Owais Ali

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

NEBOSH certified Mechanical Engineer with 3 years of experience as a technical writer and editor. Owais is interested in occupational health and safety, computer hardware, industrial and mobile robotics. During his academic career, Owais worked on several research projects regarding mobile robots, notably the Autonomous Fire Fighting Mobile Robot.

The designed mobile robot could navigate, detect and extinguish fire autonomously. Arduino Uno was used as the microcontroller to control the flame sensors' input and output of the flame extinguisher. Apart from his professional life, Owais is an avid book reader and a huge computer technology enthusiast and likes to keep himself updated regarding developments in the computer industry.

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Articles from Owais

The Role of Spectroscopy in Astrophysics: Understanding the Universe's Composition

As spectrographic technology evolves, researchers gain a deeper understanding of the origins and evolution of cosmic structures across time and space.

5 Sep 2023

Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy for Investigating Molecular Interactions

This article offers a comprehensive overview of FLIM and its applications at the molecular level.

31 Aug 2023

X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy in Surface Analysis: Probing Thin Films and Coatings

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) has become an indispensable characterization technique for analyzing the surface chemistry of thin films and coatings. With its ability to probe just the top few nanometers and reveal elemental composition, chemical bonding, and electronic structure, XPS provides unparalleled insights into how surface and interface properties determine film performance.

24 Aug 2023

What Is Laser Diffraction and How Is It Used to Measure Particle Size Distributions?

This article presents an overview of laser diffraction, its application in measuring particle size distributions, and its diverse uses across various industries.

7 Aug 2023

The Use of AFM for Polymer Science

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) has become an essential characterization tool in polymer research due to its unique capacity for multifunctional, nanoscale imaging and measurement. Recent advances have enabled AFM to probe complex polymer structures, functions, and behavior under real-world conditions across various scales.

3 Aug 2023

What Are the Main Components of An AFM System?

Since its invention in the 1980s, the atomic force microscope (AFM) has become indispensable for nanoscale imaging and metrology across scientific fields. At the heart of the AFM lies a host of precision components working in unison to acquire high-resolution topological images.

26 Jul 2023