Associate Professor Dr Mushtak Al-Atabi Dean   PhD, MSc, BSc (Mechanical Engineering)   mushtak.t@taylors.edu.my

Subjects Taught

• Engineering Design and Professional Skills

Research Interests

• Thermofluids
• Renewable Engineering
• Biomechanical Engineering
• Engineering Education
• Academic Leadership

Scholarly Activities

• Chair of the International Engineering and Technology Education Conference. Malaysia, 16 to 19 January 2011. www.ietec.my
• Member of the International Advisory Board of the 24th European Conference on Modelling and Simulation. Malaysia June, 1-4, 2010.
• Member of the Technical Committee of the 2nd National Postgraduate Conference, NPC09. University Technology Petronas. 11-12 March 2009.
• Member of the Scientific Committee of the 4th International Symposium on Hydrocarbons & Chemistry. Ghardaia, Algeria. March 24-26, 2008.
• Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Engineering Science and Technology “JESTEC”. http://jestec.taylors.edu.my (Taylor’s University College).
• Member of Taylor’s University College Research & Scholarly Development Committee (2006-2008).

Publications

• Al-Atabi, M.T. 2010. “Design and Assessment of a Novel Static Mixer”. Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering. In Press.
• Lad, N., Aroussi, A., Adebayo, D. and Al-Atabi, M.T. 2010. “Characterisation of Multiphase Fluid-Structure Interaction Using Non-Intrusive Optical Techniques”. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology. In Press.
• Aroussi, A., Lad, N., Muhamad Said, M.F., Adebayo, D. Al-Atabi, M.T. 2010. “Analysis of the Interactivity of A Cold Atomised Spray Flow with A Convex Obstacle”. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology. In Press.
• Al-Atabi, M.T. 2010. “Case Based Learning in Engineering Labs”. Proceedings of the 6th International CDIO Conference, École Polytechnique de Montréal, Québec, Canada, June 15-18.
• Al-Atabi, M.T. and Mahdi, A. 2010. “CDIO Curriculum for Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Course”. Proceedings of the 6th International CDIO Conference, École Polytechnique de Montréal, Québec, Canada, June 15-18.
• Chow, Seng Chu and Al-Atabi, M.T. 2010. “Systems Engineering Approach for A Robotic Project By Electrical and Electronics Engineering Students”. Proceedings of the 6th International CDIO Conference, École Polytechnique de Montréal, Québec, Canada, June 15-18.
• Al-Atabi, M.T. 2010. “Flow around Symmetrical Airfoil with Backward Facing Step”. Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Flow Visualisation, Daegu, Korea, June 21-24.
• Al-Atabi, M.T. and Shamel, M. 2010. “Mixing in Tanks Using Synthetic Jets”. Proceedings of the 14th International Symposium on Flow Visualisation, Daegu, Korea, June 21-24.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Chin, S.B., Luo, and X.Y. 2010. “Experimental Investigation of the Flow of Bile in Patient Specific Cystic Duct Models”. ASME Journal of Biomechanical Engineering. Vol. 132, No 4.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Espino, D. and Hukins, D. 2010. “Computer and Experimental Modelling of Blood Flow through the Mitral Valve of the Heart”. JSME Journal of Biomechanical Science and Engineering. Vol. 5, No 1, pp. 78-84.
• Mahdi, A.S. and Al-Atabi, M.T. 2008. “Effect of Body Shape on the Aerodynamics of Projectiles at Supersonic Speeds”. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (JESTEC). Vol. 3, No 3, pp. 278-292.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Chin, S.B., Luo, X.Y. and Beck, S.B.M. 2008. “Investigation of the Flow in a Compliant Idealised Human Cystic Duct”. Journal of Biomechanical Science and Engineering. Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 411-418.
• Al-Atabi, M.T. 2007. “Flow in Ducts of Polygonal Cross-Sections with Internal Corner Ribs”. International Journal of Heat Exchangers. Vol. 8, No. 2.;
