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School of Aerospace Engineering

Ir. Dr. Mohammad Hafifi Hafiz Bin Ishaik
Senior Lecturer / Researcher

Ir. Dr. Mohammad Hafifi Hafiz Bin Ishaik

School of Aerospace Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Office: Room 2.39 | Phone: +604-599 5946 | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Research Background

Ir. Dr. Mohammad Hafifi Hafiz bin Ishaik is a researcher and senior lecturer attached to the School of Aerospace Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia since 2020. He holds a B. Eng in Mechanical Engineering, a Master of Science, and a PhD from Universiti Sains Malaysia in 2016. His research areas and interests include Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI), Advanced Packaging & Surface Mount Technology (SMT), and Thermofluids. Currently, he has several International Journals and International Conferences under his banner. He has been actively involved as a lead researcher and co-researcher in USM’s and national research grant projects.

Current Research Projects

  • Effects of die aspect ratio on mold flow and structural behaviour in wafer-level encapsulation process
  • Effect on dimples on the performance of savonius turbines by using computational fluid dynamics
  • Aerodynamic performance improvement of Savonius wind turbine through a passive flow control
  • Effects of Diameter on Copper Pillar with Solder Cap Interconnections During Reflow Soldering Process

Recent Publications

1.
AH Othman, MSA Aziz, MHH Ishak, MN Nashrudin, MA Azman. Epoxy molding compound encapsulation process in IC packaging: a review at wafer and component levels. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 1-25. IF: 3.1 — Q2
2.
Ahmad Amin Azmi Jaludin, Mohd Syakirin Rusdi, Mohd Sharizal Abdul Aziz and Mohammad Hafifi Hafiz Ishak (2025). Numerical Study on the Effects of Wire bonding Looping formation on Light-emitting Diode Encapsulation Process. Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology. IF: 0.6 — Q3
3.
Rusdi, Mohd Syakirin; Abdul Aziz, Mohd Sharizal; Ismail, Farzad; Ishak, Mohammad Hafifi Hafiz (2025). Virus Particle Dispersion and Infection Risk Assessment in Aircraft Cabins: A CFD Approach. Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology, 33(2). IF: 0.6 — Q3
4.
Mat Yazik, Muhamad Hasfanizam; Wei Shyang Chang; Ishak, Mohammad Hafifi Hafiz; Ismail, Farzad (2024). An overview of blade materials and technologies for hydrokinetic turbine application. International Journal of Green Energy, 21(3), 476–499. IF: 3.1 — Q2
5.
Lee, Jing Rou; Abdul Aziz, Mohd Sharizal; Khor, Chu Yee; Ishak, Mohammad Hafifi Hafiz; Kamarudin, Roslan; Ani, F Che (2024). Impact of Cu Pillar Bump Diameter and Solder Material on Reflow Soldering: A Computational Study with Thermal Fluid–Structure Interaction. Journal of Electronic Materials, 53(3), 1201–1213. IF: 2.2 — Q3
6.
Mat Yazik, Muhamad Hasfanizam; Ishak, Mohammad Hafifi Hafiz; Chang, Wei Shyang; Ismail, Farzad; Zawawi, Mohd Hafiz; Ahmed, Ali Najah; Mohd Sidek, Lariyah; Basri, Hidayah (2024). Optimizing structural performance of Savonius turbine blades through comparative analysis of mechanical properties. Physics of Fluids, 36(8). IF: 4.1 — Q1
7.
Khor, Chu Yee; Abdul Aziz, Mohd Sharizal; Qi, Chooi Jing; Lim, Xing Qi; Ishak, Mohammad Hafifi Hafiz; Salleh, Mohd Arif Anuar Mohd (2024). Effect of Epoxy Material Viscosity and Gold Wire Configuration on Light-Emitting Diode Encapsulation Process. Journal of Electronic Materials, January 17. IF: 2.2 — Q3
8.
Fatahian, Esmaeel; Ismail, Farzad; Ishak, Mohammad Hafifi Hafiz; Chang, Wei Shyang (2025). Flow Dynamics and Performance Enhancement of Drag-Type Savonius Wind Turbine with a Novel Elliptic-Shaped Deflector. Flow, Turbulence and Combustion, 114(2), 643–675. IF: 2.0 — Q2
9.
Fatahian, Esmaeel; Ismail, Farzad; Ishak, Mohammad Hafifi Hafiz; Chang, Wei Shyang (2024). Novel passive flow control method using leading-edge prism-shaped cylinder: Performance enhancement of vertical-axis wind turbines. Physics of Fluids, 36(11). ISI-indexed | IF: 4.1 — Q1
10.
MH, Mat Yazik; Ishak, Mohammad Hafifi Hafiz; Chang, Wei Shyang; Ismail, Farzad; Zawawi, Mohd Hafiz; Ahmed, Ali Najah; Basri, Hidayah (2024). Optimizing structural performance of Savonius turbine blades through comparative analysis of mechanical properties. Physics of Fluids. IF: 4.94 — Q1

Education Background

PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Universiti Sains Malaysia
MSc in Mechanical Engineering
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Universiti Sains Malaysia
B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
Universiti Sains Malaysia

Research Interests

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) Advanced Packaging & SMT Thermofluids Green Energy

Profiles & Direct Identifiers

ORCID ID 0000-0002-2290-3986
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Scopus Author ID 57189854965
ResearcherID U-9511-2018
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