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

Overview of Laser Types and Lasing Media

Lasers are categorized into thousands of types based on the lasing medium they use. The main categories—gas, liquid, solid-state, and semiconductor lasers—each possess distinct properties that influence their wavelength, power, and applications.

19 Aug 2024

What Role Do Lasers Play in Reducing Plastic Pollution?

Plastic waste can be broken down using laser technology, transforming it into valuable materials like carbon dots and nanodiamonds, with potential uses in recycling, pollutant degradation, and space debris removal.

14 Aug 2024

Scattering: An Overview

Scattering affects light and particle interactions, impacting technologies like Raman microscopy and laser interferometry, with applications in nanoscience and medical imaging.

9 Aug 2024

What is Optical Data Storage?

Exploring the evolution of optical data storage, from CDs to 5D storage, highlighting its role in data preservation and emerging technologies.

5 Aug 2024

What Is Diffraction?

What is diffraction? Explore diffraction's role in wave-particle duality and its applications in science and technology, from X-ray crystallography to piezoelectric ceramics.

29 Jul 2024

What Are Fiber Optics?

Optical fibers enable high-speed, long-distance data transmission with applications in telecom, medical imaging, and sensing.

25 Jul 2024

Innovations in Coating Evaluation Using Impedance Spectroscopy

Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy emerges as a key tool in the protective coatings industry, offering precise evaluation of coatings' electrochemical properties and durability.

22 Jul 2024

Advances in 3D Imaging for Urban Building Monitoring

3D imaging, including LiDAR, photogrammetry, and drone imaging, revolutionizes urban monitoring by enhancing structural health checks and maintenance planning.

19 Jul 2024

Exploring Advancements in Cryo-Electron Microscopy for Single-Particle Analysis

Cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) enables near-atomic resolution imaging of biomolecular structures, revolutionizing structural biology and accelerating discoveries in complex biological processes.

27 Jun 2024

Ultrasonic Techniques for Lithium-Ion Battery Diagnostics

Ultrasonic techniques offer a non-destructive method for real-time monitoring and diagnostics of lithium-ion batteries, enhancing performance, safety, and longevity.

19 Jun 2024

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