Dr. Muataz Al Hazza

Muataz Al Hazza is holding a BSc in Metallurgy Engineering (1983) and MSc in Engineering Management (1988). Both from the Production and Metallurgy Department/ University of Technology / Baghdad-Iraq. He did his PhD in Engineering in 2012 in the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

He started his career as a quality control engineer at the Government sector from 1983 to 1986. He was appointed as an Assistant Lecturer in the University of Technology /Production and Metallurgy Department/industrial engineering branch/Baghdad/Iraq from 1988 to 2000. From 2000 up 2006 he was the CEO and technical manager in a private industrial company in Iraq.

From September 2012 until July 2019 he was a member of staff in the material and manufacturing department in the faculty of engineering in International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). In addition to teaching, Dr Muataz was in involved in research and published about 80 research paper in indexed journals and conferences. He had supervised about 30 PhD and master student. Dr Muataz is a project management professional (PMP) holder and certified from PMI since January 2018.

Dr Muataz joined the department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE in fall 2019.

• PhD (Manufacturing Engineering), IIUM, 2012
• PMP, (Project Management Professional)/ PMI, USA, 2018
• MSc (Engineering Management), University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq, 1988
• BSc (Metallurgy Engineering), University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq, 1983

Research interest

• Agile Project management
• Risk management in engineering projects
• Lean and agile manufacturing