• Al-Atabi, M.T. and Abakr, Y.A. 2007. “Laminar Mixing in SMX Static Mixers”. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (JESTEC). Vol. 2, No 1, pp. 95-101.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Chin, S.B., Beck, S.B.M and Boucher, R.F. 2007. “From Cystic Duct to Static Mixer: A Serendipitous Journey via Flow Visualization”. Journal of Visualization (JOV). Vol. 10, No.2, pp. 141-144. (Invited paper).
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Chin, S.B. and Luo, X.Y. 2006. “Flow in Non-Circular Ducts with Corner Ribs”. Journal of Flow Visualization and Image Processing (JFVIP). Vol. 13, No 3, pp 203- 216.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Chin, S.B. and Luo, X.Y. 2006. “Visualization Experiment of Flow Structures inside Two-Dimensional Human Biliary System Models”. Journal of Mechanics in Medicine and Biology (JMMB). Vol. 6, No. 3, pp 249-260.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Al-Zuhair, S.A., Chin, S.B. and Luo, X.Y. 2006. “Pressure Drop in Laminar and Turbulent Flows in Circular Pipe with Baffles – An Experimental and Analytical Study”. International Journal of Fluid Mechanics Research (IJFMR). Vol. 33, No. 4, pp 303-319.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Chin, S.B. and Luo, X.Y. 2006. “Cystic Duct Visual-Based Evaluation of Gallstones Formation Risk Factors”. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (JESTEC). Vol. 1, No. 1, pp 1-9.
• Al-Atabi, M.T. 2006. “Aerodynamics of Wing Tip Sails”. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology (JESTEC). Vol. 1, No.1, pp 89-98
• Al-Atabi, M.T. 2006. “A Subsonic Jet Thrust Vector Control Using Fluidic Means”. Journal of Mechanical Engineering. Vol. 56, No. 6, pp 332- 338.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Chin, S.B. and Luo, X.Y. 2005. “Flow Structure in Circular Tubes with Segmental Baffles”. Journal of Flow Visualization and Image Processing (JFVIP). Vol. 12, No 3, pp 301-311.
• Yusaf, T.F., Al-Zuhair, S.A. and Al-Atabi, M.T. 2005 “Performance of Diesel Engine Using an Emulsion of Biodiesel-Conventional Diesel Fuel”. Journal of Mechanical Engineering. Vol. 56, No. 3, pp 137-142.
• Al-Atabi, M.T. and Asrar, W. 2005. “Fluidic Thrust Vectoring: Challenges and Opportunities”. Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 56, No. 1, pp 1-17.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Chin, S.B. and Luo, X.Y. 2005. “Visualization of Mixing of Flow in Circular Tubes with Segmental Baffles”. (Frontispieces). Journal of Visualization. Volume 8. No.2, pp 89.
• Yusaf, T.F., Al-Atabi, M.T. and Buttsworth, D.R. 2003. “Small Scale Power Generation using a Dual Fuel System”. International Energy Journal. Vol. 4, No. 2, pp 129- 138.
• Yusaf, T.F., Al-Atabi, M.T., Ali, Y. and Shamsuddin, A.H. 2001. “A Dual Fuel System (CNG-Diesel) for a Single-Cylinder, Stationary Engine Used in Power Generation”. Brunei Darussalam Journal of Technology and Commerce. Vol. 2, No.1.
• Shamel, M. And Al-Atabi, M.T. 2009. “Multidisciplinary Projects for Second Year Chemical and Mechanical Engineering Students”. Proceedings of the 2009 Australian Association of Engineering Education Conference, Adelaide, Australia, Dec 6-9.
• Al-Atabi, M.T. 2009. “The Use Of Project Based Learning As A First Year Integrated Teaching And Learning Medium”. Proceedings of the 5th International CDIO Conference, Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore, June 7 – 10.
• Afolabi, L., Aroussi, A., Mat Isa, N. and Al-Atabi, M.T. 2009. “The Prevailing Fluid Motion in a Model Coal Classifier”. Proceedings of the 4th Algerian Congress of Engineering Processes, Algiers, 4-6 May.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Espino, D. and Hukins, D. 2009. “Experimental Study of the Flow through a Two Dimensional Mitral Valve Model”. Proceedings of 4th Asian Pacific Conference on Biomechanics. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, 14- 17 April.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Tan, C.M. and Low, Z.Y. 2009. “Visualisation of the Blood Flow through Left Ventricle”. Proceedings of the National Postgraduate Conference on Engineering, Science & Technology. University Technology Petronas, Malaysia, 25- 26 March.
