Ashequl Islam is a Doctoral Researcher in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at Adelaide University. His expertise spans thermo-mechanical modelling, advanced manufacturing processes, finite element analysis, process optimisation, and biomedical engineering applications.
He completed his Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering by Research at Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Malaysia, where his thesis focused on the experimental investigation of heat elevation during bone drilling for implant site preparation. Following his master’s degree, he joined UniMAP as a Research Officer, further strengthening his experience in experimental and computational research. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering from UniMAP.
 
His research integrates experimental mechanics, finite element modelling, process optimisation, and data-driven approaches to improve surgical safety, manufacturing accuracy, and process reliability. He has published in peer-reviewed journals including Heliyon, Applied Sciences, and Metals, with several Q1- and Q2-indexed publications. He has also presented his work at international conferences and has several manuscripts currently under review in reputable journals.
 
Ashequl actively contributes to the academic community as a peer reviewer for journals under the Nature Portfolio, including Scientific Reports, as well as European Spine Journal, Biomedical Materials & Devices, BMC Oral Health, and iScience. He also reviews for several international conferences, reflecting his commitment to rigorous scientific standards and high-quality research dissemination.
 
Technically, he is proficient in advanced modelling, simulation, and design tools, including ANSYS, Abaqus, DEFORM 3D, CATIA V5, and SolidWorks. He has programming experience in Python and C, along with strong expertise in statistical analysis and design-of-experiments software such as Design-Expert, Minitab, SPSS, OriginPro, and Microsoft Excel. Beyond academic research, Ashequl has contributed to grant writing and industrial consultancy projects through the Motorsport Technology Research Unit (MOTECH), including participation in a successfully funded national-level project. He also holds three registered copyrights related to biomechanical modelling and drill-bit geometric design for thermal osteonecrosis studies.
 
His current research focuses on advanced additive manufacturing, particularly hybrid metal additive manufacturing, process modelling, residual stress prediction, thermal field simulation, surface integrity assessment, and the integration of finite element methods with machine learning techniques to develop intelligent and predictive manufacturing systems.
 
He is a registered Engineering Technologist and Graduate Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM), an Associate Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), UK, a Student Member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and a Student Member of Engineers Australia.
 
Current research focus
▸ Hybrid metal additive manufacturing▸ Process modelling, residual stress prediction, and thermal field simulation▸ Machine learning-driven optimisation of manufacturing process parameters▸ Sustainable and high-performance manufacturing systems