Riaz Ahmed Mufti
Professor
- School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
- 0092333970
Summary
Academic Background
PhD
(Automotive Engine) University of Leeds
January 01, 2000 - December 31, 2003
Honours and Awards
• Presidents’ Pride of Performance, Government of Pakistan.
• Gold Medal, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI).
• HEC Best Innovator Award (4th HEC Outstanding Research Award).
• HEC Best Innovator Award (5th HEC Outstanding Research Award). First Pakistani to receive the Innovation award twice.
• Automotive Innovation Award, 2013.
• Technology Award, Invention to Innovation 2016. On Commercial Product: Engine Health Monitoring System.
• Technology Award, Invention to Innovation 2016. On Commercial Product: Radiator Leak Detection System
• Presidents’ Gold Medal 2014, Best Innovation and Commercialization Award.
Publications
Effect of Surface Treatment and Lubricant Additives on Friction Reduction of Roller Slip
September 01, 2026
Tribology International - Volume: 221, Article Number: 112071
Experimental analysis of shim–tappet dynamics and friction modifier effects in engine valvetrain using an advanced measurement technique
July 01, 2026
Tribology International - Volume 219, Article Number: 111799, Pages: 17
A comprehensive review of experimental methods for the tribological evaluation of internal combustion engine valve-train
February 01, 2026
Journal of Tribology - Volume 148, Issue 2, Article Number 020801
Experimental Data Driven-Based Tribological Performance Evaluation of Direct Acting Engine Valve Train Using Potential Acoustic Emission (AE) Analysis and Real-Time Signal Processing
December 17, 2025
Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering - Pages 1-19
A novel approach to measure rotational dynamics of valvetrain components in production engines using miniature GMR chip
December 01, 2025
Measurement - Volume 256, Part D, Article Number 118455
Effect of coatings on the tribological performance of engine valve train: A review
August 01, 2025
International Journal of Engine Research - Volume 26(8), Pages 1171-1192
Friction and Wear Properties of Phosphonium Based Ionic Liquid Used as Additive in Synthetic and Bio Based Lubricants
December 01, 2024
Tribology in Industry - Volume 46, No. 4, Pages 611-623
Effect of micro-surface-texturing on the friction between cam/tappet interface of a commercial vehicle engine
August 08, 2024
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology - Pages 1-19
Ionic Liquids as Lubricants: An Overview of Recent Developments
April 05, 2024
Journal of Molecular Structure - Volume 1301, Article Number 137307
Experimental Investigation of Engine Valve Train Friction Considering Effects of Operating Conditions and WPC Surface Treatment
April 28, 2023
Materials - Volume 16(9), Article Number 3431
Friction and Wear Performance Evaluation of Bio-Lubricants and DLC Coatings on Cam/Tappet Interface of Internal Combustion Engines
November 26, 2021
Materials - Volume 14(23), Article Number 7206
A review on tribological performance of ionic liquids as additives to bio lubricants
September 01, 2021
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology - Volume 235, issue 9, Pages 1782-1806
A Review on Tribological Study of DLC Coatings in Combination with Bio Based Lubricants
June 26, 2021
International Journal of Materials Science and Applications - Volume 10(3), Pages 61-78
Roller sliding in engine valve train: Effect of oil film thickness considering lubricant composition
September 01, 2020
Tribology International - Volume 149, Article Number 105829
Experimental and theoretical evaluation of friction in roller follower valve train
August 01, 2020
Measurement - Volume 160, Article Number 107808
Optimization of Sintering Parameters of 316L Stainless Steel for In-Situ Nitrogen Absorption and Surface Nitriding Using Response Surface Methodology
March 05, 2020
Processes - Volume 8(3), Article Number 297
Comparison of Flash Temperature at Cam–Tappet Interface Using Different Theoretical Models and Its Effect on Friction Torque
January 31, 2020
Tribology Transactions - Volume 63, Issue 3, Pages 425-438
Simulating cam and follower wear in valve train
January 01, 2020
Tribology - Materials, Surfaces & Interfaces - Volume 14, Issue 1, Pages 59-65
The Influence of Nitrogen Absorption on Microstructure, Properties and Cytotoxicity Assessment of 316L Stainless Steel Alloy Reinforced with Boron and Niobium
August 02, 2019
Processes - Volume 7 ,Issue 8, Article Number 506
An Efficient Approach for Nitrogen Diffusion and Surface Nitriding of Boron-Titanium Modified Stainless Steel Alloy for Biomedical Applications
July 05, 2019
Metals - Volume 9(7), Article Number 755
Tribological compatibility analysis of conventional lubricant additives with palm trimethylolpropane ester (TMP) and tetrahedral amorphous diamond-like carbon coating (ta-C)
August 01, 2018
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology - NULL
Tribological characteristics comparison of formulated palm trimethylolpropane ester and polyalphaolefin for cam/tappet interface of direct acting valve train system
July 09, 2018
Industrial Lubrication and Tribology - Volume 70 Issue 5
Benefits of wonder process craft on engine valve train performance
March 12, 2018
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering - online published on 12 March 2018
Effect of flash temperature on engine valve train friction
February 01, 2018
Tribology International - Volume 118 – Feb 1, 2018
Dispersion Stability and Tribological Characteristics of TiO2/SiO2 Nanocomposite-Enriched Biobased Lubricant
October 01, 2017
Tribology Transactions - Volume 60, Issue 4,
Investigation of laser texture density and diameter on the tribological behavior of hydrogenated DLC coating with line contact configuration
August 15, 2017
Surface and Coatings Technology - Volume: 322 Pages: 31-37
Investigation of the tribochemical interactions of a tungsten-doped diamond-like carbon coating (W-DLC) with formulated palm trimethylolpropane ester (TMP) and polyalphaolefin (PAO)
May 17, 2017
RSC Advances - Volume 7, Issue 43, Pages 26513-26531
Technique developed to study camshaft and tappet wear on real production engine
March 13, 2017
Industrial Lubrication and Tribology - Volume: 69 Issue: 2 Pages: 174-181
A Review on Effects of Lubricant Formulations on Tribological Performance and Boundary Lubrication Mechanisms of Non-Doped DLC/DLC Contacts
February 01, 2017
Critical Reviews in Solid State and Materials Sciences - Volume 42, Issue 4, Pages 267-294
Surface Texture Manufacturing Techniques and Tribological Effect of Surface Texturing on Cutting Tool Performance: A Review
November 01, 2016
Critical Reviews in Solid State and Materials Sciences - Volume 41, Issue 6, Pages 447-481
Effects of biodiesel blends on lubricating oil degradation and piston assembly energy losses
September 15, 2016
Energy - Volume 111, Pages 713-721
Tribological performance of nanoparticles as lubricating oil additives
August 11, 2016
Journal of Nanoparticle Research - Volume 18, Article Number 223
Influence of intrinsic and extrinsic conditions on the tribological characteristics of diamond-like carbon coatings: A review
July 14, 2016
Journal of Materials Research - Volume 31, Issue 13, Pages 1814-1836
Effect of lubricant chemistry on the performance of end pivoted roller follower valve train
January 01, 2016
Tribology International - Volume: 93, Special Issue:SI, Pages:717-722, Part:B
Experimental measurement of roller slip in end-pivoted roller follower valve train
September 01, 2015
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology - Volume 229, Issue 9, Pages 1047-1055
Improving the AW/EP ability of chemically modified palm oil by adding CuO and MoS2 nanoparticles
August 01, 2015
Tribology International - Volume 88, Pages 271-279
A Numerical Approach to Calculate Creep in Roller Follower Valve Train Basing on Friction and Lubrication Modeling
July 01, 2015
Transactions of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering - Volume 39, No. 4, Pages 805-818
Innovative technique of measuring follower rotation in real production engine using Gradiometer sensor and the effect of friction modifier
June 08, 2015
Industrial Lubrication and Tribology - Volume 67 Issue 4 Pages 285-291
Measuring the tribological performance of all the tappets in a production engine using magnetometer sensors and the effect of lubricant rheology
June 01, 2015
Lubrication Science - Volume 27, Issue 4, Pages 251-263
Effect of Lubricant Formulations on the Tribological Performance of Self-Mated Doped DLC Contacts: a review
April 07, 2015
Tribology Letters - Volume 58, Article Number 32
The potential of solar powered transportation and the case for solar powered railway in Pakistan
November 01, 2014
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews - Volume 39, Pages 270-276
Analyzing the surface roughness effects on piston skirt EHL in Initial engine start-up using different viscosity grade oils
January 01, 2013
Tribology in Industry - Volume 35(2), Pages 141-147