• Al-Atabi, M.T. 2008. “The Use of Self Tracking Skill Matrix to Encourage Student Centred Learning”. Proceedings of the 2008 Australian Association for Engineering Education Conference. Yeppoon, Australia, 7- 10 December.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Loong, Z., Ng, W. K., Yoong, K. X. and Tee, J. 2008. “Novel Solution for the Automobile Blind Spot Problem”. Proceedings of the 2nd Regional Conference on Vehicle Engineering and Technology 2008. Kuala Lumpur, 15-17 July.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Chin, S.B. and Aroussi, A. 2008. “Student Centred Learning Using Flow Visualisation”. Proceedings of the 13th International Symposium on Flow Visualisation (ISFV13). Nice, France 1- 4 July.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Chin, S.B. and Aroussi, A. 2008. “Assessment of Mixing In A Static Mixer Using Flow Visualisation”. Proceedings of the 13th International Symposium on Flow Visualisation (ISFV13). Nice, France 1- 4 July.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Chang, L.Z., Khor, E.K., Wong, J. 2007. “Flow Past A Square Cylinder”. Proceedings of the 21st Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMCHE 2007), UPM, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia, December 12-14. (Winner of Best Poster Award)
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Chan, M.W., Chang, L.S., Abakr, A.Y. 2007. “Assessment of Mixing in a Commercial Mixer (SMX)”. Proceedings of the 21st Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMCHE 2007), UPM, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia, December 12-14.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Lee, K., Kent, T.K., Teoh, P.S. 2007. “Flow Visualisation of Flow Patterns in a Ring-Disk Static Mixer”. Proceedings of the 21st Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMCHE 2007), UPM, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia, December 12-14.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Lua, W.S., Lee, C.F. 2007. “Novel Impeller Design for Continuously Stirred Tank Reactors”. Proceedings of the 21st Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMCHE 2007), UPM, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia, December 12-14.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Chin, S.B. 2007. “Flow Visualisation in Prandtl Channel- Project Based Learning in Fluid Mechanics”. Proceedings of 2nd Regional Conference on Engineering Education (RCEE2007), Johor Bahru, Malaysia, December 2-5.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Chin, S.B., Beck, S., and Luo, X.Y. 2007. “In-Vitro Investigation of the Functions of the Valves of Heister”. Proceedings of Third Asian Pacific Conference on Biomechanics, Tokyo, Japan. November 5-8. pp 234.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Chin, S.B., Beck, S., and Luo, X.Y. 2007. “Flow in Idealised Compliant Human Cystic Duct Models”. Proceedings of the Fifth International Conference on Fluid Mechanics, Shanghai, China, Aug.15-19, 2007. pp 610- 613.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Chin, S.B., Luo, X.Y., Bird, N. and Johnson, A. 2006. “Visualization of Flow of Bile in Realistic Human Cystic Ducts Models”. Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on Flow Visualization, Göttingen, Germany. September 10-14.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Chin, S.B., and Luo, X.Y. 2006. “Visualization of Flow Structures in Two-Dimensional Human Biliary Systems”. Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on Flow Visualization, Göttingen, Germany. September 10-14.
• Al-Atabi, M.T. 2006. “Visualization of Flow in a Hexagonal Duct With Internal Corner Ribs”. Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium on Flow Visualization, Göttingen, Germany. September 10-14.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Chin, S.B., Luo, X.Y. and Beck, S.B.M. 2006. “Analysis of the Staggered-Baffle Static Mixer” Proceedings of the 12th European Conference on Mixing. Bologna, Italy. pp. 647-654, 27-30 June.
