Assist. Prof. Dr. Seyed Reza Elmi Hosseini,Iran University of Science and Technology,Iran
Dr. Seyed Reza Elmi Hosseini is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the School of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering at Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST). With over two decades of experience in metallurgy, welding technology, and materials engineering, he has developed a prolific career that spans teaching, research, industrial collaboration, and international academic contribution. His expertise lies at the crossroads of welding simulation, additive manufacturing, and materials behavior, especially under advanced processing techniques.
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📘 Early Academic Pursuits
Dr. Elmi Hosseini’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science degree from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad in 2003, where he focused on metallurgical engineering, culminating in a thesis on the microstructural effects of cooling rates during heat treatment. He pursued his Master’s at Iran University of Science and Technology, with a specialization in material identification and vacuum arc remelting processes. His Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering (Welding Metallurgy) was awarded by the prestigious Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China, in 2018, where he studied the laser welding of dissimilar alloys (Ti6Al4V-304SS), under the sponsorship of the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
🏢 Professional Endeavors
Dr. Elmi Hosseini has held academic positions for more than 17 years, starting as a faculty member at the University of Sistan & Baluchestan before joining IUST in 2020. He has also been involved in numerous industrial projects, including the production of FSW machines, laser cladding components, and high-performance welded joints. His post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Aveiro in Portugal (2019-2020) emphasized welding simulation and surface treatment optimization in collaboration with Bi-silque S.A.
🔬 Contributions and Research Focus
His research focuses on welding technology, simulation (Simufact software), metallurgical transformations, and additive manufacturing of alloys. He has actively contributed to understanding dissimilar material welding, especially between titanium and stainless steel, and the mechanical behavior of high-entropy alloys. His studies include both experimental investigations and computational modeling, including CALPHAD, SEM-EBSD, and viscoplastic constitutive modeling.
🌍 Impact and Influence
With multiple high-impact journal publications, Dr. Elmi Hosseini’s work is widely recognized in the welding metallurgy and materials simulation communities. He has co-authored articles in top-tier journals such as Materials, Intermetallics, Journal of Materials Research and Technology, and International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics. His role as a collaborator in national and international funded projects, including those supported by the NSFC and Chinese government, reflects his global research footprint.
📈 Academic Citations
Although specific citation metrics are not listed here, the presence of Dr. Elmi Hosseini in widely read and cited journals, book chapters in Springer and Taylor & Francis, and numerous international conference presentations suggest a growing and credible academic citation profile within materials science and engineering domains.
🧪 Research Skills
Dr. Elmi Hosseini demonstrates extensive mastery in material characterization techniques such as SEM, EBSD, EDS, XRD, TEM, and HRTEM, along with CALPHAD modeling via Thermo-Calc. He integrates advanced numerical methods and software tools like Simufact for welding simulation and Origin for data analysis, showcasing a versatile research skillset suitable for both academic and industrial applications.
👨🏫 Teaching Experience
He has taught 13 undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Welding and Joining, Additive Manufacturing, Nondestructive Testing, Powder Metallurgy, and Advanced Welding Processes, at IUST since 2020. Earlier, at USB, he delivered a wide range of fundamental courses in thermodynamics, casting, heat treatment, and materials selection, reflecting a comprehensive teaching portfolio.
🏆 Awards and Honors
Dr. Elmi Hosseini has received numerous accolades, including:
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🏅 Outstanding Faculty in International Collaboration – IUST, 2024
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🥇 Excellent International Student Awards (2015–2017) – Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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📚 Top Book Award for Engineering Materials at the 3rd National Symposium of Harekat, Iran
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🧪 Best Paper Recognition at ICMH 2010 for a study on carburizing processes
These distinctions confirm his academic excellence and impactful teaching performance.
📚 Books & Publications
Dr. Elmi Hosseini is the author of 4 major books in Farsi, including the widely used “Engineering Materials” textbook and “English for Materials Science and Engineering.” He has also contributed book chapters in prestigious publications like the Springer Aerospace Materials Series and Encyclopedia of Iron and Steel by Taylor & Francis.
🔧 Industry Collaboration & Innovation
He has collaborated on industrial innovations including:
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🚀 Laser welding of Inconel alloys
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🔍 Mechanisms of crack formation in additive manufacturing
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⚙️ Fabrication of welding parts and tools for large-scale applications
His patent on a cooling rate measuring system for quenching media also shows an early and practical contribution to industrial process optimization.
🌟 Legacy and Future Contributions
Dr. Seyed Reza Elmi Hosseini continues to bridge the gap between academia and industry, driving interdisciplinary research, supervising emerging scholars, and contributing to materials engineering education. His trajectory shows promise in expanding into smart manufacturing, digital twin simulations in welding, and AI-based process optimization.
📝 Conclusion
In summary, Dr. Elmi Hosseini stands as a multifaceted academician, blending rich research output, impactful teaching, and applied industrial work. His background and continuing dedication make him an ideal nominee for Best Faculty Award, given his strong academic profile, leadership in international collaboration, and commitment to advancing materials engineering education and research.
Top Publications
Similar and Dissimilar Rotary Friction Welding of Steels: A Review of Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Properties
- Authors: Mojtaba Farbakhti, Seyed Reza Elmi Hosseini, Seyed Ali Mousavi Mohammadi, Sadaf Sadatabhari, Huo Yuan-ming, Ruifeng Li
Journal: Journal of Materials Research and Technology
Year: 2025
A Critical Review on Dissimilar Welding of Stainless Steels To Titanium Alloys: Technology and Metallurgy
- Authors: V. Foroughi, S. R. Elmi Hosseini
Journal: International Journal of ISSI
Year: 2024
Microstructure and Hardness of Nickel-Based Coatings Prepared by Laser Additive Manufacturing on Water-Cooled Substrate: An Experimental and Numerical Study
- Authors: Mingjun Yan, Ruifeng Li, Jiajunqi Guo, Bin Liu, Xiaoqiang Zhang, Yue Zhao, Taotao Li, Lei Qiao, Seyed Reza Elmi Hosseini
Journal: Materials
Year: 2024
Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Properties of NiAlCrFeMo High Entropy Superalloy after Different Annealing Treatment
- Authors: Wenhan Yu, Yuanming Huo, Zhijun Wang, Zhenrong Yan, Tao He, Seyed Reza Elmi Hosseini, Hongchao Ji, Hao Chen
Journal: Intermetallics
Year: 2024
Establishing a Unified Viscoplastic Constitutive Equation for EA4T Steel: Comparative Analysis with Arrhenius Model
- Authors: Hao Chen, Yuanming Huo, Tao He, Zhenrong Yan, Zhiwei Li, Hongchao Ji, Seyed Reza Elmi Hosseini, Zhaozhao Wang, Zhiyuang Bian, Wenhan Yu, Zixin Zhou
Journal: International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics
Year: 2024