Dr. Abas Ahmad, Ph.D. in Industrial and Management Engineering, is currently working as a research associate with the research group of Design Methods for Industrial Engineering at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome (Italy). His research fields include: CAD-CAE Modeling and Design Methods for Mechanical and Automotive Structures, Topological Optimization, Finite Element Analysis and Numerical Simulations, Design of Lattice Structures for Lightweight and Thermal Applications, Design for Assembly & Additive Manufacturing, Design and Stress Analysis of Piping, Reverse Engineering, Virtual Prototyping.