List of Indexed publications

• Muataz H. F. Al Hazza, Nur Asmawiyah Bt. Ibrahim, Erry Y. T. Adesta, Nor A. Endut, Mohammad Yeakub Ali (2019) Flexural Behavior of Open-Cell Aluminum Foam Sandwich Under Three-Point Bending. International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE)ISSN: 2277-3878, Volume-7, Issue-6S, March 2019
• Muataz Hazza F. Al Hazza, Nor Amalina Endut, Erry Y. T. Adesta, Nur Asmawiyah Binti Ibrahim (2019) Numerical analysis of aluminum foam sandwich subjected to compression loading nternational Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE) 7, Issue-6S
• Brza, M. A., Aziz, S. B., Anuar, H., & Al Hazza, M. H. F. (2019). From Green Remediation to Polymer Hybrid Fabrication with Improved Optical Band Gaps. International journal of molecular sciences, 20(16), 3910.
• Ali, M. Y., Banu, A., Rahman, M. A., Hazza, A., Faizi, M. H., & Adesta, E. Y. T. (2018). Precision Control of Kerf in Metal Cutting Using Dry Micro WEDM: Issues and Challenges. In Key Engineering Materials (Vol. 775, pp. 499-505). Trans Tech Publications.
• Istiaq Jamil Siddique, Rubina Bahar, Shaliza Ibrahim Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza. (2018). Performance of combined PTFE hydrophilic and hydrophobic membrane during laundry/detergent wastewater treatment by air gap membrane distillation (AGMD): an experimental study. Desalination and Water Treatment. 127 (2018) 255–261
• Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza*,Nur Izzati Zainal, and Mohd Zuhaili Mohd Rodzi, (2018), Development Of Rfid Based 2d Localization Simulation For Autonomous Guided Vehicle Tracking In Indoor Environment, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology (IJMET) Volume 9, Issue 8 496-507
• Nur Salihah Abdul Rahman, Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza* and Emrul Kays, (2018), Minimizing Makespan Of Multi machine Production System In Flow Shop Environment By Means Of Mixed Integer Programming Model, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology (IJMET) Volume 9, Issue 8 1102-1110.
• Khan, A. A., Muataz Hazza, A., Faizi*, M. H., Mohiuddin, A. K. M., Fattah, N. A., & Daud, M. R. C. (2018). Performance of Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) With Nickel Added Dielectric Fluid. IIUM Engineering Journal, 19(1), 215-222.
• Khan, A. A., Mohiuddin, A. K. M., Al-Hazza, M. H. F., & Norhamzan, N. H. (2018). Enhancement of Machining Performance during Electrical Discharge Machining of Stainless Steel with Carbon Nanotube Powder Added Dielectric Fluid. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, 13(9), 7076-7080.
• Al Hazza, M. H. F.*, Elbishari, E. M. Y., Ismail, M. B., Adesta, E. Y. T., & Rahman, N. S. B. A. (2018, January). Productivity improvement using discrete events simulation. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 290, No. 1, p. 012025). IOP Publishing.
• Elbishari, E. M. Y., Al Hazza, M. H. F.*, Adesta, E. Y. T., & Rahman, N. S. B. A. (2018, January). An integrated approach for facilities planning by ELECTRE method. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 290, No. 1, p. 012021). IOP Publishing.
• Endut, N. A., Al Hazza, M. H. F.*, Sidek, A. A., Adesta, E. T. Y., & Ibrahim, N. A. (2018, January). Compressive Behaviour and Energy Absorption of Aluminium Foam Sandwich. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 290, No. 1, p. 012084). IOP Publishing.
• Ibrahim, N. A., Al Hazza, M. H. F.*, Adesta, E. Y., Sidek, A. B. A., & Endut, N. A. (2018, January). A study of tensile test on open-cell aluminum foam sandwich. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 290, No. 1, p. 012083). IOP Publishing.
• Suffian, S. A., Sidek, A. A., Yusof, H. M., & Al-Hazza, M. H. F. (2018, January). Inventory Data o Commercial Broiler Chicken Production System using Life Cycle Assessment Approach: A Case Study. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 290, No. 1, p. 012058). IOP Publishing.
• Muataz Hazza Faizi Al-Hazza* Erry Yulian Triblas Adesta, Assem Hatem taha (Augest, 2017) Simulation of real time tracking system using RFID technology to enhance quality activities in flexible manufacturing system. In 5th International Symposium on Computational and Business Intelligence Dubai, UAE, IEEE proceeding, pp121-124.
• Muataz Hazza Faizi Al-Hazza* Erry Yulian Triblas Adesta, Assem Hatem taha (Augest, 2017) Empirical study on AGV guiding in indoor manufacturing system using color sensor. In 5th International Symposium on Computational and Business Intelligence Dubai, UAE, IEEE proceeding, pp125-128
• Muataz Hazza Faizi Al-Hazza*, A bt. Ibrahim, N.., Adesta, E. T., Khan, A. A., & Sidek, A. B. A. (2017, March). Surface Roughness Optimization Using Taguchi Method of High Speed End Milling For Hardened Steel D2. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 184, No. 1, p. 012047). IOP Publishing.
• Al-Hazza, M. H. F.*, bt Ibrahim, N. A., Adesta, E. T., Khan, A. A., & Sidek, A. B. A. (2017, March). Flank wear analysing of high speed end milling for hardened steel D2 using Taguchi Method. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 184, No. 1, p. 012048). IOP Publishing.
