Yasser Fouad

• Professor
• Professor at King Saud University

An investigation on novel Kulkual fibers that were derived from Ethiopia was carried out in this work. An open-mold casting approach was employed to manufacture a lightweight composite comprising chopped Kulkual fibers and titanium diboride (TiB₂) particles. The primary objective of this study was to scrutinize the interfacial dynamics of the compo...

Amidst rising global demand for sustainable energy substitutes and the complex hindrances connected with a full-scale shift to new technologies, internal combustion engines (ICEs) using biofuels like biodiesel are progressively acquiring a vital role. However, an immediate global focus is required for cost-effective and echo-friendly biodiesel prod...

The emergence of smart grids in India is propelled by an intricate interaction of market dynamics, regulatory structures, and stakeholder obligations. This study analyzes the primary factors that are driving the widespread use of smart grid technologies and outlines the specific roles and obligations of different stakeholders, such as government en...

The fatigue test is an essential method used to evaluate the mechanical properties of materials and to assess their fatigue life under cyclic loads. Since the fatigue behavior of 3D-printed parts is highly dependent on fabrication process parameters, this study investigates the effect of infill density percentage and printing direction on fatigue l...

This study investigates the fabrication process of biocomposites and their resultant mechanical and thermal properties, essential for evaluating the performance of finished products. Polypropylene random copolymer (PPRC) was employed as the matrix phase, while rice husk (RH), a biowaste filler, was incorporated in varying concentrations. The rice h...

This study examines the impact of leaching with dilute hydrochloric acid solution on the reduction of ash content and the thermal degradation behavior of sugarcane bagasse. Response surface methodology (RSM) was used to statistically design the experiments and investigate the effect of three independent variables: treatment time, solid-to-liquid ra...

Solar panel installation is generally exposed to dust. Therefore, soiling on the surface of the solar panels significantly reduces the effectiveness of solar panels. Accumulation of dust also shortens their lifespan and reduces efficiency by about 15% to 20%. A significant reduction in the efficiency of solar photovoltaic panels has been observed d...

Solar collector systems efficiently transform sunlight into energy that may be used to meet various needs. This research aimed to use the Taguchi method to determine the ideal operating parameters for a solar thermal collector with a rectangular spiral absorber. Controllable parameters including mass flow rate, solar radiation, and absorber design...

Firecrackers are a vital element of cultural festivities that happen worldwide. However, the hazardous by-products they emit have a significant impact on environmental pollution, leading to the greenhouse effect and climate change. Aluminium powder serves as the fuel in the traditional flash powder mixture, nitrate of potassium serves as an oxidizi...

The adoption and integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) have become essential for the advancement of many industries, unlocking purposeful connections between objects. However, the surge in IoT adoption and integration has also made it a prime target for malicious attacks. Consequently, ensuring the security of IoT systems and ecosystems has e...

Due to its biodegradability, biocompatibility, and mechanical properties, poly‐lactic acid (PLA) is a leading biomaterial for numerous applications, especially for fused deposition modeling and fused filament fabrication. Nonetheless, the absence of a comprehensive recycling strategy may emerge as a significant source of plastic pollution in the fu...

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) hold potential for low-cost, high-efficiency solar energy, but their sensitivity to moisture limits practical application. Current fabrication requires controlled environments, limiting mass production. Researchers aim to develop stable PSCs with longer lifetimes under ambient conditions. In this research work, we inve...

The present work highlights the benefits of matrix strengthening through the inclusion of hard particles within the resin‐impregnated woven Kevlar mat. Aluminium Oxynitride (ALON) particles are added to epoxy resin by 5, 10, and 15 volume percentages. The test coupons were developed through a hand‐lay‐up technique to estimate the low‐velocity impac...

The catastrophic earthquake that struck Morocco on September 8, 2023, garnered significant media coverage, leading to the swift dissemination of information across various social media and online plat- forms. However, the heightened visibility also gave rise to a surge in fake news, presenting formidable challenges to the efficient distribution of...

Increasing demand for high-performance lightweight materials for structural applications poses a challenge to material research and development; subsequently, the expectation of a single lightweight material to sustain itself in a multi-functional environment is also difficult. The present research attempts to address the above-said issue by develo...

Phase change materials (PCMs) can absorb, store, and release substantial latent heat within a specific temperature range during phase transition and have gained huge attention due to environmental concerns and energy crises. However, PCMs have a significant downside in energy storage due to their relatively lower thermal conductivity, leading to in...

