Hafiz Muhammad Rehan Tariq is a dynamic researcher in mechanical metallurgy and materials characterization, currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Incheon National University, South Korea. His research emphasizes understanding deformation mechanisms and microstructural evolution in lightweight metallic systems such as magnesium alloys under extreme conditions. He has made significant scholarly contributions as both first and co-author across leading international journals, focusing on strengthening mechanisms, corrosion behavior, and microstructural control through advanced thermomechanical processing routes. His notable publications include Impact of Post-Annealing Treatment on the Microstructure, Recrystallization and Mechanical Behavior of Hot-Rolled Mg-Al-Zn-Ca Alloy, Investigating the Role of Al₂Ca Particles in the Corrosion Behavior of AZX311 Mg Alloy in Chloride and Sulfate Electrolytes, Tensile Failure Mode Transitions from Subzero to Elevated Deformation Temperature in Mg-6Al-1Zn Alloy, Impact of Surface Roughness on the Yield Drop of Hot-Rolled AZX311 Mg Alloy, A Critical Review on the Comparative Assessment of Rare-Earth and Non-Rare-Earth Alloying in Magnesium Alloys, Effect of Al Addition on the Room and Cryogenic Temperature Deformation of Mg-xAl-1Zn-1Ca Alloy, Effect of Cryogenic Temperature on the Strengthening Mechanisms of AZ61 Mg Alloy Extruded at Different Temperatures, Effect of Calcium on the Rate of Grain Boundary Migration in Pure Magnesium During Annealing, and Synergetic Improvement in Strength and Ductility of AZX211 Mg Alloy Facilitated by Twin-Twin Interactions During Pre-Stretching at Cryogenic Temperature. His additional research explores Corrosion Behavior of Mg Alloys in Simulated Body Fluids and Microstructural Evolution and Enhanced Wear Resistance of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy by Cryogenic Quenching. Recognized with several academic awards and scholarships, including Outstanding Student Presentation and Excellent Research distinctions, he demonstrates technical expertise in advanced microscopy, diffraction, and mechanical testing. With a strong background in metallurgy, data interpretation, and materials engineering, Hafiz Rehan Tariq continues to contribute profoundly to the advancement of lightweight structural materials and their high-performance applications in modern engineering.
Featured Publications:
Khan, M. A., Afifi, M. A., Hafeez, M. A., Chaudry, U. M., Brechtl, J., Zulfiqar, M., Tariq, H. M. R., Hussain, M. A., Kamran, M., & Ishtiaq, M. (2025). Evolution of microstructure, texture, and mechanical performance of Mg-13Gd-2Er-0.3Zr alloy by double extrusion at different temperatures. Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering.
Kannan, A. R., Rajkumar, V., Palguna, Y., Sanjeeviprakash, K., Tariq, H. M. R., Siva Shanmugam, N., & Jun, T. S. (2025). Failure analysis of gas metal arc welded Inconel 800 under monotonic and high-cycle fatigue loading. Engineering Failure Analysis.
Tariq, H. M. R., Chaudry, U. M., Asif, Z., Niaz, S., Farooq, A., Dong, H. B., & Jun, T. S. (2025). Investigating the role of Al₂Ca particles in the corrosion behavior of AZX311 Mg alloy in chloride and sulfate electrolytes. Electrochimica Acta.
Kannan, A. R., Tariq, H. M. R., Ishtiaq, M., Baek, H. S., Chaudhry, U. M., & Jun, T. S. (2025). Impact of post-annealing treatment on the microstructure, recrystallization and mechanical behavior of hot-rolled Mg-Al-Zn-Ca alloy. Materials.
Kannan, A. R., Palguna, Y., Tariq, H. M. R., Siva Shanmugam, N., & Jun, T. S. (2025). Elevated temperature tensile properties of wire arc additively manufactured 308L austenitic stainless steel. International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials.