Mr. Towhid Faraji, TU Bergakademie Freiberg Institute for Metal Forming, Germany
Towhid Faraji is a Research Associate and Lecturer at the Institut für Metallformung (IMF) at TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany. He specializes in metal forming, materials science, and numerical simulations. With dual MSc degrees in Metal Forming from Semnan University, Iran, and TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany, his research focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes and enhancing material properties. His master’s theses involved investigating Severe Plastic Deformation (SPD) processes and studying material flow in double-T beam production. Towhid has extensive practical experience, including Gleeble testing, EBSD analysis, and developing advanced simulations using tools like ABAQUS, Python, Fortran, and Matcalc. His current research includes developing sustainable forging steels for automotive lightweighting and mentoring graduate students on bainitic steel properties and Young’s modulus optimization. In addition to his research, Towhid teaches courses on metal forming fundamentals and numerical simulations. Proficient in Persian, English, and German, he combines academic expertise with industry experience, including positions at Iran-Khodro Khorasan and Chadormalu Mining & Industrial Co.
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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award 🌍
Dr. Towhid Faraji Shovay demonstrates exceptional qualifications and achievements in the field of metal forming and materials science. His strong educational background, extensive research experience, and innovative contributions to the field make him a noteworthy candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Below is a detailed assessment of his suitability:
Education 📚
Master of Science (MSc) in Metal Forming
- First Master: Semnan University, Iran
Thesis: Severe Plastic Deformation (SPD processes) – Optimization of the Repetitive Upsetting-Extrusion (RUE) process with FEM simulation and mold design.
- Second Master: TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Faculty of Material Science, Germany
Thesis: Numerical investigation of geometry changes in the universal groove on material flow during the production of double-T beams (H-beams).
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Metallurgical Engineering
- University: Shahid Sadughi Yazd, Iran
Thesis: Effect of Thermomechanical Treatment on the Mechanical Properties of 7075 Aluminium Alloy.
Work Experience 💼
Research Associate and Lecturer
- Institute of Metal Forming (IMF), TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany
2023–Present:
- Leading projects on sustainable forging steels and advanced simulations for automotive lightweighting.
- Supervising master theses in nano-bainitic steels and mechanical properties of steels.
- Teaching “Fundamentals of Metal Forming” (English, MMT students – every semester) and “Numerical Simulation in Metal Forming” (English, Summer semesters).
Research Assistant
- Institute of Metal Forming (IMF), TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany
2020–2023:
- Conducted advanced simulations, coding, and experimental research on steel alloys and metal forming processes.
Research Skills 🔬
Materials Science & Metallurgy
- Extensive experience in metallurgical research, including alloy development, thermomechanical treatments, and phase transformations in metals.
- Specialized in Severe Plastic Deformation (SPD processes) for optimizing material properties through techniques like the Repetitive Upsetting-Extrusion (RUE) process.
Numerical Modeling & Simulation
- Proficient in finite element modeling (FEM) for predicting material behavior and flow during metal forming processes, including complex geometrical effects (e.g., H-beams production).
- Developed custom Fortran subroutines for use in FEM software like ABAQUS, enabling advanced simulations (e.g., bainite transformation and its impact on steel flow curves).