Muhammad Sohail

Biographical Information

• Ph.D. (2024) Vibration Control and Automation, Dongguk University, Seoul, Korea

• M.S. (2016) Mechanical Engineering (2013-2016), CEME, NUST, Pakistan

• BS. (2012) Mechatronics Engineering (2008-2012), UET Taxila, Pakistan

Academic Experience 

• September 2024 - Present Research Professor in Dongguk University, Seoul, Korea 

• October 2017 - February 2019 Part-time Lecturer NUST, Military College of Engineering, Pakistan

Research Interests  

• Prognostics and Health Management (PHM)

• Biomedical devices 

• Artificial Intelligence

• Parallel Manipulators 

• Mathematical Modeling

AWARDS & HONORS 

1. Best Poster Award by Korean Multiscale Mechanics Society 2025. 

2. Best Paper Award by 31st International Conference on Acoustics and Vibration (ICSV31) 2025.

3. Best research graduate student award by Dongguk University 2024. 

4. Best paper award in autonomous intelligent mechanics & system by Brain Korea (BK21) 2022.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1. Sohail M., Yar H., Kim, H.S. “A Review of Explainable Machine Learning in Medical Thermography for Interpretable Thermal Feature Analysis and Biomarker Discovery”. Mathematics. 2026 May; 14(10), 1666. (SCIE | Q1 | IF: 2.20 | JCR Ranking 6.0 %).
   https://doi.org/10.3390/math14101666 

2. Sohail M., Tanveer M., Kim, H.S. “Trustworthy Machine Learning and Mathematical Modelling for Lithium-Ion Battery State-of-Health Estimation”. Mathematics. 2026 May; 14(11), 1879. (SCIE | Q1 | IF: 2.20 | JCR Ranking 6.0 %).
   https://doi.org/10.3390/math14111879 

3. Azad M.M., Raouf I., Sohail M., Tanveer M., Kim, H.S. “Evolution of Computational Approaches for Engine Structural Integrity in Life Cycle Management: From Traditional Methods to Digital Twin Technology”. Journal of Computational Design and Engineering. March 2026. (SCIE | Q1 | IF: 6.1 | JCR 6.40 %).
   https://doi.org/10.1093/jcde/qwag023 

4. Sohail M., Khalid S., Elahi M.U., Kim, H.S. “CAD-Based Analysis and Experimental Validation of Registration Errors in Imageless Total Knee Arthroplasty”. 2026, 15(6), 2335. Journal of Clinical Medicine. (SCIE | Q1 | IF: 2.9 | JCR 19.40 %).
   https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15062335 

5. Raouf I., Sohail M., Kim H.S., Chung J.H., “A Brief Review of Traumatic Brain Injury Based on Finite Element Modeling”. Multiscale Science and Engineering.
   https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42493-025-00131-3 

6. Sohail M.,  Azad M.M., Kim, H.S.  “Knee Osteoarthritis Severity Detection Using Deep Inception Transfer Learning”. Computers in Biology and Medicine 2025, 186, 109641. (SCIE | Q1 | IF: 6.2 | JCR 6.10 %)
   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiomed.2024.109641

7. Azad, M.M., Jung, J., Elahi M.U., Sohail, M., Kumar P., Kim, H.S. "Failure modes and non-destructive testing techniques for fiber-reinforced polymer composites". Journal of Materials Research and Technology 2024, 33, 9519 - 9537. (SCIE | Q2 | IF: 2.1 | JCR 45.10 %)
   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2024.11.269 

8. Azad, M.M., Raouf, I., Sohail, M., Kim, H.S. "Structural Health Monitoring of Laminated Composites Using Lightweight Transfer Learning". Machines 2024, 12, 589. (SCIE | Q2 | IF: 2.1 | JCR 45.10 %)
   https://doi.org/10.3390/machines12090589 

9. Sohail, M., Kim, H.S. "Bridging Theory and Practice: A Comprehensive Algorithm for Imageless Total Knee Arthroplasty". Computers in Biology and Medicine 2023. (SCIE | Q1 | IF: 7.70 | JCR Ranking 6.40 %)
   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiomed.2024.108662 

