international journal of assembly technology and management, 38(2), 158-172. https://doi.org/10.1108/AA-12-2016-170.
  • Masoudi, S., Sima, M., Tolouei Rad, M. (2018). Comparative study of ANN and ANFIS models for predicting temperature in machining. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, 13(1), 211 - 225.

2017

Journal Articles

  • Vafadarshamasbi, A., Hayward, K., Tolouei Rad, M. (2017). Drilling reconfigurable machine tool selection and process parameters optimization as a function of product demand. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 45(August 2017), 58-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmsy.2017.08.004.
  • Vafadarshamasbi, A., Hayward, K., Tolouei Rad, M. (2017). Sensitivity analysis for justification of utilising special purpose machine tools in the presence of uncertain parameters. International Journal of Production Research, 55(13), 3842-3861. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2017.1308032.
  • Farhan, U., Tolouei Rad, M., Osseiran, A. (2017). Indexing and retrieval using case-based reasoning in special purpose machine designs. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 92(5-8), 2689-2703. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-017-0274-5.
  • Farhan, U., Tolouei Rad, M., Osseiran, A. (2017). Enhancing the reconfigurability of special purpose machine tools using mechanical module interfaces. Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, 85(2), 56-66. https://doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0010.8035.

Conference Publications

  • Vafadarshamasbi, A., Tolouei Rad, M., Hayward, K. (2017). Evaluation of the effect of product demand uncertainty on manufacturing system selection. Procedia Manufacturing (1735-1743). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.promfg.2017.07.301.

2016

Journal Articles

  • Vafadarshamasbi, A., Tolouei Rad, M., Hayward, K. (2016). New cost model for feasibility analysis of utilising special purpose machine tools. International Journal of Production Research, 54(24), 7330-7344. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2016.1181283.
  • Vafadarshamasbi, A., Tolouei Rad, M., Hayward, K., Abhary, K. (2016). Technical feasibility analysis of utilizing special purpose machine tools. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 39(2016), 53–62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmsy.2016.02.003.
  • Farhan, U., Tolouei Rad, M., Osseiran, A. (2016). Use of AHP in decision-making for machine tool configurations. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 27(6), 874-888. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMTM-02-2016-0028.
  • Tolouei Rad, M., Lichter, E. (2016). The heat treatment analysis of E110 case hardening steel. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, 11(3), 407 - 415.

2014

Journal Articles

  • Altaweel, A., Tolouei Rad, M. (2014). Effect of quenching media, specimen size and shape on the hardenability of AISI 4140 steel. Emirates Journal for Engineering Research, 19(2), 33-39.

2013

Journal Articles

  • Farhan, U., Tolouei Rad, M. (2013). An integrated approach to assembling and automating modular fixtures design. Emirates Journal for Engineering Research, 18(1), 19-24.
  • Khusheef, A., Kothapalli, G., Tolouei Rad, M. (2013). Vision-based relocation of objects using a mobile robot. Emirates Journal for Engineering Research, 18(2), 1-16.

2012

Book Chapters

  • Tolouei Rad, M. (2012). Intelligent analysis of utilization of special purpose machines for drilling operations. Intelligent Systems (297-320). In-Tech. https://doi.org/10.5772/2350.

Journal Articles

  • Farhan, U., O'Brien, S., Tolouei Rad, M. (2012). SolidWorks Secondary Development with Visual Basic 6 for an Automated Modular Fixture Assembly Approach. International Journal of Engineering, 6(6), 290-304.
  • Farhan, U., Tolouei Rad, M., O'Brien, S. (2012). An automated approach for assembling modular fixture using SolidWorks. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 72(1), 394-397.
  • Tolouei Rad, M., Dhull, A. (2012). Design of modular robotic joints for achieving various robot configurations. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 72(1), 207-211.
  • Tolouei Rad, M., Shah, A. (2012). Development of a methodology for processing of drilling operations. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 72(December), 202-206.