• Al-Atabi, M.T. & Abakr, Y.A. 2005. “Competition-Based Engineering Learning” Proceedings of the 2005 Regional Conference on Engineering Education. December 12-13, Johor, Malaysia.
• Al-Atabi, M.T. 2005. “Investigation of Characteristics of Flow over Corner Rib in a Channel with Square Cross Section”. 2nd International Conference on Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering (ICCBPE 2005), Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, 8 - 10 December.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Chin, S.B. and Luo, X.Y. 2004. “Visualization of the Flow in Circular Tube with Segmental Baffles at Low Reynolds Numbers”. Proceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Flow Visualization (11ISFV), Notre Dame, USA. August 9-12.
• Al-Atabi, M.T., Chin, S.B. and Luo, X.Y. 2004. “An Experimental Study of the Flow in an Idealized Human Cystic Duct”. Proceedings of the First Asian Pacific Conference on Biomechanics (APBiomech2004) - (JSME), Osaka, Japan. March 25-28, pp.33-34.
• Yusaf, T.F. and Al-Atabi, M.T. 2003. “Experimental Investigation for the Design of ECU for A Single Cylinder Engine Using Dual-Fuel (CNG-Diesel)”. Proceedings of the 2003 Asian Conference on Sensors (AsiaSENSE2003). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. July 14-18, pp 329-334.
• Yusaf, T.F. and Al-Atabi, M.T. 2002. “Experimental Investigation of A Single Cylinder Diesel Engine as A Hybrid Power Unit for A Series Hybrid Electric Vehicle”. Proceedings of the 2002 Student Conference on Research and Development (SCOReD2002). Shah Alam, Malaysia. July 16-17, pp 261-264.
• Yusaf, T.F., Al-Atabi, M.T. and Buttsworth, D. 2001. “Engine Performance and Exhaust Gas Emission Characteristics of (CNG/Diesel) Dual-Fuel Engine”. Proceedings of the Small Engine Technology Conference (SETC). Pisa, Italy. July 28-30.
• Al-Atabi, M.T and Yusaf, T.F. 2000. “Wind Tunnel Study of a Symmetrical Wing with Tip Sails”. Proceedings of the Fourth Biennial Engineering Mathematics and Applications Conference (EMAC2000). RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia. September 10-13, pp. 227-230.
• Al-Atabi, M.T and Asrar, W. 1999. “Wake and Aerodynamic Forces Study for A Wing with Tip Sails”. Paper No. 99-3203. Proceedings of AIAA Norfolk Summer Conference. Norfolk, VA, USA. June 28- July1.

Guest Lectures Delivered

• “Mathematical Modelling of Pressure Drop in a Tube with Segmental Baffles” The University of Sheffield, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sheffield, UK. March 9, 2005.
• “The Role of Fluid Mechanics in the Formation of Gallstones” University of Hannover, Institute of Turbomachinery and Fluid Dynamics, Hannover, Germany. September 15, 2006.
• “Flow Visualisation Techniques in Biomechanical Engineering Research” Shizuoka University, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Hamamatsu, Japan. November 4, 2007.
• “Design of a Novel Static Mixer” University of Birmingham, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Birmingham, UK. November 12, 2007.
• “The use of Flow Visualisation as a Teaching Tool in Undergraduate Courses of Mechanical Engineering” University of Leicester, School of Engineering, Leicester, UK. November 16, 2007.

Awards & Honours

• Honorary Research Fellow. Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Sheffield, UK. January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2011
• Chairman’s Award for Excellence. Taylor’s University College, Malaysia. October 17, 2008
• Honorary Research Fellow. Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Birmingham, UK. March 1, 2008 to February 28, 2011
• Best Poster Award. 21st Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers, Malaysia. December 14, 2007. “Flow Past A Square Cylinder”
• Honorary Lecturer. College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK. September 1, 2005- August 31, 2010