• Khan, A. A., Bakar, M. B. A., Al-Hazza, M. H. F., Daud, M. R. H. C., & Mohiuddin, A. K. M. (2017, March). Improving machining performance using alumina powder-added dielectric during electrical discharge machining (EDM). In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 184, No. 1, p. 012040). IOP Publishing.
• Khan, A. A., Royani, N. N. B. M., Al-Hazza, M. H. F., Daud, M. R. H. C., & Mohiuddin, A. K. M. (2017, March). Improvement of surface quality using silicon carbide powder added dielectric fluid during EDM. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 184, No. 1, p. 012039). IOP Publishing.
• Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza*. Khan, A. A, (2017). A Study on Capabilities Of Different Electrode Materials During Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM). IIUM Engineering Journal, 18(2), 189-195.
• Khan, A. A., Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza., Mohiuddin, A. K. M., & Ali, M. Y. (2017). Influence of the Angle of Cut of Workpiece on Taper and Corner Roundness During Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM) International Review of Mechanical Engineering (IREME) , Vol 11, No 3 (208-212).
• Mahmood, Suryanto, H., F. Al Hazza (2017). The Effects of Water Flow Rate on Copper Corrosion. In Key Engineering Materials (Vol. 748, pp. 235-239). Trans Tech Publications
• Ali, M. Y., Sulaiman, F., Banu, A., Abdul Rahman, Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza. (2017). Investigation of Accuracy in Microdrilling with Minimum Quantity Lubrication. In Materials Science Forum (Vol. 882, pp. 3-7). Trans Tech Publications.
• Muataz Hazza Faizi Al-Hazza*, Nur Asmawiyah bt Ibrahim, Erry T. Y. Adesta, Ahsan Ali Khan and Atiah Bt. Abdullah Sidek, (July, 2016), Surface Roughness Optimization Using Taguchi Method of High Speed End Milling For Hardened Steel D2. International Conference on Mechanical, Automotive and Aerospace Engineering 2016, ICMAAE ’16
• Muataz Hazza Faizi Al-Hazza*, Nur Asmawiyah bt Ibrahim, Erry T. Y. Adesta, Ahsan Ali Khan and Atiah Bt. Abdullah Sidek, (July, 2016), Flank wear analysing of high speed end milling for hardened steel D2 using Taguchi Method. International Conference on Mechanical, Automotive and Aerospace Engineering 2016, ICMAAE ’16.
• Ahsan Ali Khan, Nurul Nasuha Binti Mohamad Royani, Muataz Hazza Faizi Al-Hazza, Mohd Radzi Haji Che Daud and AKM Mohiuddin (July, 2016),Improvement Of Surface Quality Using Silicon Carbide Powder Added Dielectric Fluid During EDM. International Conference on Mechanical, Automotive and Aerospace Engineering 2016 ICMAAE ’16
• Ahsan Ali Khan, Marina Binti Abu Bakar, Muataz Hazza Faizi Al-Hazza, Mohd Radzi Haji Che Daud and AKM Mohiuddin, (July, 2016), Improving Machining Performance Using Alumina Powder Added Dielectric During Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM). International Conference on Mechanical, Automotive and Aerospace Engineering 2016 ICMAAE ’16.
• Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza*, Nabila, A., Bakar, B. A., Taha, A. H., & Adesta, E. Y. T. (2016). Real time handling system to enhance the productivity based on the layout improvement. International Review on Modelling and Simulations (I. RE. MO. S.), 9(6), 459-463
• Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza* & Bourini, I. F. (2016). Statistical analysis of tooling cost in high speed end milling for hardened steel. Electronic Journal of Applied Statistical Analysis, 9(3), 530-539
• Khan, A. A., Muataz Hazza Faizi Al-Hazza*, Daud, M. R. H. C., Ali, M. Y., & Jamingan, H. (2015, December). Analyzing and Modeling the Influence of Workpiece Thickness on Geometry of Slot Machining Wire EDMs. In 2015 4th International Conference on Advanced Computer Science Applications and Technologies (ACSAT) (pp. 35-38). IEEE.
• Khan, A. A., Muataz Hazza Faizi Al-Hazza*, Daud, M. R. H. C., & Kamal, N. S. B. M. (2015, December). Optimization of Surface Quality of Mild Steel Machined by Wire EDM Using Simulated Annealing Algorithm. In 2015 4th International Conference on Advanced Computer Science Applications and Technologies (ACSAT) (pp. 3-8). IEEE.
• Muataz Hazza Faizi Al-Hazza*, Khan, A. A., & Ali, M. Y. (2015, December). Exploration of EDM Assisted CNT in Micro Machining Using Statistical Approach. In 2015 4th International Conference on Advanced Computer Science Applications and Technologies (ACSAT) (pp. 224-227). IEEE.
• Khan, A. A., Muataz Hazza Faizi Al-Hazza*, Adesta, E. Y., & Mohd, N. F. B. (2015, December). Modeling the Effect of CNT Concentration in Dielectric Fluid on EDM Performance Using Neural Network. In 2015 4th International Conference on Advanced Computer Science Applications and Technologies (ACSAT) (pp. 266-270). IEEE.