2011

Journal Articles

  • Tolouei Rad, M. (2011). An intelligent approach to high quantity automated machining. Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, 47(2), 195-204.
  • Tolouei Rad, M., Kalivitis, P. (2011). Development of an autonomous friction gripper for industrial robots. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 58(1), 347-352.
  • Khusheef, A., Kothapalli, G., Tolouei Rad, M. (2011). An approach for integration of industrial robot with vision system and simulation software. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 58(2011), 18-23.
  • Tolouei Rad, M. (2011). Efficient CNC milling by adjusting material removal rate. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 58(1), 342-346.

Conference Publications

  • Farhan, U., Tolouei Rad, M. (2011). Design of modular fixtures using a 3D-modelling approach. MODSIM2011, 19th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (405-411). Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand.
  • Khusheef, A., Kothapalli, G., Tolouei Rad, M. (2011). Simulation of a mobile robot navigation system. MODSIM2011, 19th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (318-323). Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand.

2010

Journal Articles

  • Tolouei Rad, M. (2010). Integration of part classification, cell formation and capacity adjustment. Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, 39(2), 197-203.
  • Tolouei Rad, M. (2010). A comparative approach to modelling of hard tissues. Archives of Materials Science and Engineering, 42(2), 119-125.

2009

Journal Articles

  • Tolouei Rad, M. (2009). Intelligent Design of Reconfigurable Machines. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 59(November 2009), 278-282.
  • Tolouei Rad, M., Zolfaghari, S. (2009). Productivity improvement using Special-Purpose Modular machine tools. International Journal of Manufacturing Research, 4(2), 219-235. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJMR.2009.024539.

2006

Journal Articles

  • Tolouei Rad, M., Payeganeh, G. (2006). A hybrid approach to automatic generation of NC programs. Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, 14(1-2), 83-89.
  • Tolouei Rad, M. (2006). An approach towards fully integration of CAD and CAM technologies. Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, 18(1-2), 31-36.

2005

Journal Articles

  • Mahdavinejad, R., Tolouei Rad, M., Sharifi-Bidgoli, H. (2005). Heat transfer analysis of EDM process on silicon carbide. International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat and Fluid Flow, 15(5/6), 483-502.

2003

Journal Articles

  • Tolouei Rad, M. (2003). An efficient algorithm for automatic machining sequence planning in milling operations. International Journal of Production Research, 41(17), 4115-4131.

Research Projects

  • Returning Western Australian Characterisation Capabilities to the Cutting Edge: High resolution analytical transmission electron microscopy, Australian Research Council, Grant - Linkage (Infrastructure), 2013 ‑ 2014, $2,135,000.
  • A world class, high resolution scanning electron microscopy facility for West Australian researchers, Australian Research Council, Grant - Linkage (Infrastructure), 2013, $829,000.

Research Student Supervision

Current Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical and corrosion behaviour of new B Ti alloy biomaterial fabricated by selective laser melting
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical and low-cycle fatigue performance of polymeric bone scaffolds
  • Doctor of Philosophy, 4D-printing of a customized self-expandable cardiovascular stent using a negative Poisson’s ratio structure

Completed Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Simultaneous machining of aerospace structural materials using poly-drills
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Bio-inspired surface engineering for hydrophobicity.
  • Implementation of Group technology in a manufacturing firm
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Characterising the deformation behaviour of human tooth enamel at the microscale.
  • Doctor of Philosophy, An integrated system to design machine layouts for modular special purpose machines
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Feasibility analysis of using special purpose machines for drilling-related operations
  • 3D body bone modeling using 2D medical images
  • Master of Engineering Science, Intelligent computer-aided modular fixture design system for machining semi-circular parts.
  • Master of Engineering Science, Optimisation of process parameters in abrasive water jet contour cutting of AISI 304L

Co-principal Supervisor

  • Master of Engineering Science, Investigation on the mobile robot navigation in an unknown environment
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Manufacturing and properties of titanium-based materials produced by selective laser melting.

Associate Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Selective laser melting of Ti-35Nb alloy: Processing microstructure and properties
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Design, microstructure and mechanical properties of new ti-based alloys
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