10. Sohail, M., Park, J., Lee, J., Kim, H.S. "Limitations in Transitioning from Conventional to Modern Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Review". Multiscale Science and Engineering 2023 https://doi.org/10.1007/s42493-024-00095-w  

11. Kim, J.Y., Sohail, M.,  Kim, H.S. "Rapid Estimation of Contact Stresses in Imageless Total Knee Arthroplasty". Mathematics 2023 https://doi.org/10.3390/math11163527 (SCIE | Q1 | IF: 2.40 | JCR Ranking 6.40 %) 

12. Sohail, M., Kim, J.Y., Park, J., Kim, H.S., Lee, J. "Femoral coordinate system based on articular surfaces: Implications for computer-assisted knee arthroplasty". Computers in Biology and Medicine 2023. (SCIE | Q1 | IF: 7.70 | JCR Ranking 6.40 %)
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiomed.2023.107229 

13. Khan A., Azad M.M., Sohail M., Kim, H. S., "A review of Physics-based Models for Prognostics and Health Management of Laminated Composites Structures". International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40684-023-00509-4 (SCIE | Q1 | IF: 4.66 | JCR Ranking 17.15 %)

14. Sohail, M., Park, J., Kim, J.Y., Kim, H.S., Lee, J. "Modified Whiteside’s Line-Based Transepicondylar Axis for Imageless Total Knee Arthroplasty". Mathematics 2022. (SCIE | Q1 | IF: 2.59 | JCR Ranking 6.16 %)
    https://doi.org/10.3390/math10193670. 

15. Raouf I., Khan A., Khalid S., Sohail M., Azad, M. M., Kim, H. S. "Sensor-Based Prognostic Health Management of Advanced Driver Assistance System for Autonomous Vehicles: A Recent Survey". Mathematics 2022. (SCIE | Q1 | IF: 2.59 | JCR Ranking 6.16 %)  
    https://doi.org/10.3390/math10183233 

RESEARCH PAPER PRESENTED IN NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

1. Sohail M., Yar H., Kim H.S., “Ensemble Learning for Human Age Prediction Using Full-Body Infrared Thermography”. PHM Korea. Jun 24 - 27, 2026 The Westin Chosun Busan, Republic of Korea. (invited)

2. Sohail M., Yar H., Kim H.S., “Interpreting Human Age Estimation from Full-Body Infrared Thermography with Explainable AI”. KSME 2026. May 06 – May 09, 2026, Sonoclam Yeosu, Republic of Korea.

3. Sohail M., Kim H.J., Kim H.S., “Region-Specific Infrared Thermal Biomarkers for Age Prediction”. KSNVE 2025. Dec 10 – Dec 13, 2025, High1 Grand Hotel Convention Tower, Jeongseon, Republic of Korea.

4. Sohail M., Kim H.J., Kim H.S., “Multi-method Feature Selection and Machine Learning for Age Prediction from Infrared Thermal Body Images”. KSNVE 2025. Nov 26 – Nov 29, 2025, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea.

5. Sohail M., Kim H.J., Kim H.S., “Regression-Based Age Estimation Using Region-Specific Thermal Biomarkers”. KMSM Symposium 2025. July 31 - Aug 01, 2025, Daejeon Convention Center, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.

6. Sohail M., Kim H.S., “Algorithm for infrared-based imageless navigation in unicondylar knee arthroplasty: a cadaveric study,” 31st International Congress on Sound and Vibration (ICSV31), Jul 06 - Jul 11, 2025, Songdo Convensia, Incheon, Republic of Korea. (International Conference).

7. Sohail M., Azad M. M., Kim H.S., “AI-Driven Knee Osteoarthritis Severity Detection Using Deep Transfer Learning,” KSME Conference 2025, Apr 16 - Apr 19, 2025, Grand Hyatt Jeju, Jeju, Republic of Korea. Link

8. Sohail M., and Kim H.S. “Utilizing Minimal Registration Points in Imageless Navigated Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty”. COSEIK 2024 Regular Academic Conference Apr 17 – 19, 2024. Jeju Shinhwa World.

