Naveed Ashraf

Dr. Naveed Ashraf is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in automotive and mechanical engineering. With over 20 years of research experience, his work focuses on vehicle braking systems, noise-vibration-harshness (NVH), and braking instabilities. He has contributed to numerous international conferences and peer-reviewed journals, addressing issues like brake squeal, disc-pad interface dynamics, and friction-induced vibrations. His professional memberships include the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and he holds Fellow status with the Higher Education Academy (UK). Dr. Ashraf teaches courses such as Engineering Mathematics, Experimental Mechanics, and Solid Mechanics and Dynamics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Research Highlights: His research emphasizes the interplay between disc-pad interface dynamics and noise generation, with notable projects on stick-slip vibrations, pressure distribution measurement, and rotor asymmetry for noise reduction. He has pioneered methods to analyze dynamic center of pressure and its impact on brake performance.

Awards and Professional Affiliations: Recognized as Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, he has also served as an external examiner and course assessor for multiple UK universities.

Teaching Responsibilities: He contributes to the BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering program, delivering core modules that bridge theoretical principles with practical engineering challenges.