• Al Hazza, M. H. F.*, Taha, A. H., Adesta, E. Y., & Albakri, A. (2015, December). Modelling and Analysing Deadlock in Flexible Manufacturing System Using Untimed Petri Net. In 2015 4th International Conference on Advanced Computer Science Applications and Technologies (ACSAT) (pp. 261-265). IEEE.
• Al Hazza, M. H. F.*, Adesta, E. Y., & Seder, A. M. (2015, December). Using Soft Computing Methods as an Effective Tool in Predicting Surface Roughness. In 2015 4th International Conference on Advanced Computer Science Applications and Technologies (ACSAT) (pp. 9-13). IEEE.
• Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza*, Mohammed, B. N., Mohammad, Y. A., & Khan, A. A (2015), Analyzing the Influence of Electrical Parameters on EDM Process of Ti6Al4V Alloy using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS). International Review of Mechanical Engineering, 9(3), 237-241
• Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza*, Amin M. F. Seder, Erry Yulian Triblas Adesta, Muhammad Taufik, Abdul Hadi Idris (2015). Surface roughness prediction in high speed end milling using adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system. Advanced Materials Research, 1115. pp. 122-125. ISSN 1022-6680
• Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza*, Amin M. F. Seder, Erry Yulian Triblas Adesta, Muhammad Riza Norhashimah Shaffiar (2015). Multi objective optimisation for high speed end milling using simulated annealing algorithm. Advanced Materials Research, 1115. pp. 113-116. ISSN 1022-6680
• Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza*, Erry Yulian Triblas Adesta, Muhammad Hasibul Hassan, Norhashimah Shaffiar (2015). Energy cost optimization in high speed hard turning using simulated annealing algorithm. Advanced Materials Research, 1115. pp. 104-108. ISSN 1022-6680
• Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza*, Konneh Mohamed , Mohammad Iqbal, Assem Hatem Taha, Hasibul Hasan Muhammad (2015). Using the desirability function as an effective tool in target costing model. Advanced Materials Research, 1115. pp. 126-129. ISSN 1022-6680
• Seder, A. M., Al Hazza, M. H. F.*, & Adesta, E. Y. (2015). Modelling and analysing the cutting forces in high speed hard end milling using neural network. ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 10(22), 17270-17275.
• Mohamed Konneh, Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza, Ruhaki Huda Samsul Bahri (2015), Evaluating Delamination at Entry of Drilled Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Composite with Diamond Coated Ball nose drills Advanced Materials Research Vol 1115 (2015) pp 64-69
• M. Shaffiar , M.A. Hasnan H. Anuar , Muataz Hazza F. Al Hazza Finite Element Analysis of HDPE/EPR-CNT Nanocomposite under Tensile Loading Advanced Materials Research Vol 1115 (2015) pp 410-413
• Muhammad H Hasan, Sazib Mollik, Muataz Hazza Faizi (2015) Prediction of Crack Growth Propagation of a Super Alloy through ANN Modeling Advanced Materials Research Vol 1115 (2015) pp 217-220
• Muataz Hazza F. Al Hazza*, Mohammad Al Fadel (December 2014), Modeling a Conceptual framework for owner-contractor relationship and time–cost trade-off using fuzzy logic technique, International Conference on Advanced computer science Applications and technologies, (ACSAT 2014). Jordan
• Mohammad Iqbal, Tasnim Firdaus Ariff, Mohd Shahrul Fahmi Bin Mat Roseh, Muataz Hazza Faizi Al-Hazza, Irfan Hilmy and Suryanto, (September, 2014), Effect of Microwave Sintering Treatment to The Flank Wear of Titanium Carbide Tools in Milling Operationsm International Conference on Advances in Manufacturing and Materials Engineering 2014 (ICAMME 2014) 23-25 September 2014, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Muataz Hazza F. Al Hazza*, Abduraouf M. Al Amami, Assem Hatem Taha, Mohd Hafiq Mohd Nadhir (2014), Decision Based Fuzzy Rules for RFID Implementation in Supply Chain Management, International Review on Modelling and Simulations (IREMOS), Vol. 7, N. 5
• Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza*, Erry Yulian Triblas Adesta, Muhammad Hasibul Hassan, Norhashimah Shaffiar (2014) Surface roughness modeling in high speed hard turning using regression analysis. International Review of Mechanical Engineering, 8 (2). pp. 431-436
• Hasan, M. H., & Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza*. (2014). Tensile Parameters Evaluation of Two Solid Solution Super Alloys by ANN Modeling. International Review of Mechanical Engineering (IREME), 8(2), 338-343.
• Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza*, Erry Yulian Triblas Adesta & Hasan, M. H. (2013). Tool life modeling in high speed turning of AISI 4340 hardened steel with mixed ceramic tools by using face central cubic design. International Review on Modelling and Simulations, 6 (4), 1334-1338.
• Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza*, M. H., Mohammed, B. N., Mohammad, Y. A., & Khan, A. A. (2013). Modeling the electrical parameters in EDM process of Ti6Al4V alloy using Neural Network method. International Review of Mechanical Engineering, 7(7), 1464-1470.
