• Associate Professor, Materials Science & Engineering
Bilal Mansoor

Educational Background

  • Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering, University of Michigan – 2010
  • M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan – 2007
  • BSE., Mechanical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan – 2002

Research Interests

    • Materials in extreme environments: Environment–microstructure–mechanical behavior couplings
    • Solid state materials processing: 3D printing, friction stir processing, etc.
    • Engineering education

Awards & Honors

  • College-Level Teaching Award, The Association of Former Students at Texas A&M University at Qatar – 2022
  • Faculty of the Year in Mechanical Engineering, Aggie Achievement Awards, Texas A&M University at Qatar – 2020
  • Faculty Fellow, Qatar-Shell Research and Technology Center – 2017-2019
  • Early Career Faculty Research Excellence Award, Texas A&M University at Qatar – 2018

Selected Publications

  • B. Mansoor et al. In vitro and in vivo study on fine-grained Mg–Zn–RE–Zr alloy as a biodegradable orthopedic implant produced by friction stir processing. Bioactive Materials, 2023.
  • B. Mansoor et al. Effect of grain size and precipitates on hydrogen embrittlement susceptibility of nickel alloy 718. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2024, 55, 474-490.
  • B. Mansoor et al. On the metals compatibility assessment for oxygen service. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 2022.
  • B. Mansoor et al. Dissimilar micro friction stir welding of ultra-thin Mg AZ31 to Al 6061 sheets. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2022.
  • B. Mansoor et al. Corrosion behavior of Mg-Zn-Zr-RE alloys under physiological environment – Impact on mechanical integrity and biocompatibility. Journal of Magnesium Alloys, 2021.