9. Sohail M., Kim J.Y., Kim H.S. HKA and Flexion Angles Measurement for Imageless Total Knee Arthroplasty. KSME Annual Meeting 2023 (International Session) Nov 1 - 4, 2023 Incheon Republic of Korea.

10. Sohail M., Kim J.Y., Kim H.S. Cutting plane calculation during imageless total knee arthroplasty. 2023 Spring Conference in CAE and Applied Mechanics, KSME. May 17 - 19, 2023 Busan, Republic of Korea.

11. Sohail M., Kim J.Y., Kim H.S. The femoral coordinate system using curve fitting method. Korea Multi-Scale Mechanics Symposium 2022 (KMSM 2022) Dec 15 - 16, 2022 Seoul, Republic of Korea.

12. Sohail M., Kim J.Y., Kim H.S. Three-step femoral coordinate system for an imageless total knee arthroplasty. KSME Annual Meeting 2022. Nov 09 - Nov 12, 2022 Jeju, Republic of Korea.

13. Sohail M., Kim J.Y., Kim H.S. Comparison of Multiple Transverse Axes for Assigning Femoral Coordinate System During Imageless Total Knee Arthroplasty. Regular Conference of the Korean PHM Society. Jun 29 - 01, 2022 Seoul, Republic of Korea.

14. Sohail M., Kim J.Y., Kim H.S. Choice of Transepicondylar axis by projection method during imageless Total Knee Arthroplasty. 2022 Spring Conference in CAE and Applied Mechanics, KSME. May 18  - 21, 2022 Busan, Republic of Korea.

15. Sohail, M., Khan, A., Kim, J.Y., Kim, H.S. Feasible transverse axes for Femoral Coordinate System during Total Knee Arthroplasty. Korea Multi-Scale Mechanics Symposium 2021 (KMSM 2021), Dec 21 - 22, 2021 Gumi, Republic of Korea.

16. Sohail, M., Khan, A., Kim, H.S. Choices of Femoral and Tibial Coordinate Systems and their impact on Total Knee Arthroplasty. The Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers, Nov 03 - 06, 2021 Gwangju, Republic of Korea.

17. Sohail, M., Khan, A., Kim, H.S. Establishing coordinate system for Total Knee Arthroplasty using imageless technique. Asia Pacific Conference of the Prognostics and Health Management Society, Sep 08 - 11, 2021 Jeju, Republic of Korea.

KOREAN PATENTS

1. Kim H. S., Lee J., Sohail M., Park J. and Kim J. Y. “Device and method for planning knee arthroplasty”. K.R Patent 10-2023-0063504, May 18, 2023.

2. Kim H. S., Lee J., Sohail M., Park J. and Kim J. Y. “Device and method for setting coordinate system of total knee arthroplasty”. K.R Patent 10-2023-0019338, May 18, 2023.

3. Kim H. S., Lee J., Kim J. Y., Park J., Park Y. G. and Sohail M., “Surgical Instrument, Navigation Surgery Device and Method for Operating Navigation Surgery Device” K.R Patent 10-2022-0067588, June 2, 2022.

4. Kim H. S., Lee J., Park Y. G., Park J., Kim J. Y. and Sohail M., “The probe capable of controlling the motor when the drill approaches an area out of the cutting volume”. K.R. Patent 10-2022-0067415, June 2, 2022.

5. Kim H. S., Lee J., Park J., Sohail M., Kim J. Y. and Park Y. G., “Real measurement transferred to virtual environment for feasibility assessment of TKA”. K.R. Patent 10-2022-0061330, May 19, 2022.

6. Kim H. S., Lee J., Park J, Park Y. G., Kim J. Y., Sohail M., “Determination and prediction of abnormal status of markers for total knee arthroplasty using AI”. K.R. Patent 10-2022-0055776, May 4, 2022.