Modelling the rough piston skirts EHL at a small and a large radial clearance in the initial engine start up
January 01, 2013
Tribology in Industry - Volume 35, Issue 4, Pages 351-357
Effect of cylinder pressure on engine valve-train friction under motored and fired conditions
April 01, 2012
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part J: Journal of Engineering Tribology - Volume 226(4), Pages 306-314
Conferences
An Advanced Method for Measuring Shim and Tappet Dynamics and Analysing the Effects of Friction Modifiers in Engine Valvetrains
September 02, 2025 - September 04, 2025
Sehrish Shahnawaz , Riaz Ahmed Mufti, Waleed Al-Sallami, Mian Ashfaq Ali, Rehan Zahid, Jawad Aslam,
50th Leeds Lyon Symposium on Tribology
Measurement of frictional torque of a directacting valvetrain using a shaft-to-shaft torque transducer to study the effect of Laser Surface Texturing on friction reductionMeasurement of frictional torque of a directacting valvetrain using a shaft-to-shaft torque transducer to study the effect of Laser Surface Texturing on friction reductionMeasurement of frictional torque of a directacting valvetrain using a shaft-to-shaft torque transducer to study the effect of Laser Surface Texturing on friction reductionMeasurement of frictional torque of a directacting valvetrain using a shaft-to-shaft torque transducer to study the effect of Laser Surface Texturing on friction reduction
April 22, 2024 - April 22, 2024
Muhammad Rizwan Siddiqui, Mian Ashfaq Ali, Riaz Ahmed Mufti, Jawad Aslam, Muhammad Usman Bhutta, Rehan Zahid, Muhammad Khurram,
2nd International Conference on Modern Technologies in Mechanical & Material Engineering, MTME 2024, GIKI, Pakistan (Best paper award)
Experimental Study of Lubrication Conditions in Roller Follower Valve Train
September 05, 2023 - October 07, 2023
Muhammad Khurram, Riaz Ahmad Mufti, Muhammad Usman Bhutta, Muhammad Usman Abdullah, Naqash Afzal, Ali Raza, Tayyab Ul Islam, Irfan Gondal, Rehan Zahid, Sami Ur Rehman,
Leeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology
Effect of WPC Surface Treatment on the Performance of an Engine Valve Train
September 05, 2023 - September 07, 2023
Dr Muhammad Usman Bhutta, Shahbaz Ahmad, Samiur Rahman Shah, Muhammad Khurram, Riaz Ahmad Mufti, Dr Muhammad Usman Abdullah, Kiyo Ogawa, Rehan Zahid, Dr Jawad Aslam, Mian Ashfaq Ali, Tayyab Ul Islam,
Leeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology
Effect of Roller Sliding and Lubricant Composition on Engine Valve Train Friction
September 05, 2023 - September 07, 2023
Muhammad Khurram, Dr Riaz Ahmad Mufti, Dr Muhammad Usman Bhutta, Dr Naqash Afzal, Muhammad Usman Abdullah, Tayyab Ul Islam, Ali Raza, Dr Rehan Zahid, Irfan Gondal,
Leeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology
Effect of Lubricant Formulations on the Friction Performance of Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) Coated Direct-Acting Valve Train Components
August 05, 2016 - August 06, 2016
Dr. Rehan Zahid, HH Masjuki, Dr. Riaz Ahmad Mufti, MA Kalam, M Varman, Robiah Yunus,
4th International Congress on Technology - Engineering & Science
Tribological evaluation of palm oil-based trimethylopropane (TMP) ester with glycerol mono-oleate (GMO) using four-ball machine
January 10, 2015 - January 11, 2015
Dr. Rehan Zahid, HH Masjuki, Mahendra Varman, Dr. Riaz Ahmad Mufti, Md. Abul Kalam, NWM Zulkifli,
1st International Sustainable Technology, Energy and Civilization Conference
Comparison of tribological performance of zinc dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP) in poly-alpha-olefin (PAO) and palm oil-based trimethylopropane (TMP) Ester
January 10, 2015 - January 11, 2015
Dr. Rehan Zahid, HH Masjuki, M Varman, Dr. Riaz Ahmad Mufti, MA Kalam, Dr. Mubashir Gulzar, Robiah Yunus,
Malaysian International Tribology Conference 2015
AW/EP behavior of WS2 nanoparticles added to vegetable oil-based lubricant
January 10, 2015 - January 11, 2015
Dr. Mubashir Gulzar, HH Masjuki, MA Kalam, M Varman, Dr. Riaz Ahmad Mufti, Dr. Rehan Zahid, Robiah Yunus,
Malaysian International Tribology Conference 2015
The use of Giant Magneto Resistive sensors for measuring the performance of direct acting tappets and the effect of lubricant rheology
September 08, 2013 - September 13, 2013
Jawad Aslam, Rehan Zahid, Riaz Ahmad Mufti, Farrukh Qureshi,
5th World Tribology Congress
Snr Tech Engr/Innova/Tech Dev
British Petroleum Tec, UK
June 02, 2003 - January 15, 2009
Second Engr
Celtic Pacific Shipping Company (NS),Aberdeen, UK
May 15, 1996 - December 15, 1999
Fifth Engr
PNSC, Karachi
April 01, 1993 - October 15, 1995