In the present investigation, banana fibers extracted from Ethiopia are utilized to fabricate the composites with different fiber architectures in the epoxy matrix. Six different types of composites—untreated/treated chopped banana epoxy composite (UCBEC/TCBEC), untreated/treated woven banana epoxy composite (UWBEC/TWBEC), and untreated/treated cho...

The humongous increase in carbon emissions in the past few decades presents an environmental challenge to the scientific community. The current study proposes a method of taxation on high-carbon emission fuels. For this purpose, a comparative enviro-economic analysis is carried out on the three most commonly used fuels (gasoline, Liquefied Petroleu...

The ever-growing demand for improved energy efficiency in buildings has stimulated a stream of research focused on innovative retrofit energy solutions. Laminated low emissivity (Low-E) type coated glass components can be used in retrofitting window systems for enhancing energy savings provided by the insulating properties of glass laminates contai...

This research presents an experimental investigation on the thermal management and improvement of electrical efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) systems employing a phase change material (PCM) and water combination technique as heat dissipation systems through an improved design. This experiment was conducted in the semi-arid environment of Aligarh, In...

The present research encompasses the utilization of TiO 2 nano particles with enrichment of H 2 (10 lpm) with Chlorella Emersonii Methyl Ester (CEME) on an agricultural-based CRDI engine. CEME20 (20% chlorella emersonii methyl ester blended with 80% mineral diesel) is employed for the tests. The nanoparticle concentration is limited to 50 ppm which...

This research aims to provide the groundwork for smartly categorizing hand movements for use with prosthetic hands. The hand motions are classified using surface electromyography (sEMG) data. In reaction to a predetermined sequence of fibre activation, every single one of our muscles contracts. They could be useful in developing control protocols f...

The current study examines the effect of NaOH treatment on the hardness, inter-laminar shear strength (ILSS) and water absorption behavior of epoxy composites reinforced with banana pseudostem fibers. Using the hand-lay-up method, six distinct samples are created that are composed of layers of woven and short banana fibers in both a plain and hybri...

Solid waste management is one of the biggest challenges of the current era. The combustible fractions in the waste stream turn out to be a good energy source if converted into refuse-derived fuel. Researchers worldwide are successfully converting it into fuel. However, certain challenges are associated with its application in gasifiers, boilers, et...

Increased waste generation and disposal have become serious concerns in terms of landfill burden and environmental pollution. Transforming the waste materials into useful ones by recycling or reprocessing is the right solution to address the challenges. Eggshells are one sort of bio-waste that has had a significant impact on the material market, wh...

A significant agricultural biomass with the intrinsic potential for lingo-cellulosic fiber is eliminated as garbage after harvesting in underdeveloped countries. The effective use of these natural fibers is one strategy to ensure a sustainable economy and reduce environmental pollution caused by synthetic fibers. The present work focuses on fabrica...

Transportation-related emissions in Pakistan have been rapidly increasing in recent years. This study aims to determine how important it is to electrify road transportation in Pakistan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the transportation sector. Motivated by the need to tackle the growing environmental issues related to conventional fue...

The purpose of this work is to find the optimum design for two-layer compound cylinders of the same material with an open end condition by using the elimination method. The optimization method depends on reducing the number of design variables with a simultaneous yield hypothesis for all layers of the compound cylinder. A combination of von Mises a...

Cardiovascular diseases, particularly coronary artery disease, pose big challenges to human life. Deployment of the stent is a preferable treatment for the above-mentioned disease. However, stents are usually made up of shape memory alloy called Nitinol. The poorer surface finish on the machined nitinol stents accelerates the migration of Nickel io...

Nowadays, 3D PLA-printed parts are widely used in many applications, essentially using the fused filament fabrication technique. While the influence of printing parameters on quasi-static mechanical characterization has been extensively considered within the literature, there are limited accounts of this effect on fatigue performance. The two main...

The fast depletion of conventional fuel supplies has forced the world to find suitable substitutes to overcome the expected energy crisis. Fossil fuels also contribute to global warming because of their harmful emissions. Biofuels are sustainable and environment friendly. Biodiesel can be sourced from both edible and non-edible oils to replace foss...

The emerging need for a sustainable environment prompts the research community to develop functional materials with bio-and organic waste. This research advocates biodegradable waste management and its performance evaluation. The involvement of Caesalpinia decapetala (CD) as a potential reinforcement in the epoxy matrix and its analytical evaluatio...

