Faris AL Oqla | Reinforcement Materials | Distinguished Scientist Award

Faris M. AL-Oqla is a highly cited researcher at Hashemite University, Jordan, with expertise in sustainable materials, polymer composites, and green engineering applications. His research centers on natural fiber–reinforced composites, biocomposites for armor and ballistic protection, and eco-friendly materials for structural and industrial use. He has made significant contributions to thermal, mechanical, and morphological characterization of bio-based and hybrid composite systems. A growing part of his work addresses sustainable energy solutions, including biocomposite materials for photovoltaic and thermal management applications aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. He is also known for applying advanced decision-making and optimization models, such as AHP, in material selection and design. With over 4,700 citations across 122 publications and an h-index of 37, his work has had a strong global impact in materials science and sustainability-focused engineering research.