Journal Publications

16. MAI Malik, MD Kalam, A Ikram, S Zeeshan, SQR Zaidi,“Energy transition towards electric vehicle technology: Recent advancements”, Energy Reports, Volume 13, Pages 2958-2996, June 2025. (JCR IF: 5.1)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2025. 02.029

15. MAI Malik, A Ikram, S Zeeshan, M Naqvi, SQR Zaidi, F Hussain, H Yassin, A Qazi, “Enhancing peak performance forecasting in steam power plants through innovative AI-driven Exergy-Energy Analysis”, Energy Conversion and Management: X, Volume 26, 101025, April 2025. (JCR IF: 7.6)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecmx.2025. 101025

14. MAI Malik, A Ikram, S Sohail, M Naqvi, M Khubaib, F Hussain, B Zhang “Parametric optimization of engine performance and emissions for hydroxy blended gaseous fuels”, Energy Conversion and Management: X, Volume 24, 100796, 2024. (JCR IF: 7.6)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecmx.2024. 100796

13. W Bajwa, A Ikram, MAI Malik, L Razzak, AR Khan, A Latif, F Hussain, A Qazi, “Optimization of biodiesel yield from waste cooking oil and sesame oil using RSM and ANN techniques”, Heliyon, Volume 10, Issue 15, August 2024. (JCR IF: 3.6)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024 .e34804

12. MAI Malik, S Zeeshan, M Khubaib, A Ikram, F Hussain, H Yassin, A Qazi “A review of major trends, opportunities, and technical challenges in biodiesel production from waste sources”, Energy Conversion and Management: X, Available online July 2024. (JCR IF: 7.6)

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecmx.2024. 100675

11. MAI Malik, MA Kalam, MA Mujtaba, AS Silitonga, A Ikram, “Recent advancements, applications, and technical challenges in fuel additives-assisted engine operations” Energy Conversion and Management, Elsevier, Volume 313, Part D, August 2024. (JCR IF: 10.9)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman. 2024.118643

10. MAI Malik, M.A. Mujtaba, M.A. Kalam, AS Silitonga, A Ikram, “Recent advances in hydrogen supplementation to promote biomass fuels for reducing greenhouse gases”, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Volume 49, Part D, Pages 463-487, January 2024. (JCR IF: 8.3)

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene. 2023.09.154

9. A Ikram, H Chung, “Computational analysis of metal transfer mode, dynamics, and heat transfer under different pulsating frequencies in pulsed wire arc additive manufacturing”, Journal of Computational Design and Engineering, 9 (3), pp 1045-1063, 2022. (JCR IF: 6.1)
https://doi.org/10.1093/jcde/ qwac043

8. A Ikram, H Chung, “Numerical simulation of arc, metal transfer and its impingement on weld pool in variable polarity gas metal arc welding”, Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 64, pp 1529-1543, 2021. (JCR IF: 6.8)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmapro. 2021.03.001

7. AR Khan, L Zhang, K Ishfaq, A Ikram, T Yildrim, B Liu, S Rahman, Y Lu, “Optical harmonic generation in 2D materials”, Advanced Functional Materials, 2105259, 2021. (JCR IF: 19.0)
https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm. 202105259

6. A Ikram, H Chung, “The effect of EN ratio and current on microstructural and mechanical properties of weld joined by AC-GMAW on square groove butt joints”, Applied Sciences, 7 (3) 261, pp 1-14, 2017. (JCR IF: 2.5)
https://doi.org/10.3390/app7 030261

5. A Ikram, N Arif, H Chung, “Design of an induction heating system for induction assisted alternating current gas metal arc welding”, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 231, pp 162-170, 2016. (JCR IF: 7.5)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec. 2015.12.015

4. A Ikram, NA Mufti, MQ Saleem, AR Khan, “Parametric optimization for surface roughness, kerf and MRR in wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM) using Taguchi design of experiment”, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 27 (7), pp 2133-2141, 2013. (JCR IF: 1.7)
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-013- 0526-8

3. M Shahbaz, MA Rasheed, MS Tahir, MA Ahmed, A Ikram, “A Parametric Study on the Production of Bio Fuels from Rapeseed Oil”, International Journal of Environmental Science and Development, pp.613-614, 2013.
https://doi.org/10.7763/IJESD .2013.V4.424

2. AR Khan, MQ Saleem, A Ikram, “Parametric Optimization for Laser Marking Performance via Taguchi Approach”, Technical Journal, University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Taxila, Pakistan, 20, pp. 49-55, 2015.
https://tj.uettaxila.edu.pk/olderissu es/2015/No2/5Parametric%20Optimi zation%20for%20Laser%20Marking %20Performance%20via%20Taguchi % 20Approach.pdf

1. A Ikram, AR Khan, H Chung, “Investigation of single pass welding of thick AH36 steel plates in a square groove butt joint configuration during AC-GMAW”, Journal of Welding and Joining, 38 (3), pp 254-262, 2020.
https://doi.org/10.5781/JWJ.2 020.38.3.4