Pumice, which is prevalent in Ethiopia, is formed naturally during the quick cooling and solidifying of molten lava. Pumice is a naturally occurring mineral that, due to its high thermal resistance and lightweightness, can be an excellent candidate for reinforcing material for polymers. The present study investigates epoxy‐based composites reinforc...

Phycoremediation of wastewater with microalgae is a viable option and is considered a process for cleaning up toxic waste using microalgae or macroalgae. Most water is modified by its use and must be treated before discharge. Given this situation, and following the example of other researchers around the world, our study focuses on the filtration m...

One major criterion in the selection of wind farm location is the cost of energy (COE). COE is the cost of producing 1 kWh electric energy on an annual basis. Mathematical model of COE includes site‐specific constants (such as reference height, mean wind speed, shape factors, wind shear coefficient, average temperature, and turbine altitude) and wi...

Creep analysis is crucial when dealing with thick rotating cylinders exposed to a steady load or stress at a higher temperature. These cylinders present a fundamental constituent in a variety of dynamic engineering applications, such as pressure vessels, hydraulic cylinders, gun barrels, boilers, fuel tanks, aerospace technologies, nuclear reactors...

Recently, most service or product-oriented industries have been focusing on their activities to uphold the green and sustainable environment protocol owing to the increased environmental pollution. Concerning this issue, industries are now concentrating on developing recyclable or waste materials products. This research advocates developing and val...

The transportation sector stands at the forefront of global challenges, where its significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution has become an urgent matter demanding immediate attention. For addressing these compelling concerns and leading the automotive industry toward a sustainable future, it is, therefore , imperative to...

Nanoparticles have attracted substantial attention for their diverse range of applications, particularly in biomedicine applications and drug delivery, owing to their unique properties. However, their tiny size facilitates easy cellular entry, which can also lead to interactions with cellular components, potentially resulting in toxicity and undesi...

This work aimed to investigate temperature polarization (TP) and concentration polarization (CP), which affect solar-powered air-gap membrane distillation (SP-AGMD) system performance under various operating conditions. A mathematical model for the SP-AGMD system using the experimental results was performed to calculate the temperature polarization...

A high percentage of failure in pump elements originates from fatigue. This study focuses on the discharge section behavior, made of ductile iron, under dynamic load. An experimental protocol is established to collect the strain under pressurization and depressurization tests at specific locations. These experimental results are used to formulate t...

With the escalating requirement for global sustainable energy solutions and the complexities linked with the complete transition to new technologies, internal combustion engines (ICEs) powered with biofuels like ethanol are gaining significance over time. However, problems linked to the performance and emissions of such ICEs necessitate accurate pr...

In this work, the effects of different fiber loadings on the mechanical properties of the composites at the sub-micron scale were studied through nanoindentation followed by physical characterization. The composites were prepared by incorporating different loadings of wheat straw, corn stalk, and rice husk in polypropylene copolymer using a melt pr...

This study proposes an automated technique for segmenting satellite imagery using unsupervised learning. Autoencoders, a type of neural network, are employed for dimensionality reduction and feature extraction. The study evaluates different segmentation architectures and encoders and identifies the best performing combination as the DeepLabv3+ arch...

Clean water and renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly important in the current era, as well as a future challenge, and one of the potential solutions is photocatalysis. In the current study, a simple one‐step hydrothermal technique is employed to fabricate the pure and La‐doped CuO (0%, 1%, 3%, 5%, and 7%) photocatalysts. The influence...

Growing environmental concerns over global warming and depleting fossil fuel reserves are compelling researchers to investigate green fuels such as alcoholic fuels that not only show the concrete decrement in emissions but also enhance engine performance. The current study emphasizes the influence of different alcoholic fuel blends in gasoline on e...

Microbial fuel cell (MFC) technology is anticipated to be a practical alternative to the activated sludge technique for treating domestic and industrial effluents. The relevant literature mainly focuses on developing the systems and materials for maximum power output, whereas understanding the fundamental electrochemical characteristics is inadequa...

The electrochemical treatment of canal water was investigated in a batch-wise system in the presence of stainless steel 316-grade electrodes. Three effective process parameters, including current density, reaction time, and electrode spacing, were evaluated in the range of 0.25–2.5 mA/cm2,1–10 min, and 0.5–2.5 cm, respectively. Operational variable...