Adnan Maroof Khan

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Adnan Maroof Khan is a researcher specializing in the non-destructive evaluation of carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP), with a particular focus on the critical draping process. His work addresses a fundamental challenge in composite manufacturing: how the orientation of load-bearing fibers changes when a 2D fabric is shaped into a 3D geometry, directly impacting the final part’s strength. Khan’s major contributions lie in developing and applying eddy current scanning techniques to quantify these orientation changes. His most-cited paper, “Quality analysis of 2D and 3D-draped carbon preforms by eddy current scanning” (2019), has garnered 9 citations, establishing a foundation for in-process quality control. In his earlier work, “Robot-guided eddy current measurement of yarn orientation change during stepwise 3D draping” (2017, 3 citations), he pioneered a robotic approach to measure orientation shifts step-by-step during draping, offering unprecedented insight into the mechanics of fabric deformation. By bridging the gap between real-time sensing and composite performance, Khan’s research is instrumental for industries seeking to produce lighter, stronger CFRP components with greater reliability.