
Musthafa Akbar, S.T., M.T., Ph.D.
Mechanical Engineering Study Program
Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Riau (UNRI)
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Research interest: Impact dynamics, Design optimization, Structural integrity assessment
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Kampus Bina Widya Jl. H.R. Subrantas KM.12.5, Kel. Simpang Baru,
Kota Pekanbaru, Riau – Indonesia 28293
Email: akbarmust@eng.unri.ac.id
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Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Riau (www.unri.ac.id)
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- S.T.Mechanical EngineeringUniversitas Andalas (UNAND) · 2007
- M.T.Mechanical EngineeringInstitut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) · 2014
- Ph.D.Mechanical Systems EngineeringTokyo Metropolitan University · 2024
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- [1]M. Akbar and S. Kobayashi, "Investigating the interchangeability of low-velocity impact and quasi-static indentation Tests: Effects on the residual strength of hybrid aluminum/CFRP laminates," Compos. Sci. Technol., vol. 270, p. 111293, 2025. 2025 Elsevier · Q1
doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2025.111293 - [2]M. Akbar and S. Kobayashi, "Numerical and experimental investigations of low-velocity impact on composite overwrapped pressure vessel with different stacking sequences," Adv. Compos. Mater., vol. 33, no. 3, pp. 434–455, May 2024. 2024 Taylor & Francis
doi: 10.1080/09243046.2023.2269743 - [3]M. Akbar and S. Kobayashi, "Comparison of post-impact residual strength ratio between hybrid filament-wound cylinder and hybrid plate specimen," Adv. Compos. Mater., pp. 1–24, 2024. 2024 Taylor & Francis
doi: 10.1080/09243046.2024.2395104 - [4]M. Akbar and S. Kobayashi, "Fracture analysis of A6063-T6 materials used as liner of composite overwrapped and type I pressure vessels under internal pressure," Adv. Compos. Mater., vol. 32, no. 2, pp. 237–249, 2023. 2023 Taylor & Francis
doi: 10.1080/09243046.2022.2082012 - [5]M. Akbar and D. K. Dewi, "A Comparative Study of Winding Angle Configurations for Improved Crashworthiness in Hybrid Al/CFRP Crash Boxes," Automotive Experiences, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 530–543, 2025. 2025
doi: 10.31603/ae.14280 - [6]M. Akbar, F. Huda, and D. K. Dewi, "Remaining strength assessment of dented pipe based on depth and strain based criteria," IOP Conf. Ser. Mater. Sci. Eng., vol. 539, no. 1, p. 12035, 2019. 2019 Scopus
doi: 10.1088/1757-899x/539/1/012035 - [7]R. Setiawan and M. Akbar, "Numerical data used for producing failure assessment diagram in integrity analysis of cylindrical shell with crack," Int. J. Struct. Integr., vol. 8, no. 5, pp. 530–543, Aug. 2017. 2017
doi: 10.1108/IJSI-09-2016-0029 - [8]M. Akbar and R. Setiawan, "Integrity Analysis of Pressure Vessel with Semi Eliptical Crack Under Internal Pressure," Proceeding SNTTM XII, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, 2013, pp. 815–821. 2013
- [9]M. Akbar, "Failure Prediction of Cracked Pressure Vessel under Fatigue Load Based on API 579 Standard and Finite Element Method," Sci. Eng., vol. 37, 2016. 2016
- [10]M. Akbar, D. R. P. Cupu, and K. Anuar, "Elastoplastic behavior and limit load analysis of thick-walled pressure vessel," AIP Conf. Proc., vol. 2568, 2023. 2023
doi: 10.1063/5.0114241 - [11]M. Akbar and R. Setiawan, "Failure Assessment Diagram Constraint Used for Integrity Analysis of Cylindrical Shell with Crack," 2016. 2016
- [12]Asral, F. Huda, and M. Akbar, "Two water wheels performance in series for empowerment of irrigation," IOP Conf. Ser. Mater. Sci. Eng., 2019. 2019 Scopus
- [13]M. Akbar et al., "Bio-Inspired Crash Box Design Based on Coconut Palm Trunk Structures for Improved Energy Absorption in Passenger Vehicles," J. Phys.: Conf. Ser., vol. 3186, no. 1, p. 012015, 2026. 2026
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- Reviewer Credits ProfileVarious journals
- Ain Shams Engineering JournalElsevier
- International Journal of Pressure Vessels and PipingElsevier
- Journal of Engineering ResearchElsevier
- Advanced Composite MaterialsTaylor & Francis
- Automotive ExperiencesUNIMMA
- Scientific ReportsSpringer Nature
- Marine Systems and Ocean TechnologySpringer Nature
- Discover Mechanical EngineeringSpringer Nature
- Web of Science – Review recordClarivate
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- 1. Mechanics of Materials
- 2. Engineering Mechanics: Statics
- 3. Design of Machine Elements
- 4. Mechanical Engineering Design