• Muataz Hazza F. Al Hazza* & Adesta, E. Y. (July, 2013). Investigation of the effect of cutting speed on the Surface Roughness parameters in CNC End Milling using Artificial Neural Network. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 53, No. 1, p. 012089). IOP Publishing. Malaysia (citation 3)
• Muataz Hazza F. Al Hazza*, Adesta, E. Y., & Riza, M. (July, 2013). Flank wears Simulation by using back propagation neural network when cutting hardened H-13 steel in CNC End Milling. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 53, No. 1, p. 012088). IOP Publishing. Kuala lumpur Malaysia (Citation 1)
• Muataz Hazza F. Al Hazza*, Ndaliman, M. B., Ali, M. Y., & Khan, A. A. (December, 2013). Simulating the Electrical and Thermal Conductivity in EDM Die Sinking of Cu-TaC Compact Electrodes Using Neural Network. In International Conference on Advanced Computer Science Applications and Technologies (ACSAT 2013, Malaysia) (pp. 74-79). IEEE.
• Muataz Hazza F. Al Hazza*, Adesta, E.Y.T., Hasan, M.H. Simulation of Tool Life for ceramic with negative rake angle using neural network. (December, 2013), International Conference on Advanced computer science Applications and technologies, (ACSAT 2013) In International Conference on Advanced Computer Science Applications and Technologies (ACSAT 2013, Malaysia) (pp. 74-79). IEEE.
• Muataz Hazza F. Al Hazza*, Adesta, E. Y., Superianto, M. Y., & Riza, M. (2012, November). Cutting Temperature and Surface Roughness Optimization in CNC End Milling Using Multi Objective Genetic Algorithm. In Advanced Computer Science Applications and Technologies (ACSAT), 2012 International Conference on (pp. 275-278). IEEE.
• Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza*, Adesta, E. Y. T., Riza, M., & Suprianto, M. Y. (2012). Surface Roughness Optimization in End Milling Using the Multi Objective Genetic Algorithm Approach. Advanced Materials Research, 576, 103-106.
• Adesta, E. Y. T., Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza*, Suprianto, M. Y., & Riza, M. (2012). Prediction of Cutting Temperatures by Using Back Propagation Neural Network Modeling when Cutting Hardened H-13 Steel in CNC End Milling. Advanced Materials Research, 576, 91-94.
• Mohammed Baba Ndaliman, Al Hazza, M. H. F.*, & Ali, M. Y. (2012). Development of a new model for predicting EDM properties of Cu-TaC compact electrodes based on artificial neural network method. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 6(13): 192-199, 2012
• Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza*, Adesta, E. Y. T., Riza, M., & Suprianto, M. Y. (2012). Power Consumption Optimization in CNC Turning Process Using Multi Objective Genetic Algorithm. Advanced Materials Research, 576, 95-98.
• Adesta, E. Y. T., Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza*, Suprianto, M. Y., & Riza, M. (2012), Predicting Surface Roughness with Respect to Process Parameters Using Regression Analysis Models in End Milling. Advanced Materials Research (Vol. 576, pp. 99-102).
• Erry Yulian Triblas Adesta, Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza* (2011). Machining Time Simulation in High Speed Hard Turning. Advanced Materials Research , 264-5. pp. 1102-1106. ISSN 1022-6680
• Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza*, Erry Yulian Triblas Adesta (2011). New approach in cost structuring of high speed hard turning. Advanced Materials Research, 264-26. pp. 1003-1008. ISSN 1662-8985
• Afifah Mohd Ali , Erry Yulian Triblas Adesta, Delvis Agusman, Siti Norbahiyah Mohamad Badari, Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza (2011). Development of surface roughness prediction model for high speed end milling of hardened tool steel. Asian Journal of Scientific Research, 4 (3). pp. 255-263. ISSN 1992-1454
• Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza*, Erry Yulian Triblas Adesta (2011). Flank Wear Modeling in High Speed Hard Turning by using artificial Neural Network and Regression Analysis. Advanced Materials Research , 264-5. pp. 1097-1101. ISSN 1022-6680
• Erry Yulian Triblas Adesta, Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza* (2011). Tool life in high speed turning with negative rake angle. Advanced Materials Research, 264. pp. 1009-1014. ISSN 1662-8985
• Erry Yulian Triblas Adesta, Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza*, Muhammad Riza, Delvis Agusman, Rosehan . (2010). Tool life estimation model based on simulated flank wear during high speed hard turning. European Journal of Scientific Research, 39 (2). pp. 265-278. ISSN 1450-216X, 1450-202X
• Erry Yulian Triblas Adesta, Muhammad Riza, Muataz Hazza Faizi Al Hazza, Delvis Agusman, Rosehan Yahuza (2009). Tool wear and surface finish investigation in high speed turning using cermet insert by applying negative rake angles . European Journal of Scientific Research, 38 (2). pp. 180-188. ISSN 1450-216X, 1450-202X

• Manufacturing Processes II
• Senior Design Project I
• Senior Design Project II
• Engineering Contracts and Procurement
• Risk Management for Project Managers
• Thesis I
• Thesis II